La Colmena is a historic bakery in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Founded in 1849, it is one of the oldest bakeries in the city and has been serving traditional Catalan pastries and cakes for generations. Their specialties include the xuixo, a sweet pastry filled with crema catalana, and the ensaimada, a spiral-shaped pastry dusted with powdered sugar. The bakery has a charming and traditional atmosphere, and you can enjoy your treats in their small seating area.