Barcelona’s Teatre Grec: an unexpected open-air theater on a mountain in Montjuïc

June 20, 2019 Blog, Events, Festivals, Monuments, Tourist Attractions No Comments
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.

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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.”

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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.

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

April 12, 2019 Blog, Monuments, Tourist Attractions No Comments
Poble Espanyol in BarcelonaNow 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.

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