FOR OLD SCHOOL STYLE

Holala!

Carrer dels Tallers, 73

I am a big fan of fashion and clothing so I would suggest a place in Raval called Holala! It is vintage clothing store in which you can find very unique garments from the 50s that are impossible to find anywhere else. I visit this place at least once a month to buy something new!

FOR CREATIVE INSPIRATION

MNAC National Museum

Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc

MNAC, the national museum in Catalonia is definitely unique and inspiring, mostly because it has the biggest collection of Romanesque art. The early medieval art has a big impact on my art and every time I go there I return to the studio with new ideas, feeling eager to start working.

FOR UNIQUE DESIGN AND COFFEE

Wer Haus

Carrer d’Aragó, 287

There is a place on Aragon Street called Wer Haus that has a great Berlin vibe. It is a German styled place with a clean and spacious atmosphere that has a vibe that combines modern and 70s style. They serve great handmade coffee and tea and sell trendy and fashionable clothes. They have limited editions of some really hard-to-find fashion brands as well as magazines from all over the world. Really interesting and difficult to find anywhere else in Barcelona.

FOR ALL DAY EXPLORATION

Raval Neighborhood

There are so many neighborhoods in Barcelona, but El Raval is my favorite. As one of the oldest neighborhoods in Barcelona, you can feel the historic atmosphere but at the same time there are people from so many different countries that it feels like you are at the United Nations. Ancient stores next to modern boutiques and people from all over the world – it’s the perfect mixture for me. A walk around this neighborhood is really worth it.

FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL MEAL

Bodega Quimet

Carrer de Vic, 23

Of course as a Spanish guy I need to drink and eat, at least every two hours, and Barcelona is a perfect place for that. Every time that a friend comes to Barcelona I take them to Bodega Quimet, in the Gracia neighborhood. It’s a place for drinking traditional-handmade Vermut and having some delicious tapas. This place is special to me and I really love it because they still do things the old fashioned way. However, it’s a really small place and getting a table is tough, so go early if you can!