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Take to the roads - Catalunya's Formula 1 History
Motor racing has a long history in Catalunya
Apr 27, 2012 by Gregory Haines in LIVING
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Interview: Robert Masih Nahar
Vice-president and director of Cricket Catalunya, Robert Masih Nahar, talks to Nicola Thornton about the future of the sport in Spain
Mar 1, 2012 by Nicola Thornton in LIVING
Photo by Lee Woolcock
The strength of a feeling
Espanyol supporters are just as passionate about their side as those from the city's other football club
Mar 1, 2012 by Rafel Bagot in LIVING (2 Comments)
Winter sports
There's more to winter activities than just skiing, and Catalunya has it all
Dec 11, 2011
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Interview: Hollis Duncan
Nicola Thornton catches up with American Grassroots bike racer, Hollis Duncan, who is hoping to raise the profile of cyclocross riding in Barcelona
Nov 30, 2011 by Nicola Thornton in LIVING
A single voice
Can FC Barcelona introduce more atmosphere to the Camp Nou with the creation of a controversial ‘youth stand’?
Nov 30, 2011 by Andreas Vou in LIVING
Photo by Richard Lee Owens
Staying inline
Every Friday night, rollerbladers take over the streets of Barcelona
Apr 29, 2011 by Roberta Coci in Things to do
Photo by Richard Lee Owens
Word on the street - Rollerblading
Roberta Coci spoke to some keen bladers about their love for the sociable sport
Apr 29, 2011 by Roberta Coci in Things to do
Surfing
From the archive: Back in 2008 we spoke to Barcelona's surfing community before they lost their waves
Aug 6, 2010 by Jonathan Bennett in THE ARCHIVE
Playing a round: Golf on the Costa Brava
From the archives: the Costa Brava boasts an impressive number of places to tee off
Jul 15, 2010 by Susanna Jacobs in VISITING
Image by Sara Blaylock
Barcelona runs - Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Another suggestion for Barcelona runners looking for new ideas about routes in the city
Jun 16, 2010 by Sara Blaylock in LIVING
Barcelona runs - Horta-Guinardo
Head for the hills with this running route around the district of Horta-Guinardó
Jun 16, 2010 by Sara Blaylock in LIVING
Where will you be watching the 2010 World Cup?
Tell us where in Barcelona you like watching football and where you'll be spending much of June (and hopefully July) following the fortunes of your team in this year's World Cup taking place in South Africa
May 27, 2010 in GOING OUT
Barcelona runs - Les Corts
For all you runners out there, discover another area of the city with our route around Les Corts
May 20, 2010 by Sara Blaylock in LIVING
Image by Sara Blaylock
Barcelona runs - Nou Barris
If you're looking for new running routes around the city, take a look at our series featuring circuits in different districts
May 20, 2010 by Sara Blaylock in LIVING
Photo by Tracy Gilbert
Playing overseas
Two pro basketball players from the US tell us what it's like to play for the FC Barcelona team
Feb 24, 2010 by Matt Elmore in THE ARCHIVE
Q&A: Bullfighting
Catalunya has just banned bullfighting from 2012 onwards. Read our handy guide to Barcelona's relationship with the 'sport'
Feb 2, 2010 in LIVING (4 Comments)
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Winter games
Forget skiing's long lift lines and expensive equipment. Here are some sports you can enjoy in Barcelona all winter without leaving the city or spending a fortune
Dec 1, 2009 by Christian Overgaard in LIVING
Paddy Graham—UK's best Freeskier
On November 7th, the Snow Show at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium welcomed snowboarders and freestyle skiers to compete on the biggest ramp in Europe. We interviewed British entry Paddy Graham ahead of the competition
Oct 29, 2009 in GOING OUT
The Garmin Barcelona Triathlon
This Sunday is the day of the second Barcelona triathlon
Sep 8, 2009 by Aarthi Rajaraman in LIVING (1 Comments)
Adrian Morley - Wolverhampton Wolves
A league of their own
The European super league arrives in Barcelona as the Catalans Dragons and the Warrington Wolves battle it out in the first pro rugby league match to be played here
Jun 12, 2009 by Paul Christian in GOING OUT
Power pedalling
The Tour de France will be passing through Barcelona next month
Jun 1, 2009 by Simon Newman in LIVING (2 Comments)
Sylvinho speaks - FC Barcelona special
As the city goes football mad, with FC Barcelona flags flying from every balcony, we talk to the Brazilian defender Sylvinho about the upcoming match
May 27, 2009 in LIVING
Good sports
Meet five foreign residents who don't just enjoy doing sports here, but have also won local championships and broken records.
Apr 2, 2009 by Tom Worden in LIVING