17
Apr
What to do in bad weather in the city?
A rainy day in Barcelona can ruin many great plans during your stay. Postpone those plans for another day and pick up something interesting to do from the list of activities we’ve gathered in this post. You might even go see and do something you wouldn’t otherwise experience! Barcelona Aquarium This is one of...Continue Reading
7
Apr
Weekly festivals to enjoy in spring
SoundEAT Location: Parc del Fòrum s/n, Maresme – Fòrum (L4) Tickets: starting from 7€ SoundEAT returns this spring for its 10th edition! It’s a fusion of an electric music festival and a gastronomic food track show. Enjoy the music on every 2nd Saturday, starting from March 15th, while tasting the best of Mexican or Brazilian...Continue Reading
19
Mar
Best places to do sports in Barcelona
The weather is getting better and better in Barcelona, which is perfect for those who love to do sports outdoors. Here are our recommendations for the best spots to do some sports in the city, wether you would like to go for a run, for some biking or doing some yoga. Carretera de les...Continue Reading
10
Mar
Typical catalan desserts
Crema Catalana It’s a creamy dessert of a pasta base, made out of eggs, milk and sugar. The top is covered with burnt sugar Where to find it: Granja Viader (Carrer d’en Xuclà, 4-6, 08001) Granja Dulcinea (Carrer de Petritxol, 2, 08002 ) Pastisseria Escribà (La Rambla, 83, 08002) Catànies This is a small...Continue Reading
9
Mar
Spring festive days and festivals in Barcelona
Semana Santa Date: from the 25th of March Location: the Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar, also any church of the city During the Holy Week, you will see parades and processions In Barcelona. The celebration starts with “Domingo de Ramos” or “Palm Sunday” which symbolises the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem. The parades...Continue Reading
14
Feb
What to do in winter in Barcelona?
Sitges carnival This is one of the most popular festival a 100 year old history, it takes place from 8th until the 14th of February. The first day is the Fat Thursday (Dijous Gras) and for one week, each day represents an ancient village of Barcelona, celebrated with different traditions, parades, dances etc. Els...Continue Reading
7
Feb
Alternative sightseeing and things-to-do in Barcelona
It is no doubt that Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, and even in the world. Any season you visit this amazing city, you will find many tourists waiting in line for the Sagrada Familia, walking through the La Ramba or enjoying the beaches of the city. While of course...Continue Reading
28
Sep
Blu Selection will help you find a job in Barcelona!
If at first you visited Barcelona just for a couple of days, and you ended up deciding to come and live in this city, we can tell you that you are not alone. A lot of people have been in the same situation. Besides, if you are not a Spanish citizen and you are...Continue Reading
23
Sep
La Mercè Festival in Barcelona – September 22-25, 2017
La Mercè is a festival that takes place in Barcelona every September, a tradition that dates back nearly 150 years. It started out as a festival to honour the patron saint of the archdiocese of Barcelona (Mare déu de Merce) – after she saved the city from a plague of locusts in the 17th century –...Continue Reading
1
Jul
8 Essential Music Events in Barcelona this Summer
Summer has officially started in the beautiful city of Barcelona, which means the temperatures are rising and more and more visitors are arriving each week. When you feel like a break from the beach and La Rambla, there are several options for enjoying some music in Barcelona. Not only does Barcelona play host to several...Continue Reading