Free walking tours
in Spain

Behind the brick facades of Chamberí and the steep streets of Lavapiés, residents gather over small plates of tortilla and glasses of draft vermouth. The traditional neighborhood market remains a fixture of Spanish urban life, serving equally as a place to buy weekly groceries and meet friends. Navigating these working food halls provides a direct view into how people in Madrid actually eat, trading polished aesthetics for genuine community spaces.

September is arguably the absolute best time to be in Barcelona. The intense summer heat is finally mellowing out, but the city's festive energy is just getting started. If you're heading our way, get ready for a month packed with culture, sports, and incredible street parties. The biggest news this month is the city's grandest annual bash.

As Barcelona commemorates the centenary of his death, we take a closer look at some of his most iconic works to celebrate the extraordinary architectural heritage he left behind in the city. Casa Calvet earned Antoni Gaudí his only municipal architecture award in 1900. Look closely at the facade today, and you will spot stone spools and cotton flowers paying tribute to the family's trade, blending practical residential design with Barcelona's evolving architectural style.