http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com BCN guide Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:16:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, August is finishing and it is still hot in Barcelona! This time, we have a simple but basic guide for those who want to enjoy our beaches. How to dress, what do you have to take with you, when to sunbathe... and more useful tips. What are you waiting for, then? Let's ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/08/beach-manual-for-foreigners/ Let's come clean... You love visiting Sagrada Família, walking around Parc de la Ciutadella and eating a delicious "tapa", but when it's summer, Barcelona means specially one thing: beach time! Today we visit la Barceloneta, one of the most important and the favourite one for foreigners. And forget about just laying down, ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/08/barcelonetas-beach/ Now that is summer, there's always time for a drink. But although Barcelona is full of bars and terraces, there are other spaces. Like Museu Frederic Marès, very near from the cathedral. In it, you can visit el Verger, a wonderful courtyard, where you will find Cafè d'estiu: drinks, snacks, and ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/07/museu-frederic-mares/ Can you feel the sun in your skin? Me too! I love Barcelona because it's pretty easy to get to the beach and sunbathe or have a dive. But hey... What beach do you prefer? We have seven different beaches, each one with its own characteristics. So, after watching the video... What's your beach? ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/07/your-beach-in-barcelona/ Have you seen a white rabbit? Anyone? OK... This morning, we were at Laberint d'Horta, shooting a video, when something happened. It is one of the most wonderful and original parks in Barcelona. So, if you see a little sweet bunny while you enter the labyrinth, just tell me. There is ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/06/laberint-dhorta-barcelonas-wonderland/ This week we stay close to les Rambles. Plaça Reial is the only square with porches in the city, and you really have to visit it. Not only because of it's history, but for being one of the hotspots in Barcelona. During the day, bars and restaurants to have a drink or ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/06/placa-reial/ Very near Les Rambles, there is a very interesting street. It combines history, culture and new trends like no other place in the city. I'm talking about Carrer Tallers. Shops here have always been related to culture, from music to bookshops, and of course, fashion. Very near, don't forget to visit MACBA, or ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/06/history-and-shopping-at-carrer-tallers/ Let's remember. We have run at Parc del Fòrum, we have ridden a bike and we even have been in a Golondrina. What were we missing? A perspective of the city from the air. Well, not anymore! Hopping on the Telefèric is a wonderful way to visit Montjuïc and enjoy the view ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/05/barcelona-from-the-air-with-teleferic/ Have you got your agendas? Yes! Then, clear them up right now. Because Barcelona is always a very active city, but summer is specially full of festivals. We start with PrimaveraSound. Then, we have Sónar. And if you are more into theatre or dance, you have Grec festival. And... And a lot more. Watch the video ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/05/summer-festivals-in-barcelona/ Arc de Triomf is one of the reference points in Barcelona. It is near Parc de la Ciutadella, that's why it's a very crowded area, and you will see citizens and tourists riding their bikes or just walking. This monument is very curious, because while triumph archs were always built as ... http://www.videosfrombarcelona.com/2010/05/arc-de-triomf/