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The Great Calçot Season in Catalonia!!!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jacobus

January has certainly flown past, so fast that most of us have not seen it and February is knocking on the door. February and March in Barcelona and especially the Catalan countryside is a fantastically festive time, with the Calçsot … Continue reading →

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Typical Tapas in Barcelona

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jacobus

Tapas is a hugely important part of Spanish life and no trip to Barcelona would be complete without a thorough tapas sampling. While menus vary considerably, there are a few firm favourites with the Spanish and tourists alike that should … Continue reading →

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La Boqueria-Barcelona´s famous food market

Posted on September 1, 2011 by jacobus

If you like markets then you must include a trip to La Boqueria when visiting Barcelona. This is the home to a huge produce market where a lot of the restaurants in the city go to purchase their stock. It … Continue reading →

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The quick guide to eating out in Barcelona

Posted on August 12, 2011 by jacobus

If you are visiting Barcelona for the first time then it is a good idea to be up to speed on how and where to eat. There are different names for different types of restaurants and in order to know … Continue reading →

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September in Barcelona

Posted on July 12, 2011 by jacobus

September is for many people simply the best time to visit Barcelona. The city is quieter and things are beginning to return to normal after the summer. The weather is still warm however and officially the holiday season continues to … Continue reading →

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