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Opened in the 1920s, Galvany is one of the city's most attractive markets, with a brick
facade and glass- and cast-iron interior. Stop by for the usual assortment of bakery items,
fresh produce and deli items, plus craft beers from Beer Corner.
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
Spain has been importing cocoa from its Latin American colonies since the 16th cen-
tury and, ever since, the pastry makers of Barcelona have been doing it the greatest
justice. The city's love affair with chocolate is exemplified in the existence of a mu-
seum dedicated to the stuff. Traditional purveyors of fine chocolates have long oper-
ated alongsidegranjas(milk bars) and other similar outlets for sipping cups of the
thick hot stuff. Since the 1980s they have been joined by a slew of chocolatiers whose
creativity seems to know no bounds. Chocoholics should seek out the following:
93 201 18 46;
www.oriolbalaguer.com
; Plaça de Sant
Gregori Taumaturg 2;
10am-2pm & 5-9pm Mon-Sat;
FGC La Bonanova)
93 430 10 70;
www.natcha.cat
;
Avinguda de Sarrià
45; 8am-9pm; Hospital Clínic)
10am-2pm & 5-8.30pm Mon-Sat;
FGC El Putxet)
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
SPECTATOR SPORT
CAMP NOU
902 189900;
www.fcbarcelona.com
; Carrer d'Aristides Maillol; tickets
€20-265;
box ofice 10am-7.45pm Mon-Sat, till 2.15pm Sun, 11am till kick-off on match days;
Palau
Reial or Collblanc)
Seeing an FC Barcelona football match inside massive Camp Nou stadium is an experience
not to be missed. You can purchase tickets at the stadium box office, at tourist offices and
online.
COOKING COURSE
ESPAI BOISA
93 192 60 21;
http://espaiboisa.com
; Ptge Lluís Pellicer 8; 3hr class €70)
