Smoking Ban introduced in Spain

In January 2006 Spain introducted a smoking ban, however bar and restaurant owners could decide whether or not smoking was allowed depending on the size of their premises. Large bars and restaurants had to have a designated smoking area.

However, on January 2nd 2011, Spain introduced a new Smoking Ban (‘Ley Antitabaco’ in Spanish), much tougher [...]

January 25th, 2011 | Tags: , , , | Category: Uncategorized, Useful information | One comment

Menu del Dia

Menu del Dia

First of all let us remind you of the local timetables as they are different to most European countries. Lunch and dinner in Spain usually start later than the rest of Europe. Locals will normally have lunch from 14.00 to 16.00 and dinner from 21.00 to 23.30.

At lunch time, the best option [...]

July 28th, 2007 | Tags: , , | Category: Gastronomy | Leave a comment

Nice and cheap restaurants

Here you will find a short list of a few restaurants with very very cheap prices located by the city center. Pay attention that these places are quite a treasure. Some of them are also specialized in anniversaries and hen parties for large groups of people.

MESÓN DAVID – Located in Calle Carretas 63 (Metro Paral.lel [...]

July 22nd, 2007 | Tags: , | Category: Restaurants | 3 comments

Restaurants in City Center

Here is a list of some nice restaurants in city center that you will probably not find in any guide, however we strongly recommend them:

Rita Blue: located in Sant Agustí Square s/n next to Las Ramblas. Splendid restaurant with lovely full-coloured environment. Tapas, starters, salads, kebabs, pasta, steak, fish… all high quality. This restaurant is [...]

March 18th, 2007 | Tags: , | Category: Restaurants | 2 comments