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December 18, 2012
Still looking for that perfect holiday gift for someone? If you are here in Barcelona, worry not, we have a list of Barcelona´s top shopping areas and shops, just in time for Christmas. From obscure boutiques to Spain´s best chains, Barcelona offers an authentic experience to find exactly what you are looking for. We recommend […]
November 15, 2012
At Aspasios, we think the city is best discovered on two wheels. Feel the breeze on your face as you breakfast in el Born and go shopping in Gràcia because when you rent a bike, you wield a tool of flexibility and convenience. All that you want to stop and see in the city is […]
November 7, 2012
Cosmopolitan, avant-guard, and eclectic, Barcelona is possibly the most high profile of the Spanish cities. From the tapas trail, the modernism of Gaudí, city of Picasso and Miró… it is a dilemma for residents and tourists alike to try and see everything! Barcelona gastronomy, though, cannot be missed. Where to eat in Barcelona The tapas […]
October 10, 2012
They say the best way to get to know a city and its people is to get lost. In Barcelona, the best way to do this is to go on the prowl for tapas! Gastronomy is one of the top reasons for Barcelona continuing to be such a popular destination among international tourists and for […]
September 20, 2012
Barcelona is all dressed up to impress, once again. It is already the “Fiesta de la Mercè”, or the city festival of Barcelona (known as Fiesta Major in Catalan), originating in the Medieval festival of the Virgin Mary of Grace (“Mare de Déu de la Mercè). Nothing we describe here can come close to actually […]
September 4, 2012
Scott Schuman´s photos are being shown in Spain for the first time at Barcelona´s own Loewe Gallery on Passeig de Gràcia. This famous photographer is American born and has gained an international reputation through his fashion blog The Sartorialist, which captures regular people on the street, focusing on their personal style and turning them into […]
August 13, 2012
It has been a month since the emblematic modernista building by Gaudí, La Pedrera, reorganized its new amenities to be available to the public (+34 902 20 21 38 Calle de Provença, 261-265 in Eixample). A new restaurant with a true modernista vibe, is now open on the first floor of the building and open […]
August 6, 2012
Artist Martin Parr (1952-) is a “documentary photographer” and he covers the more domestic aspects of modern life. A member of the Magnum Agency, the prestigious photographers cooperative, Parr´s exhibit “Souvenir” is on display here in Barcelona at the Contemporary Culture Center of Barcelona (Centro de Cultura Contemporánea or CCCB +34 933 06 41 00 […]
July 20, 2012
The “patatas bravas” (literally “bravo, potatoes!”) are one of the most esteemed tapas here in Catalonia. Traditionally, they consist of small wedges or cubes of potatoes sautéed with alioli, a mayonnaise-like sauce, and a slightly spicy tomato and garlic based sauce called salsa brava. While there are many variations of this dish now found around […]
July 4, 2012
The 2012 edition of the Grec Cultural Festival comes back to Barcelona with numerous activities. Throughout the month of July, there are concerts, theatre performances, cinema viewings… these ensure a summer full of unique experiences. With Aspasios´ recommendations of the top 5 events at the festifal, you can be sure to make the most of […]