Mayan Luxury Spa The Mayan Luxury Spa is located inside the iconic Palace Hotel 5*GL (formerly the Ritz) and is inspired by the Mayan Culture, a place where mind, body and soul become one. The spa is an eight-time winner of the “Best Luxury Hotel Spa” in Spain, Europe and worldwide, a recognition granted by the World Luxury Spa Awards. The Spa offers sounds, rituals, and traditional Mayan treatments, along with the exclusive and prestigious French luxury cosmetics brand, Anne Semonin. Feel like you are relaxing in the Mayan Riviera with their traditional body treatments, massages and facials. You can also enjoy a Mayan Rebirth ritual in their pre-Hispanic Sauna modeled after the Mayans using volcanic stones. The Mayan Luxury Spa has a sister spa at The Claris Hotel & Spa 5*GL and also offers in-suite spa experiences at a few luxury hotels and apartments. About Meagan BellovinMeagan arrived in Barcelona in 2019, having left behind a full life of family, friends, and career in Austin, Texas. Originally educated as a journalist, Meagan taught children in her local public school system for nearly ten years before moving to Barcelona with her husband and dog. Since her arrival, she has embraced local living, taking Spanish classes, making new friends, and rediscovering her journalism past by writing for The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Meagan Bellovin

Kick-Start a New Activity Golden Kyu is a martial arts and self-defense studio for the whole family. They offer a range of courses from kickboxing, self-defense, and martial arts like karate and taekwondo. Golden Kyu are experts in teaching children martial arts from the ages of 3 to 14 years old with limited class sizes and maximum attention to the children.     About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman

English Bookstore Founded in 1984, Come In is an English bookstore that is a well-known resource for language learning, in addition to providing fiction and non-fiction books. It is centrally located and easily accessible in Eixample. About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman