Whether you’re in Madrid for a few hours or a few days, the Dropit! left luggage facility allows you to store your luggage quickly and securely…
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Real ramen and superior sushi, The Tatami Room is a serene escape from Barcelona’s boisterous tapas trail.
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Whether you’re in Barcelona with friends, a loved one or alone, the Food Lovers Company food tour presents the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded travellers whilst eating all the right dishes at all the right places in Barcelona’s best neighbourhoods.
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On assignment in Girona, Catalonia. Summer 2015
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Palo Alto Market is the biggest “creative market” in Barcelona and showcases the latest trends in design, street food, culture and entertainment.
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With its sweeping sea views, pine-scented trees, live music and irresistible BBQ food, it’s no surprise that La Caseta del Migdia is where the locals go to escape the crowds of the city below.
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Live from Las Vegas… in Barcelona, Greg Miller’s “Rockking” production is one of the best Elvis tributes you’ll ever see.
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From avant-garde design hotels to timeless temples of luxury, here is my cherry picked selection of Barcelona’s very best boutique sleeps. A premiere destination for those…
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Foodies rejoice! Barcelona’s street food scene is now bulging at the seams with delicious foodie markets, but Eat Street was the one that started it…
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Tucked away just a few steps off the glittering Passeig de Gràcia, this sophisticated food hall is divided into eight distinctly different dining spaces…
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A collaboration between Spanish brewers Naparbier and Michelin-starred chef Miquel Aldana, this thoroughbred gastro-brewpub is a must for gourmets and beer freaks in Barcelona.
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Legend has it that this ancient bar was where Barcelona’s saltiest sea dogs and wildest artists came to sip on illegal absinthe in the late 1800s.
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Indulge in organic, whole-wheat heaven at this artisanal bakery in Barcelona’s old fisherman’s quarter.
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Vikings and craft beer snobs rejoice! Ølgod craft beer bar brings a touch of Scandinavian sophistication to Barcelona’s bohemian Raval neighbourhood.
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The app we’ve all been waiting for… Wicard App for Foodies and Travellers
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Free tapas when you or a drink? In Barcelona?! Yes, really! Here’s where…
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The best neighbourhoods and best hostels, hotels and apartments in each. All budgets and tastes considered.
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From traditional trattorias to rustic hideaways under the city’s iconic arched porticos, here are 5 of the best restaurants in Bologna, compiled by the local gastro experts at EmiliaDelizia.com.
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Whether you’re flexitarian, vegetarian or 100% vegan, it’s never been such an exciting time to eat in the Catalan capital.
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Travel blogger Liz Peterson shares her personal favourite things to do and see in her beloved Sevilla.
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As central as it gets! All of these cherry-picked hotels are just a gentle stroll away from Las Ramblas and the very best that the Catalan capital of cool has to offer.
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From Catalan soul food perfected by between the Pyrenees and Mediterranean Sea to the latest hipster eats and traditional Spanish tapas, this is your definitive Barcelona gastro guide.
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There’s no menu at this iconic market stall bar, but the dickie-bowed owner Juanito Bayen will make sure you get exactly what you need.
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From candlelit Asian fusion fare to Michelin-starred Catalan cuisine, here are the most romantic restaurants in Barcelona.
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It’s such “a thing” now that I consider having brunch in Barcelona an essential experience for all visitors. Here’s where >
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A feat of architecture dating back hundreds of years, Granada’s Alhambra Palace, in Andalusia, is one of Spain’s most popular tourist attractions. Click through and see why!
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Sheltered from the masses down one of the Gothic Quarter’s labyrinthine passageways, L’Arca offers an exquisite selection of antique bridal wear and high-end vintage fashion…
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Born and raised in this charming riverside town, Galician writer Marta López shares her insider recommendations on the very best things to do in Ourense.
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From the dazzling Modernista architecture and labyrinthine streets of the Gothic Quarter to the palm-filled parks, mountains and glistening beaches, this is my inside guide to the best FREE things to see and do in Barcelona.
Words and photos by Ben Holbrook.
My father brought me here when I was a wee nipper. He picked me up and plonked me down on a cushion of moss that…
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The sun kissed island of Majorca has much more to offer than sprawling tourist resorts and crowded beaches. Head off the beaten track and you’ll…
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If you want to travel around Europe on a (tiny) budget, I’ve got a game-changing travel-hack that you’ll love! I’ve been spending a bit of time…
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Moving to Barcelona and finding my dream home, becoming a full-time travel writer and travelling across Spain and Portugal… the last year has been one hell of a ride. Whether you need a little inspiration for the new year or you just feeling nosey, this is the post for you.
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Local travel writer Josie Sampson shares her inside advice on the best free things to do in London.
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Find your perfect accommodation in one of Spain’s most iconic cities. From luxury 5* boutiques to budget friendly hostels, these are the best beds in Seville.
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A Barcelona Must-See: Lazy palm trees and sprightly water fountains, Parc de la Cuitadella is one of Barcelona’s most revitalising green spaces.
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Food tour guide Lauren Aloise from Devour Madrid Food Tours shares her personal favourite foodie spots in Madrid.
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Granada (Spain) city expert and local blogger Molly shares her personal recommendations on the best hotels in Granada, Spain – EVERYTHING from 5* luxury to budget and family-friendly hotels.
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Full-time travel writer/blogger Ben Holbrook reveals exactly what travel gear and gadgets he has in his backpack.
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Abigail Roule from Devour Málaga Food Tours shares her favourite foodie spots in Málaga, Spain.
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Discover the heart of Spain’s tapas culture with Cyra Alcock, your inside guide from Devour Seville Food Tours.
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Granada-based travel blogger Molly from the beautiful Piccavey blog shares her personal top 10 favourite places to eat and drink in Granada.
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Housed in a five-star eco resort just 30 minutes outside of Barcelona is one of Europe’s most sensational spa experiences…
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Tried and true favorite tapas bars, restaurants and bars in Seville, Spain.
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The start of Barcelona’s coffee to-go revolution…
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Brunch, lunch, dinner or just coffee… Barcelona never had it so good!
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From traditional tapas bars to lavish restaurants, sushi joints and gourmet burgers, here are my personal recommendations…
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Great news for the quiet Barcelona neighbourhood of Sants, and even better news for beer lovers.
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Just the right amount of raunchy and full of whole-hearted laughs, El Molino’s Cabaret Experience is everything you could wish for from an authentic cabaret show.
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Food tour guide Renée Christensen from Devour Barcelona Food Tours reveals her personal favourite foodie spots in Barcelona.
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Don’t go to Malta, you won’t be impressed. There’s far too many sandy beaches, it’s uncomfortably sunny throughout most of the year and its architecture…
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This is what Barcelona is really like in September…
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Sip on the best craft beers from Catalonia, Belgium, Italy, Britain, Germany, USA and beyond, right in the heart of Barcelona’s chic Eixmaple barrio.
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Experience Barcelona’s best nightlife, cultural attractions, shopping and beaches on a budget.
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From backstreet dives to beachfront beauties, here are my favourite places to drink vermouth in Barcelona.
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It’s taken me some serious slurping hours and countless blurry mornings, but here is my essential guide to the best craft beer bars in Barcelona. Updated 08/07/17
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Located right next to Paral-lel metro stop, La Confitería bar is one of Barcelona’s best spots for vermouth aperitifs and pre-theatre gin and tonics.
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Essential insider advice on visiting Gaudi’s seminal masterpiece – La Sagrada Familia. By Barcelona blogger Ben Holbrook.
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Local blogger Ben Holbrook shares his inside tips on Barcelona’s most opulent and sumptuous luxury hotels. Prepare to be dazzled.
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The latest brewpub to grace Barcelona’s booming craft beer scene… The Stones jangle through the air, the twang of Richards’ sping-spangled licks piercing the honk of bearded…
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Stumbling distance from Barcelona’s vibrant city beach and the luminous Mediterranean Sea, here’s where you NEED to eat. By Ben Holbrook.
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Manolete is the perfect place for a lazy lunch or a boozy pre-fiesta dinner in Barcelona.
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Live like the gods and experience superior relaxation at Barcelona’s sumptuous Arab baths
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Forget sangria, in Barcelona it’s all about the life-enhancing, sparkling beauty of cava. The Penedès wine region is located less than an hour outside of Barcelona and…
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For exhilarating mountain views over Catalunya and a true taste of the region’s wine and food, this Montserrat and Pla del Bages vineyard tour near Barcelona…
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Ultra-hip yet totally down to earth, the Militello brothers at Bro Grill & Bread knock out Argentinian happy food that will change your life forever. The Vibe From…
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I recently met up with Alex Lazarowicz from Barna-Brew, one of Barcelona’s newest and most exciting craft beer brands, to talk about his Brussels-Barcelona beer…
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Serving up a wholesome dollop of vintage Americana, Brunch & Cake is quite literally putting brunch on the map in Barcelona. And it’s about damn time……
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Andina is the new sister restaurant of my favourite restaurant in London: Ceviche. However, it seems she still has a way to go before she grows…
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I was lucky enough to be invited along on one of Devour Barcelona’s first food tours here in Barcelona. As the sister company of the wildly successful Madrid Food Tour, my hopes were high. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed…
I’ve always thought that the best way to get acquainted with a new culture is to study its cuisine. And wandering through the enchanting streets of Gracia, Barcelona’s darling neighbourhood, eating and drinking … well, that’s the kind of studying you can do all day long!
Whether you’re visiting Barcelona for the first time and want to get off the beaten path, or you live here full-time and are looking for a fresh perspective, Devour Barcelona Food Tours are a delectable and intriguing way to do it. Read on to find out why.
1. Because Who Doesn’t Enjoy a Champagne Breakfast?
OK, OK, in Spain it’s called cava and not champagne, but it’s actually the same decadent drink of your dreams. In fact, Catalunya produces the bulk of the world’s cava, and here in Barcelona, when it’s served with a few sliced butifarra (Catalan sausages) in an oven-warm baguette, it is pure and unadulterated pleasure.
Tucked away on a sunny backstreet in the charming neighbourhood of Gracia, you’ll find La Vermutería del Tano: a time warp and one of Barcelona’s…
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Perched on what feels like the highest point in London (it’s not), Richmond’s Roebuck is a proper boozer that bestows its patrons with lofty views over…
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After a dizzying three years of living in this vast and enigmatic city, I’ve finally managed to pin down and share a few of my…
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Dive into the many different sides of Barcelona and discover what makes it one of the most dynamic cities on the planet. 1. It’s Fast and…
Leave a CommentKew Gardens is a place that seduces your senses with tropical palms and ancient pines. It’s a place that nourishes your mind and soul with lungfuls of richly oxygenated air as you stride through rose gardens and climb through swaying treetops. It’s a modern-day paradise and, quite unbelievably, it’s only ten miles away from central London.
Small but comfortably intimate; there isn’t room for everyone at Ceviche. And as the lights are turned down and the food fiesta finds its momentum, you…
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I went home to Swansea this week and spent some time with nature… and my mum. I’m still struck by how breathtakingly beautiful it is…
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I won’t mince my words here, there’s nothing handsome about East London. In fact, forget everything you think you know about London, East London ain’t…
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This post shows you exactly how I spent my 30th birthday weekend in Barcelona and provides you with my personal recommendations so you can do the same.…
3 CommentsThis is my straight-talking guide to the best things to do in Paris. I’ve tailored it specifically for those who are short on time and hungry…
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They say that Paris is modernising and changing, but I discovered that the classic, ancient pleasures of Paris are still alive and well… “Don’t tell…
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The warmest welcome in London, and not at all as overpriced as everyone keeps saying…. Yashin sushi restaurant is tucked away on one of the…
Leave a Comment“‘Excuse me, gents, uh, I, uh, hope you don’t mind me askin’, but what’s that there that you’re drinkin’?” Glen held up his chalice as…
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Top tips on Krakow’s famous milk bars, restaurants, free walking tours and vodka bars, and find out how to save money on your trip to Auschwitz! Go!
38 CommentsLooking for new craft beers to try? Join me on this epic craft beer tasting adventure and discover 15 of the world’s finest brews…(from Beer…
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Sylvie, my girlfriend, was living in Madrid when I met her. I was living in Barcelona at the time. Every weekend for a year, I’d…
6 CommentsIn August 2013, Sylvie and I rented a tiny Renault Twingo and zoomed through 1500kms of Provence and the French Riviera. With no fixed agenda…
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During the first year that I lived in Barcelona I lived off only €800 per month, and that had to cover all of my living…
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I was lucky enough to be shown around Valencia by two friends who were born and raised in this beautiful part of Spain. Neiser and…
23 CommentsExploring London’s epic attractions would be a lot easier if it wasn’t for the limitless supply of delicious distractions. The zingy jalfrezis and peppery steaks,…
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Leave a CommentA local tennis club that became an international icon, Wimbledon is all about getting into the community spirit…… Wimbledon is not what you might imagine.…
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Perched proudly on the River Neckar, Heidelberg is a secret world of Rapunzel towers and Quasimodo rooftops, says Ben Holbrook I’m not entirely ashamed to admit…
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After more nights of debauchery than I care to remember, this is my inside guide to the very best bars and nightclubs in Barcelona! It’s time to go loco…
8 CommentsMy good friend – and East London local – Matt Lindley, escapes the daily grind and falls in love with Regent’s Canal…. Getting a bike…
1 CommentMummified hands and Jesus’ favourite coffee cup, Ben Holbrook discovers that Valencia is unfathomably ancient… I’ve just spent a beautiful sunny evening wandering the sun-kissed…
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