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