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Barcelona, Spain

Population 5226354

Dialing Code Country: 34 Area Code: 93

Major Industries Textiles, Motor, Advertising

Electricity 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug

Orientation Barcelona is the capital of an autonomous region in Spain known as Catalonia

Did You Know? According to legend, Barcelona was founded by the Carthaginians and by tradition supposedly derives its name from the great Barca family of Carthage.

Local Expert: ReginaWB

A writer and photographer with chronic wanderlust; living in Spain's bonita Barcelona-...

 
July 01, 2008
Dining Review

No. 2: Himali – Nepalese Eats

Ever had Nepalese food? If not I will tell you that it is a lot like Indian food. Curries, Samosas, Naan bread and delicious sauces are all part of the Himali menu. This restaurant, while popular, is hidden so it’s best to get directions and/or go early. 

 
Barcelona is infamous for...

July 01, 2008
Dining Review

Barcelona’s Barris: Gracia Revisited

           

Over the last month or so, I’ve been rambling on about Barcelona’s barris and some of my favorite places to visit within them. One barri I’ve decided begs mentioning once more: Gracia. I’ve already ohh-ed and ahh-ed about...

July 01, 2008
Dining Review

No. 3: Abissinia – Ethiopian Food

This is a fairly newbie in Gracia’s restaurant scene but a success nevertheless. There’s something fun about sitting upon cushions on the floor and eating with your hands. Abissinia also represents, gastronomically speaking, the mystery of Africa which people in Spain are drawn to. There...

June 23, 2008
Dining Review

No. 2: Segons Mercat de la Barceloneta

 

Another up-scale option is Segons Mercat, which is set up to look like a fish market. Doesn’t sound pleasant? I see your point. But actually they’ve done a good job meshing the ‘market fresh’ ambience with a slick new restaurant design. They specialize in seafood so...

June 23, 2008
Dining Review

No. 3: San Joan; Barceloneta’s Blow Out

 

As I write this, the good people of Barcelona are standing in lines to buy an arsenal of fireworks and booze. Always a good combination, fire and liquor are on the menu tonight for one of Barcelona’s biggest fiestas: San Joan.

   

 
With such a saintly name, one might...

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