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Discover the Magic Land of Shoes in Barcelona

17 Nov

What can make your holiday perfect? A comfortable pair of shoes, which allow you to explore Barcelona, combined with a great flat, where you can relax after a day of walking. We have both for you. Start your journey with us – book our amazing holiday flats and you won’t regret it. Next step: get [...]

Feel the flavour of autumn in La Boqueria

16 Nov

The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, or simply La Boqueria, the most famous public market in Barcelona, is a “must visit“ while you are in town. The first mention of the Boqueria market dates from 1217. It was born as a travelling market, near the old city gate to sell meat. From December [...]

November, Perfect Time for a Holiday

15 Nov

While in most European countries winter has already arrived, in Barcelona it is still autumn. Sunny, beautiful days, temperatures around 20° C, warm nights. This is the perfect time to visit Barcelona. It is not as hot as during the summer and also not as crowded as in the previous months. Maybe you won’t get [...]

Lexington, the bar where you feel at home

14 Nov

Lexington bar-café is one of those bars where you feel at home. The warm décor is perfect for an intimate first date in the back part of the cafe, or for celebrating a birthday or gathering together with your large group of friends, while the entry becomes the ideal place to spend great time while [...]

La Xampanyeria Can Paixano, taste the Spanish flavour

14 Nov

Probably  the most famous tavern in Barcelona, La Xampanyeria is one of the places that you shouldn’t  miss while you are in town. Founded in 1969, Can Paixano, or La Xampanyeria as everyone knows it, after so many years still keeps the atmosphere of a traditional sailor’s tavern. Nothing fancy, nothing fashionable, just great, tasty [...]

Hiking near to Barcelona

6 Oct

Barcelona and its area are more than just Gaudi houses and beaches! It has a lot of historical places which you should visit during a family holiday. If you are a hiking type family, you will love this one-day trip suggestion, so brogues on, let’s go to Montserrat! Montserrat is situated 50 km northwest of [...]

The Festival to End All Festivals: La Mercé in Barcelona

21 Sep

Every year at the end of September Barcelona celebrates its annual Festival, La Mercé. If you haven’t booked your apartment, don’t hesitate, do it right now otherwise your family will miss the bigest party of the year! You can do it by clicking here. Let me tell the story of Saint Mercé the patron saint [...]

Family Restaurants in Barcelona

14 Sep

When you are on a family vacation and you have had a busy day sightseeing, Mummy doesn’t like to cook, even if you are staying in an apartment which has a fully equipped kitchen like in this flat. Then there is no other choice, let’s go to a family restaurant in Barcelona! Near to the [...]

Autumn Holidays in Barcelona: It’s Festival Time!

13 Sep

If you don’t like a tourist season or just your boss didn’t let you have a summer holiday, autumn holidays in Barcelona is just perfect for you to go on a family vacation. First of all the streets are not so crowded, you can see the sights without tripping over anyone by accident. Secondly the [...]

Traditional Catalan Food in Cafe de l’ Academia, Barcelona

2 Sep

Get a lunch menu in Barcelona for ONLY 15 euros in Cafe de l’Academia, including wine and 3 courses   A typical Spanish restaurant which manages to embody the image of what one might expect of a traditional restaurant in Barcelona, this is what the Casamona Team recommends to you. In order to discover the [...]