Articles about BCN
Articles about BCN
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Long Trips from Barcelona
Long Trips from Barcelona Take a vacation out of town with the Erasmus Take a trip out of Barcelona to explore the other cities in Spain or even outside of Europe for exotic experiences and for a memorable chapter of your life with your friends. Other than Madrid and Barcelona, there are several Spanish cities […]
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Best Festivals In Barcelona
Best Festivals in Barcelona! During the year, there are a lot of different events organized in Barcelona. From impressive music festivals to themed festivals such as carnival, in this buzzing city you can find every kind of event you like. These amazing activities will make your Erasmus experience even more spectacular. Here you will make memories forever and meet new people who […]
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Districts of Barcelona
Districts of Barcelona Pick the district in Barcelona that is most suitable for you! Each district of Barcelona has a unique setting and has something different to offer. We recommend you to do your homework when searching for the right place to stay before the start of your Erasmus Program – hunting for the right […]
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Best Karaoke Bars In Barcelona
Best karaoke bars in Barcelona Meet great people and let your inner Beyoncé out! Looking for something different and exciting to do during the weekend? Look no further! There are a huge variety of different karaoke bars around the city, all bringing a different vibe; from the edgy and animated to the chilled and dimmed. Here we […]
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Weekend Trips From Barcelona
Weekend Trips from Barcelona 5 places that every Barcelona Erasmus Student should visit! Doubtlessly, Barcelona is a very charming city to visit, showing authenticity and pride in their Catalonian culture and heritage. If you’re planning a small gateway, you may already have a few spots you would like to visit; and believe me, there’s a […]
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Best Beach Activities Barcelona
Best beach activities for Erasmus Students in Barcelona In Barcelona one of the best attractions are, of course, the beaches. Barcelona has 9 Mediterranean beaches that border the city’s coastline – 4.2 km of golden sand. Only ten minutes away from the city center. There are many things you can do at the beach. This […]
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From Barcelona Airport to City Center
How to get to the city center from Barcelona Airport All the information you need about transport options from Barcelona Airport to City Center. So your airplane landed at Barcelona Airport and your Erasmus adventure is about to begin. You just have to collect your huge luggages and get to your apartment or hostel. With that in […]
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How to find accommodation in Barcelona
How to find accommodation in Barcelona You will never find what you’re looking for if you don’t search the the right place. Indeed, it is hard to find accommodation in Barcelona due to the high demand. Who doesn’t want to live here? Barcelona is the city that has everything. If you want a cultural experience, vibrant nightlife, authentic […]
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Best Rooftop Bars Barcelona
Best Rooftop Bars in Barcelona A guide for the best rooftop bars in Barcelona Barcelona is a beautiful city. As warm weather rolls in, it is nice to chill outside. If you fancy enjoying a drink while taking in all the beauty of the city, you should definitely check out the rooftop bars in Barcelona. […]
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Barcelona Sightseeing – 5 Must-see Spots
Barcelona Sightseeing Bring your camera and your happy face, Barcelona is your new happy place! International study or work experience from Barcelona for sure will look great on your resume. And yes, of course, you will learn a lot from your studies or your internship. But what really makes you understand the others’ culture is by exploring. […]
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Erasmus Student Activities Barcelona
Erasmus Student Activities Barcelona Erasmus’s fun activities in Barcelona The Erasmus Program hosts student activities for incoming youth to gather and explore Barcelona city together. If you are new in the city, these activities will be a great opportunity for you to make friends and explore the city with a local “guide”. Below is a list […]
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8 Free Activities in Barcelona
8 Free Activities in Barcelona 1. The Magic Fountain show in Montjuic Mesmerize yourself in the beautifully animated fountain, which starts off with music from the 70s and 80s and continues to classical music and then more recent songs. The combination of colors, music and the movement of the water will make you forget […]
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Cactus BCN languages
Cactus BCN languages With Cactus Bcn languages you will not feel as at school but as at home! If you want to learn about Spanish world from a different point of view come to Cactus Bcn! The location is very central, it’s in the heart of Barcelona, in the old district El Raval. There […]
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7 Best Places To See In Girona
Girona is a medieval and lovely gem of Spain, divided into two parts by the river Onayr: the old town and the modern town. Don’t make any plans for one day and visit it! History of Girona Catalonia’s largest city is Girona and it is located in northeast of Spain. Girona is the most varied […]
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5 wonderful things to see in Montserrat
5 wonderful things to see in Montserrat Do you need one day escape from the frenetic city life? If the answer is yes, you have to take a day off to visit Montserrat! Let’s follow this simple guide for your trip! Once you arrive there, you can reach the top of the mountain by one […]
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10 Things You Must See In Park Güell
10 things you must see in Park Güell Park Güell is the most colourful place of Barcelona and you must see it! You can’t lose this opportunity because the entrance of the park is free! It is a good place for all ages: children, family, friends, couples and seniors too, because they can reach the […]
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Free attractions in Barcelona
Are you out of money but you don’t want to stay at home and watch a movie or play some boring game? Especially, that now summer is coming and sunny weather just encourages you to go out. Don’t worry, Erasmus Barcelona prepared special list for you, where you can find free attractions in Barcelona . So […]
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Barcelona’s Best Scenic Workout Trails
Barcelona’s Best Scenic Workout Trails Alright, so you decide you want to study abroad, do an internship, or a combination of both in Barcelona, but we all know the real reason you came here was to party, travel some more, enjoy the diverse cuisine and everything else in between…that probably doesn’t involve much education. With […]
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Sant Joan Night
Sant Joan is one of Barcelona’s biggest and noisiest parties. It’s a night of fire, fireworks, cakes and Cava. The celebration begins with the sunset of 23/June and goes on and on till the sunrise. The most important element of the festival is undoubtly fire. The tradition is to light bonfires – at Plaça de Sant Jaume, in the […]
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Interesting facts about Barcelona
Interesting Facts about Barcelona. According to an ancient legend, Barcelona was founded by Hercules, 400 years before the building of Rome. Other well-known legend says that the city was founded in the 3rd century by the Carthagninian general Hamilcar Barca (the father of the legendary Hannibal!). Who takes the credit? Hard to say… – La Rambla, the […]
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona film locations
Barcelona has always been a city of endless charms… however, since 2008, the madness over Catalonia’s Capital increased considerably. Blame it on Woody Allen and his Vicky/Cristina adventure! It may not be his best movie, but it’s one of his most refreshing and bohemian creations. Undoubtedly, it made the whole world fall (even more) in […]
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Barcelona Beach Guide
Barcelona Beach Guide Erasmus Barcelona offer you a guide for Barcelona Beach. The entire Barcelona metropolitan area has more than 32 km of beaches, stretching from Montgat north of Barcelona to Castelldefels. With around 9 million bathers a year (!!!), you can imagine how crazy it gets during the Summer…Here we will give you some tips […]
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Nit dels Museus – Free Museums Night
The Night of the Museums in Barcelona For those who want to make some break between one party night and another we have great proposition: The Museums night in Barcelona. As some of you know, the International Council of Museums organizes every year the International Museum Dat, around 18th May. The city of Barcelona also […]
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Languages Schools in Barcelona
Languages Schools in Barcelona – Learn Spanish in Barcelona! If you’re planning on coming to Barcelona to learn Spanish, here’s what we can tell you: your experience is going to be amazing! Not just because this is the best city on earth (you will see!), but mainly because the offer is very extend; all language […]
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La Tomatina Festival
La Tomatina is a very special spanish festival held in the city of Buñol once a year. The origins of this mass battle date back to a fight amongst children back in 1945! The prank has been celebrated every year since then and its getting more & more popular (nowadays it attracts more than 30 […]
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La Mercè Festival Barcelona
La Mercè Festival 2024 in Barcelona celebrates the city’s patron saint, Our Lady of Mercy, from September 20th to 24th. This exciting city-wide event features live music, traditional performances, fireworks, and more. Don’t miss out on these iconic traditions: Must-See Events: Giant’s March (Cavalcada de Gegants) Date: September 22, 10:00 AM Location: Plaça de Sant […]
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Free art in Barcelona
Free art in Barcelona It is known that museums, galleries and almost all kinds of cultural/artistic shows can leave you bankrupt in a blink of an eye. However, there are plenty of secret places and special days where you can enjoy free art in Barcelona. TIP! First SUNDAY of every month you can go to […]
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Barcelona from above – the best spots to see the city
Don’t you think it’s amazing to see huge cities like Lego? Find out more about Barcelona’s best views. We all know that Barcelona is a beautiful metropolis, and seen from above it gets even better – with the sea, the mountains, the huge monuments popping up in the middle – Sagrada Familia and Agbar tower – and […]