catalan traditions

The Three Kings Day in Barcelona 2021

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!

Traditional Catalan Winter Dishes to Try

The best part of the holiday season is the delicious food that you can eat. From panellets to canelons, we share our tastiest catalan treats for you to tuck into this festive season.

Christmas and Winter in Barcelona 2020-21: Events, Activities & Catalan Traditions

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!

La Fira de Santa Llúcia Barcelona 2020

From twinkling lights to hand-made gifts, and from Catalan customs to traditional carols, don’t miss the Fira de Santa Llúcia in Barcelona, named one of the top ten Christmas markets in Europe!

Halloween and La Castanyada in Barcelona 2020

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!

La Mercè Festival Barcelona 2020: History and Tradition

Barcelona bids farewell to the summer with the biggest street party of the year: Les Festes de la Mercè 2020! Catch all the action from the “Fire Run” to the human towers! Check out our informative guide for all the highlights of this much anticipated event.

A Cultural Stay in Barcelona

Enjoy many of the local traditions in Barcelona and immerse yourself with a cultural stay in the capital of Catalonia. Whatever the season, the city so rich in history and culture, will surely delight.