Human towers reach new heights with seven-story all-women construction
Records and barriers (but no people) tumbled in the exceptional effort this weekend to mark International Women's Day
March 11, 2019 02:26 PM
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‘Burial of the Sardine’ ritual at tail end of classic carnival week across Catalonia
Seven days of decadence draw to an end on Wednesday with the mysteriously sombre ceremony coinciding with the beginning of Lent
March 6, 2019 02:14 PM
Introducing 'Fruitourism': Campaign to promote spectacular spring landscape
March 5, 2019 01:34 PM
It's Carnival!
Colorful, eccentric and joyous celebrations underway around Catalonia
March 3, 2019 05:00 PM
080 Barcelona Fashion shows off its international credentials
February 4, 2019 07:04 PM
February: what to do in Catalonia
The second month of the year brings science, lights, love, Carnival and the Chinese New Year
January 31, 2019 05:52 PM
Extra virgin olive oil fair kicks off in Lleida region
January 18, 2019 05:20 PM
Barcelona: a great place for living, investing and innovating, says report
Survey of 3,000 people around the world sees Catalan capital as welcoming and modern, but with problems of safety and mass tourism
January 15, 2019 08:33 PM
January: what to do in Catalonia
The New Year in Catalonia brings exhibitions, markets, and films to start off the year right with culture and events
January 6, 2019 07:32 PM
Three Kings arrive with message of peace and welcome
The Three Wise Men arrived in Catalonia greeted by throngs of children and families in time for Epiphany
January 5, 2019 06:44 PM
New Year’s Eve in Catalonia: what to do
December 29, 2018 09:56 AM
A Catalan Christmas feast: in the kitchen with Carme Ruscalleda
December 24, 2018 06:07 PM
Caganer: the peculiar protagonist at Catalan Christmas markets
The Caganer nativity scene figurine is an established tradition which is also reinvented every year to reflect politics and pop culture
December 20, 2018 07:00 PM
Seaweed, Matcha, toffee: new nougat Christmas flavours
Six new varieties released by Vicens sweet company for the holiday season, while Torrons Alemany sticks to classic versions
December 19, 2018 03:14 PM
Opera and mystery at Barcelona Liceu’s escape room
The renowned theater opens ‘Enigma Puccini’ – a competitive adventure to find the missing opera ending
December 18, 2018 08:12 PM
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