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Barcelona – Extraordinary and Just Plain Cool: Gran Bodega Saltó

Gran Bodega Saltó Carrer Blesa, 36 Barcelona, Spain     Our “Barcelona – Extraordinary and Just Plain Cool” series highlights some of the hidden gems of Barcelona: places off the beaten path that are uniquely Barcelonès and extraordinarily cool. For … Continue reading

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Skateboarding Barcelona, a Locals Guide: Universitat

Universitat is no Secret, But it’s still Worth a Skate One of the best and most popular skate spots in Barcleona, Universitat is certainly no secret. That being said, it still deserves to be included in our locals guide to … Continue reading

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Nasty Mondays – The Infamous Party of Barcelona

Sant Jordi Hostels recommends Nasty Mondays The coolest, wildest and most hedonistic weekly party in Barcelona, Nasty Mondays, at Sala Apolo, is Sant Jordi Hostels’ recommendation for the best party in Barcelona. Every Monday night in the now famous concert … Continue reading

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“Barres de Mercados” – The Freshest Food in Barcelona

The Freshest Meals in Barcelona – The Kitchens of the Fresh Meat and Produce Markets of Barcleona If you are interested in discovering a uniquely Catalan way of enjoying fresh food in Barcelona, a recommendable option is to visit the … Continue reading

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Poble Sec – A Charming and Authentic Neighbourhood of Barcelona

The Benefits of Staying in Poble Sec An ideally oriented Barcelona neighbourhood, Poble-Sec is located directly between the Montjuic Mountain and Las Ramblas. Because Poble Sec is a nice residential area just outside the gothic quarter, it is quieter than … Continue reading

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TacTic Surf Shop – The Best Surf and Skate Shop in Barcelona

TacTic Surf Shop is the best surf and skate shop in Barcelona and Sant Jordi Hostels Barcelona’s guests get a 20% discount. TacTic Surf Shop has a very unique history. It all started when Paco Escola (founder and proprietor) returned … Continue reading

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Barcelona Marisquerias – Great Places for Amazing Seafood in Barcelnoa

Sant Jordi Hostels’ Picks for Seafood in Barcelona Calamari, Shrimp, Crawfish, Oysters…if that makes your mouth water, then you’re in luck. Barcelona has one of the biggest varieties of seafood restaurants in Spain. Although most marisquerias in Barcelona are quite … Continue reading

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Tapas in Barcelona: La Bombeta

Sant Jordi Hostels Barcelona Recommends La Bombeta for an Authentic Barcelona-locals Tapas Bar Experience Located in the Barceloneta neighborhood of Barcelona, La Bombeta is one of the typical tapas bars of Barcelona. If you are looking for a real Barcelona … Continue reading

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Skateboarding Barcelona, a Locals Guide: MACBA – The Ever-famous

MACBA: “The Skate Spot in Barcelona” As many may already know or may have heard from a friend, MACBA is “the skate spot in Barcleona”. Just in front of the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, aka MACBA, is the meeting … Continue reading

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Skateboarding Barcleona, A Locals Guide: Introduction to the City

The Skateboarding Capital of Europe Barcelona is famous for many things: beautiful beaches, great parties, tons of street art, amazing skate spots, and… well, many other things. It’s no secret and actually a little over talked about that Barcelona has … Continue reading

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