August is the peak of the Summer and the heat is intense. There is no way around it. But the good news is that it is probably the best time to enjoy city festivals with some of the main ones taking place this month. Barcelona in August also offers plenty of outdoor activities and music… Read More
Night of the Museums: Barcelona Museums Day 2019
One of my favourite nights of the year in Barcelona is fast approaching: The Night of the Museums. This free late-night viewing of exhibitions is not only exclusive to my city but is part of a wider initiative across Europe. It doesn’t matter if you are a local or a visitor. It is a great… Read More
Where to see human towers in Barcelona: calendar of events
Ever since we wrote the post about The Catalan Festival that occurs each year in the summer, our readers keep asking us where to see human towers in Barcelona. The main “castells” season is from April to October but you can find them all year round depending on festival dates. We have decided to create… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in June 2020
Visiting Barcelona in June means warm weather, long days and fun nights. Summer is just around the corner so you can expect a lot of visitors around. Maybe getting a seat in a terrace is more of a challenge than what you might think but, on the other hand, the city is booming with festivals.… Read More
What to do in Barcelona in May 2020
May is the month when the beautiful warm weather definitely settles in Barcelona. It is a fantastic time to visit the city for those who can’t take the Summer heat. Being the peak of Spring you can expect flowers to be in full bloom in the parks and some festivals take advantage of this. Also,… Read More
Easter in Barcelona 2020: the local traditions
One quirky little thing you will notice walking around Barcelona are dried woven leaves hanging from the balconies. What are these brown husks and why are they here? It is all related to the Easter holidays. Read on to learn about these traditions during Easter in Barcelona and what to do at this special time.… Read More
Christmas in Barcelona: what to do and see
Naturally, we are asked about the curious Catalan Christmas traditions. Especially as our Gothic Quarter Free Walking Tour passes through the Santa Llúcia Christmas market where there is much to see. The biggest curiosity is brought about by a figurine defecating near the nativity scene, children beating a huge piece of wood with a stick… Read More
The Catalan Festival of Barcelona: Human towers and other traditions
Probably one of the most common enquiries on our Gothic Quarter Free Tour is “where can I see a human tower being built?”. Well, as luck has it, the City Council of Barcelona is proud to show off the unique Catalan culture to visitors. Every Saturday evening during the Summer months and in front of… Read More
