Come winter, calçots are the undisputed kings of Catalan cuisine. The calçot, a cross between a spring onion and leek, is by and large one of the region’s most beloved products. For more than a century, they’ve been an integral part of Catalan cuisine every winter.
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How to Order Tapas in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on November 29, 20016, and was updated on October 31, 2017. So you want to eat like a local in Barcelona, but you are daunted by how to order. Sound familiar? You are not alone! Ordering in Spain can be confusing, especially taking into account the regional differences and […]
How to Eat Like a Local in Barcelona
This blog post was originally posted on June 22, 2016, and was updated on October 3, 2017. Tasty aperitifs, long lunches, late dinners—there is so much to love about eating in Barcelona. One of the joys of traveling is experiencing all of the fabulous food on offer. But it’s one thing going out and trying […]
10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Barcelona
Heading to Barcelona? Arm yourself with information! Whether you’re coming for business or pleasure, read up on ten essential things to know before traveling to Barcelona. Barcelona is the Capital of Catalonia The first thing to know before traveling to Barcelona is that it’s the capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s 17 different autonomous communities. […]