BARCELONA: FESTES DE LA MERCE 2011

According to legend, on 24 September 1218, Our Lady of Mercy – La Mercè – appeared before King James I and Saint Peter Nolasco, ordering them to found the Mercedarian Order to free the faithful who were prisoners of the Saracens. This manifestation... (Read More)

SHOPPING IN BARCELONA: TRADITIONAL FAIRS

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city where you can find several shopping areas like: Portal de l'Angel shopping street Diagonal Avenue Las Arenas shopping center However, it has a lot of respect for its old traditions. It is a good example of a... (Read More)

SHOPPING IN BARCELONA ALONG DIAGONAL

Today I would like to show you another shopping street in Barcelona, located on Avinguda Diagonal. The area of Avinguda Diagonal between Plaça de la Reina Maria Cristina and Plaça Joan Carles has a major concentration of business and commerce,... (Read More)

BARCELONA: BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS

If you are planning to visit Barcelona, although Barcelona is a safe city, you have to take care of your belongings because there are a lot of pickpockets, especially in La Rambla. These people have a great ability to detect people who are distracted.... (Read More)

BARCELONA: BEWARE OF SCAMS

La Rambla is one of the most beautiful and lively streets in Barcelona, where you can discover its Mediterranean life but, unfortunately, you can also be a victim of a scam. La Rambla is not only full of actors who are playing an interesting performance,... (Read More)

CATALONIA - COSTA BRAVA: CATEDRAL DEL EMPORDA

After spending a nice day in Besalú and Banyoles, we drove to Castelló d'Empúries, a village located in La Costa Brava near Empuriabrava and El Cap de Creus, to visit the impressive church of Santa Maria. It's really beautiful. The gothic church... (Read More)