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Cala d'Aiguablava near Begur. Photo by Myriam Thyes (CC-BY-SA-4.0).
Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 2
In the second installment of our 12 favorite coves along the Costa Brava, we share six unmissable coves starting at Palamós and work our way up the coast to to the wild and remote Cala Taballera near Port de la Selva. Read more
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Cala Pola, Toss del Mar, photo by VRoig (CC BY 2.0).
Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 1
From the easily accessible to the remote and secluded, we share our 12 favorite coves along the Costa Brava. In the first installment this week we share six unmissable coves starting at Blanes and work our way up the coast to Sant Antoni de Calonge. Read more
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Barcelona Beaches
There’s really something for everyone on Barcelona’s beaches, from early morning yoga, water sports and volleyball, to trendy beachside bars and traditional restaurants for a hearty paella. Read more
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Stick Your Oar in
Sailing, surfing and sand ... Catalunya is celebrated for its beautiful beaches, but it offers so much more. Discover five of our favorite places to kayak in the region and where to go to get on the water. Read more
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How the Other Half Plays
As the last remaining teams get ready to battle it out in the Women’s World Cup final in France this Sunday, interest in "futbol femení" is growing, and a company run by Barcelona expats is offering women new opportunities to get a game. Read more
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8 Outdoor Swimming Pools in Barcelona
Don’t just sweat it out at the beach this summer—cool off in one of the city’s outdoor pools. Read more
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Photo courtesy of 8bar bikes.
Cycling In The City: Vintage, Road or Electric?
Cycling in Barcelona is getting better year on year, but there are still problems that all city cyclists face. We take a look at how bike-friendly Barna really is, and the people finding solace from the stress of the city on their bikes. Read more
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El Camp Nou. Photo by Ayman.antar7 (Wikimedia).
The Strange Death of Barça
After crashing out of the Champions League and Copa del Rey in quick succession, questions about the soul, identity and future of FC Barcelona are likely to linger over the summer. Read more
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Jordi Murphy: A Son of Barcelona with the Rugby World Cup in His Sights
The Rugby World Cup finals are back in September this year, and while the Spanish team won’t be competing, there is one player whose Iberian roots means there will be a touch of Barcelona represented on the world rugby stage. Read more
