Made in Barcelona - The Top 10 Creations the Catalan City has to Offer

From chairs to lollipops to opera singers - Barcelona created more than just La Ramblas. For you we found the Top 10 things and people made in Barcelona that make all of our lifes so much better.

1. Chupa Chups Lollipops

Enric Bernat the inventor of the "bonbon with a stick" first got the idea when he heard a mother cursing as her child got sticky hands from melting sweets. In his opinion back then sweets were not designed with the main consumers in mind who obviously were children. So in 1958 he started to produce striped bonbons on wooden sticks for one peseta each. The newly founded Chupa Chups company soon became a complete success and within five years the sweets were being sold at 300.000 outlets. Since then the company has grown and grown and is making millions of Euros of profit every year. An additional fun fact you might want to know is that the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí himself designed the logo of the lollipops made in Barcelona.

2. Desigual

As colourful and diverse as the city itself is the design of the clothes of the brand Desigual. Founded in Barcelona in 1984 by the Swiss businessman Thomas Meyer the company represents a philosophy of positivity, tolerance and fun. The clothing brand is known for its asymmetrical patchwork designs, graffiti art, intense prints and the many many colours. Matching with their philosophy Desigual uses marketing concepts like Magic Stories, Wow, Life is cool and All Together. So for your next shopping trip absolutely keep Desigual in mind it's worth it.

3. Juanola Mints

Everybody knows the horrors of bad breath or coughing attacks right? A Made in Barcelona solution to these problems was born in the Grácia district in 1906. The inventor of the tiny pastilles was the pharmacist Manuel Juanola Reixach who started to produce them in his pharmacy on the basis of his own special formula. The rhomboid shaped mints alleviate the cough, clear the voice and refresh the mouth. But be careful when you want to share them with a friend they will always end up with a handful because Juanola Mints never come alone.

4. The Street Artist Band "Made in Barcelona"

In Barcelona you can easily run into street artists at every corner. They fill the streets with music and help the city to its happy and easy-going atmosphere. As most of the bands and singers are remarkably accomplished you should always take some time to listen to their music at the big plazas as well as in tiny alleyways. One of those iconic bands is the "Made in Barcelona" which has been performing in the same spot at the Barcelona Pier since their foundation in 2007. The group is composed of musicians from Cuba, France, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Colombia and Uruguay. Together they create a comical, explosive and original show of Latin music in the streets of Barcelona. The artists are also part of other bands and several popular music projects all over the world, including collaborations with musicians like Manu Chao. So to listen to some really good latin music go and find the band at their usual spot - as long as they are not traveling the world right now.

5. The Bonamusa chair

Even though the name itself might not ring a bell the Bonamusa chair is used everywhere. It originally was designed by Antoni Bonamusa in Barcelona so that all the UN delegates could sit in the Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room in Geneva. It is a chair with a joining system for easy application, stacking or transport which is ideal for multi-use rooms. Even though it is not the best looking piece of furniture you have to admit it's just so practical.

6. The Barceloneta Bomb

One thing that absolutely deserves to be called Made in Barcelona is the popular ball-shaped tapa originally from the district of Barceloneta. Even though the name sounds a bit scary the only things that are exploding here are your taste buds. As Barceloneta was the area most heavily bombed during the Civil War the title fits quite well. The tapa is a spicy potato-meat ball often served with aioli and hot sauße. When times were a little less politically correct you could order the bomb in three variations of spiciness: the macho man, the queer and the lady.

7. Estrella Damm Beer

Do you want to try some real Barcelonian beer? Then you have to get a bottle of Estrella Damm Beer as it is a popular beer made in Barcelona. August Kuentzmann Damm a guy originally from Alsace founded the brewery in 1875 and the brand soon became one of the most famous ones in Spain. The beer is also called Mediterranean Lager Beer because it was adapted to the warm climate and is much lighter than the central European beer types. The latest innovation of the Damm brewery is a beer called Inedit refined with spices like orange peel, cilantro or licorice. But don't be surprised: Inedit is being served in a white wine glass.

8. José Carreras

A real celebrity made in Barcelona is the opera singer Josep Carreras who was born in the district of Sants. In its prime his voice was regarded as one of the most beautiful tenor voices of that time. During his previous career he impersonated more than 60 roles and performed in the world's leading opera houses. Together with Plácido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti he started the operatic singing group the Three Tenors. You know that one right? Carreras also never stops to emphasize how much he loves Catalunya and Barcelona in particular. So next time you hear him sing remember that he started his career in this beautiful city.

9. El Pez

A brightly smiling fish - that is the trademark of the world-renowned street artist El Pez from the Barcelona Suburb of Sant Adriá. Since 1999 he has practiced his trade on the streets of his hometown as well as in urban spaces in London, Miami or Bogotá to name just a few. The figure of the grinning fish is supposed to spread positive vibes to the people passing by, using the smile as a universal and timeless language. However the fish is not his only character. Over the last years El Pez has been creating several other motives like demons, angels, martians and giraffes. The one thing all of them have in common? Right, an infectious and big unique smile. Nowadays he is showing his art in galleries, international art fairs and festivals. A real personality made in Barcelona.

10. Sagrada Familia

Last but not least of course when thinking of things made in Barcelona we absolutely have to mention the Sagrada Familia. The church is one of the most famous landmarks of Barcelona and has been for years. What's so special about it you want to know? Apart from the extraordinary design, the funny thing is: up until this day the construction works on the Sagrada Familia aren't finished yet. They started building the church in 1882 and in 1883 the spanish architect Antoni Gaudí became involved. According to the latest plans the construction should be finished in the year 2026 which is also the centenary of Gaudí's death. But who knows for sure? At least there are still some of the project's greatest challenges waiting to be build.
We hope you enjoyed our top list of creations made in Barcelona and that we maybe even surprised you a little bit with some of them. Do you know any other interesting things that absolutely have to be on our list? Let us know in the comments below and we will add them. - Annika

The best interior designers in Barcelona

In this article you'll read about the best and most famous interior designers in Barcelona! It could be perfect for if you just bought an apartment or if you want to renovate yours or change the decoration! Interior designers really take into account your personnal tastes in order to do the best for you.

Jaime Beriestain

He was born in 1969 in Santiago de Chile. He opened his office in Barcelona in 2002 and his showroom in the center of Barcelona in 2010 (here you can find renovated furniture, books and some other things). Finally, in 2013 he opened his 500m² concept store and restaurant in the center of Barcelona. And now he works on many international projects including hotels, restaurants, shops and private houses. You'll see some of the things he designed in the pictures below. [caption id="attachment_3892" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Restaurant[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3893" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Concept Store[/caption] Where can you find him? Beriestain Interiores, SL - C/ Pau Claris, 190 – 2º2 - 08037 - BARCELONA Phone: +34 933 01 69 89 E-Mail: info@beriestain.com

Sara Folch

Sara Folch is one of the most renowned and famous interior designer of Barcelona! For her, each project is a way to innovate, to create unique and personal spaces. Each client is unique. With this philosophy, she successfully achieved a lot of projects including the design of a luxurious restaurant for the Hotel Arts in Barcelona or the reformation of an old 1,000m² Chalet to a modern mansion in Paris! She has a large team of technicians, architects, engineers, designers and craftsmen in her studio and together they do the whole project from conceiving the concept to execution and delivery. Look at the pictures below to see what she does! [caption id="attachment_3869" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Private house renovated[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3870" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Amazing walk-in closet[/caption] Her website Where can you find her? Av. Diagonal 491 Àtic 1r, 08029 Barcelona, Spain Phone: +34 932 80 04 28 E-Mail: interiorisme@sarafolch.com

Lazaro Rosa Violan

When he was a kid he already had the taste for Art so he took courses at the Academy of Fine Arts. Before being an interior designer, he his a painter and finds his inspiration everywhere. He realized his first project as an interior designer in Ibiza in 1990. It has an impact and in 2002, he decided to open his own studio which in still doing amazingly well. Look at what he's doing below! [caption id="attachment_3879" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Jewelry in Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3880" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Hotel in Barcelona[/caption] His website Where can you find him? Ali Bei 7, Entresuelo, 08010 Barcelona, Spain Phone: +34 932 45 41 04 E-Mail: info@lazarorosaviolan.com

Eva Martinez

Eva Martinez has two main principles : eclectism and harmony. She specializes in contrast and likes create cozy and warm spaces by linking different elements. She designs, reforms and decorates houses but also public spaces. Her slogan is "En diseño me encantan los contrastes" which means "What I love in design are contrasts", the following pictures will show you her work and illustrate her philosophy! [caption id="attachment_3866" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
The Serras - Barcelona[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3865" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Club Soma - Barcelona[/caption] Her website Phone: +34 600 42 49 83 E-Mail: info@evamartinezinteriordesign.com

Marta Prats

She was born in Barcelona in 1960 and has always been attracted by the world of art and design. She studied Arts and Graphic Design but then she desiced to specialized in photography. Then, she started to refinish furniture and to decorate many interiors. Then, she associates with another interior designer and together they do a lot of projects until she decided to work alone on private and public spaces. Look at her work below! [caption id="attachment_3867" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Total reform of a private house[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3868" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Reform of a private house[/caption] Her Website Phone: +34 654 54 16 28 E-Mail: mprats60@yahoo.es

Toni Segui

Toni Segui is a decorator, stylist, interior designer and events designer. He is famous for his originality, he transforms conventional spaces in marvellous and colourful spaces. He puts imagination in every projects that's why he is so renowned. [caption id="attachment_3874" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Interior design[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3875" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Events design - Wedding[/caption] His website Where can you find him? Carrer de la Riera de Sant Miquel, 30, 08006 Barcelona, Spain Phone: +34 933 68 36 54 E-Mail: info@toniseguibarcelona.com

Toni Lanza - Inedit

He is a interior designer who founed his own firm "Inedit" based in Barcelona. He has a multi-skilled team with designers, architects and interior designers and together they can provide unique customised style with highly competitive price. They take care of the whole project  so that you just have to move in and enjoy when it's done but they will always take the customers' needs into account.

His website Where can you find him? Avenida Diagonal 463 bis, 08036 Barcelona, Spain Phone: +34 934 94 10 03 E-Mail: interioristes@inedit-interioristas.es

Susanna Cots

Susanna has been working as an interior designer for more than 15 years. In 2001 she decided to open her own studio with a team of creative people working in different fields of design. Together they do projects in commercial and private spaces. Susanna has studios in Barcelona, Girona and even in Hong Kong and she won a lot of awards for different projects that you'll be able to see below.

Her website Phone: +34 931 69 13 65 E-Mail: info@susannacots.com

Donna Kelley

She started her business as an interior designer in Barcelona in 1990. During these years, she has recruted a team of amazing professionals with who she can work on pretty much everything concerning design, decoration or renovation. The team likes very much challenges and they will always find something to meet your wishes and budget! Take a look at what they already did below!

Her website Where can you find her? Carrer de Maó, 21, 08022 Barcelona Phone: +34 932 11 20 93 E-Mail: donna@kelley-art-design.com I hope you enjoy a lot reading this article about interior designers in Barcelona and I hope you found your happiness there if you need to redecorate or renovate your home but want a professional to do it. You can of course redecorate yourself for cheap or buy new furniture to refresh your home instead of hiring an interior designer! Don't forget to tell us if you have any suggestion or if you want to share your experience, we'll be happy to read your comment :). Jenny' :)

La Tomatina- World's Biggest Food Fight.

Ever got in a food fight during lunch in your cafeteria in grade school and got in trouble with the principal? Want to take part in the ultimate food fight that you won’t get in trouble for? In that case you will need to go to La Tomatina in Buñol which is located near Valencia! Widely regarded as the ‘World’s Biggest Food Fight’, 'La Tomatina' is held each year on the last Wednesday of August. During La Tomatina, a large number of people from all over the world take part in a large tomato fight where over one hundred metric tons of tomatoes are constantly being thrown and participants are covered in tomato juice after the fighting ends. Starting around 11 am on the day of La Tomatina, trucks haul the large amounts of tomatoes to Plaza del Pueblo, the centre of Bunol. The tomato fight officially starts once the water cannons go off and the tomato throwing chaos begins. The fight lasts for one hour and then no more tomatoes can be thrown. After the fighting ends, the cleaning begins with fire trucks spraying down the streets. Participants usually find ways to clean themselves off by using water from the Bunol River.

History of La Tomatina

La Tomatina has been a major tradition in Bunol since the mid 1940’s. It remains unknown as to how this tradition started. Common theories include a casual local food fight among friends, a class war among juveniles, and a joke on an untalented musician. A very popular theory among many was that it started as a result of unhappy citizens of Bunol throwing tomatoes at councilmen during a town celebration. But regardless of what actually started it, it was so enjoyable that it continued for years and years to come. La Tomatina was put on a brief hiatus during the Spanish State period when former president Francisco Franco banned it due to it having no religious significance. However, the festival returned after Franco’s death in 1975. The festival is held in honor of Bunol’s patron saints Luis Bertran and the Mare de Deu dels Desemparats.

Rules of La Tomatina

While participating in La Tomatina is a great time for all and is usually pretty chaotic, there are still some rules in places to make sure no one gets hurt and things don't get too out of hand. The rules put in place are the following: [caption id="attachment_8334" align="alignnone" width="1400"]
 [/caption] - No bottles or hard objects are allowed since they can hurt other participants and can cause accidents - Do not rip the t-shirts of other participants - The tomatoes have to be squashed before being used to reduce the impact felt upon contact with the tomatoes - Keep a safe distance from the lorries - Once you hear the second shot at the end of the fight you MUST stop throwing tomatoes 

La Tomatina Warm Ups

Valencia Boat Party- Before taking part in the fun chaos that is 'La Tomatina', enjoy a three hour cruise along the mediterranean for only 50 euros! Benefits from taking part in this boat party include food, all you can drink beer and sangria, and a stop that will give you the opportunity to jump off the boat and swim. If you don't feel like taking part in this cruise before La Tomatina, sunset cruises are also available. Official Pre La Tomatina Party- Before the big event enjoy a six hour long pregame! This party takes part at one of the best out door terraces in Valencia. Enjoy quality DJ's and booze for only 10 euros!

Post-La Tomatina Activities

Official La Tomatina After Party- Enjoy a popular after party with over 3,500 others in attendance after going crazy throwing tomatoes! With great music and cheap alcohol, this is the perfect way to end an epic day. General entrance tickets are usually around 20 euros. There are also options for VIP entrance including 40 euro VIP tickets that include 5 drinks of your choice and 60 euro VIP tickets that include 10 drinks. Sunset Boat Party- Like I mentioned in the 'La Tomatina Warm Ups' section, there is an option for a sunset boat party after the festival in addition to the pre-La Tomatina boat party. You probably will not see many(or any) of these types of festivals going on elsewhere but this is definitely a time worth having if you're in Barcelona or Spain for that matter. If you want to do something unique(unlike anything you have ever experienced), act silly, and do something you couldn't get away with during your glory days in grade school, this is the perfect opportunity for you! La Tomatina is the most chaotic fun you'll ever have and the best food fight you'll ever take part in!
-Ryan

Free things to do in Barcelona!

Barcelona is full of sights to be seen and adventures to be endured. Among the paid-entrance attractions, there are many free things to do in Barcelona. Check out this list of tips and things to do free of charge!

1. Public Art and Architecture

There is endless street art and architecture to see in Barcelona. A great way to explore the city while also seeing famous art and architecture is by walking from different Gaudi buildings, to the gothic quarter and so on. My favorite part of doing this is that you end up wondering and might bump into something exciting you were not expecting to see. One thing that I bumped into were these awesome ‘mobile canvases’.

2. Cathedrals and Museums

There are certain times of the day in which some cathedrals are free. For an example, La Catedral in Barri Gotic is free in the early mornings and late afternoons. To see about different Cathedrals, you can check on their websites. Numerous museums are FREE on Sundays! Museu Picasso is just one example, but there are many more. Some museums are only free from 3-8PM on Sundays and others are free on one given day a month (usually the first Wednesday or Sunday of the month).

3. Park Guell

Park Guell is one of Barcelona’s biggest attractions. It is very lush with different plants, beautiful architecture and winding pathways to venture through the park on. During the day, entrance to one of Gaudi’s famous terrace and bench creations is normally 7 euros, but after 9:30PM entrance is free! When I went at 9:30PM, the lighting was perfect to snap a picture of the whole city and then watch the city lights come to life. It was the perfect amount of time and added to my list of free things to do in Barcelona!

4. Font Magica

Font Magica (Magic Fountain) is a fountain that puts on a show for people with music, lights and of course water! The show has been said to be as good as or even better than the famous one in Las Vegas! Take a stroll over there after the sun goes down and prepare yourself to be amazed.

5. Cinema Lliure

Cinema Lliure is an event that takes place on the Sant Sebastià beach. They show many independent films on Thursday and Sunday evenings. It is a great time with family and friends to bring some snacks, drinks and something to sit on to enjoy the films!

6. Parc de la Ciutadella

Parc de la Ciutadella is a huge park that always has different activities and events going on. People go here to get exercise, play games, do fun activities, have a picnic and also to see the breath-taking fountain. There is a zoo in the park as well, but you have to pay to get in. When I went to Parc de la Ciutadella, I took time to walk around the lake filled with people in row boats and to admire the architecture of the fountain. I also ended up going into the zoo to see the Kangaroos!

7. Carmel Bunkers

The Carmel Bunkers is a great place to go for an amazing view of Barcelona! I went there at sunset and there were tons of people hanging out up there with friends and family having drinks while enjoying the views.

8. Arc de Triomf

The Arc de Triomf is another one of Barcelona’s great attractions. It is located by Parc de la Ciutadella and has a beautiful, expansive street for only pedestrians to walk down. Visiting the arc is a great way to see a historic site for free!

9. La Rambla

La Rambla is the most famous street in Barcelona and one of the most famous streets in the world. It is filled with people, restaurants, shops and markets. La Rambla has gigantic trees lining each side of the street and has a very lively feel when strolling through. Personally, I love getting a large cone of gelato or a drink while taking a walk down the street going from shop to shop.

10. La Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia is the most famous Cathedral in Barcelona. It is constantly under construction, but still a must see! Sagrada Familia costs money to go inside, but the outside is amazing enough to go see itself. Make sure to walk all the way around the cathedral to see the different sides and architecture.
These free things to do in Barcelona are just some of the many that are offered. There are other activities such as going to the beach, hiking, working out at the outdoor gym on the beach, and free walking tours! Hopefully you can see everything and keep your money in your wallet! -Jack

Internship with SuiteLife!

Are you looking to gain experience in the workforce? Marketing, real estate, video production and web design internships in Barcelona with SuiteLife are opening up. Come join our team! [caption id="attachment_3770" align="aligncenter" width="550"]
SuiteLife[/caption] SuiteLife is a real estate company that has evolved into much more. Besides renting and selling flats, we also provide services for people who are moving to Barcelona in order to make moving and setting up their new home as easy as possible. We currently have a blog that covers all topics under the moon about Barcelona and real estate. SuiteLife is always looking for new and innovative ways to market our brand and get our name out to potential customers. It is imperative to us that we give our customers prompt, friendly, and professional business. “SuiteLife S.L. is a real estate and service company that specialises in helping foreigners, both professionals and masters degree students, with above average spending power, to find apartments in Barcelona. They act as relocation agents and a "full service" real estate company. Additionally, it provides other services to make their move to Barcelona as seamless as possible.”

Marketing Internship

While having a marketing internship in Barcelona with SuiteLife, you would be doing many things. You would contribute to our blogs with new ideas. The thing our current interns love about the blogs is that they can make them their own- they come up with their own ideas so they write about topics that interest them as well as our audience. Also, our marketing interns control our social media by writing and managing posts on a variety of sites. When intriguing posts are created, the interns generate more website traffic for SuiteLife’s flats and blogs we have to offer. Along with blogs and social media, the marketing intern will also gain experience in generating Key Performance Indicator(KPI) spread sheets. As being one of our interns, we hope to both enrich your experience in the industry as well as have you bring out-of-the-box ideas to SuiteLife.

Real Estate Internship

Having a real estate internship in Barcelona with SuiteLife, you would be doing less marketing jobs. Tasks such as answering the phones, calling clients, scheduling showings, and much customer service is required. That being said, someone whom is bilingual with English and Castilian would be preferred. If you are someone that wants to gain experience in the real estate industry, being an intern for SuiteLife is perfect for you.

Video Production Internship

Having a video production internship in Barcelona with SuiteLife, you will be creating videos about Barcelona and real estate. In the past, SuiteLife has made videos about different beaches, neighborhoods, buying/selling tips and much more. If you are someone that has experience in video production, creativity, and bringing new ideas to the table, then SuiteLife wants you! Check out some of our past videos!

Website Design Internship

Having a web design internship in Barcelona with SuiteLife requires more experience in the field than the other internships. Knowledge of all aspects of web design is recommended. We are always trying to optimize our website, blogs, flats, and traffic on our website, so any ideas to help optimization of SuiteLife is always up for discussion. No matter what type of internship in Barcelona with SuiteLife you have, the whole team helps with posting, updating, and taking down listings from a variety of different real estate websites. SuiteLife’s members are young, exciting, and driven to grow the company so it makes for a positive work environment. There are endless opportunities with any of these internships and the sky isn't even a limit for SuiteLife. If you are interested or have further questions, you can email us or submit an application here. These internships are unpaid, but have many advantages that come with them. We look forward to talking with you! Thanks, The SuiteLife Team

The Best  low cost luxury Barcelona Hotels for Friends/Relatives

Now that you have moved to Barcelona, we're sure your friends and relatives are already thinking about coming to visit you in your new hometown. If you've read any of our numerous blogs on all things Barcelona, you know the amount of things to do and enjoy here are endless. Your visitors will be more than satisfied with their visits to Barcelona but they'll need a place to stay while they are here. If you along with your guests are trying to be cost effective with finding the right hotel, here are ten of the best Barcelona hotels to stay for under 200 euros.

B Hotel

If you're looking for great hotel options for under 200 euros for your friends/relatives, 'B Hotel' is a great option for you! This hotel is located in a prime location where it is just a 3 minute walk to/from the Espanya metro station while also being 5 minutes from the Fira de Barcelona convention center. B Hotel is also located 2.3 km(1.43 miles) from Plaza de Catalunya. Rooms at B Hotel feature free Wi-Fi, a minibar, and a flat screen TV with room service also being available for guests. Amenities at B Hotel include a dining room where breakfast is served, an outdoor pool, a lobby bar, and a rooftop tapas bar.

Booking.com rating: fabulous 8.7* Location rating: 9.3

Hotel Condal Barcelona

If your guests are interested in staying in a historic hotel, 'Hotel Condal' is the right place for them! Built in 1850, Hotel Condal is located in Barcelona's gothic quarter and is only a two minute walk to/from the Liceu metro station while being a nine minute walk to/from the Picasso Museum. Rooms at Hotel Condal feature free Wi-Fi, simple furnishings, and satellite TVs. Some rooms also have Juliet balconies. Hotel Condal also has a casual cafe that serves free continental breakfast and a patio/sunroom to relax in!

Booking.com rating: Very good 8.2*

Melia Sarria Barcelona

This hotel is one of my favourites in Barcelona. Melia Sarrià Barcelona is a great hotel. It is located just off avenue diagonal where it meets avenue de Sarrià. Meliá Sarrià Barcelona offers outstanding service towards its visitors and full attention. The hotel offers a full spa, gourmet restaurants and Free wireless internet throughout the Hotel. The hotel is wishing walking distance from some of Gaudi's best works and many other sights which should be visited be newcomers of the city during their stay in Barcelona. This is not the only Hotel of the Melià branch here in Barcelona as they offer another location near the beach which features a rooftop terrace with amazing views. Booking.com rating: Very good 8.3*

Ramblas Hotel

If your visitors want to stay in an area where the pedestrian streets are always vibrant, 'Ramblas Hotel' is a great option for them. Rooms at Ramblas feature complimentary Wi-Fi, desks, and satellite TVs while some rooms have balconies with great views of La Ramblas and the city of Barcelona. A casual cafe is also a part of this hotel and breakfast is complimentary in the mornings. Ramblas also provides other amenities such as bike rentals, a business center, and a terrace.

Booking.com rating: Good 7.5*

Hotel Constanza Barcelona

Located in the centre of Barcelona in the Eixample district, 'Hotel Constanza Barcelona' provides great service along with comfortable accommodations for a great price. Services at Hotel Constanza include luggage storage, concierge services, car and bicycle rental, and tour information and ticket sales. Other services/facilities at this hotel include a laundry service, meeting rooms, a business centre, and a shuttle service among others. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and a continental breakfast with a wide variety is served every morning.

Booking.com rating: Fabulous 8.8*

Hotel Villa Emilia Barcelona

Are your visitors looking for a more upscale-style hotel but don't want to spend more than 200 euros on a hotel? Well 'Hotel Villa Emilia' is the right place for them! The rooms at Villa Emilia offer free Wi-Fi, desks, and flat screen TV's along with room service. Complimentary breakfast is provided in the mornings to hotel guests. Hotel Villa Emilia also has an elegant-style restaurant that features a grand piano for guests to enjoy listening to while eating a meal. This hotel also has a terrace lounge where guests can enjoy occasional live jazz performances. If your visitors want to bring their four-legged friends along for the trip, Villa Emilia allows pets if they are notified beforehand.

Booking.com rating: SuperB 9.0*

Room Mate Emma

If your guests are looking for a more casual style Barcelona hotel, 'Room Mate Emma' is a great option for them. Room Mate Emma is located just a six minute walk to/from the Diagonal Metro station. It is also located just 1.9 km(1.18 miles) from La Sagrada Familia and 2.7 km(1.68 miles) from the Picasso Museum. Rooms at Room Mate Emma include free Wi-Fi, minibars, desks, and flat-screen TVs. Suites at 'Emma' include bathtubs and/or living rooms.

Booking.com rating: Fabulous 8.8*

International Cool Local Hotel

Yes, the name says it all. This is a cool local hotel! 'International Cool Local Hotel' is a very informal hotel but provides 'cool' views of the city as well as 'cool' artwork on display in the guest rooms. This hotel is located just a ten minute walk from the Picasso Museum and Plaza de Catalunya. Basic rooms have flat-screen TV's along with complimentary Wi-Fi. The 'upgraded' rooms feature sitting areas, balconies, and minifridges. Other amenities in this hotel include a bar, a cafe, and a rooftop terrace.

Booking.com rating: N/A Location Rating: 9.5

Hotel Dequesa de Cardona Barcelona

If your guests want to stay at a Barcelona hotel closer to the water, 'Hotel Dequesa de Cardona Barcelona' is a great spot for them! This hotel overlooks the Barcelona Port and is located very close to Barcelona's gothic quarter. This hotel is a nine minute walk to/from the Drassanes metro station and is 3 km(1.86 miles) from La Sagrada Familia. Rooms at this hotel feature flat-screen TV's, minibars, and tea/coffee making machines along with complimentary Wi-Fi. Suites include sitting areas and Nespresso machines while some of the 'upgraded' rooms feature private balconies. This hotel also includes an inside restaurant, an outdoor terrace restaurant, a pool, and a cocktail bar.

Booking.com rating: fabulous 8.9* Location Rating: 9.5

Pulitzer Hotel

If your guests like garden-type features, the 'Pulitzer Hotel' is a great option for them to enjoy those features. Pulitzer features avant-garde furnishings. Typical guest rooms at Pulitzer include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The 'upgraded' rooms have leather sofas while the suites have canopy beds, an dock to play music off an iPod, and a living room. Pulitzer also offers convenient room service. Amenities at Pulitzer included a regional restaurant, a lobby bar that includes a patio, and a rooftop terrace that offers weekly entertainment and includes a garden. Other amenities at Pulitzer include a sauna, an indoor pool(heated!), and a fitness center.

Booking.com rating: Fabulous 8.9* Location Rating: 9.7 All of these hotels are very cost friendly for visitors in contrast to previous blogs posted on this site listing the top 10 romantic hotels in Barcelona and the best luxury hotels in Barcelona. Not only is Barcelona a great place to live but a great place to visit. Your relatives/friends are guaranteed to enjoy their visit here but finding the right place to stay is a huge part of enjoying the experience in this beautiful city! All of these Barcelona hotels are great options for under 200 euros along with providing quality amenities, A+ service, and comfortable accommodations! We hope this list will be helpful for you incase you have friends coming over. If you think there are hotels missing from this list let us know below! Then we can add it too our list.

-Ryan

Real Estate Scams are quite common in Barcelona and it can be complicated to tell if people are trying to scam you or not. In this article, you will read about people who were scammed in Barcelona and get useful advice on how to avoid certain ads on the internet.

Everything you should avoid in real estate offers on Internet!

Cheap and Amazing

Usually, if you find an extraordinarily cheap apartment, with an amazing location (either in the heart of the city or near to the beach),which is newly renovated with a lot of features, it can be a scam. If something seems too good to be true, it is often the case and you might end up disappointed. These two stories below will give you some insight into how certain kinds of scams work. A girl we know found a 2-bedroom apartment on the internet, which was well located in the city for only 500€ per month (well below the average price for such an apartment). She called the number on the ad and the person who picked up claimed he was an agent. They set up a visit for the day after. The visit went as planned and the apartment was up to the standards of the pictures. She liked it and decided to proceed. The supposed ‘agent’ told her to meet him in a café the day after the visit with the money to sign the contract and receive the keys. She went to the cafe with the money (2-month deposit + agency fees) as asked and signed the contract. The ‘agent’ then gave her the keys of the apartment, but guess what? She went to the flat and SURPRISE! She couldn’t open the door, which then made her realize that the keys were indeed fake. This person was neither an agent nor the owner but most likely the current tenant of the apartment looking to make some fast money in illegitimate ways. One of our former SuiteLife interns also got scammed.  She thought she found the perfect apartment and went ahead with renting it from somebody she thought was the owner. What she didn’t know was that the contract was in fact fake. A couple days later she moved into the apartment but what happened later wasn’t usual. Two days after she moved in, a person arrived saying he rented the apartment from the owner as well and was granted approval to move into the flat on that day. They both decided to live together in the apartment (it was a 2-bedroom apartment) until they could solve the problem. In the following days people showed up at the apartment saying they rented it from the owner as well. Eventually everyone realized they got scammed and that the person from who they rented the apartment was the actual tenant who decided to rent the apartment to several people simultaneously and leave the country with whatever money he got.

Photos that are not in Barcelona

This advice only works with the assistance of a real estate expert in Barcelona. SuiteLife’s founder Benny can usually tell from the photos if the flat is in Barcelona from the flat characteristics. Light switches or electric outlets in Barcelona apartments are unique, which often provides hints. Ask an expert who will be able to spot this.

Lack of specific information

It’s normal for agencies not to always disclose the full address due to security reasons. Additionally, agencies don’t want other agencies to find the owner of the apartment and become the new intermediary. But be careful! If you don’t have at least the neighbourhood or street, it could be a scam. I myself, whilst searching for flats online, noticed some strange practices. I went for a visit, however found out that it wasn’t the same flat I saw online and that the owner simply used the ad to lure people into another flat, which was completely different. Besides the location, pay special attention to all the information concerning the amount of money you will have to pay before moving in such as security deposits, agency fees and first months’ rent.

Too much information

Not enough information is not good but keep in mind that if someone gives you too much information about why they have the flat, their personal lives or more, it gives you reason to be suspicious. I wrote to someone about an apartment I saw on the internet to have more information and to know if I could visit it. The person answered to my mail immediately (which you would think is a good thing) telling me that she was so happy that I contacted her about the flat. She then went onto telling me everything about her life: “I bought this flat for my daughter because she was a student here for many years and I thought it cold be a good investment to have a property in Barcelona but now she is back home in Poland with me” At that point I was sure it was a scam but just to see how far she will go, I replied to her email and that’s where she told me: “You understand I am in Poland and I want to rent the apartment as fast as possible so I don’t know if I will be able to do a visit with you. I might have to send you the keys from abroad and for that you will have to pay through a very safe platform on the internet. I have other pictures of the flat if you need but as I am not there I can’t give you the exact address because I don’t want people to know where the is a flat when nobody is there. I hope you understand…” She wanted me to pay for an apartment I didn’t see and provide the money to someone I didn’t even meet once that is not even an official broker. No thanks! People tend to place all their trust in the hands of untrustworthy ‘owners’ simply due to their situation. They might be desperate to find something fast and think in an uncritical manor because they want to believe that the offer is real.

Other true stories about scams that happened in Barcelona!

A SuiteLife employee’s friend was once coming back home after a party. He was walking in the street when a prostitute approached him and was being forceful. He pushed her away and continued walking home. When he arrived at his door, he couldn’t find his keys. He first thought he lost them during the night but then he figured out what happened. He went back to the prostitute and told her to give the keys back, which she eventually did. This is a quite common story in Barcelona. They work in groups and target mostly drunk people because usually they’ll believe they lost their keys and will sleep over at a friend’s place. But the day after, when they finally enter their apartment, they find out that items were stolen. This was not a rental scam story but thieves are everywhere in Barcelona!

Advice to detect and prevent falling for real estate scams in Barcelona!

Little checklist before signing contracts

• Check if the energy meter is already set up because if it isn’t you might lose a lot of money.
• Put the exact number that appeared on the meter the day you moved in; if you don’t, the company will take an approximate number and can overestimate your consumption.
• Check the length of the contract carefully
• Look if the community fees will be paid by you or by the owner.

Never send money to receive keys!

It might seem obvious to some people but when you trust the person and like the apartment, you occasionally don’t hesitate to send large quantities of money to receive keys that of course, you’ll NEVER receive. Check the apartment the day you move in Be careful to know exactly what works and what doesn’t and make sure the owner of the apartment you rent from makes a list of what is defective in the flat. By doing that, you will be quite sure the owner (or the agency) will give you your security deposit back.

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I hope this article will help you find an apartment without being scammed in Barcelona! Keep in mind that there can be other types of scams. This article does not contain all of them so be careful and count on SuiteLife to find the right apartment for you! If you want to share your own experience or warn us about other kinds of real estate scams, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below! Jenny’

The best and most friendly Barcelona tour guide companies.

Figuring out your way around Barcelona can be quite a hassle for newcomers to the city. Finding out which places to go and also which places not to go can be difficult and also time consuming. That is why we have made a list for you with companies we know so you can find your way. This list offers free, group and private tours for all places throughout the city.

Runner Bean Tours Barcelona

Whether you’re looking for free walking tours of the Gaudi neighborhood and Old City, tours with the kids, historical, or private tours, Runner Bean Tours has you covered! Runner Bean Tours offers six different tour options. You can get a free tour through the Gaudi neighborhood to enjoy the marvelous buildings Gaudi has to offer as well as viewing the unfinished Sagrada Familia(Barcelona’s signature architecture). The other free tour option from Runner Bean’s is a tour of the Gothic Quarter where you can enjoy a walking tour around one of Europe’s most charming medieval districts as well as learn the secrets behind the stones in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.

If you want a more historical tour you can either enjoy Runner Bean’s ‘City of Contrast’ tour which is a tour of Pre-Spanish Civil War Barcelona(1835-1936). You can also enjoy the ‘Dark Past’ walking night tour which is a walking tour around El Born in the moonlight hours chronicling the punishments during medieval times in Barcelona and the infamous Spanish inquisition. Price per private group for both of these tours is 170 euros. The price per person for a scheduled tour of the ‘Dark Past’ tour is 15 euros a person while it costs 20 euros a person for the ‘City of Contrast’ tour. 

You can also enjoy a kid-friendly tour for 155 euros for a private group or 15 euros per adult or child in a non-private group. Children up to three years old can tour for free with their parents/siblings.

Sandeman’s NEW Barcelona Tours

Whether you want a free tour, a bike tour, a modern architecture tour, or a tour that specializes on showing you the multitude of tapas that Barcelona has to offer, Sandeman’s is the right tourism group for you! Enjoy free walking tours of Barcelona that start at 10 am, 11 am, and 2 pm daily or enjoy a bike tour that starts at 10:30 am daily. Regular prices for Sandeman’s bike tours are 18 euros while it costs 16 euros for a bike tour if you are a current student. Prices for Gaudi/modern architecture tours are at a regular price of 12 euros with 10 euros being the price for students. Gaudi/modern architecture tours leave at 2:30 pm daily. Lastly if you want to learn more about Barcelona’s famous and most popular tapas, enjoy a ’Tapas Experience Tour’ for a regular price of 20 euros and 18 euros for students. Tapas Experience tours start at 7 pm daily. 

Barcelona Day Tours

Not in the mood for a walking tour but want to enjoy a tour comfortably? Barcelona Day Tours offers tours in and around Barcelona in air-conditioned vehicles that can fit any sized groups and can pick up from any location including the cruise line port and airport. Barcelona Day Tours offers a number of tour options that can take you anywhere in Barcelona. Prices range from 59-99 euros per person depending on the tour. 

Brightside

Want to enjoy a tour in a van or in a European style sidecar? Brightside offers both options to fully enjoy your tour of your new hometown of Barcelona. The Brightside sidecar tours offer a number of different tour options to choose from. All sidecar tours are slow paced and safe. Sidecar tours can last anywhere from 3 hours to 8 hours(if you want to enjoy a full day tour in Barcelona). Prices usually range anywhere from 100-500 euros. Brightside also offers a number of options for van tours ranging from 45-105 euros. 

Vesping

Looking for a tour of Barcelona riding on scooters? You’ve found the right place! 'Vesping' offers comprehensive city tours of Barcelona on ‘vespas’ for either 80 euros for single drivers or 100 euros for driver + passenger tours. Afterwards you can keep your vespas and get a 20% discount on the GPS rental fee! 

If you’re in a group with more than 4 people, Vesping recommends you reserve a private tour that provides an extensive, comprehensive tour of Barcelona. Prices for private tours usually range anywhere from 125-250 euros depending on the size of the group and the type of tour you choose to go on(plenty of options to choose from). 

Excursions Barcelona

Looking for something other than your average walking tour of Barcelona? 'Excursions Barcelona' does happen to offer free walking tours but also provides other options for Barcelona tours. 'Excursions' offers unique tours like biking tours(city, night, Montjuic E-Bike) and sailing tours. You also have the option of discovering the beautiful, clear waters of the Costa Brava on a 'Kayaking and Snorkeling' tour if you are in the mood to enjoy a weekend day trip to Girona! Excursions Barcelona also offers guided private and custom tours to get the most out of discovering Barcelona and the Costa Brava.

ForeverBarcelona

Want to enjoy a fully customized private tour of Barcelona? 'ForeverBarcelona' offers city tours of Barcelona, food tours, and specialty tours customized to your liking. Specialty Barcelona tour options include an endless amount to choose from including architecture, shopping, history etc. ForeverBarcelona also offers options for out of town day trips (half or full day options) to places like Girona, Dali, Montserrat, or Tarragona among other options.

Free Walking Tours Barcelona

The name says it all! Enjoy a free walking tour around either the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi, or the Raval. You will also have the option of taking a bike tour around the Barcelona beach area. You can either bring your own bike or rent a bike for 4 euros!

Native Walks

Looking for a tour that customizes and caters to the needs and interests of their customers? 'Native Walks' prides itself on satisfying their customers in making sure they see what they want to see on their tours of Barcelona and making sure new residents of Barcelona get the most out of their new hometown! Types of tours that Native Walks provides include… Walking Tours- Want just a casual walking tour? Enjoy a walking tour with Native Walks where you can learn about the history of Barcelona along with hearing interesting local stories! Art of Shopping- Want to find the best places to shop? Native Walks offers a tour exclusively catered to those who love to shop or want to find the right places to shop. Native Walks will show you the right places to shop for clothes among other things! Nightlife- Enjoy partying and dancing? Known as the city that ’never sleeps’ Barcelona has an endless amount of bars and nightclubs to choose from. Enjoy a night out in Barcelona with Native Walks and enjoy discounts along with skipping the line at non-touristy clubs in Barcelona! Unique Local Experience- If you want to adjust to living in Barcelona as quickly as possible, enjoy a ULE tour with Native Walks where their tour guides will be your ‘colleague’ during this experience. ULE offers a number of different options including beach trips, wine tasting, along with backstreet Barcelona tours among a number of different options to choose from to truly make this tour your own ‘unique local experience.' Art and Culture- Are you a lover of art and want to see the many different kinds of artwork that Barcelona has to offer? Native Walks will take you on a tour to see the different art galleries, art museums, and painting workshops! If you’re looking for a specific type of art to see like paintings, sculptures, or architecture, Native Walks will adjust your tour accordingly. Cooking and Gastronomy- Food lover? Native Walks will show you the best places to eat/drink. Whether you are looking for an upscale restaurant, cheap tapas bars, or the best wineries in Barcelona, Native Walks has you covered! If you love to cook and want to learn how to cook popular Barcelona dishes along with other mediterranean-style dishes, you will have the opportunity to attend cooking workshops taught by local chefs!

You could not have made a better decision to move/travel to Barcelona! Barcelona is as great as it gets when it comes to places to live/enjoy in Spain and in Europe as a whole. To fully be aware and experience the gem of a new hometown you are living in, one of these groups will give you the best Barcelona tours to get you fully accustomed to this wonderful place and help make you very knowledgeable about the history and current state of Barcelona. You'll love living here but it would be a great idea on starting to get to know your new hometown rather quickly. All of these Barcelona tour groups will help you with that and you'll be an expert on your new hometown in no time!

-Ryan

The best craft beer in Barcelona

Over the past year all around the world the demand for home crafted and special crafted beer has been increasing rapidly. Of course Barcelona could not stay behind and many beer lovers started to create places where people can enjoy amazing craft beer in Barcelona with delicious tapas and other food. Below you will find a selection of 10 bars of which I think they should be on your list to visit while you are in Barcelona.

BierCab ( A beer and food paradise )

As it is the first craft beer bar I stumbled on to I must say that this is my favorite place to enjoy a good craft beer in Barcelona. As I walked into this bar I directly noticed the cool designed ceiling which is covered in wooden sticks. The bar offers 30 beers on tap which can be found on a screen which can change per day. Besides the 30 beers on tap the bar also offers another book with bottled beers which can be more expensive than bottles of champagne. Also Biercab has an amazing food menu. The last time when visiting the bar we ended up ordering up to 12 tapas dishes for 4 people. I would definitely recommend the IPA beers ( they are amazing ) Location: Calle Muntaner, 55, 08011 Barcelona

bELchiCA (Best Belgian beers in town)

Belchica offers a wide range of Belgian beers for a fair price as most beers will set you back about 2 to 5 euro’s. Belchica is loved by Belgians, locals and tourists. I would recommend visiting Belchica with some friends to watch a football game or enjoy open mic and rock concerts. This is the place to be for Belgian craft beer in Barcelona as I even heard Belgian visitors saying that the quality and taste was amazing.  One of my favorites here is the IPA PUNK. location: Carrer de Villarroel, 60, 08011 Barcelona

Brewdog

BrewDog offers an amazing atmosphere inside the bar. With some amazing drawing on the walls and an amazing selection of craft beers. The staff in brew dog knows what they are doing and can help you with choosing the right beer for you as for first timers this can sometimes take quite a while. If even their assistance won’t convince you to chose a beer there is always the option to take the 5 taster glasses at the bar. location: Carrer de Casanova, 69, 08011 Barcelona

La Cerveteca (For the bottle lover)

La cerveteca is perfect to stop for a quick beer or if you want to chose a nice beer to enjoy at home. The bar offers a wide range of bottled beers from all over. One of the downsides of the bar is that they do not offer any real food BUT of course they have TAPAS! Location: Carrer d'en Gignàs, 25, 08002 Barcelona

NaparBcn ( Barcelona’s first gastro-brewpub )

NaparBcn offers more than just beer, NaparBcn offers a wide range of craft beers, amazing food and also an incredible atmosphere as the bar is decorated beautifully. The decoration in the bar is modern with an authentic brewery touch as in the bar you can see the actual brewing process going on. I would really recommend taking some friends here or maybe even a date if you want to impress her with your knowledge of craft beer. Location: Carrer de la Diputació, 223, 08011 Barcelona

Ale & Hop ( El Borne’s best beer)

Ale & hop as said above is located in El Borne, the bar offers a small area in the front where guests can enjoy some beers while standing at the bar or in front of the bar in the street. Further in the back of the bar there is another area where you can sit if you also want to enjoy some diner in combination with your beer. During after-work hours the bar is usually crowded as students and professionals come here to relax. Location: Carrer de les Basses de Sant Pere, 10, 08003 Barcelona

Kӕlderkold (Ambient temperature)

Men listen, If you want to drink some quality craft beer in Barcelona but have problems to convince your girlfriend or partner to join you this is your chance. Kӕlderkold offers the perfect bait to attract females, beer cocktails. The bar offers a great atmosphere and great beer. This bar is also perfectly located as it is just off La Ramblas so its perfect to get away from the touristic streets for a while. Location: Carrer del Cardenal Casañas, 7, 08002 Barcelona

Garage beer Co. (Amazing chilled vibe)

Garage beer Co. is a great place to have a nice craft beer in barcelona, the bar has some nice places to sit and the service is really friendly. The bar offers a nice uncommercial vibe to enjoy your beer in peace. Also the bar offers some good food to enjoy together with your craft beer.  This bar is perfect to go for a relax evening with friends, enjoy the atmosphere and some amazing beers. Location: Carrer del Consell de Cent, 261, 08011 Barcelona

Black Lab (Brewhouse & Kitchen)

Black Lab offers some very, very good beer and food on their menu. Black lab is located on the corner of Barcelona's harbor. This location makes it perfect to stop by after coming from the beach and feel like having a delicious snack or diner and some craft beers before heading home. While standing in the bar visitors can actually see the brewing process going on inside the large metal tanks behind the bar. Location: Palau del Mar, Plaça Pau Vila, 1, 08039 Barcelona

Quimet & Quimet

This place is great! Quimet & Quimet is amazing , this bar offers some really amazing tapas even locals make their way for to the bar. The tapas in this place are made right in front of you which gives that feeling of authenticity to the bar and food you order. besides all this mos important is of course the beer, also this at Quimet & Quimet is really good. I have tried many of their beers and have not had a single one I did not enjoy drinking. Location: Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25, 08004 Barcelona
We at SuiteLife hope that this post has helped you to find a bar worth to spend the night in Barcelona or just have a quick stop before really going crazy during the night in Barcelona. Which bar did you like the most or did you find an another great place for craft beer in Barcelona? Let us know in the comments below and we will see if we can feature it above. Samuel-

9 Extraordinarily Expensive Properties in Barcelona!

The most expensive properties in Barcelona are true eye candy for anyone that loves real estate. Check out the architecturally stunning properties and try to not drool on your computer! Barcelona has all different types of properties ranging from new, contemporary homes to old, gothic homes.

9. Apartment in Barcelona for 3,500,000 Euros

This apartment in Barcelona is about half as expensive as the next one, but I felt it was worth your time. It is a unique, contemporary apartment with bright lighting and colors. The vibrant artwork makes this apartment intriguing and fun with an edgy feel to it. Some other features that interested me was the lighting over the dining table and also the accent walls behind the beds.

8. Home overlooking Barcelona for 7,950,000 Euros

This home has been renovated, but still kept the old character and charm of the original home. The views of the city from the home and the expansive patio are breath taking. One feature of the home that I like the most are the stained windows. The green cabinets in the kitchen and the wine cellar also add charm to the home that is different than other homes.

7. Contemporary Penthouse in Barcelona for 8,400,000 Euros

This extraordinary penthouse would be anyone dream place to live. It is equipped with a private pool on a large terrace, a steam room, a workout room and much more. My favorite parts about this penthouse are the grand entryway, the pool, and the living room. The terrace with the private pool would be a great place to watch the sunset with some friends and have a few drinks.

6. Spanish Ocean-Front Home for 8,500,000 Euros

This Spanish home is placed right on the water. It has an expansive patio and beautiful pool. My favorite parts of this home are the view and the pool. Can you imagine waking up and having a coffee on that patio every morning with the sea breeze gently blowing around you?

5. Contemporary home for 8,500,000 Euros

This home is architecturally stunning. It has an open concept floor plan and many unique features. They used more of an industrial style flooring in parts of the home and added contemporary finishes to make this home all come together. The back yard also has a contemporary feeling with the terraced lawn and pool. I really like the design of the outside with the metal accents.

4. French Estate for 10,000,000 Euros

This old French estate has all the charm you could ever want. There is no questioning why this estate is on the list of expensive properties in Barcelona! Between the beams on the ceiling, the design of the outside, and and perfectly manicured grounds, this estate will have you speechless. My favorite parts about this house are the vines crawling up the side of the house, the pool, and the gardens.

3. Contemporary Apartment for 10,008,000 Euros

Every detail of this apartment was thought out thoroughly. The whole apartment is controlled by an iPad and has all custom furniture. For me, it was hard to pick only a couple favorite things, can you choose only two? The apartment also has a large outdoor area off of the living room that makes it a great place to entertain. Before you check the photos out, make sure to take a seat because you will be blown away!

2. Castle in Barcelona for 19,500,000 Euros

Who wouldn’t want their very own castle? With the outside keeping its older charm and the inside updated with high end finishes, this is the perfect castle for any new age King/Queen. Between the indoor pool with grotto, the vineyard, and spa facilities, this castle is the ultimate relaxation place. The castle is set up to be a house, hotel, or both at the same time. This property is very versatile, which makes it all the better. My favorite parts of this property are the indoor pool and the vineyard. Could you see yourself sitting on a throne?

1. Contemporary Estate for 19,800,000 Euros!

The last estate on the list of expensive properties in  Barcelona is truly amazing. This contemporary estate is eye candy for any architect lover. The exterior is beautiful with a tile finish throughout. The expansive deck with floor to ceiling windows/doors leading to the living room makes this mansion the perfect place to have people over! I love how the outside is a simple neutral tile, but the shape of the house makes it very sophisticated.

I hope you enjoyed looking at these extraordinary homes! I had a great time looking through the expensive real estate of Barcelona and all it has to offer on the market right now! -Jack