The Gran Casino & Hotel de la Arrabassada – Barcelona’s forgotten landmark

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 carmen@laidbackplacesLeave a comment

Collserola, the mountain and natural park that separates Barcelona from the inland, hides many abandoned and forgotten places. The most interesting and mysterious one is without a doubt the Grand Casino and Hotel de la Arrabassada. What makes the casino so special is its former majesty and size. Considering what it once was, it is… Continue reading The Gran Casino & Hotel de la Arrabassada – Barcelona’s forgotten landmark

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Sant Miguel del Fai – a worthwhile daytrip from Barcelona

October 27, 2016November 1, 2017 carmen@laidbackplacesLeave a comment

About 40 km from Barcelona you can find a spectacular place called Sant Miguel del Fai which makes it a perfect destination for a day trip from Barcelona. San Miguel del Fai is the name of a 11th-century Benedictine monastery which was, not so long ago, declared a cultural landmark. It is located in… Continue reading Sant Miguel del Fai – a worthwhile daytrip from Barcelona

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An Andalusian neighborhood in Barcelona – Les Roquetes and Torre Baró

July 17, 2016November 19, 2017 carmen@laidbackplacesLeave a comment

Les Roquetes is located in the Nou Barris district of the city of Barcelona. It’s a very vivid and interesting neighborhood. Walking through its streets doesn’t make you feel like being in Catalonia, more like being in Latin America or maybe the Canary Islands or Andalusia. Music and fiestas on the streets are very common… Continue reading An Andalusian neighborhood in Barcelona – Les Roquetes and Torre Baró

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A stunning hiking trail in Gavà

January 19, 2016November 17, 2017 carmen@laidbackplacesLeave a comment

Luckily for me, turns out my new home village Gavà is great for hiking. Recently, I discovered a stunning hiking trail perfect for a half day excursion. The trail starts at the Ermita de Bruguers (a 5 minutes car ride from Gavà: about 4 km northwest of the town’s center), a Roman chapel from the 13th… Continue reading A stunning hiking trail in Gavà

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…and yet another of Barcelona’s hidden city oases – Jardins de la Tamarita

April 9, 2015November 1, 2017 carmen@laidbackplaces3 Comments

Jardins de la Tamarita is another of Barcelona’s quiet retreats that I discovered recently. These gardens are a great place to disconnect and get away from the city stress. The park does not have many visitors and it is surrounded by high stone walls which protect it from the city noise.

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Cervantes Park – Barcelona’s secret rose garden

March 27, 2015November 2, 2017 carmen@laidbackplaces3 Comments

I have been living in Barcelona for about 5 years but I had never heard of the Cervantes Park, until today. I love parks, because they offer a way to escape from the city noises, the pollution and the stressful environment without having to go far. Barcelona offers lots of green spots and I have… Continue reading Cervantes Park – Barcelona’s secret rose garden

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A laid-back cactus park in the city center

March 10, 2015November 2, 2017 carmen@laidbackplacesLeave a comment

A nice quiet spot that’s very close the city center and las Ramblas but where you will hardly find tourists is the Mossén Costa i Llobera Park. The park is beautiful, it offers a unique collection of cactus and other tropical plants.

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