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Articles about ice cream, waffles and the sweet life in Barcelona
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· 7 min read
La Mercè 2026 in El Born: What to See and How to Enjoy Barcelona's Biggest Festival
La Mercè 2026 runs from September 23 to 27. Discover how to experience Barcelona's biggest festival from El Born: the Correfoc route runs through the neighbourhood, giants, human towers and more.
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· 8 min read
What Is Italian Gelato: Differences with Ice Cream and How to Spot a Good One
What is Italian gelato and how does it differ from ice cream? Ingredients, texture, serving temperature and how to identify quality artisan gelato. Full guide.
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· 12 min read
Where to Take Kids for a Snack in Barcelona: Sweet Plans in the City Centre
Where to take kids for a snack in Barcelona: best spots in the city centre, waffles with artisan gelato and pedestrian-friendly areas. La Palau (Born), open until 23:30.
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· 9 min read
Italian gelato shop in Barcelona: guide to finding authentic gelato
Looking for an authentic Italian gelato shop in Barcelona? Discover the best ones in the Born and across the city.
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· 6 min read
The biggest ice cream in the world: Guinness record, facts and trivia
Discover which chef achieved the Guinness World Record for the biggest ice cream ever built, how many days it took to make and the cold-engineering trick used to keep it from melting. Facts and trivia.
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· 7 min read
How Much Does Ice Cream Cost in Barcelona: Real Prices and Why They Vary So Much
How much does a scoop of ice cream cost in Barcelona in 2026? Real prices by area, why artisan gelato costs more than industrial ice cream, and where to find good value.
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· 9 min read
Ice Cream Shop in Barcelona: Guide to Artisan Italian Gelato in El Born
The best ice cream shop in Barcelona with artisan gelato: Gelateria La Palau (El Born). What sets Italian gelato apart from industrial ice cream and where to find it.
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· 6 min read
Sugar-Free Ice Cream in Barcelona: Artisan Options in El Born
Sugar-free ice cream in Barcelona: GÜD artisan ice lollies at La Palau (El Born), 0% added sugar and natural ingredients. Open until 11:30pm every day.
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· 7 min read
Things to Do in El Born Barcelona: The Complete Neighbourhood Guide
Things to do in El Born Barcelona: museums, markets, churches and food. The best plans by hour with local recommendations.
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· 7 min read
Vegan Ice Cream in Barcelona: 100% Plant-Based Artisan Gelato in El Born
Vegan ice cream in Barcelona: La Palau (Born) has artisan vegan gelato — lemon, mango, strawberry, dark chocolate and more. Open until 23:30 every day.
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· 7 min read
Lactose-Free Ice Cream in Barcelona: Artisan Gelato for the Lactose Intolerant
Lactose-free ice cream in Barcelona: La Palau (Born) has over 10 flavours of artisan gelato with no lactose — fruit, dark chocolate, coconut. Open until 11:30 pm.
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· 7 min read
Gluten-Free Ice Cream in Barcelona: Where to Find Gelato for Coeliacs
Looking for gluten-free ice cream in Barcelona? Discover where to find artisan gelato suitable for coeliacs in El Born. Over 60 gluten-free flavours.
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· 6 min read
Ice Cream near Palau de la Música in Barcelona
La Palau is right opposite Palau de la Música in Barcelona: artisan Italian gelato by Menodiciotto until 23:30. Perfect after a concert.
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· 15 min read
The Best Ice Cream Shops in Barcelona (2026)
Discover the best ice cream shops in Barcelona in 2026, organised by neighbourhood. Artisan gelato, vegan options, gluten-free and all-time classics.
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· 11 min read
Valencian horchata in Barcelona: where to drink it for real
Guide to the best valencian horchata in Barcelona. Where to drink it in El Born and more. La Palau (Born): artisan, natural and ice-cold.
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· 10 min read
Where to eat waffles in Barcelona: the 10 best places (2026)
The best places to eat waffles in Barcelona in 2026. From Born to Gràcia. Includes the waffle + artisan gelato combo at La Palau for €4.90.
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· 19 min read
The 19+1 Best Places to Snack in Barcelona
We present you 19+1 of the best places where you can snack in the city of Barcelona. Surprise your loved ones in these special places!
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