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Barcelona’s fire festival – get ready for Sant Joan
On 23 June Barcelona gives a fiery welcome to the official start of summer – the festival of Sant Joan. The beach comes alive with bonfires, fireworks and people dancing till the wee small hours. Read on to find out how to join in the celebrations.
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They might have a strange name but Barcelona’s ‘chiringuitos’ are an ever-popular feature on the city’s beach scene. Whether you’re after a sunny spot to relax or somewhere a-buzz with nightlife, read our rundown of top sites by the sea.
read the full storyHow to select & prepare fresh seafood in Barcelona
Apart from its cultural and artistic delights, Barcelona is a foodies’ paradise. Strolling through its markets, you’ll come across a huge variety of fresh fish and seafood, at affordable prices. Read on to find out how to select and prepare the perfect fish supper in your Barcelona holiday apartment.
read the full storyRent a scooter and get the real Barcelona experience
Rent a moped with Cooltra and experience Barcelona as the locals do. Enjoy the freedom a Barcelona scooter rental gives you to discover the places a conventional tourist can’t easily find.
read the full storyLet an MP3 audio guide take the hassle out of sightseeing
Play & Tour downloadable Audio Guide: 100 points of interest, 5 hours of info and 8 suggested sightseeing itineraries. Barcelona will be your oyster!
read the full storyTake a ride on the Montjuïc cable car with Ticketbar
With an Olympic stadium, castle and several museums, Montjuïc is a hill worth climbing – but don’t tire yourself out before you even get there! Catch the Montjuïc cable car and glide all the way to the top.
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