David Brydon

Planning an Artist’s Holiday in Barcelona

The Mediterranean city of Barcelona is a haven for lovers of architecture, food and culture. However, it's also a Mecca for those with an artistic flair, and while Madrid has El Prado, Barcelona has much, much more. Planning a trip to the Catalan Capi... Read >

Top 10 Barcelona buildings!

The Catalan capital of Barcelona is famous for many things, one of them being its stunning architecture. Many visitors to the city will have heard of Antonin Gaudi, who was responsible for many of the city's most famous buildings, but there is more under ... Read >

Carnival in Barcelona and Sitges, Spain

If someone mentioned the word Carnival, you'd likely think straight away in Brazil and South American countries. However, in Northern Spain in Barcelona and the surrounding area, the parties celebrated in February can rival those in Rio! Traditionally... Read >

Taxi Scam in Barcelona – How to Avoid Being Taken for a Ride!

Arriving in any foreign city for a holiday, one of the first things you need to do is find transportation to your accommodation. This is often the first opportunity to be taken for a ride - literally and figuratively, with taxi scams. Here's how to avoid ... Read >

Barcelona is Cruise Capital - And it’s Getting Bigger.

Barcelona is Spain has an important port which provides a massive injection of finance to the city and Catalonia as a whole, but it's the other side of the port which has been attracting more attention recently - the cruise terminals. The Catalan Capi... Read >

Summer Festivals in Barcelona

The Mediterranean City of Barcelona is a fantastic city to visit for a short break and maintains its position as one of the top city breaks in Europe. However, if the summer sunshine wasn't a good enough reason to visit, there are also some great annual f... Read >

Three Ways to Buy and Sell A Spanish property in Spain

When faced with the exciting prospect of buying or selling a property in Spain, there are three main options at your disposal. The first is to choose a national chain or franchise to do all the work, the second a neighbourhood agency and the last for you ... Read >

Pre-Contract Deals for a Private Property Sale in Spain

If you're in the lucky position to be moving homes in Spain - be it a different area, or upgrading in the same zone, there are various ways to go about this. You can entrust the sale with an agency at a national or local level, or you can go it alone. Wit... Read >

Five Ways Not to Insult the Locals in Barcelona

As a visitor to any foreign city, high on everyone's list is to be able to blend in with the locals and pass an enjoyable time in your destination. However, it's not always easy to know how not to offend the locals and you can sometimes put your foot in i... Read >

Good News for Home Sellers in Barcelona for 2010

The Real Estate Industry has been in decline for quite some time now, but this doesn't mean it's ready to lie down just yet. Barcelona in Spain has certainly got some things to look forward to in 2010 - especially if you're thinking of selling. The Re... Read >

Finding your Unique Selling Point for Your City Apartment

Jumping into the real estate game early 2010 might be a brave move if you're buying, but if you're selling, you may be in for a long year. Unless, of course, you can find your unique selling point. What's that? Read on to find out more. If you've deci... Read >

Decorating a Small Apartment for Optimum Selling

If you've made the decision to sell your apartment in today's climate, then you're likely going to need a little bit of luck and a lot of common sense. Here are some tips for selling your small apartment this year with the minimum of fuss. One of the ... Read >

Dissecting a Spanish Real Estate Survey

Any Real Estate Operation tied to a home loan in Spain requires an official survey to be carried out, but what exactly is this survey and what does it contain? Read on to find out more. A Real Estate Survey in Spain is known as a "tasacion" and is a d... Read >

The Hidden Beauties of Montjüic – Barcelona’s Mountain Park

Almost every visitor to Barcelona takes a trip up to Montjüic. The fantastic views overlooking the city from its peak are reward for making the trip via the cable car, but there is so much more that the "Jewish Mountain" has to offer. Read on for more de... Read >

Exploring Montjüic – Barcelona’s Mountain of Treasures

Many people familiar with Barcelona will be able to roll off the tongue the likes of Gaudi, Eixample and Montjüic, one of Barcelona's two rising hills, but what is actually up there? Let's take a closer look. The Mediterranean city of Barcelona is fl... Read >