Sarah Bretz, ContributorP&O Cruises and Time Out Group — longterm brand partners — have launched a new shore excursion in Barcelona, Spain.
Flavours of Barcelona by Time Out will offer guests on select voyages a foodie exploration of the Mediterranean city, focusing on the newly-opened Time Out Market Barcelona. Guests will visit Time Out Market Barcelona is the vibrant Port Vell area, where they’ll find a selection of Barcelona’s best chefs, restaurateurs, and bars all under one roof.
The space showcases both established and emerging local culinary talents, serving up a taste of the city’s gastronomic scene. During the visit, travelers will have the chance to explore the market and sample a variety of local specialties.
Afterwards, guests will be able to explore the city’s charming Gothic Quarter en route to Barcelona’s Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. Next, a relaxing stop at Granja La Pallaresa to enjoy rich drinking chocolate and crispy churros is on the list. From there, passengers are free to explore Barcelona at their leisure.
Time Out is a P&O Cruises Destination Partner, with the company’s global network of local city experts creating content to showcase the best things to do in destinations around the world that P&O visits. As well as this new Barcelona experience, Time Out has previously curated a shore experience in Lisbon, Portugal where visitors can take a Cooking Masterclass at Time Out Market Lisbon before exploring the city.
Time Out’s experts have also compiled recommendations of things to do in cities around the world that P&O visits, including a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) safari in Norway, a Treasure Hunt & Gelato Class in Rome, and an Aerial Tram in St. Lucia.
“At Time Out, we’re big believers in getting to know a city like a local, and so are P&O Cruises – which is exactly why we’ve teamed up to curate these bespoke shore experiences,” said Gareth Thomas, Director of Client Experience at Time Out.
“Our Time Out Markets in Lisbon and Barcelona showcase the best chefs in their cities, giving them a platform to really show off their culinary prowess in a buzzing environment. “Whether travellers are looking for a thrilling helicopter flight, immersing themselves on a walking tour of a historical town or learning to cook like a local – there’s something for all kinds of tastes and interests with Time Out’s recommendations.”
Time Out Market is the “world’s first editorially-curated food and cultural market” according to the company, and leverages the Time Out brand to bring the best of the city together under one roof.
Time Out Market Barcelona — the first to open in Spain — features 14 award-winning chefs, up-and-coming restaurateurs and much-loved local gems, a full-service restaurant, four bars, an event space, and a podcast station.
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