Postcards from... Booklet 2022

New Age Cooking - it’s scientific! Barcelona can easily compete for the title of world capital of gastronomy with 22 Michelin star restaurants. For a 3-star ultimate adventure why not book a cutting-edge gastro tasting journey at Jordi Cruz’s AbaC restaurant. It will make you think twice about what’s on your plate! In a tranquil setting in the upmarket residential area of Sarriá- Sant Gervasi, and just 100 metres from Avinguda Tibidabo FGC Station, which connects guests to Plaza de Catalunya in 10 minutes., ABaC will appeal to couples looking for a sophisticated boutique retreat. Housed in a building dating back to 1920 and renovated in 2008, this historical design hotel comprises a total of 15 rooms as well as one of the very best restaurants in Barcelona. The hotel has a beautiful garden and a spa with Cleopatra Stone Heated Lounge Chairs, Hammad and a pool with water jets. There are 2 treatment cabins, 1 of which with tatami. Avinguda DelTibidabo, Sarria Ultimate Foodie Retreat Passeig de Joan de Borbó Beachfront WOW Shaped like a billowing sail, with floor-to-ceiling views of the city and the Mediterranean, this sleek and sumptuous city haven, designed by the Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, is an architectural masterpiece. Following the ‘W’ ethos of this worldwide brand, the hotel delivers the wow factor from the beachfront SALT Beach Club, Restaurant & Lounge up through 26 floors of sleek contemporary architecture (473 rooms including 67 sumptuous suites) to one of the city’s very best rooftop bars. Get with the groove... Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece Despite construction beginning more than 130 years ago, Barcelona's most famous landmark is unique partly for not being finished. Gaudí's crowning masterpiece had only one facade when the architect died in a tram accident, but the church-in-progress is already a mind-blowing fantasia of sculptural detail. Each generation's contribution is easily discerned by the lighter and darker tones and subtly different styles. Sagrada Familia will be finished in time for the centenary of Gaudí's death in 2026. Platillos & Tapas - The Legend of El Quim When visiting Barcelona’s main food market, La Boqueria, make sure to visit and sample the delicacies at El Quim de la Boqueria. Experience the ‘Art of Eating on a Stool’ , but you will have to be quick to get your spot as there are only 22. Sample from an impressive range of platillos (little dishes) as veteran stall owner, QuimMarquez, transforms the fresh produce of the market to heavenly heights. with dishes like house speciality, 2 fried eggs with baby squid. ABaC Restaurant Hotel W Barcelona