Roberta’s Favourite Places in Barcelona

September 25, 2019 Blog, Eating Out, Tourist Attractions No Comments

This month, our collaborator at our guesthouse on Parallel, Roberta is sharing her favorite places in the city.

Barcelona is the perfect getaway in Europe: it is an amazing city full of people and events. There are different attractions and there is always something for everyone!

You can choose this city if you need two-day break from your work, if you want to go with your friend to have parties, if you’re travelling on your own or if you are on a business trip. It is the perfect place where you can lose yourself walking through the Old Quarters, while admiring the beautiful architecture.

The Joan Miró Foundation: the World-Renowned Museum Showcasing the Catalan Painter’s Work

September 5, 2019 Blog, Museums, Tourist Attractions No Comments

Barcelona has always been a cradle for well-known artists. One of the best-known is painter Joan Miró, who was born in the capital city in 1893. He is considered done of the major proponents of surrealism. His personal seal is clear in his paintings, leaving no doubt about the artist’s identity when you are looking at one of his works. Art enthusiasts and anyone interested in the artistic and cultural aspect of Barcelona should be sure to visit this world-class museum: The Joan Miró Foundation. Lucky for you, our boutique hotel on Parallel is only 20 min walk away!
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Barcelona’s Teatre Grec: an unexpected open-air theater on a mountain in Montjuïc

June 20, 2019 Blog, Events, Festivals, Monuments, Tourist Attractions 1 Comment

The best thing about Barcelona is that it is full of unexpected treasures. You can find these lesser-known corners just by keeping your eyes open, but they are nevertheless surprising. This is the case for the Teatre Grec, located on the top of Mount Montjuïc. This theater is a true discovery, especially on summer nights when you can see the various shows in the open air. Still haven’t been there? When you stay at our boutique hotel close to Montjuic you will have this and many other prime Barcelona locations within reach.

The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc (Font Màgica de Montjuïc): an unmissable spectacle of water and light

June 11, 2019 Blog, Monuments, Tourist Attractions No Comments

Now that summer is just around the corner, it seems that people are more inclined to be out and about on the streets. This is even more likely when we’re talking about a dynamic city like Barcelona that’s always buzzing. The Ciudad Condal, another name by which Barcelona is known in Spanish, offers an unlimited number of outdoor venues to enjoy once the good weather arrives. The Font Màgica de Montjuïc is one of those unmissable spots from which to enjoy a unique spectacle. If you are staying at our boutique hotel on Parallel, you will be just a stone’s throw away from this magical “must see.”

Mirador de Montjuïc: the best panoramic view of Barcelona

May 15, 2019 Blog, Monuments, Tourist Attractions No Comments

To enjoy Barcelona from the heights, nothing better than going to one of the many viewpoints that are in the Catalan capital. From any of them, it is possible to admire the city from a bird’s-eye view and its main monuments, as if they were pieces of a perfect model. One of the most special is the Montjuïc viewpoint, located on the homonymous and most famous mountain in Barcelona. If you are going to stay at Casa Vaganto, you should know that this pretty viewpoint is just a step away from our luxury bed and breakfast in Parallel.

Coni’s Favourite Places in Barcelona

April 24, 2019 Beach, Blog, Eating Out, Monuments, Parks, Restaurant, Tourist Attractions No Comments

This month, Coni, collaborator at our boutique hotel in Poble Sec, is sharing her favorite spots in Barcelona. Some great tips from our lovely team!

Poble Espanyol, an open-air museum in the heart of Montjuïc

April 12, 2019 Blog, Monuments, Tourist Attractions No Comments

Now that the good weather is here to stay, it’s a time to plan some outdoor activities. We therefore want to tell you about a unique place in Barcelona, ideal to visit on a sunny day. Poble Espanyol is, without a doubt, one of the most emblematic sites of Barcelona. The best thing is its location: a few meters from the Fountains of Montjuïc and a nice walk from our boutique hotel close to Plaza Espanya.

Barcelona cultural: discover Parallel or the avenue of theatres

March 21, 2019 Blog, Tourist Attractions No Comments

The Avenida Parallel is to Barcelona what Broadway is to New York. This mythical avenue of the city of Barcelona is a frenzy of art and culture, a huge artery where the most emblematic theatres are located. It is an avenue full of charm, whether you just want to walk through it, or if you want to attend a good show. Our boutique hotel on Parallel is conveniently located one step away from the most mythical theatres of Barcelona, so you have no excuse not to be impregnated by the bustling and vibrant atmosphere that surrounds them at sundown.

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