Barcelona

Top 5 Tips to Discover Barcelona on a Budget

Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. With a longstanding history, amazing architecture, beautiful beaches and magical mountain trails, this Mediterranean hotspot has something for everyone. However, if you’re heading to Barcelona on a budget, it may seem impossible to explore all of the Catalan capital without breaking the bank. But rest [...]

Barcelona – Europe’s Environmentally Friendly City

Barcelona has always been known for its culture, architecture and football team. Now, though, it is becoming known as one of the world’s most environmentally friendly cities. Here are just a few ways in which the capital of Catalunya is leading the fight to save the planet!

Photo of the Moment: Biking at Daybreak, Barcelona

Exploring Spain’s Great Cities: Barcelona and Madrid

Located in the Iberian Peninsula, Spain is a country known for beaches and culture. This country of flamenco, the fiestas, the siestas and tapas is a great place to visit anytime of year. Barcelona and Madrid are the main hubs, large cities that are as unlike as they can be. Both are known for their [...]

7 Unusual Hotels in Barcelona

The second-largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, with a huge range of hotels to suit the pockets and tastes of all visitors. If you're looking for something just a little bit different from the norm, though, here's a list of seven [...]

Barcelona vs. Madrid: Where Would You Go?

There’s been a long standing rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid forever. Let’s stir it up a bit with this cool infographic from HostelBookers.com! Where would you go?

Indoor Ski Park to Open in Barcelona

Skiing is finally possible in BCN © Skistar Trysil Barcelona is taking a cue from the glitzy excess of Dubai and creating an indoor ski park—Ski World—set to open in 2015. A 128,000 square foot dome will house both skiing and an ice rink. Dubai’s model, “Ski Dubai” produces 30 tons of snow every day. [...]

5 Song Inspiring Destinations

Penny Lane, Liverpool © Edvill Freddy Mercury’s Barcelona. Ultravox’s Vienna. If you loved the songs you’ll love the places that inspired them even more. Rough Guides has compiled a list of songs and the cities, streets and experiences that inspired them. Some places, like Liverpool, England have cashed in on their musical reputation. The city [...]