
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

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

Sitges Film Festival
Visit one of the world's premier international festivals