Tag Archives: Barceloneta

Rotten news in Barcelona – visit and spend soon!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

From the NY Times. Rent control is ending for hundreds of small shops and putting the Barri Gòtic and other neighborhoods in danger of becoming just another cluster of modern chains. The Old Town parts of Barcelona are what make it … Continue reading →

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Round two of the spring trip 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Now it’s buon giorno and dobry dan. I did get my seafood dinner in Barceloneta overlooking the Mediterranean. Started with a glass of sparkling cava (why not?), accompanied by bread with garlic and tomato, a small bowl of olives and … Continue reading →

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