DESIGN SHOPPING

On a Saturday afternoon, Vinçon is heaving with young, hip locals looking for well designed, interesting furniture as well as an excellent choice of those little… more

SPA TIME

As far as locations go, it could hardly get more stunning than the 42nd and 43rd floors of the Arts Hotel in Barcelona, looking out onto the blue Mediterranean. But there’s… more

IT DON"T MEAN A THING IF YOU
AIN"T GOT THAT SWING

With two boutiques in the Raval district, Le Swing is Barcelona’s best supplier of vintage clothes, and is a must-stop on the list of Catalan… more

BARCELONA FACTS

Barcelona has more than 10,000 restaurants and a total of 9 Michelin stars. It is the only city outside France to have been awarded the Gourmande status.In order to promote… more

CHECK IN

Situated in the bustling Raval district of Barcelona, Casa Camper is where M.E. Magazine would choose to rest our tapas-laden selves. Designed by Fernando Amat and Jordi… more

IN TRUE CATALAN STYLE

A great place to kick start any evening in Barcelona is La Champaneria, a true Catalan original. You can get a drink here but it's not exactly a bar, or a pub. You can… more

BARCELONA CREATIVITY

Jon Banthorpe profiles five creatives who are defining Barcelona on the international scene. JAIME HAYONDesignerJaime Hayon, designer extrordinaire, has his star firmly… more

BARCELONA'S BREAD &
BUTTER

Visitor numbers are beginning to prove that the Bread&Butter fashion trade fair, now in its fourth year, has a definite finger on the pulse… more

BARCELONA BEAUTIES

Catalonian architects Eva Prats & Ricardo Flores have the nicest office in the lovely city of Barcelona. And the nicest way to show you what it's like. Go and have… more