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Christmas and Winter in Barcelona 2024: Events, Activities & Catalan Traditions

7 de November de 2024 Catalan Traditions, Home, Things To Do, Tourist Guide

Spending winter in Barcelona? From traditional Catalan customs to snow sports in the Pyrenees, with a dash of wintry treats and Christmas market, find out what exciting events and activities await you this season in and around Gaudí’s city!

Halloween and La Castanyada in Barcelona 2024

8 de October de 2024 Catalan Traditions, Festivals & Events, Home, Local Life, Tourist Guide

Swap your candy for chestnuts this Halloween as the Castanyada celebrations in Barcelona give you a different take on how to enjoy this age-old Pagan holiday. Don’t worry if you’ve already picked out your favorite costumes, there’s plenty of Jack-o-lantern celebrations to sink your fangs into as well!

Sant Joan Festival 2024 – Kicking Off Summer with a Bang

6 de June de 2024 Catalan Traditions, Festivals & Events, Home, Nightlife, Things To Do, Tourist Guide

On the night of June 23rd, the city skies of Barcelona come alive in one of the most anticipated summer celebrations: the Festival of Sant Joan. Considered the official kick-off to summer, fireworks, bonfires and all night fiestas fill the beaches of Barcelona in honor of Saint John. Read on as we discuss this memorable night out!

11 Must-Try Traditional Catalan Dishes

7 de May de 2024 Catalan Traditions, Food and Drink, Food and Drink, Tourist Guide, Home, Things To Do, Things To Do, Tourist Guide, Catalan Traditions, Local Life

Discover Catalonia’s culinary heritage with these 11 traditional dishes. From hearty stews to delicate desserts, explore the flavours that define this vibrant cuisine. Join us on a unique culinary journey.

La Diada de Sant Jordi: Barcelona’s Day of Books and Roses 2024

26 de March de 2024 Catalan Traditions, Family Activities, Festivals & Events, Home, Local Life, Tourist Guide

La Diada de Sant Jordi is Catalonia’s very own version of Valentine’s Day! Find out what to expect and exactly why you’ll be seeing red (and white and yellow!) on this colourful April day in Barcelona.

Easter in Barcelona 2024: What to See and Do this Semana Santa

19 de March de 2024 Catalan Traditions, Festivals & Events, Home, Local Life, Things To Do, Tourist Guide

Planning your Easter break? Choose Barcelona as your destination and enjoy a whole week of fantastic festivals, colorful parades and traditional delicacies! Read on to find out all you need to know about “Semana Santa” in Barcelona…

The Three Kings Day in Barcelona 2024

19 de December de 2023 Catalan Traditions, Festivals & Events, Home, Tourist Guide

Celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings, Barcelona-style! Follow them on their magical 5km journey across the Catalan capital and catch a year’s worth of candy in the process! Read on to find out exactly what to expect!

Barcelona’s Most Influential Women in History

31 de May de 2022 Catalan Traditions, Tourist Guide, Home, Local Life, Tourist Guide, Catalan Traditions, Local Life

When looking at the history of Barcelona and its many heroes and inspirations, it can be easy to miss out the key influential women, in our blog you can read more about the most incredible inspirational women in Barcelona.

Barcelona in Spring 2020: Catalan Culinary Delights

25 de February de 2020 Catalan Traditions, Food and Drink, Food and Drink, Tourist Guide, Local Life, Tourist Guide, Catalan Traditions

One may intend on visiting the cultural capital of Europe, Barcelona, this spring, to marvel at the grand architecture and centuries of history on display, but be sure to delight your palette with its Catalan cuisine, too. The city is an oyster of mouthwatering delicacies…dig in!

7 Spots to Experience Barcelona like a Local

10 de September de 2019 Catalan Traditions, Tourist Guide, Home, Tourist Guide, Catalan Traditions, Local Life

Live the true Mediterranean lifestyle and experience Barcelona like a local with seven of our favourite “local” spots in the city.

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