...because of the little summer beach casas at Garraf...

Just 20 minutes by train from Barcelona (station Passieg de Gracia), is a tiny beachside pueblo called Garraf.  The beach is nestled in a cove and is very pictureque.  And nestled in the beach, not seen from above or the passing train, is a quaint row of beach casitas, tiny little summer vacation homes. I would like one!

UN BESO: Las casitas at Garraf, X

...because of more magical views of Barcelona...

Dinner on the terrace of a friend's apartment accompanied by a breathtaking view of Barcelona. Magic.

UN BESO: Summer Barcelona nights  X

...because of the roadside 'aperitivo'...

The aperitivo is the pre-lunch (an Australian's lunchtime) snack of seafood and a 'spanish martini'.  It is designed to keep hunger away until the big mediodía meal. And on a perfect summer's day, the aperitivo can be taken at a roadside cafe, on route to the Costa Brava playa and a meal of paella. 

UN BESO: Espinalar, Carrer del Camí Rai, 1, Vilassar De Mar X

...because of the beautiful Parc Güell Gaudi tilework...

Located up the hill in Gracia, Parc Güell has a spectacular view of Barcelona.  Just as beautiful as the view, is the intricate tilework made up from broken tiles and damaged crokery that covers so many features throughout the park.

UN BESO: Parc Güell, Barcelona 

..because Barcelona is closed for summer holidays...

It is August, and time to shut shop and take a break for a month (yes, even in crisis).  It makes for either a quiet and tranquil time or, a frustrating and aggravating time if you do need to get anything done.  If you stay, it can be a holiday in your own home!  

UN BESO: The August Summer holidays X

...because no meal is complete without a 'chupita'...

Una chupita - a shot of alcohol, offered, often complimentary, at the end of a meal.  And a perfect appetizer for the afternoon siesta!


UN BESO: Las chupetas X

...because in El Japonés they can't get your order wrong...

They can't get it wrong at El Japonais, the sushi and sashimi restaurant because you fill in the order yourself! No reservations and often a short wait which can be taken with oysters and cava at the Big Fish Oyster Bar at the front of the restaurant. 

UN BESO: El Japonés and Big Fish, Pasaje de la Concepción, 5 X