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Hidden gems of Barcelona: Labyrinth Park of Horta

February 1, 2019

Barcelona is quite a green city. It boasts many wonderful parks, and we can name a few – Ciutadella Park, Güell Park, Joan Miro Park and so on. But have you heard of the Labyrinth de Horta Park? Easily reachable by metro or bus, away from the crowded touristy places, Barcelona Labyrinth Park is the perfect destination for a day of relaxing in the sun!

Beautiful afternoon at Barcelona Labyrinth Park of Horta

Get lost in the labyrinth!

The history of the Barcelona Labyrinth Park of Horta goes back all the way to 1792 when an Italian engineer designed the gardens for the owner of the estate at the time, Joan Desvalls, the Marquis of Llupià and Alfarràs.

Barcelona Labyrinth Park of Horta A place steeped in history — A place steeped in history

In other words, even now, despite the passage of so many years, the place still looks deeply grounded in history and it’s quite the fairy tale scene.

Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Is it worth visiting Sagrada Familia? Inside Gaudi’s masterpiece

January 9, 2019

Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia is undoubtedly an astonishing work of art. There is so much beauty and meaning behind every element of this cathedral! But is it really worth visiting the inside of Sagrada Familia?

We are about to show you something you cannot miss!

Inside of Sagrada Familia and its magic lights — Inside Sagrada Familia

Today we explored the cathedral and its wonderful journey towards completion.

So we’ll give you some insights on how to plan and prepare for your visit. And we’ll let the beauty of Gaudi’s design convince you that it’s so worth it!

Preparing for your visit

Barcelona, Iberia, Spain

Winter in Barcelona – Warm enough for a swim?

December 31, 2018

We have decided to be brave and book an entire month in Barcelona for our honeymoon this winter. It’s been almost two weeks since we are here and we do not regret our decision at all!

Orange Tree on Montjuic, in December — What winter looks like in Barcelona / Montjuïc Castle

Let us give you some tips on how to prepare for your trip and to enjoy Barcelona in wintertime.

1.It’s not exactly beach weather, so bring warm clothes

The average temperature during the day is about 15 degrees Celsius, as you might have already read somewhere. What does this mean?