Streetlife: Rec Comtal
Originally published July 2018, updated November 15, 2021.
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The sculptire "Carmela" by Jaume Plensa (2015) sits next to the Palau de la Música Catalana. Photo by Antonio Lajusticia Bueno courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
Many of the walls of this part of the city date back over 1,000 years. The past few decades have seen it transform into a warren of trendy coffee and craft beer bars, tapas restaurants, alternative fashion shops, artists’ studios and upscale hotels.
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Ciutadella fountain photo by Jean-Phi92 (CC BY-NC 2.0) via Flickr.
Discover Barcelona’s Historic Parc de la Ciutadella
Thid 18-hectare park is filled with paths and green spaces that tourists and residents of all ages can use to escape from the heat and the noise of the city and is one of the most relaxing places to spend a weekend afternoon in the center of town.
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Hospital del Mar, Torre de les Aigües and Somorrostro Beach, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Sun, Sea and Somorrostro
The forgotten history of Barceloneta’s beaches.
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Liquid Gold: Olive Oil in Catalunya
The essential ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, olive oil is produced in five areas across Catalunya.
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Image courtesy of Thembe Fashions.
Metropolitan Culture Corner: Philissa Williams
This month Tori Sparks interviews fashion designer, personal stylist and private chef, Philissa Williams. From trunk shows in DC to African Fashion Week and solo runway shows in Barcelona, she has left her mark on the world of independent fashion.
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Alella, Home of "Vins Laietans"
This commuter town north of Barcelona boasts an ancient winemaking history and expansive natural landscapes.
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Photo by Tara Shain
Early Signs
Usually found on the corners of buildings and placed at a height of over two meters, these plaques remind us of a time when traffic control was quite a hectic proposal.
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Plaça del Nen de la Rutlla at the entrance of Parc del Guinardó. Photo courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Parc del Guinardó, an Overlooked Gem in Barcelona
A little-used rustic gem in the middle of Barcelona, Parc del Guinardó offers fresh air, greenery and impressive 360 degree views of the city.