Routes

What are the most recommended Free Tours to learn about the history and culture of Barcelona? Free Tours are something that has been very fashionable for a few years. No one looks for the big “i” in the city center anymore to see if tour guides are available. Now, they come in to ask if there is a Free Tour planned or they do like us, they put themselves in tracker mode and open 3.875 tabs in Chrome, Firefox, Safari or the search engine...

Rediscover Catalonia this Holy Week Holy Week is not just religious celebrations, it is a special time to enjoy these days off and take advantage of the holidays to explore this region that offers a wide range of getaways, ideas and activities for all tastes and ages. From exploring picturesque medieval villages to immersing yourself in local culture and enjoying exquisite cuisine. Catalonia has something for everyone during this time of year in the company of family, friends or...

El Born, a neighborhood that hides a lot of history Now that we are aware that the Born neighborhood was the epicenter of medieval life in Barcelona and remained so until almost into the 18th century (we could see it in Rediscovering El Born I) it will be very easy for us deduce that every inch of street will be full of real stories and legends almost more than any other place in the city. Let me tell you some of them among many... Fossar...

Walking through the foot of the Parc de Collserola https://youtube.com/shorts/HJhcXgEm5J8?feature=share Runners, cyclists, walkers and walkers, this is your post! It is likely that someone has told you about the Carretera de les Aigües route since it is very well known. For those who know it, we give you tips to carry it out and for those who don't, we recommend it! The Carretera de les Aigües is a 7.85km route that starts from the Mirador de los Ciprés (Mirador dels Xipres)...

River cruises, an interesting way to travel around Europe River cruises are, without a doubt, one of the most original travel options currently offered. And the most flexible way of all is to rent a boat without a license and explore the most interesting destinations by sailing. River tourism is safe, quiet and another way to get to know the landscape, monuments and gastronomy of a region. Different proposals for river cruises Nicols is an important French builder of…

Rediscovering El Born (I) You will have passed by there many times. Drinks, tapas, terraces... In summer it is hyper-populated. But it is likely that you do not know very interesting things about the area called “El Born”; It's just about looking with different eyes. El Borne or Born in Catalan is a neighborhood located between Vía Laietana and Barceloneta and to get to this area there is nothing better than getting off at the Barceloneta or Jaime metro stops…

The other side of Barcelona Sometimes it is necessary to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and get lost in the countryside, be able to breathe fresh air and return to your routine with your batteries charged. We have done a walking route that started in the Parc de Collserola and ended in Tibidabo, in the Sagrat Cor church. If you want to get to know Barcelona from another point of view, we recommend…

A visit to the underground bunkers of the Civil War When you imagine an underground city, Edinburgh may come to mind, but Barcelona? The city of Barcelona hides more tunnels than the metro, since during the Civil War more than 1.300 shelters were built to protect themselves from bombings. Today, there are few that are open to the public, and here we talk about one of them, the air raid shelter that is located in the Plaça...

3 Plans for traveling spirits near Barcelona If you are a traveler at heart, we bring you three proposals for plans near Barcelona so that the rush of the city does not dampen your desire to discover. Barcelona's unparalleled location is key to turning on the adventure button any weekend and getting lost in a route full of surprises: from forests, rivers, lakes and charming cities. We leave you a list of three plans very close…