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\"Spring-in-Barcelona\"<\/a>With warm beach weather, budding trees lining Las Ramblas<\/em> and plenty of outdoor tours and daytrips for those looking to explore the city, spring is the ideal time to visit Barcelona. What\u2019s more, the Catalan capital\u2019s event calendar is packed to bursting with fantastic festivals and events this season, meaning if you are lucky enough to find yourself in Barcelona this spring<\/strong>, you will be sure to find a concert, fair, activity or traditional celebration that\u2019s right up your street.<\/p>\n

Take a look at our top 10 Spring events in Barcelona!<\/p>\n

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Traditional Fun<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Semana Santa<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 One of the most notable events on the Barcelona spring calendar is undoubtedly Easter week! Also known as \u2018Semana Santa\u2019 in Spain, this 8-day celebration kicks off on 5th April and runs until 12th April with plenty of colourful parades, processions and sweet treats to be found around every corner. \u00a0A must-see procession is the \u201cVirgen de la Macarena\u201d, which kicks off on Good Friday<\/strong> at 4pm at the Esgl\u00e9sia de Sant Agust\u00ed in El Raval<\/strong>, makes its way through the surrounding areas and finishes at the Barcelona Cathedral. Another notable parade is \u201cEl Paso de la Borriquita\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0which takes place on Palm Sunday<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Ciutat Vella <\/strong>area,\u00a0commemorating the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem on donkey.<\/p>\n

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\"Feria<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

2. La Feria de Abril in Barcelona <\/strong><\/span>\u2013 Spring in Barcelona would not be complete without the Feria de Abril<\/em>, which gives visitors to the city a true taste of Seville! This Barcelona version of the popular Andalusian festival reaches its 49th edition this year, taking place in the city’s\u00a0Parc del F\u00f2rum<\/strong>. Don\u2019t miss your chance to catch the professional \u2018Sevillana\u2019 flamenco dancers in action! Or pop into one of the \u2018casetas\u2019 (little houses), each one offering a different delectable treat. There\u2019s also an amusement park for the youngsters making the\u00a0Feria de Abril<\/strong>\u00a0a top idea for families visiting Barcelona this spring.<\/p>\n

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3. La Diada de Sant Jordi <\/strong><\/span>\u2013 Barcelona\u2019s own version of Valentine\u2019s Day is La Diada de Sant Jordi<\/a>, also known as \u201cThe Lovers Day\u201d. This romantic event takes place on April 23rd\u00a0when Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalonia, is honored. If you find yourself in Barcelona during late April, you are in for a treat as the streets are adorned with Catalan flags, as well as a whole host of rose and book stalls ready for loved ones to exchange these commemorative gifts.<\/p>\n

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Musical Overload!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

4. Primavera Sound Festival<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 As the weather in the Catalan capital begins to warm up in late May, the Barcelona event calendar becomes packed to the brim with exciting festivals and concerts. One of the first big music festivals of the year will be the\u00a0Primavera Sound Festival, <\/strong>running from the 4th-7th June, and full\u00a0of awesome tunes, cool bands and an atmosphere like no other!\u00a0For more information and tickets, see the official website\u00a0of Primavera sound Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Top Concerts Coming Your Way – <\/strong>Spring this year promises to be an explosive month of music in Barcelona with the likes of Maluma, Nick Cave, and Dua Lipa all taking to the stage. Known for their awesome performances there is a great hype surrounding these concerts and ticket holders are no doubt in for a night they won’t forget. Find out more about where to head for the best live music and concerts here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Girona<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Festivals of Flowers<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 If you are in search of colourful day trip from Barcelona then be sure to head to Girona<\/a>, just outside Barcelona, for the annual Flower Festival, taking place from 9th – 17th May. The region is brought to life with colourful flowers of all shapes and sizes decorating Girona! Free admission is also offered to all parks and gardens during this festival. Visit the Renfe website<\/a> for train schedules from Barcelona to Girona.<\/p>\n

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Adrenaline Rush, Anyone? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Cursa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

7<\/b>. El Corte Ingl\u00e9s 11k Run<\/strong> – The most popular run in Barcelona, this is a great way for you sporty types out there to see the city in a somewhat unconventional way. With highlights including Pla\u00e7a Catalunya<\/em> and Montju\u00efc<\/em> this is one race not to miss. The event takes place on 5th April and more information is available on the race website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Spanish Formula One Grand Prix<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 From the 8th-10th May,\u00a0the annual Formula One Race<\/em> is coming to Barcelona, and is sure to get your blood pumping! Catch thes<\/span>e speed junkies as they fly around the track at the Circuit de Catalunya, Montmel\u00f3. For more information visit the F1 website.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Time for a Nibble!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

9.<\/strong>\u00a0Eat Street Food Festival<\/strong> – This delicious event hits Barcelona from the 14th-15th of March and promises to play host to some incredible international cuisine. A celebration of global street food, you’ll be able to find tasty treats ranging from local produce to far flung dishes from the four corners of the world. Make sure you come hungry, as this is one foodie event you won’t want to miss! Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Night at the Museum<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

10. La Nit dels Museus –\u00a0<\/strong>The Night of the Museums\u00a0in Barcelona is part of the wider initiative across Europe called The European Night of the Museums. Enter some of Barcelona’s top museums and tourist attractions for free between 7pm and 1am on 16th May 2019.\u00a0Museums involved include the Picasso Museum,<\/em> and La Pedrera.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Apartments for your Spring Break in Barcelona<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Las<\/a><\/h2>\n

Whether you make the choice to head to the Catalan capital for a weekend escape or for the entire spring season, checking out at least one of these Barcelona spring events is a must! Rock out to your favorite bands, celebrate Easter in Barcelona or enjoy one of the thrilling sporting events, whatever you do, be sure to stay in one of the many centrally located Ciutat Vella or Ramblas apartments<\/a> in Barcelona<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>right in the heart of the city, ensuring that you won’t miss a beat of any of these fantastic spring events in Barcelona…<\/p>\n

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Flamenco dancing, F1, flower fairs… just three of the things you can find in Barcelona this season! Check out our top 10 spring events in Barcelona and find out what not to miss!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[87,95,70,66,67,72,89,74,71],"tags":[837],"class_list":["post-19824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-catalan-traditions","category-familienaktivitaeten","category-events","category-home","category-local-life","category-places","category-reisefuhrer","category-tourist-guide","category-useful-information","tag-barcelona-aktivitaten"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19824\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.apartmentbarcelona.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}