La Vermu: paradise for vermouth lovers in Barcelona
It’s 1pm and it’s the weekend, which means it’s time for vermouth! It’s true that as we note in this article, vermouth did not originate in Catalonia, but during the…
It’s 1pm and it’s the weekend, which means it’s time for vermouth! It’s true that as we note in this article, vermouth did not originate in Catalonia, but during the…
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…
In April and May, the trees are all in blossom, adding to Barcelona‘s already considerable charm. This is a great time of year to wander the city’s streets. If you’re…
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…
The month of June is famously very pleasant in Barcelona: it’s warm without being suffocating, there are fewer tourists than in July and August, and there are many events. Everything…
If you feel like doing Christmas a bit differently, and even in a sunny location, then Barcelona is perfect. The Christmas markets are always great for helping you get right…
Barcelona is a very festive city so it’s a great destination for New Year’s eve. If there’s one night in the year for partying, it’s 31st December! Dinner, a show…
Barcelona is a fabulous place to visit in November, December and January. The weather is usually sunny, and as you’ll see from the photo below, the tourist crowds will have…
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…
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…
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