The Barcelona I love

Opinion

Plea in favor of Barcelona beach

Núria Martínez Ribot
If there's one typical thing about a true Barcelonian, it's that they never go to Barcelona's beach. They find it ugly, dirty, crowded, and a magnet for tourists. Some even find it unsafe. Although I usually fit all the camaco stereotypes, I am far from being a hater of our...
Opinion

Natural wines on every corner of Barcelona

Núria Martínez Ribot
One of the things that surprised me when I returned from Madrid was the number of bars in Barcelona that have natural wines. In Madrid, you only find them in very specialized places and it is not common for them to be offered to you. On the other hand, to...
Opinion

Do not read this article if you are a bike 'hater'

Núria Martínez Ribot
If you are a bike hater, refrain from reading this article. Today I have come to celebrate that Barcelona is a city where you can get around by bike. As I have explained on different occasions, I lived in Madrid for six years and a few months ago I returned...