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Passeig de Gourmet: Michelin star experiences and tasty tapas at unbeatable prices
21 restaurants take part in 2023's Passeig de Gràcia food fair, lasting from March 9-19
Yoga, walks and vermouth among almond blossoms
Trees not yet in full bloom in Garrigues county in western Catalonia
100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's week-long visit to Catalonia
Nobel Prize winner for Physics and author of theory of relativity went on trip to promote scientific community
Rebuilding a business in a new country after fleeing war
Fashion designer Kensia Karpenko lost her home and studio after the invasion of Ukraine, but not her talent or passion
PODCAST: Stories of Ukrainian refugees and Russian dissidents in Catalonia – one year on
A fashion designer tries to keep her brand going plus work in one Costa Brava hotel provides a lifeline for three Ukrainian women
Vilanova and Sitges bid farewell to Carnival after seven days of debauchery
Seaside towns celebrate Ash Wednesday with thousands mourning death of King Carnestoltes
PODCAST: Carnival time! – food (and food fights), parades and parties
Filling the Sink travels to two coastal towns famous for their carnival shenanigans – Vilanova i la Geltrú and Sitges
Food fights and town takeovers as Fat Thursday gets Carnival going
Move over Mardi Gras, celebrations in Catalonia kicks off with 'Dijous Gras'
PortAventura amusement park opens its doors earlier than ever
Theme park expects to welcome over 5.3 million visitors in year marked by opening of new ride
Amazon confirms: Alexa will not speak Catalan, yet
Voice assistant records 745 million interactions with Catalan users in 2022
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
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
Sustainability practices of high-end restaurants in Catalonia
Michelin Stars highlight quality, but Green Stars laud environmentally friendly practices
Llum BCN 2023 festival illuminates city with playful installations
Poblenou neighborhood sees almost 30 light displays made by professionals and students
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