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23 August 202612 min read

Autumn in Barcelona

September to December is the season the city keeps for itself. La Mercè and the opening of the Liceu and Palau seasons, Cirque du Soleil under the white big top, ten days when Sitges belongs to the cinema, the Penedès harvest and the mushroom woods — and why September is the month the property market restocks.

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Market Insights14 August 2026

Four Documents, Four Different Sizes

The same Spanish house can carry four official surface figures, and only one is what you legally buy. How to read the land registry, the cadastre, the energy certificate and the floor plan — why declaring undeclared metres is not the same as legalising them, and the extra checks a masia or a finca demands.

9 min read

Market Insights23 July 2026

Can You Still Get a Tourist Licence in Sitges?

No — the town is above its 9% ceiling for tourist-use homes, so new applications cannot be made. The zone caps explained, how Barcelona’s 2028 phase-out fits in, and the five checks to make before you offer on a property with letting income attached.

6 min read

Architecture28 June 2026

Barcelona 2026: Inside the UIA World Congress of Architects

Barcelona is the 2026 World Capital of Architecture and host of the UIA World Congress of Architects (28 June to 2 July): the theme, the venues, the Gaudí and Cerdà anniversaries, and what it means for property in Barcelona and Sitges.

9 min read

Market Insights27 June 2026

Mid-Year Pulse: Where the Sitges Market Sits This Summer

A short, dated note from the ground: spring momentum has held into summer, the real story is the gap between asking and achieved prices, and the read into autumn is continued, measured firmness.

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Market Insights27 June 2026

The Sitges Property Market in 2026: Prices, Demand and Outlook

A mid-2026 read from the ground: Sitges prices up 13.4% year on year (overtaking Barcelona on some measures), strong international demand from the US, UK, France and Netherlands, the La Plana development boom, and the 12-month outlook.

6 min read

Culture & Lifestyle26 June 2026

My Favourite Restaurants in Sitges

Where a local, licensed agent actually eats and takes clients: Al Fresco, Can Laury at the port, La Nansa, La Fragata, the Japanese tables and El Tros for every day. With addresses and booking tips.

7 min read

Culture & Lifestyle6 June 2026

Midsummer in Catalonia: Sant Joan, Sónar and the Real Start of Summer

Three nights of music at Sónar (18–20 June), then the bonfires and fireworks of the Revetlla de Sant Joan on the 23rd. The Flama del Canigó, coca and cava, and where to be along the coast — from Barcelona to Sitges and the Costa Brava.

9 min read

Market Insights12 May 2026

The Numbers Are In: Spring 2026 Market Report

Full-year 2025 data confirms record prices and 705,357 transactions nationally. Our deep analysis of Barcelona, Sitges, Girona and the Costa Brava — backed by official data from INE, Registradores, Notariado, Idescat, Banco de España and BBVA Research.

14 min read

Culture & Lifestyle21 April 2026

Sant Jordi Week: Books, Roses, Cinema, Football & Jazz

Sant Jordi's Day, the BCN Film Fest with Willem Dafoe, FC Barcelona at Camp Nou, Rüfüs Du Sol and Dani Martín at Palau Sant Jordi, International Jazz Day on Passeig de Gràcia, and Gaudí Year — Barcelona's most extraordinary week.

10 min read

Culture & Lifestyle17 April 2026

Barcelona This Week: Fashion, Tennis, Rosalía & a Global Summit

From 080 Fashion Week at Port Vell to the Godó tennis tournament, Rosalía at Palau Sant Jordi, and a historic progressive summit — Barcelona is the centre of the world this week.

8 min read

Culture & Lifestyle22 March 2026

The Noise Within

On the slow violence of modern overwhelm — and a Sunday walk from Levantina to the Ermita de la Trinitat in Sitges that returned me to myself. An essay on consciousness, silence, and the spaces we choose.

16 min read

Culture & Lifestyle20 March 2026

Summer Festivals 2026

From Primavera Sound to Peralada, from the Liceu to the gardens of Terramar — the essential guide to music, opera, and performance across Barcelona, Sitges, Girona, and the Costa Brava.

14 min read

Estate & Heritage20 March 2026

The Masia Renaissance

How Catalonia's ancient farmhouses became Europe's most coveted address — and why the clients who pursue them rarely announce it. A deep exploration of the market, the architecture, and the nature of trust.

18 min read

Architecture12 March 2026

The Enduring Appeal of Mediterranean Modernism

How the architectural legacy of Catalonia's modernist masters continues to shape the region's most desirable properties, from restored Eixample apartments to contemporary villas inspired by Gaudi's organic forms.

8 min read

Lifestyle28 February 2026

Living the Costa Brava: A Season-by-Season Guide

Beyond the summer months, the Costa Brava reveals its true character. We explore the rhythms of coastal life from the almond blossoms of February to the grape harvest of October.

6 min read

Market Insights15 March 2026

Barcelona Property Market: 2026 Outlook

An in-depth analysis of Barcelona’s property market examining price trends, the Golden Visa abolition, foreign buyer statistics, and what international buyers need to know in 2026. All data verified with official sources.

12 min read

Design1 February 2026

The Art of Indoor-Outdoor Living in Sitges

How leading architects and designers are reimagining the relationship between interior spaces and the Mediterranean landscape, creating homes that blur the boundary between inside and out.

7 min read

Market Insights18 January 2026

Investing in Girona: The Rise of a Cultural Capital

Once overlooked in favour of its coastal neighbours, Girona is experiencing a renaissance. We examine why investors and lifestyle buyers are increasingly drawn to this medieval city.

9 min read

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