In Catalonia, despite being the first region to ban bull-fighting, the practice of Correbous still goes on. The generalitat (parliament) recently decided (114 to 14) that setting bulls on fire and chasing them through the streets is a worthwhile tradition. All though townspeople in the southern region (Tarragona, Valencia area) contain themselves to placing torches READ MORE
Month: September 2010
Category: Stores – The Good: “Hibernian Bookstore”
Bookstore Barcelona An English(mainly) language used bookstore in the middle of Grácia (C/Monteseny 17). Nice selection of Hunter Thompson books as befitting the bohemian setting. But, there is a little of everything here for a decent price.
Category: Architecture – The Ugly: Mercat de L’Abaceria
The Mercat de L’Abaceria, Barcelona´s ugliest market? Somehow the city council, in their furor to “upgrade” Barcelona forgot about this market in Grácia – ramshackle and grey it has a rather sad and resigned air about it. It is worth visiting when in Grácia, though, for the quality produce the stalls here genreally do offer READ MORE