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Barcelona and sport: in better shape than ever!
12/07/2022|BCN Life
In 1992, Barcelona showed the world that it was an Olympic city at the top of its game, not only because of the high level sport on offer, but because of its values of unity, commitment and effort. The city has sport in its DNA and its sporting tradition dates from long before the Olympics. Like all good things in life, it is a story of passion.
Barcelona is Mediterranean, modernisme, art, design, culture, food… you already knew that. But did you know that the city also loves sport at all levels? The Barcelona that hosted the Olympic Games in 1992 is a city where people take part in sport at amateur and professional levels and women lead the field in every sporting discipline.
04/03/2024
Barcelona is the city of contrasts. It is not big in comparison with different capital city, but very dynamic and international, calm but also very active. It has everything: beautiful architecture, cultural events, sea and finally I saw mountains with snow near Barcelona and decided that this is the best city in the world!
01/12/2015
Barcelona is skiing too. Discover a different kind of getaway!
The Catalan Pyrenees are just two to four hours away from the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. Their snow-clad picture-postcard landscape is a haven for lovers of snowboarding, Alpine and Nordic skiing, night skiing, snowshoeing, dog sleds, horse-drawn sleighs, snowmobiles, or, in a nutshell, snow addicts!
08/02/2016
My accessible adventures in Barcelona
It was so cool! I've never gone so faced without an engine. My instructor guided me, and my adrenalin, all the way to the top of the mountain and down again.
22/02/2016
Barcelona: a blue city where the sea welcomes you all year round
Barcelona's endless sunny days make the entire spectrum of blues glimmer throughout the year. Barcelona has surprises in store every day, in summer and throughout the other seasons of the year.
03/07/2023
Barcelona, science destination - A guide to exploring the city's science and technology attractions
The streets of Barcelona feature a wealth of landmarks and attractions that showcase its scientific know-how, technological breakthroughs and innovation. The Catalan capital is currently the biggest research and technology hub in the south of Europe. Why not come and explore it!
10/07/2023
Culture, wellness and accommodation among the vines
Wine is not only there to be tasted on its own, as part of a winery tour or a restaurant menu. It can be enjoyed in so many different ways, including sensory experiences that are inextricably linked to art, culture and wellness.
02/01/2024
On the vermouth trail: discover some of the best places to have an aperitif
Do you want to feel like a true Barcelonian? Well, if you do, you can't miss out on going for a vermut. For years this aromatic, herby wine has been the favourite Sunday pre-lunch tipple with local families.
08/03/2017
Barcelona is the perfect place to go shopping whether you're wanting to renew your wardrobe with clothes by leading brands, or want to browse shops with soul and take away some local products. As you wander through its streets, you'll find everything from fashions and hand-made items to decorative goods and gourmet produce. A love of design is part of the city's DNA so if you're interested in unique and inspiring shops, you've come to the right place.
08/9/2021