In Catalonia, the carnival or Carnestoltes starts on Fat Thursday (the Thursday before the start of Lent) and ends on Wednesday of the following week with a traditional ceremony during…
Sant Joan is celebrated on the night of the 23rd-24th of June. Although it is celebrated all over Spain, it is more significant for Catalans, who consider it their national…
Here at Top Tips, one of our main aims is to help you experience Barcelona in the best possible conditions, avoiding the usual tourist traps. In this article, we want…
In 2019, the Sant Jordi (Saint George) festival falls on a Tuesday, so there will be less people and you will have the opportunity to enjoy this romantic, cultural, lively…
While elsewhere September 11th is generally associated with the attacks on the twin towers, it is completely different in Barcelona, where it’s the national holiday of Catalonia. It is only…
Culture and traditions 1. You no longer say goodbye, adiós or hasta luego but <adéu, like a real Catalan. 2. You have replaced Saint Valentine with Sant Jordi. 3. You…
Since the 18th Century, one of the strongest traditions in Catalonia is the formation of castells (castles in English), human towers several storeys high. Public performances regularly take place, particularly…
Barcelona is well worth a visit, and not just for the weather! A whole lot of holidays are dotted throughout the year to brighten up Barcelona life, and it’s important…
The Festes Majors are very dear to the people of Barcelona as they are a chance to celebrate neighbourhood life and Catalan traditions. If you come to Barcelona during one…
True to its reputation, Barcelona is one of Europe’s party capitals, and the city outdoes itself for la Mercè, the most popular celebration of the year. La Mercè: Catalonia’s biggest…
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