Culture shocks in Catalonia
From meal times to work hours, intimacy from strangers and staring on public transport, some can find that things here are done a little differently
Life & Style
Life & style stories and news
Vall d’Hebron hospital to open new outpatient treatment clinic in 2026
Ten-story building to be located next to the Ronda de Dalt highway
Barcelona restaurant Disfrutar named world’s third best
Josep Roca of Girona’s Celler de Can Roca awarded World's Best Sommelier
Blanes gears up for 50th edition of Fireworks Contest
Event in Costa Brava town expected to attract over a million people from July 22 to 26
Barcelona’s 080 Fashion show recovers in-person format
30th edition of event will begin on October 24
Cyclists want better bike lane connections within Barcelona and to surrounding towns
According to RACC drivers association survey, cyclists reject using same lanes as buses and e-scooters
Son of Michelin-starred chef reopens legendary Sant Pau restaurant
"Casual" and "relaxed" eatery north of Barcelona will welcome diners from July 8
Barcelona hosts first online entertainment festival with major internet stars
Event from July 1 to 3 features streamers Ibai, TheGrefg, Cristinini, and DjMaRiiO
New La Pedrera mixed reality experience 'brings Gaudí back into the future'
Barcelona landmark is first place in Spain that can be explored with Microsoft's HoloLens 2
Barcelona’s Tibidabo amusement park to open freefall ride in 2024
Up to 24 passengers fall 50 meters in the new drop tower that rotates 360º allowing for spectacular views
Over 2,000 people photographed in diversity project at Barcelona Liceu opera house
Artist Jordi Bernadó working to claim an inclusive city gathering people of different gender, backgrounds, nationalities, and ideologies
Guide to enjoying Sant Joan festivities – despite firecracker restrictions to prevent wildfires
All set for summer solstice annual celebrations on Thursday evening with bonfires, bangers and traditional 'coca' desserts
Woman gives birth to baby in Barcelona metro station
Expectant mother was on her way to Hospital del Mar but only made it as far as Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica
50 pilots to fly in European Balloon Festival in central Catalonia
Two 28-passenger capacity baskets at 26th edition with no restrictions
Italian ice cream maker creates Barcelona gelato flavor
White chocolate, turmeric and raspberry ripple give taste of Catalan capital in unique creation
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