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Best time to visit
45 things to do in Barcelona
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New Year's Eve
Eating 12 grapes, wearing red coloured underwear and preparing a special cake is only a part of the incredible celebration in Spain
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Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors)
Houses, decorated with amazing floral arrangements, transform the old city of Girona into an incredible bouquet of landscapes, colors, and beauty
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Winter
Mild, dry and warm weather is good for sightseeing and short hikes
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Primavera Sound
Barcelona's edition of Primavera Sound attracts more and more people from every corner of the world
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Noche de San Juan
Bonfires and songs highlight the celebration of St. John's Eve and summer solstice in Spain
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La Castanyada
A family-oriented holiday to commemorate the dead relatives and celebrate the harvest
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El Bot Salvavides
A coastal town of Calafell not far from Barcelona is home to an interesting phenomenon – unsinkable lifeboat
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Fiesta de Santa Eulalia
A traditional Catalan street party with giants, dragons, lions and eagles taking part
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Festa Major de Gràcia
Catalan style street party is an unsurpassable fun experience
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Barcelona Marathon
A challenging race through the streets of the most beautiful parts of Barcelona
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Beach Season
Barcelona's best beaches are just a few kilometers away from the city centre
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Sardana
A traditional Catalan group dance that could be performed by all people of all ages
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Mona de Pascua
Delicious Easter cakes that are given by godparents to their godchildren
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Three Kings Day
Epiphany is a great holiday in Barcelona celebrated by La Cabalgata de Reyes Magos
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Tió de Nadal
An interesting Catalan Christmas tradition—to take care of a log
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Castells or Human Towers
An amazing tradition of constructing human towers
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The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Incredible mix of water, light and music making a great performance
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Rebajas or Sales in Barcelona
Look for a bargain at one of Europe's best fashion destinations
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Ball de Bastons
An ancient Catalan tradition—stick dancing
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Tarragona Human Towers Competition
A spectacular competition of building human towers - something to be seen only in Catalonia
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Sitges Fiesta Mayor
Sitges Fiesta Mayor is one of the most important events of the year featuring a spectacular 30-minute firework display that lights up the Mediterranean
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Sitges Carnival
The Sitges Carnival attracts more than 250,000 people to see its bright show and colourful parties, making it one of the most popular carnivals in the world
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Sagrada Familia
Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece is being incarnated by modern architectors and paralelly visited by millions of admirers
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BBF: Barcelona Beach Festival
Enjoy an unforgettable chill to the strains of electronic music
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Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
This architectural masterpiece is unlike anything else built in the 20th century, the total culmination of Gaudí's boundless imagination
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Christmas Markets in Barcelona
Nativity scenes and shopping for gifts are the main highlights of the festive fairs in Barcelona
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Semana Santa (Holy Week) & Easter
Visit the city during the week of spectacular religious processions and delicious Easter treats
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Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Conquer the wind in the city or explore the coast further
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Barcelona New Year's Eve (Nochevieja)
Eat 12 grapes by the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc and go partying in a museum
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Torello Carnival (Carnaval de Terra Endins)
One of the wildest festivals in Catalonia
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Mediterranean Cruises
Enjoy an award-winning vacation, highlighting picture-perfect coasts, ancient history, and fine cuisine
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European Hot-Air Balloon Festival
The best hot-air balloons in the region gather for one week of spectacular flights
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Sitges Film Festival
Visit one of the world's premier international festivals