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

Colibri Granel in Grácia The latest upstart to enter the eco-friendly, sustainable granel field in Barcelona is Colibri Productos, a true family affair with mother and daughter running the store, while the father makes deliveries around the city. Dedicated to reducing waste and the reuse of packaging as much as possible, Colibri is a vegan-friendly bulk shop with a variety of products like legumes, grains, flour, spices, tea, nuts, and dried fruits. The store also sells Salvados beer, a local craft brew that is both ecological and organic. Colibri holds true to its eco-conscious philosophy; everything in the store, from the shelves to the bags to carry out their products are reused, recycled, or upcycled. About NicholeView all posts by Nichole | Website

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