Street Crime in Barcelona
One unfortunate side of life in Barcelona is the amount of bag snatching and pick pocketing. Be particularly conscious of this when you are on the Ramblas or visiting Plaça Reial, as well as all train...
View ArticleBarcelona Golondrinas – a view of the city from the Mediterranean
The Golondrinas are a small fleet of tourist boats that will take you on an excursion around the port, or as far as the Forum and back. Located right at the bottom of the Ramblas, close to the bridge...
View ArticleLa Boquería
La Boquería might be just one of Barcelona’s forty six fresh product markets but it has become one of the essential places to visit in this diversely captivating city. Although it’s officially known...
View ArticlePlaça Reial
Plaça Reial is definitely one of Barcelona’s most attractive squares and, just a step away from Las Ramblas, it’s easy to understand its popularity – a favourite place for many to sit and watch the...
View ArticleRemodelling the Ramblas
A survey carried out by La Vanguardia in 2007 estimated that 100 million people walk down Las Ramblas every single year, or which a staggering 81% were tourists. What was once the iconic heart of...
View ArticleThe Rambla’s bird stalls change their niche [BCN.cat]
“From this week on, and until the end of the month, stalls on the Rambla that are licensed to sell animals will start moving over to a new line of business, selling gift items as well as quality and...
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