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FLAMENCO
SALA TARANTOS
shows 8.30pm, 9.30pm & 10.30pm; Liceu)
Since 1963, this basement locale has been the stage for up-and-coming flamenco groups
performing in Barcelona. These days Tarantos has become a mostly tourist-centric affair,
with half-hour shows held three times a night. Still, it's a good introduction to flamenco, and
not a bad setting for a drink.
THE SWEET LIFE
Barcelona has some irresistible temptations for those with a sweet tooth. Chocolate
lovers won't want to miss Carrer de Petritxol, which is home to several famousgranjas
(milk bars) that dole out thick cups of hot chocolate, best accompanied by churros.
9am-1pm daily & 4-9pm Mon-Sat, 5-9pm Sun; Liceu)
always draws a crowd.
At Christmas specialist pastry stores fill withturrón,the traditional holiday tempta-
tion. Essentially nougat, it comes in different varieties: softer blocks areturrón de
Valenciaand a harder version isturrón de Gijón. You can find the treat year-round at
Liceu)
, which
has been selling its signature sweets since 1775.
Plaça de l'Angel 12; 9am-9pm; Jaume I)
, a pastry shop, selling many delicacies including
pine nut encrustedpanellets(sweet almond cakes), flavoured meringues and feather-
lightensaïmadas(soft, sweet buns topped with powdered sugar) from Mallorca.
SHOPPING
A handful of interesting shops dots La Rambla, but the real fun starts inside
the labyrinth. Young fashion on Carrer d'Avinyó, a mixed bag on Avinguda del
Portal de l'Àngel, some cute old shops on Carrer de la Dagueria and lots of
exploring in tight old lanes awaits.
MARIONETTES
TALLER DE MARIONETAS TRAVI
93 412 66 92;
www.marionetastravi.com
; Carrer de n'Amargós 4;
noon-9pm Mon-Sat;
Urquinaona)