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Guide to Flamenco Shows in Barcelona

If you want to do something typically Spanish while you are visiting Barcelona then you have to go and see one of the marvellous flamenco shows. Usually at restaurants or theatres you can get a range of tickets which means there is a show to suit every budget, from the full on dinner, drink and show to just the show. You will get the whole experience as the menus have traditional tapas, or local meat and fish dishes as well as Rioja, Spanish wine. So if you are looking for a Spanish night out then check out some of...
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Our Guide to Primavera Sound Festival Barcelona

Primavera Sound is a must for festival goers and Barcelona is a top venue with its warm weather and welcoming atmosphere. The six stages and festival doings are right at the edge of the beach which makes it even better, none of your acres of knee high mud and grass!So what’s it all about? The best music in the world from huge international stars to local and new bands. Here are our favourite picks from the extensive line-up:BlurNo introduction needed really. Amazing hits like “Country House”, “Coffee and TV” and, lately, “Under The Westway” have made the band the...
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Sagrada Familia – 5 things you may not have known

Sagrada Familia is Barcelona’s most well known landmark which has drawn a large amount of controversy. The church was designed by genius architect and artist Antoni Gaudí, who spent a large amount of his life working on the building and its design. Controversy has been stirred from some suggestion that after Gaudi’s death the building is no longer being built to his original designs. Nevertheless the church, ordained as a basilica in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, has some amazing architecture.Why not have a look at Generator's 5 things you may not have known about Sagrada Familia?1. Gaudi’s WorkshopAlthough...
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Guide To Music Festivals In Barcelona

Barcelona is a city of culture and passion. If you plan to visit this amazing city in 2013 why not catch some great music as well? We have picked out our favourite music festivals this year in Barcelona:Sonar – 14th – 16th JuneCrave Kraftwerk or pant for the Pet Shop Boys? Then Sonar is your type of music festival. It is Barcelona’s premier electronic music festival and the warm weather in June will be perfect to accompany some top tunes. Artists like Laurent Garnier, Diplo and Two Door Cinema Club will be doing their thing on the stages at...
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The Best Alternative Art In Barcelona

Barcelona is a city steeped in culture and history and yet still seems to keep its image bang up to date. The famous Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona is arguably one of the best in the city, but if you are looking for something a bit more edgy then why not try one of our alternative art picks?MiscelaneaThis is an extraordinary art space which has around 10 to 15 shows every year. So if you are a regular in Barcelona then you will see something different every time you visit. The works come from brand new and cutting edge...
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