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Our Navigators have curated a list of some of the most fascinating ‘must do’ experiences from each of our Hotels’ neighborhoods.
We’ve collected memorable must-sees for every one of our destinations around the globe, giving you the inside scoop on the best each Renaissance Hotel location has to offer.
Mar de Cava
Shop for home decor in a totally new way at this imaginative space. Unique furniture, art, and even shoes can be found at Mar de Cava
At Mar de Cava, you can shop for a colorful new couch, see some amazing photographs, and be immersed in art, all at the same time. This space was created by a young Catalan designer, and there's even a restaurant onsite. After you've looked at a chest of drawers shaped like a diamond, trendy shoes, and colorful paintings, satisfy your hunger with a delicious flatbread pizza or salad.
Address: 293 Carrer de València, Barcelona, 08009, Spain
Phone: +34 934 58 53 33
Opening hours: Mon-Wed: 09:30am-09:00pm Thu-Fri: 09:30am-12:00am Sat: 10:30am-12:00am
Website: www.mardecava.com
VILA VINITECA - Gastronomy
Sample Spanish and international wines while snacking on a ham and cheese sandwich at charming boutique Vila Viniteca.
Located in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Vila Viniteca offers shoppers a wide selection of wines from surrounding Spanish vineyards and worldwide. In addition to their large stock of wines, the shop serves some tasty ham and cheese sandwiches that pair well with just about any wine. A small selection of grocery goods such as chocolate, canned food, and staples like oil and rice rounds out the selection at this charming boutique.
Address: 9 Carrer dels Agullers, Barcelona, 08003, Spain
Phone: +34 902 32 77 77
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 08:30am-08:30pm
Website: www.vilaviniteca.es
VILA VINITECA - Gastronomy
Sample Spanish and international wines while snacking on a ham and cheese sandwich at charming boutique Vila Viniteca.
Located in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Vila Viniteca offers shoppers a wide selection of wines from surrounding Spanish vineyards and worldwide. In addition to their large stock of wines, the shop serves some tasty ham and cheese sandwiches that pair well with just about any wine. A small selection of grocery goods such as chocolate, canned food, and staples like oil and rice rounds out the selection at this charming boutique.
Address: 9 Carrer dels Agullers, Barcelona, 08003, Spain
Phone: +34 902 32 77 77
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 08:30am-08:30pm
Website: www.vilaviniteca.es
Colmado Murria
Visit this gourmet shop for the famed Iberian Ham, a Spanish specialty. Pair it with some cheese, wine and crackers for an impromptu picnic.
This deli is situated in the east Eixample District, and is housed in a Modernist building that was designed by Ramon Casas. It is famous for stocking the best products from every country like smoked salmon from Scotland, Norway and Canada, and the finest Spanish and Italian sausages. There are also about two hundred different kinds of cheese to choose from, and you will find a wide range of wines and spirits, meats, and chocolates from all over the world.
Address: 85 Carrer de Roger de Llúria, Barcelona, 08009, Spain
Phone: +34 93 215 5789
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00am-02:00pm Sat: 10:00am-02:00pm Mon-Sat: 05:00pm-08:30pm
Website: www.murria.cat
Colmado Murria
Visit this gourmet shop for the famed Iberian Ham, a Spanish specialty. Pair it with some cheese, wine and crackers for an impromptu picnic.
This deli is situated in the east Eixample District, and is housed in a Modernist building that was designed by Ramon Casas. It is famous for stocking the best products from every country like smoked salmon from Scotland, Norway and Canada, and the finest Spanish and Italian sausages. There are also about two hundred different kinds of cheese to choose from, and you will find a wide range of wines and spirits, meats, and chocolates from all over the world.
Address: 85 Carrer de Roger de Llúria, Barcelona, 08009, Spain
Phone: +34 93 215 5789
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00am-02:00pm Sat: 10:00am-02:00pm Mon-Sat: 05:00pm-08:30pm
Website: www.murria.cat