- ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
- BARCELONA MUSICAL
- BARCELONA GASTRONOMIC
- BARCELONA SPORTS
- BARCELONA AND THE CHARM OF ANTIQUE
- BARCELONA CINEMATOGRAPHIC
- BARCELONA CARD
A lot of admiring words and enthusiastic epithets have been said about the beautiful Barcelona. Barcelona is a city that is truly unforgettable by the creations of Gaudí alone. But the main thing is a city where you can come all year round! There are much fewer tourists in the off-season, but this is not a reason for the calendar of events to dwindle, on the contrary - this time becomes a fantastic period for cultural enrichment and acquaintance with the city.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
Barcelona is full of energy, and every guest is filled with it himself. Life here is in full swing, every month hundreds of festivals and cultural events of various scales and very different orientations take place. There are many interesting events dedicated to jazz, dance, opera, theater, flamenco, contemporary art and sports. Obviously, you won't get bored here. Dynamism and creativity are what characterizes Barcelona. However, “alternative” is also a suitable word for this city. You can always find an alternative here. Bored of wandering around on foot? Go explore the city on two or four wheels. Every year there is an increasing variety of vehicles for excursions around Barcelona: Segway trips, bicycles, e-bikes, motorcycles and even motorcycles with a sidecar. All of them have different durations and routes - from traditional hiking trails to original ones, allowing you to look at the city in a new way.
BARCELONA MUSICAL
From October, Barcelona for two months (this year - from October 10 to November 30) becomes the jazz capital. The largest international jazz festival in Europe - Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona is held here, both concert halls and open-air stages become venues for it. The event brings together many famous musicians, famous orchestras and young performers. The program includes different styles of jazz - from bebop to latino. In addition to live concerts, workshops and seminars will be held during the festival, as well as exhibitions of film works dedicated to the history of jazz. Official website of the festival: www.barcelonajazzfestival.com
Another interesting event of the month is the Festival de Tardor, dedicated to music, dance, classical and modern theater arts.
BARCELONA GASTRONOMIC
Excursions in Barcelona can easily be turned into a gourmet journey, during which, along with sightseeing, you will enjoy dinner from the famous Catalan chef Carles Gacha. The Gourmet Bus has been running along the streets of the Catalan capital for several years, passing by architectural landmarks such as Batlló House, Sagrada Familia, Cathedral, Olympic Port, Torre Agbar Tower, Olympic Ring, Arc de Triomphe, Plaza de España, Montjuïc mountain and other must-see tourist points. The tour lasts 3 hours, there are two options: with dinner or tasting of snacks - tapas. The chef, awarded with a prestigious Michelin star, personally designed the menu. On two floors of the spacious bus, 12 tables are waiting for you, at which 34 visitors can be accommodated, and the transparent roof increases the panoramic view.
For convenience, passengers are given iPad tablets connected to the GPS system with an application that allows them to get information about all points of the route. Among the available languages of the audio guide is Russian. You will hear a fascinating story about the capital of Catalonia
and enjoy the beautiful views of the city. More information about the excursion can be found on the website www.gourmetbus.com
But with this Barcelona by no means ceases to amaze with a variety of gastronomic offerings. The famous Boqueria market will become a place of attraction for lovers of Catalan cuisine. The market houses restaurants of renowned Catalan chefs.
For example, Kim Marquez, chef of El Suquet de l'Almirall, welcomes visitors to his new establishment. The specialization remains the same - rice and seafood dishes. Carlos Abelian, Chef at Comerc 24, prepares street food based on buttifarr - Catalan sausages. Both chefs followed the lead of Oscar Manres, the Torre de Alta Mar chef, who opened his restaurant on the market in 2012.
BARCELONA SPORTS
Undoubtedly, Barcelona is a city of sports lovers. Here is one of the best sports stadiums in Europe "Camp Nou", nearby is the circuit, where the stage of the Formula 1 races is held; you will be able to witness the best matches and cheer for your favorite athletes. In 1992, the Summer Olympic Games were held in Barcelona, which left an indelible mark on the architecture of the city and the reverent attitude of local residents to sports. And of course, for the fans of the whole world, the Catalan capital is, first of all, the capital of football, the homeland of the best club of our time - Barcelona. It will be interesting for everyone to see firsthand the place where the football legend was born.
FC Barcelona was founded in 1899 and stood at the origins of the Spanish championship, today one of the strongest in the world. The club's stadium opened in 1957 and is the world's largest private sports facility, with a capacity of 99,000 spectators. The giant arena, a mecca for fans around the world, is located on Aristides Maillol, just north of the city center. It can be reached by metro to Les Corts on the green line, Collblanc on the blue line, or by bus Turistic Ruta Norte Rojo to the Futbol Club Barcelona stop. Official website of the team: www.fcbarcelona.com
BARCELONA AND THE CHARM OF ANTIQUE
Flea markets are places where you can not only buy interesting antiques, but also get acquainted with the culture of the country. The Encants Vells flea market is a very interesting place. This is one of the oldest flea markets in Europe, it is more than 700 years old, and it is also the only one in Barcelona with a permanent registered address. A year ago, he moved to a new 15,000 square meter building with a futuristic roof. On its vast territory, you will find vintage clothing, furniture, jewelry and accessories, second-hand books, tableware and much more. The Barcelona flea market is not like an ordinary European one - it is a real bazaar where the last euro is traded. The goods here are very diverse, but you should be careful in order to distinguish real antiques from consumer goods. You can also have a cup of coffee right there. Market address: Avinguda Meridiana, 69, Glories metro station (red line), Sant Marti area: Diagonal Mar. It is better to check the days and hours of the market on the official website www.encantsbcn.com
BARCELONA CINEMATOGRAPHIC
Barcelona attracts both famous actors and renowned filmmakers. The films in which the streets of Barcelona have become full participants are proof of this. Michelangelo Antonioni, Woody Allen, Pedro Almodovar, Cedric Klapisch are just a few of those directors who filmed their films on the streets of the city. This could not fail to give birth to a new idea, and today the Barcelona Tourism Office offers a number of thematic routes called Barcelona Movie Walks - in the footsteps of the heroes of the films, as well as general information and details related to the main masterpieces filmed in the city.
The hero of the film "Spanish Woman" Frenchman Xavier leaves for Barcelona for a whole year under the student exchange program. It is here that the main events of his new life take place: experiences, love, friendship and passion. Director Cédric Clapisch portrays Barcelona as a special city: amazing and unpredictable. Xavier seems to break out of the gray everyday life of Paris and begins to live and breathe in a completely new way.
And of course, the film that most vividly characterized the capital of Catalonia is Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which brings together the temperamental actors Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem.
BARCELONA CARD
Finally, it is worth saying a few words about the convenient Barcelona card system. It allows you to travel free of charge and without restrictions on public transport (including the train to the airport), free access to the best museums in the city, receive exclusive offers and discounts. The card is activated the first time you use it, so you don't have to worry about expiring before you arrive in town. Learn more at www.barcelonacard.org
Updated: 2020-05-03
