Barcelona Private Tours in a Convertible

Feb 20
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Some tips when moving around in Barcelona #1

Hola is the keyword to starting any conversation. Since Barcelonans speak Spanish and Catalan, people will really appreciate it if you can say something in Catalan, such as bon dia (good morning), gràcies (thank you) or adéu (good bye). Tipping at bars and restaurants is not a requirement. It is up to you… Humidity is a reality in the city. Get used to it, although it may increase your feeling of heat. Sometimes it makes you sweat, as well, so take it easy. Don’t hesitate to ask for directions. Barcelonans really like to help foreigners. Watch out when crossing the street. Walk through the traffic lights zone. Be very careful with zebra crossings. Avoid restaurants and bars that display the dishes in pictures outside. No way! These places serve the worst paella and the most inedible tapas and food. Taxi cabs must post a sticker with official rates on a side window. You’d better have a look at it.
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Jan 14
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Jujol, a genius hidden behind Gaudí

Mr. Jujol was a Modernista (Catalan Art Nouveau) architect, draftsman, designer and painter. He can be considered a “total artist” with a rich inner world. His marvelous mastery of color made his work unique and he was the first to use techniques like trencadís. He often assisted other architects, especially Gaudí, who respected him very much and commissioned him to add color and shape to the buildings and monuments he designed, with no limits. Admired by artistically minded people all over the world, including prestigious actor John Malkovich, the University of Tokyo founded a professorship in his honor. Jujol’s masterpieces can be found in Barcelona, Tarragona and the surrounding area, but mainly in the town of Sant Joan Despí, on the outskirts of Barcelona (a 15-minute drive from the city). Actually, he was the chief architect of Sant Joan Despí and renowned local manufacturers commissioned him to build their mansions. Torre de la Creu and Can Negre are two buildings that you can’t afford to miss: with their rounded angles, sgraffito, wall paintings and lack of stylistic limitations, they are simply awesome. A visit to the Catalan Art Nouveau Architecture Tour is a must to discover Jujol’s legacy.
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Nov 10
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Barcelona Tours in a Saab 93 Convertible

I love classic cars. They are like treasures. Driving them is indescribable. The Saab 93 Convertible is not a classic yet, but it will be. It has a stylish Swedish design. Austere but sleek. It is said that Saab’s main designer Björn Envall sighed with admiration when he saw the new convertible beauty created by design manager Eero Miettinen at the beginning of the 21st century. I can only imagine. Because when I drive my Saab Coolvertible, I feel like I’m sailing through the streets of Barcelona. It is an awesome feeling that spreads to everyone in the car. Every ride has a story in the Saab 93 Convertible. Daily life in a city like Barcelona and the people that come to enjoy the tours make it possible. Coolvertible loves Barcelona!
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Oct 22
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Barcelonas

It is not a huge city, it is not the capital city and it is probably not the most beautiful city in Europe. So, what is the appeal for all those who come to visit us every year? I guess that the answer lies in the many different faces of Barcelona. When I started the Coolvertible tours, I was amazed by the comments of some customers afterwards that they now could say they had seen the different Barcelonas. At first this seemed like praise. But beyond that, it supported the basic idea behind Coolvertible: to see Barcelona from a new perspective, rather than as part of the standard tourist experience. So what does this entail? It includes finding the best views of the city to understand its shape and growth, driving through the rowdy streets of Barceloneta, the seamen’s district, to grasp the great importance of the sea and seafood in the community, touring the cleanest streets in town to see the gardens, cars and manor homes of those who hold power and cruising by the millennial palaces in the Born and Gothic quarters to feel history and art. That is the point. Experiencing the city is what one is supposed to […]
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