Catalan cream and its tradition
Catalan cream is surely the most typical dessert in Catalan cuisine. It is a pastry cream with an egg yolk base covered in a crunchy layer of caramelized sugar. This delight is eaten throughout the year, but is especially typical on Saint Joseph’s day.
Canaletes fountain and victories
This fountain may sound familiar to you for when the Futbol Club Barcelona wins, Barça fans tend to gather at this fountain after the victories of their team, to celebrate from the first half of the 20th century. In addition to being on the most famous street in Barcelona, near our Grums hotel, it is one of the most emblematic spots in the city and has a very curious history.
Montjuic castle, the door to the sea
Do you know the Montjuic Castle? It is an excellent place to go to learn more about the history of Barcelona and to see incredible views of the city.
Typical recipes from Barcelona and its surroundings
Do you want to enjoy the most delicious dishes of Mediterranean cuisine in your own home? Learn how to cook them! Today we bring you three typical recipes from Barcelona and its surroundings that you can make at home and give your daily life a little joy while enjoying the cuisine.
6 things you can do during quarantine
Due to the coronavirus, we have to take care of ourselves and stay home, but this extra time can be an opportunity to do things that we have not been doing due to lack of time.
The best museums to visit in Barcelona
Barcelona is a city with many activities to do outdoors, but it also has a lot to do in its museums. If you are a lover of art, history, science … we have a list with some of the best museums to visit in Barcelona.
Visit Barcelona from home
We have to stay home these days, but we can have our minds anywhere. Thanks to new technologies there are ways to visit Barcelona from home.
Where to go ice skating in Barcelona this winter
It seems that ice skating becomes much more attractive during the holidays. It’s a fun activity all year round, but during this time of year it makes even more sense. The cold weather, Christmas decorations and festive atmosphere combine to make it a plan that is sure to meet your expectations. Is there a visit to Barcelona in your plans? Below, we’ll tell you about some of the best places to ice skate this winter. Enjoy your stay at our family hotel in the center of Barcelona!
Celebrate Christmas 2019 in Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the best cities to visit during Christmas. In the Catalan capital, this time of year is very special, and the proof is in the many markets, Christmas lights, and the endless activities put on for the public. At central family hotel in Barcelona, you can enjoy a lovely stay immersed in a destination that shines with its own light during the holidays. Here are a few ideas for how to celebrate Christmas 2019 in Barcelona.
The medieval market of Vic returns this December
Just 70 km from Barcelona you will find Vic, where every December they put on an impressive medieval market. This is one of the events of the year for this city of approximately 45,000. In 2019, the last edition will take place from December 6th to 9th. If you are planning a visit to Barcelona and will be staying at a family hotel in the center of Barcelona, we recommend that you add this event to your list. We will tell you why it deserves a place on your itinerary and how to get to Vic from Barcelona.