2023 guide to Carnival in Catalonia: parades, meringue fights, sardine burials and more
Candy, costumes, and indulgent foods from (at least!) February 16 to 22
Discover Catalonia
Discover what Barcelona and Catalonia has to offer
All you need to know before going skiing in Catalonia’s Pyrenees
Ten alpine resorts with 466 km of ski runs, some as close as a 2-hour drive from Barcelona
How Catalonia inspired international writers, from civil war to a Latin American literature hub
Great names such as Orwell, Hemingway, Gellhorn, Bolaño, and García Márquez have spent periods of their lives in and around Barcelona
Six new tourist trains to explore Barcelona area this spring
Joint Renfe and provincial authority initiative to discover wine, food, art, spas, and maritime culture
Catalonia's high-speed train network: 40 daily services to Madrid, two abroad, none to Valencia
Prices cheaper for routes to Spanish capital, but connections to France shrink and cross-border night trains projects frozen
Tortell de Reis: a cake fit for three kings
Brioche-like ring-shaped dessert packs a hidden surprise or two every January 6
Picturesque town of Rupit recognized among world's best tourism villages
Municipality praised for sustainability, heritage and job opportunities by UN's World Tourism Organization
Spanish Civil War site in Barcelona's Turó de la Rovira temporarily closed
Works aiming to restrict night visits and ensure preservation begin in location that hosts traces of anti-aircraft batteries
What makes Catalan Christmas markets different from other European ones
Santa Llúcia Christmas market prides itself on the amount and variety of traditional Christmas decorations
SNCF to operate Barcelona-Paris train route alone from December 11, tickets on sale
French company parts ways with Spain's Renfe after nine years of joint services
Catalonia recovers 88% of international tourism compared to 2019
Spending and overnight stays still below pre-pandemic figures as Asian markets still closed in summer
Breathtaking and fresh views of Barcelona from new Torre Glòries observation deck
Multidisciplinary installation and exhibition space brings together breathtaking sights, art, science, and technology
‘Indians’: Catalan merchants with a 200-year history
Architecture, food, traditions, and slavery are all part of their legacy
New 360º viewpoint in Barcelona overlooks Mediterranean
Beachfront site ideal for watching 2024 America's Cup sailing races
Remembering Ricardo Bofill, the cosmopolitan Catalan architect
An eternal utopian and nomad, he will be remembered for his talent, creativity and innovation
Catalonia is a great place to live or visit. Between mountains and sea, cities and countryside, discover the richness of Catalonia and what it has to offer here, including the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the famous unfinished Sagrada Família basilica, ‘castellers’ human towers, local festivals and celebrations.