So, you’ve travelled to Barcelona to attend Primavera Sound - but where do you hang out before the music starts? Locals Alex Moli and Alex Nikolov of consulting agency Lexa have you covered. From hidden gems for getting your nails and hair done to finding the perfect hangover food, nothing’s gonna stand in the way of you getting ready to dance at the TraTraTrax takeover on the CUPRA stage until the early morning.


So who is Lexa? It’s an independent project with an international focus, born from the need to create diverse and inclusive spaces in the creative scene. They are focusing on communities, multidisciplinary artists and new generations of opinion leaders in territories such as fashion, music, art and clubbing.


Alex and Alex also happen to be frequent Primavera Sound attendees and collaborators, so they’re experts in the field of getting ready for the annual festival.


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We love La Central. It’s a really nice breakfast spot. They have delicious food, for instance pan con tomato which is really Catalan. They also have nice coffee. The special thing about this place is that it’s an actual book store.

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La Central

Carlos & Matilda is the project of our dear friends. It’s a dedicated designer cocktail spot in the middle of the Gothic area. They’ve got a beautiful terrace.

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Carlos and Matilda

This is my friend Anna’s place. Her artist name is Pannks and she’s an independent nail artist from Barcelona. She’s really affiliated with the whole underground urban scene of the city, working with all the underground urban artists.

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Pannkks Nail Salon

La Huella is our workout spot. It’s where we started building up all this muscle haha. Thanks to our trainer, Danny. It’s our go-to spot for personal training and crossfit.

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INST Berlin is where we come to do our hair. It’s created by Adrian Alban, who’s a really good friend of ours. It’s become the spot in the city to get your hair cut.

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The Joan Miro Foundation is named after iconic painter Joan Miro. They are exhibiting a part of his incredible work. It’s also a beautiful venue from which you have incredible views of the city. We also recommend walking around Montjuïc park which is around the building.

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Fundació Joan Miró

Ahead of her set at the Boiler Room x CUPRA stage at Primavera Sound 2024, DJ and producer YOZY has shared a guide to her favourite spots in Barcelona.

Originating from Uruguay, the Barcelona-based electronic musician has released music on labels such as HD World, Clan Destine Records and Low Income Squad.

Her sets are as eclectic and energetic as her productions, not focused on one particular genre she goes all the way from latin slow rhythms to speedy techno and trance.

From designer archives to vegan sandwiches and experimental cinemas, YOZY’s got your back if you wanna see a different side of Barcelona.

I discovered this place 4 years ago approximately and been going a lot, it's kind of my safe spot when I need to be out of my house but still feel safe and be alone. It's a free small cinema with a digital archive with a lot of experimental films. I highly recommend this spot. 

This is another cinema recommendation but this time it is an actual movie theatre. I think the most beautiful one I have been in and they also show the best selection of movies, old ones and contemporary also. Fun fact, I was there last year for their Halloween experience, and never had that much fun on Halloween, it was amazing. 

This is a vintage shop based in the centre of Barcelona, they have a really nice selection, handpicked and top quality with a lot of Vintage designer clothes and also they have a space (if i'm not wrong) for new designer clothes like Espiritu Club. They also have the nicest dressing rooms ever. 

This is an archival clothing store + record store. Been here a lot to check for weird archive pieces, they have a really nice selection of unique clothes, shoes and accessories. 

A new natural wine and music bar also based in the centre (Raval). I'm not really a drinker, so what I usually look in bars when I go is a place where I can chill and talk with my friends, is more the atmosphere of the place, the ambience they create, and here I felt super comfortable, regarding the people working there and the crowd also. Plus they have an old piano as a table, cute af. 

A vegan restaurant near the beach. I really like this place, especially around summer, they have a nice set up and nice vegan food, i'm not vegan but still enjoy vegan food a loot. All their menus are delicious. I especially recommend their vegan nachos. 

If you are looking for the best sandwiches it's here for sure. They have lots of options, including gluten free and vegan options. Plus the space inside is really cute and they also have a terrace to sit outside. 

This recommendation can be maybe the most mainstream one but since I discovered this place I have been going a lot when I have the time. I feel good here, it's kind of an oasis in the city to me, love going here alone with my headphones and just spending hours. Wont say much about the place, you just have to go! It's a small fragment of the rainforest. I feel really relaxed in these kinds of environments, like humid deep green places. 

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