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

Penguins Kids Swimming Classes Penguins offers kids swimming classes for ages 0-15. Classes are led by experienced teachers and athletes, using recognized and award-winning methods. Classes are held in an innovative space dedicated to aquatic activities, with facilities specifically designed for babies, children, and pregnant women. Their teaching system is based on the age and ability of children and progressively introduces all the skills to develop a fine swimming technique. The Penguins swimming pool uses salt treatment technology, with no chlorine smell. Penguins is the only certified center in Barcelona to offer childbirth in water, using the AIPAP® method supported by midwives. About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman

Get your jump on at CostaJump trampoline park! CostaJump is a trampoline park with more than ten different games all related to trampolines, including basketball, ninja course, a soccer field, wipe-out, activity pads, balance beam, and more. The facility also has an Olympic trampoline for double jumps and wall walking, plus a large free zone to practice flips. The park is available to celebrate birthdays where participants can win an entrance ticket in the basketball competition and the birthday boy/girl receives a selfie cam bracelet as a present. CostaJump also has a special program for corporate team-building events. The center may be a school field trip destination and also organizes camps during school vacations, during which children learn to jump and to do acrobatics. Groups are by age and level. CostaJump offers trained monitors in the park and friendly staff. Check website for additional locations. About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman