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

A Bulk Food Store with Options Founded in 1940, Casa Perris is a well established bulk sale retailer of rice, grains, legumes, nuts, and dried fruits. You can also find many types of flour, cereals, chocolates, honey, tea, and food supplements. Their huge shop in the heart of El Born offers up products in both pre-packaged and bulk options displayed in burlap sacks and bins. Online, Casa Perris provides a small list of relevant recipes, such as vegan curry with garbanzos, English muffins, and gluten-free bread, with ingredients easily available at their shop. For those customers who want to read up more on issues such as alternatives to wheat or how to use garbanzo flour, the shop’s online blog covers a variety of such interesting topics.    About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman

 Star Beauty Treatment Factory 236 Beauty Concept BCN believes that hospitality is the key to their success. The services are offered in a multi-functional space where clients can enjoy exclusive hairdressing services, check out different ways of creative living and design, plus art exhibitions in The Art Wall. The Factory 236 Fashion Station showcases fashion designs, creative collaborations, and product launches. Masterclasses and workshops are also available for both industry professionals and clients. Factory 236 prides itself on its exclusive and international clientele. Renowned athletes, models and society members of the city, have passed through this versatile space. The staff consists of a carefully selected team of professional hairdressers. Each team member shares similar professional values that fit with the Factory 236 philosophy and all have a passion for customer service. The latest and best hair techniques in color and styling are available, plus traditional salon services such as makeup, hair treatments, manicures and pedicures. Factory 236 looks for high quality products because the health of their client’s hair is a top priority. 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