Gemma Askham

London

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18 Best Beaches in Barcelona to Make the Most of the City Beside the Sea

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Gemma Askham

More into laps than lazing? Swap sand for a lane in one of Barcelona’s striking outdoor pools. The show pony of the swimming scene is Club de Natación Atlètic-Barceloneta, which boasts three smart outdoor pools right beside the palm trees of Barceloneta beach. The facility belongs to a swimming club, but you can buy a day ticket for around €16 (about $18).
17 best beaches in Barcelona

6 days ago | cntraveller.com | Gemma Askham

A huge part of Barcelona’s appeal is being a city with a beach, though, actually, it’s “beaches”. Barceloneta is the coastal celebrity here, famously lively and convenient, but there are many more (less populated) spots to spread your beach towel on. From sandy bays with family-friendly surf, to tiny rocky coves found a short train ride away, don’t miss exploring more of the coastline. Where first? Read on to discover lesser-known beaches that will whet your appetite for getting your toes wet.
The ultimate neighbourhood guide to Eixample

2 weeks ago | mrandmrssmith.com | Gemma Askham

Barcelona, some time in the late 19th century: Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí is dreaming up a church so fantastical it will take over a century of construction to… remain unfinished. Soon, wealthy tycoons — your early 1900s’ Musks and Bezoses — are commissioning the name-droppiest architects to outdo the neighbours.
22 Best Museums in Barcelona

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gemma Askham

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How to calculate your body fat percentage

Jan 23, 2025 | msn.com | Gemma Askham |Kirsti Buick

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15 best wine bars in Barcelona

Jan 7, 2025 | cntraveller.com | Isabelle Kliger |Gemma Askham

Barcelona's best wine bars are as varied as they are delicious, from a 12-seater hole in the wall with a hidden doorway to a secret gourmet deli (one with a 3,000-bottle strong wine list) to a collection of more natural wine bars than you can shake a decanter at. Sommeliers here really know their grapes, and it’s no surprise when you consider that Catalonia is home to no fewer than 12 designated wine regions and more than 300 wineries.
The 32 best restaurants in Barcelona

Dec 16, 2024 | cntraveller.com | Isabelle Kliger |Gemma Askham

Barcelona is having a moment. Not only is the city home to both the current best restaurant and best bar in the world (presuming you subscribe to what the folks at 50 Best have to say), but the rather impressive agricultural and wine-making traditions are also placing the Catalan capital on the sustainable food map. From regional natural wine to seasonal, organic vegetables and locally fished seafood, Barcelona is showing the world what responsible eating really looks like.
38 best things to do in Barcelona

Dec 6, 2024 | cntraveller.com | Gemma Askham |Jennifer Ceaser

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. There is a dizzying array of things to do in Barcelona – so many that it can be hard to narrow it down. The soul-caressing Spanish climate might set Barcelona up as an outdoor city, but its indoor activities have kudos, too.
15 Best Wine Bars in Barcelona

Sep 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Isabelle Kliger |Gemma Askham

Essential information, really, in a city at the crossroads of twelve designated wine regions. Originally Appeared on Condé Nast Traveler View comments
The 35 Best Restaurants in Barcelona

Aug 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Isabelle Kliger |Gemma Askham

Few cities in the world can rival this dining scene, where even humble tapas bars have Michelin stars. Originally Appeared on Condé Nast Traveler View comments