Author
Agustina Balacco
Title
Student Life and Service Coordinator
Arcadia Spain
Parc Del Laberint
Last Friday we visited the Parc del Laberint! An amazing park that is hidden in the Horta neighborhood.It’s a historical garden and the oldest of its kind, with an important labyrinth, which gives its name. It started in the 18th century following clearly… More
Hospital de Sant Pau
Last Friday we visited Hospital de Sant Pau and we had the opportunity to walk around this beautiful complex and learn about its history with an official guide of the building. The Modernista Sant Pau Complex was built between 1905 and 1930 and designed… More
Botifarra d’ Ou & Coca de Llardons in Arcadia Center!
Carnival starts today and according to the catalan tradition during this week among the different parades and celebration; we eat Coca de Llardons and Botifarra d’ Ou to get ready for fasting during lent! Today our students tasted the Coca de Llardons… More
Have you ever heard “Gaixample” or Gay Eixample?
The word comes from a conjunction of “Gai”, which means gay in Catalán, and “Eixample”the name of the neighbourhood. “La Gaixample” is located between the following streets: -Carrer d’ Arago – Carrer de Balmes – Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes – Carrer… More
Sevillanas Dance Workshop
On Monday we had a great time with our spring 2020 students learning some new dance moves at the Sevillanas Workshop. Sevillanas are a type of folk music and dance of Sevilla and its region. It’s danced by couples of all ages and sexes during celebrations… More