Life & Style

03 September 2011 12:06 AM

Catalan traditions remain a mystery to tourists

The CNA went to the streets to ask tourists what they thought of some of the traditions that live on here. Tourists appear unaware of Catalan culture suggesting that it is not sufficiently promoted internationally.

Josep Pous in his microbrewery where he produces the artisan beer Lybica (by F. Garcia)

30 August 2011 04:02 PM

Lybica, the first artisan beer from the Cerdanya county

The former mayor of Llívia, Josep Pous, has left politics and dedicated himself to artisan beer with his microbrewery. Lybica is the first artisan beer produced in the Cerdanya county, in the Pyrenees. It joins the boom of artisan beers in Catalonia.

Legal services such as umbrella renting are offered at Barcelona beaches (by C. Smith)

26 August 2011 08:31 PM

How to escape city life in Barcelona? The beach

Escaping city life in a metropolitan area the size of Barcelona is easy thanks to the beaches, which were the result of a profound urban reform. 4,5 kilometres of nature, open to the sea, the are the biggest recreational area in Barcelona. Despite...

Harvesting in Corbera d'Ebre, in the Terra Alta wine region (by A. Mayor)

26 August 2011 04:35 PM

The Terra Alta wine making region expects to collect about 36 million kilos of grapes

Seven wineries that are part of the Terra Alta protected geographical indication (PGI) have begun the harvest of white varieties. This is the second harvest with the distinguished Terra Alta Garnatxa Blanca (white Grenache) label in place, to...

One side of La Llotja Theatre and Conference Centre in Lleida (by Hermínia Sirvent / Paeria)

24 August 2011 10:34 PM

Lleida’s theatre and congress centre La Llotja gets Chicago’s International Architecture Award

Lleida’s unique building receives one of the world’s most prestigious architecture awards. The city’s Mayor, Àngel Ros, is said to be proud and highlighted that 75,000 people have already gone through the cultural and business facility...