Elite Gymnastics Barcelona Club Gimnastica Esplugues is a high-achieving artistic gymnastics club that has produced national and international medal-winning gymnasts. The Club has 280 gymnasts from non-federated and federated categories from pre-Benjamin to elite levels (junior/senior). About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman

Learning Spanish in Barcelona Unlike traditional Spanish language learning schools, the Art of Language focuses on a well-rounded process for learning Spanish. Students enjoy a novel approach to language learning. The Art of Language helps students improve their Spanish while exploring art, film, and music. Courses run seasonally and include classes, art activities, and Spanglish cafes where students reflect on the art activities with native speakers. To enroll, visit The Art of Language website to take a Spanish level test. For more traditional Spanish language schools, check out these options. 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

  Art, Beauty, Culture Opera is a hair and beauty salon in Barcelona that fuses art, beauty and culture. The salon is located in a contemporary art space and events venue. Head Stylist Giovanni Lavorante devotes his creative talent to capturing authentic beauty, using innovative techniques in hair styling through sculpting, texturing and colouring. Originally from Salerno, Giovanni refined his skills as a hair stylist in Milan, working for 15 years side-by-side with the esteemed Aldo Coppola, a legend in the industry for his unique style, who has worked for Donatella Versace, Naomi Campbell, Sophia Loren, Monica Bellucci and Linda Evangelista, among others. Lavorante brings to this Eixample-based hair and beauty salon  his specialty — shatush, an innovative coloring technique originally lauched by Aldo Coppola. Shatush takes balayage colouring to the next level; the treatment reacts differently to each client’s hair, resulting in a completely unique look. Check out these beauty product stores for between-salon-visit upkeep. 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