‘Sempre a l’oest’ (Always to West), a new book of a world traveller

A dream that all travel lovers share is going around the world. This is a great dream that almost everybody has thought about sometime. But, how many of us have thought seriously about doing it? Not many probably. However, there are still some free minded people that get over the fear and pack their bags for a long trip like this and J.M Romero is one of those few.

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A visit to go outside the urban circuit of Barcelona

Montserrat is a unique Natural Park, and a massive rock over 4000 feet high, visible for miles, with weird shapes and rounded peaks that jut into the sky; there are paths, stairs, caves, chapels and hermitages scattered over the mountain, extraordinary landscapes and wonderful views.

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The Catalan Gothic in Barcelona

The Ribera Quarter is one of the most beatiful places of Barcelona. Everybody who comes to the city has to do a walk around, admiring some of the hidden corners that you must know. Today we recommend you one of the churches more representative of the Catalan Gothic, Santa María del Mar, perfectly described from the post of Barcelona Urbany.

Santa María del Mar is the best and only finished example of Catalan Gothic in Barcelona. It is located in the Ribera quarter, near the Passeo del Borne and it has been built between 1329 and 1383.

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Sónar Kids: the electronic funfair of Barcelona

Would you like to spend a sunny and relaxed day with your kids? This year the famous electronic festival of Barcelona, Sónar, will include a big funfair dedicated to kids & music: Sónar Kids. On Sunday 21st of June, the CCCB, Plaça dels Àngels and Plaça Joan Coromines will change their dance floors and organize games for children. But it´s not only play, they will actually have the opportunity to learn how to become a real musician from the biggest electronic artists !

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Sunny weekend for skaters and extreme sports lovers in Barcelona

Parc del Fórum was full of skaters rolling around the 35.000 visitors that saw the shows during the two days. One of the most impressive festivals in the city, Barcelona Sport Extreme, has become a reference for all street sports, gathering the best professionals from all over the world.

See the spectacular photos from all the categories!

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Have you walked Barcelona?

If you come to Barcelona and you want to take profit of the stroll, the best thing to do is take a walking tour! Barcelona Guide Bureau offers you a wide possibility of itineraries to know the city from the inside, with professional’s guides that explain you everything you missed in your first sight.

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