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APRIL’S NEWSLETTER 

BEST CURRENT EXPOSITION 

 “Zurbarán (super)natural“

Last month, one of our guides took a photo of a kid sculpture, and she thought about Zurbaran and this painting of Sant Francis. To our surprise, the MNAC has a brand new temporary exposition about him, and we might not be too far from their idea, as they say in the brochure: “This exhibition will also show how Zurbarán’s work reaches contemporaneity and will place it in relation to works by contemporary artists”. 

More information here 

TOUR OF THE MONTH

BARCELONA IN A DAY
This is a tour for our visitors who would like to see some of Barcelona’s highlights. The tour will take you around the city’s oldest parts and show you two of the most important projects from Antoni Gaudí. This tour is a fascinating combination of ancient Barcelona and the modern city. With 2,000 years of difference between the two areas, there are so many hidden and exciting histories to listen to.

Find more information about the tour here.

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

SABOR DE BARRIO

Sabor de Barrio is one of our favourite tapas restaurants in the Born neighborhood. It serves traditional Spanish tapas made with local products. With just a few tables, it is a great option for exploring the tapas world.

Follow this link to see the menu in English.

DID YOU KNOW? 

Easter Monday

A curious tradition in Catalunya for Easter Monday is the so-called ” Mona de Pascua”. Godparents will buy you one of these amazing Chocolate decorations that you can find in almost any bakery around the region.
Mostly, the decorations will represent football stars, cartoons, and movie characters.

 

 

 


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FEBRUARY’S NEWSLETTER 

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 “Fernando Botero, a Universal Master“
The famous cat at Rambla del Raval is one of Fernando Botero’s works, which you can find here in Barcelona. Not too far away, the Palau Martorell has an exposition about his fascinating work. Both the building and the Expo are worth the visit. 
More information here 

TOUR OF THE MONTH

TAPAS & FLAMENCO
This tour includes a pleasant walk through Barcelona’s historic center. We will stop at two or three typical restaurants to eat delicious tapas. After trying some tapas and drinking local wine, the guide will accompany you to a fantastic professional Flamenco show that lasts around half an hour in Barcelona’s city center.

Find more information about the tour here.

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

RESTAURANT L’ESCULAPI

Visiting the Costa Brava is always a pleasure, and one reason is the restaurants in the wonderful little medieval towns. The restaurant l’Esculapi offers a great variety of food for all ages, including plenty of tapas, fish, meat, salads, and even nice pizza.

Follow this link to see the menu in English.

DID YOU KNOW? 

Sagrada Familia at night time

Have you ever wondered what Sagrada Familia looks like at night without the colorful stained glasses shining?
Last week, we attended the annual meeting with the main Architect and the manager to learn about all the new projects and some insightful information.
It is so rewarding to see that they think so highly about all the licensed tour guides, and every year, we get to ask all our questions and know what’s coming next.

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JANUARY’S NEWSLETTER 

BEST CURRENT EXPOSITION 

 “100 Ikea objects we would have liked having at Vinçon“

” Vinçon ” was Barcelona’s most iconic design store long before Ikea existed. Global versus local, Mediterranean versus Scandinavian, explore this interesting dialogue at the Disseny Hub Barcelona and enjoy a not-so-visited area of the city with top architecture. 

More information here 

TOUR OF THE MONTH

SAGRADA FAMILIA & PICASSO MUSEUM
The best way to visit the Sagrada Familia & Picasso Museum and discover two geniuses: Pablo Picasso and Antoni Gaudí.
A 3-hour tour to visit two of the most famous icons of Barcelona, with a guided tour only for you and priority access at both places.

Find more information about the tour here.

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

RESTAURANT ABAD CISNEROS

When visiting Montserrat with plenty of extra time for a relaxed lunch, the restaurant at the Abad Cisneros Hotel is a nice option.  Local cuisine, no rush at the old medieval structure that now is a restaurant.

For the different food options in Montserrat, click here.

DID YOU KNOW? 

Gaudí & Montserrat

Montserrat is one of Gaudi’s most beloved landscapes and an essential place in his life. He and many contemporary architects designed different parts of a Via Crucis on the path to the Holly Grotta.