Sun brightens up Sant Jordi
After a greyish morning, Catalans enjoy clear skies as festivities continue for the day of books and roses
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Love, roses and books fill the streets as Sant Jordi gets underway!
From early morning, Catalonia pays tribute to its patron saint, Saint George, in what is arguably the country's most stunning and unique day of the year
Sant Jordi: a unique celebration of love and culture
With roses and books the main stars of the feast day, Catalonia pays tribute to its patron saint like nowhere else
Easter in Catalonia: processions, desserts and traffic jams!
'Setmana Santa' -or Holy Week- is one of the country's busiest holiday periods, with processions, cakes, and half a million vehicles on the roads
Fantastic calçots season comes to an end with more than 15 million sold
The Catalan onion tradition grew in popularity both at home and abroad
Barcelona applies to host EuroPride 2022
The Catalan capital hopes to welcome Europe's largest LGBT+ celebration
April: what to do in Catalonia
As spring gets going, so do festivals, fairs, plenty of outdoor activities and – finally – Sant Jordi!
Exhibit reveals 'essence' of Carme Ruscalleda
Palau Robert venue in Barcelona opens new exhibition devoted to Michelin-starred chef's life and career
Exhibit reveals 'essence' of Carme Ruscalleda
Palau Robert venue in Barcelona opens new exhibition devoted to Michelin-starred chef's life and career
Barcelona's world-famous unofficial skate park faces controversial nighttime curfew
The sleek curves in front of the Macba art museum have been a skating landmark for a quarter of a century but are now under threat from Barcelona City Hall
Barcelona to host 2019 Best Chef Awards following Catalan culinary success
The two-day celebration of cooking will include a gala awards evening and a conference on the convergence of food and science
Record attendance at Barcelona Beer Festival as Catalans crowned winners
A local brewery beat rivals from more than 20 countries to the prestigious prize
Barcelona Beer Fest is almost here!
The event is perfect for craft beer lovers, and it’s held from March 15 to 17
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
‘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
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