Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Barcelona, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Well-Being
The Catalan ‘work hard, play hard’ philosophy can be daunting when you first arrive, and it can be hard to find time for eight hours of sleep. For those who need a break, Barcelona offers... read more
Beauty Salons
The exterior of this beauty salon is deceptively unassuming. But, the centre has all the usual beauty treatments - waxing (full leg €20), rejuvenating facials (€42), uplifting anti-age... read more
Hairdressers
Hair is a big deal in Barcelona; it is a demonstration of identity, a fashion statement and even representative of a particular political stance. The Catalan mullet is surely the finest -... read more
Health Spas
Catalonia’s love affair with health spas goes back a long way. Hot springs and natural spas (aguas thermals) can be found throughout the Pyrenees Mountains, most notably in Andorra.... read more
Massage
LifeStyle Healing Centre combines natural healing therapies and healthy eating. There is a restaurant that serves a vegetarian and low-fat set lunch menu as you walk through the door.... read more
Meditation
This Buddhist centre, a member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union, also has sister-sites dotted around Catalonia. Classes focus on teaching the Buddhist way of life. Prayer and... read more
Nail Bars
Master Nails Institut is a specialist in nails of every shape, colour and form. There are a range of beauty services, such as waxing and facials, but nail treatments are the main draw and... read more
Pilates
The name 'Pilates powerhouse' may evoke images of sweaty gyms and bulging muscles, but this is at odds with the centre itself. It is definitely focused on the physically challenging... read more
Reiki
Centre Namaste (officially the Catalan Reiki Federation) focuses almost entirely on reiki treatments. But, it also has unusual courses that are difficult to find elsewhere. Interpretation... read more
Stress Management
Working long hours and balancing your professional and personal life can seem difficult at times. Stress management is a way of learning how to cope with these daily stresses so your... read more
