On November 18th and 19th, our colleagues Shanna and Eva will fly to Barcelona to visit EIBTM, one of the largest international events for the MICE industry. Three days long, they meet with interesting people
and gather fresh ideas and know-how. Lots of new inspiration for our next meetings, events
and incentives! Since we asked them so nicely, they agreed to reveal their top
places to stay, eat, drink and shop. Here they are, especially for you.
1. Stay: Biggest Breakfast Ever
H1898 is always a good idea, especially
when you’re travelling with a large group. The highlight of your stay is the
breakfast buffet. It is several meters long and consists of literally
everything you can think of. Order a freshly squeezed juice and you will have
to make a choice from over ten options, which can be quite stressful. Don’t
tell us we didn’t warn you …
Do you prefer a somewhat more intimate
setting, then Brummell is a great alternative. It's a cool boutique hotel with
modern furniture and art by young European designers. All the rooms offer the
same luxury and are very reasonably priced. If you have anything special to
celebrate or if you want to wake up with a stunning view of the city, do book
the penthouse with the private terrace.
2. Nightlife: Cava at Can Paixano
Can Paixano (La Xampanyeria) is easy to
miss when you stroll down the street during daytime. The bar is located in an
old warehouse in a neighbourhood where sailors and seamen used to hang out. At
night, it comes to live and it is often packed with people. They come here to
have a cava and some tapas in a unique and cosy atmosphere.
3. eating: Tapas, Lots of Them!
You can eat tapas everywhere in
Barcelona, but according to our specialists the best ones can be found at El
Bitxo: delicious cuisine, authentic atmosphere. Talking about atmosphere, for a
unique dining experience in a historical building in the Gothic neighbourhood
you should visit El Cercle. This restaurant serves Catalan and Japanese dishes
at a very decent price. You will also love the food at Suculent, a Catalan
restaurant at the Rambla del Rava. And
before you leave, do taste the vegetarian delicacies at Les Tres a la Cuina and
the super healthy food at Flax & Cale, and pay a visit to the Mercat de
Santa Caterina, where you won’t be overrun by herds of tourists. If you fancy a
somewhat experimental but tasty brunch, then try the waffles with poached eggs
and sauce hollandaise at Brunch & Cake.
4. Shopping: From Hip to Charming
At El Born & La Ribera, you will
find one trendy shop next to the other. Each of them is an independent store
selling the coolest (local) brands. If you love women's clothes with a casual
chic look, you should certainly visit Dr. Bloom. Jaime Beriestain, the Chilean
interior designer also opened a concept store here. It consists of a trendy
café, a restaurant and a shop. At Be The Store you can buy all sorts of things,
from shoes and clothing to books, music and gourmet products. Fans of the
minimalistic chic style should drop by at Auka and if you like little charming
shops you should pay a visit to Blended and browse through the jewellery, the
cute accessories and the clothes.
5. Culture: What a View
We know it's in all the tourist guides,
but Montjuïc, with its impressive castle and the wonderful view on the city, is
definitely a must-see. Another cultural highlight is the Plaza de Sant Josep
Oriol: a lovely square with a beautiful church, cosy bars and nice little
shops.
