Culture

Siesta in Barcelona: a myth or a reality?

If you have never been to Spain, you might have heard that we have this thing called “siesta” which is kind of a sacred...

What is Menu del Dia? The story behind this lunchtime deal

If you are looking for a traditional Spanish restaurant where to have lunch (those who are not the fanciest but which offer the most...

Typical breakfast in Barcelona

We all probably know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But in Barcelona (and Spain) do we dedicate this meal...

(Land of) Dragons in Barcelona

“... And finally Sant Jordi defeated the dragon from whose blood grew a rose”. You probably have heard about Sant Jordi’s legend and the...

Sports culture in Barcelona

Whether to join a local team playing your favorite sport, or maybe just because you want to attend a game… You might have wondered...

Spanish architect of New York Rafael Guastavino

What if we say that one of the most famous architects of New York was Spanish? His name was Rafael Guastavino, the Spanish architect...
Americans in Barcelona