by Katharina Giesler | Jun 26, 2019 | Catalonia
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a city that can honestly boast having it all. It is thrillingly cosmopolitan and also saturated with centuries of history; it has Mediterranean beaches within the city limits and forested mountains just beyond; its architecture...
by Katharina Giesler | Nov 21, 2018 | Spain generally
From chestnuts to churros con chocolate, Spain has plenty of treats for the chillier months of the year, and dulce de membrillo (quince jelly) stands out among them. Membrillo is Spanish for quince, which is a bright yellow fruit similar in appearance to a pear....
by Katharina Giesler | Sep 12, 2018 | Catalonia
Stretching from north of Barcelona to the Spanish–French border, the Costa Brava is arguably one of Spain’s most beautiful coasts. Yet, even in the height of the summer tourist season, adventurous sun seekers can find unspoiled coves. This stunningly scenic region of...
by Katharina Giesler | Jun 20, 2018 | Catalonia
Sport enthusiasts visiting Catalonia in late June will enjoy a special event organized within the Olympic movement: the Mediterranean Games. To be hosted in 2018 by the ancient city of Tarragona, this event brings together athletes and spectators from around the world...
by Katharina Giesler | Apr 11, 2018 | Catalonia
One of Barcelona’s most iconic features is its Modernista architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on Medieval and Arab styles, these unique buildings are characterized by by rich decoration and detail, organic motifs, curves and asymmetry, and...
