Cheap Cava in Barcelona

When you think of Cava, Spain is the first place that springs to mind, better yet Barcelona, Catalonia. The birthplace of Cava, spain of course and is the Spanish version of sparkling wine like those from the famous French region of Champagne. For those looking for cheap cava but also good quality then Barcelona has it for you. Although Cava spain is made out in the Catalan countryside, there are many many Cava bars were you can taste the region's wonderful wine.If you fancy sampling cheap cava along with a great selection of sandwiches and tapas then the bar Can Paixano is the best place to go. Commonly known to tourists as the Champaneria or Cava Bar, Can Paixano is known for cheap cava where a copa is about 50 cents and the most expensive own-label bottle a little over 4€. However there are no seats and if you go at lunchtime, you'll be able to find some space to enjoy your drink but if you go at night, expect the place to be crammed full. It's a good way to get tipsy early, but any time after 7pm will start to get very, very full and is very popular with tourists. It's compulsory to order two mini sandwiches with the first bottle you buy. From then on, every few bottles you may be asked to buy a couple of more tapas or sandwiches and the staff are very trusting and will wait for you to finish eating and drinking until they ask you to pay for anything.
Also, if you decide you want to take some Cava with you, then there is a shop at the back of the bar where you can purchase bottles (in the case load if you prefer) at a reduced wholesale rate.
Open 10:30am to 10pm.

Getting There
The address of the bar is 7 Calle de la Reina Cristina located in the old fishermans area of Barceloneta. See map
If you are staying in Barceloneta accommodation then you can easily walk to the bar and if you have any trouble then simply ask someone as they will definitely know where it is.
If you are staying in central Barcelona accommodation then you should take the Metro to Barceloneta (on the yellow line) and you are only a few minutes away.
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Barcelona Shops Close in August

Unfortunately it is true that Barcelona shops close in August but not to worry, it's not as bad as it sounds.
However it is not just Barcelona shops that close. For many local, family run businesses like cafes and restaurants, the month of August is the time where they leave the city to take their annual holidays. It seems a strange time to go on holiday, during the busiest time of the year but you have to understand that they want to enjoy their summer too.
For tourists staying in Barcelona accommodation, then you shouldn't worry too much as all of the big shopping areas like Passeig de Gracia, Las Ramblas and Marseme del Forum are still open and are not affected by the holidays. So you can still enjoy Barcelona's wonderful array of shops and attractions around central areas in the city.
The only problem may lie with those renting Barcelona apartments and prefer to go to the supermarket to prepare their own meals. Supermarkets will have reduced opening hours and are more than likely to be closed between 1 pm and 5pm and also small cafes, bars and restaurants may be closed completely or have reduced hours.
In general, however, tourists should not be affected too much by the holidays in August and should be able to enjoy everything this wonderful city offers during the rest of the year.
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