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Tara Shain
Verified
Editor in Chief, Barcelona Metropolitan
Barcelona
Beats
MUSIC, ART, FOOTBALL HISTORY,RESTAURANTS, INTERVIEWS LITERATURE, CULTURE, FILM PUBS, PHOTOGRAPHY, CINEMA CAFE-BARS
Content
By Tara Shain Verified| Barcelona Metropolitan Verified Originally introduced to Catalunya by the Sephardic Jews in the Middle Ages, bunyols have traditionally sweetened the days of people who have given up their favorite foods for quaresma (Lent).
By Tara Shain Verified, Yannis Blackburn| Barcelona Metropolitan Verified You may have heard them calling through the streets: “bu-tan-oooo.” Or you may have heard the clanging of metal on metal announcing their arrival. This is the butanero’s unmistakable announcement that he is making his delivery rounds. The fact that butaneros physically deliver tanks to households is a rarity in itself, and dates back to the Franco era, when the government-administered gas company had a monopoly. The provision of this service is now privatized, but butaneros remain.
By Tara Shain Verified| Barcelona Metropolitan Verified Originally introduced to Catalunya by the Sephardic Jews in the Middle Ages, bunyols have traditionally sweetened the days of people who have given up their favorite foods for quaresma (Lent).
Company Info
Barcelona Metropolitan
Barcelona Metropolitan is a media and community platform established in 1996, dedicated to serving international residents and visitors in Barcelona, primarily English speakers. It offers daily content through its website, newsletters, and social media, focusing on cultural, professional, and lifestyle topics such as art, gastronomy, politics, and the local startup ecosystem. The platform publishes articles, guides, and event listings that highlight Barcelona’s vibrant cultural scene, including music, sports, and food. It also fosters community building by organizing networking events like Expat Day and Working Women Week, and collaborates with major conferences such as 4YFN and TEDxBarcelona. Additionally, it supports NGOs and projects that enhance the expat experience, providing advice on relocation, real estate, and professional development.
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
+34 934 17 32 66
Founded: 1996