Sonja Pöhlmann (1977)

Discover and enjoy the sights and the spirit of Barcelona by the freedom and pleasure of  riding a bike.

It is a real and authentic way of getting to know the city, its people, colors, smells and noises. Stop and stay wherever and how long you like.

By bike you’ll discover a lot more places, and enjoy a much more intense experience. It also makes you feel better about the tons of ice cream and tapas you had the days before, and you can enjoy a cold beer or a sangria on the beach with a clean conscience.

The Bikes are high quality classic models, the prices are very decent by offering a great service; the staff is friendly and is always pleased to help you.

Renting a bike for 2 hours costs 6 euros, for 24 hours 15 euros, for 2 days 25 euros and for a whole week 55 euros.

For 21 euro they also offer guided tours that show you in only 3 1/2 hours the historical details and the fascinating experiences of the day to day life and the symbolic places of Barcelona.  The meeting point is right in front of the Hard Rock cafe on Placa Catalunya. Tours start daily at 11:00 and from April to October also at 16:30h.

Always lock the bike to a pole or a fence…Otherwise it won’t last for long.

The company also sells beautiful Dutch 2nd hand bikes now!

Finding a good vintage store in Barcelona is not easy- it seems that Spanish people are not really into the idea of wearing other people’s old clothes.

Luckily there is one street that saves the recalling of old spirits – Calle Riera Baixa. Door on door, second hand stores offer everything a vintage lover’s heart desires: boots, sunglasses, 70s summer dresses, jeans, bikinis from the 40s…Here you’ll find the good old dress for good old fun!

The best shopping day is saturday because all the second hand stores put their clothes and furniture outside on the street.

When tired from shopping, you can also find a beautiful old cafe in the same street: stylish in its old spirit- just like you.

Welcome to ice cream lovers paradise “Fratello” in the Barceloneta neighborhood nearby the beach!

These ice cream recipes traveled a long way from Italy to Argentina. In Buenos Aires the Italian tradition was brought to perfection and traveled back to Europe to settle down in Barcelona.

You pay before you order the ice cream and that is an easy start for a difficult decision.

Many different flavors in many different colors show you that homemade gelato can be more than vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Ever tried dulce de leche (to die for), strawberry cheese cake, crema catalana or yerba mate?

Fratello is perfectly located on your way from the city center to the sea and is probably the most delicious companion for a sunny and relaxing day on one of Barcelona’s numerous beaches.

Or just take a seat on Fratello’s terrace or on one of the public benches, enjoy your ice cream, and watch the people passing by.

But watch out! The ice cream is highly addictive and it’s very likely that once you had a cone you will end up sitting at Fratello every single day of your vacation…

The beach side of Barcelona hosts many different cafes and restaurants, but Santa Marta is definitely the most stylish one.

Offering the city’s best Italian sandwiches and delicious salads served by their friendly staff, this cafe/bar/restaurant is an exception in the line of overpriced and very touristic eateries in Barceloneta, Barcelona’s neighborhood right at the sea.

Sit down and enjoy a refreshing Clara (beer with lemonade), or the specialty of the house, the Italian inspired Spritz (ask for Aperol, not Campari!) while watching the sea and the surfers (drinks for 3,50 – 10 Euros). You can linger the whole day at the same table, breathing the fresh sea breeze and after sunset you just continue inside the cozy bar.

They also offer wifi internet which is a perfect solution for those who want to check their mail or have to work while enjoying their delicious pastries.

Sometimes Santa Maria is hosting DJs. Don’t miss to hang out at the bar while listening to their funky tunes.

Let them fry, cook and steam, but baking? No. Being all good in cheese and ham, it seems that the Spanish did totally forget about their bread.

After years of suffering white, boring and unhealthy bread, it took some people from Iceland to bring Barcelona the joy of baking: stylish Barcelona-Reykjavik bakari offers everything yummy and healthy; banana carrot scones, cakes, pastries, pizza, bread, quiche, vegan products, with sugar and without, everything comes overloaded with taste and good ingredients.

No recommendations, just this much: try everything! Maybe a bread is triple the price (about €6.00, price goes by weight) of a Spanish one, but be sure that your stomach is filled for half a day or more.

Apart from that, the personal is super friendly and helps you making your choice in this wonderland of plenty.

Everybody loves the healthy and delicious bread and that’s why Barcelona-Reykjavik opened a new great place in one of the most famous streets in Gracia (Calle Asturias, 20).