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Miramelindo
Bars in Barcelona
Thursday, 28 January 2010 14:47

holiday apartments barcelonaThis bar is reknown for playing some of the best live music in the city. Admittedly the average customer is 30 plus and middle class but do not let this deter you from going to hear some fantastic jazz. Sometimes they play salsa but this bar has the right idea about music, they never play it too loud that it interrupts your conversation, you are perfectly able to socialise whilst listening and yet in no way does the music take a back seat.

 

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Belly
Bars in Barcelona
Monday, 15 February 2010 11:08

accommodation barcelonaBelly is on the left hand side of Eixample and does not adhere to the stereotype of a Sanish bar. It is neither a bar nor a lounge n a restaurant; it is all three combined. Belly offers different nights almost every night of the week, with Thursdays being sushi night, Wednesdays offering Mojitos and Caipirinhas for only 4,50€ but happy hour every night from 6pm to 9pm. The decor is interesting, with modern paintings on the walls, the room is crowded with tables and yet spacious and the staff are great, really friendly and fun. They play great music and  This is a perfect place to go for a relaxing cocktail or even begin your night of bar crawling and clubbing!

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Calle Tallers
Specialist Stores
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 12:14

rent apartments barcelonaCalle Tallers is one of the oldest streets in Raval and it is known principally for its many shops which sell all types of music, new and old, and all things to do with music. There are shops selling music from all decades and all genres and the street has an added charm about it, you get a sense that everyone there is a huge music enthusiast and loves it for the right reasons. Besides the music it also has many tattoo parlours and gothic like shops selling clothes, shoes and accessories for that trend.

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Foreign language bookstores in Barcelona
Specialist Stores
Thursday, 17 December 2009 13:48

barcelona bookstoreSince Barcelona is becoming everytime more and more multicultural city with the migration from many countries, the cultural character it's society varies each day. Adding the variety of successful business schools, some of them which are ranking at the top in Europe as well as the erasmus students exchange program from all over the continent, the emphasis on English language and any publications inthis language and different languauges as well considered to be a plus. Either you are a foreign student or a tourist who wants to learn more in your own language, we have gathered for you some options for finding books in Barcelona.
Please have in mind that finding books in different languages about Barcelona, Catalan culture and Spain is easier than finding the others as expected. Barcelona welcomes tourists and offers itself throuhg many different publications. Here are some points where you can get those:

 

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Cafe Schilling
Bars in Barcelona
Thursday, 28 January 2010 13:46

holiday accommodation barcelonaCafe Schilling is in the heart of the action on calle Ferrans just of Las Ramblas. It is primarily a cafe but at night becomes a great place to have a drink. It has big windows looking out onto one of the busiest streets in the city so you can sit and watch the world pass you by. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and are then open till 2 am to continue the party. Food stops being served at midnight but before then you can get baguettes, salads and even little snacks like olives or hummus.

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Chocolat Factory
Specialist Stores
Friday, 08 January 2010 13:28

"Chocolat Factory" is an amazing shop owned by Michel Laline and Titus Ruiz. In fashionable decorated shops of this chain, you can find a wide selection of chocolate and gifts, which does not only taste delicious, but also have trendy, modern packages. It is a perfect place to look for some original gift, or simply buying for yourself a pleasure for the afternoon. Simply a paradise for those who like this speciality!

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Magic Fountain
Touristic Attractions
Monday, 07 December 2009 11:56

Font Magica is a huge fountain, which was built at the bottom of the Montjuic hill to make the World Exhibition in 1929 even more attractive.The main designer was Carles Buigas. Unfortunately, after years of use the fountain and the grounds around became more and more neglected. In 1992 on the occasion of the upcoming Olympic Games fountain was restored to the original splendor.
Nowadays the fountain is one of the most impressive touristic attractions of Barcelona. Lots of people go to Montjuic to see the marvelous spectacle from water, light and classical music. Watching this gives a feeling of seeing pure magic, like in a Disney movies.

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