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Golden jewellery pieces hidden in Kings’ Day cakes
Moner Jewelers in Vilafranca del Penedès team up with local bakers for extra special surprises
January 5, 2024 09:14 AM
Rain and wind accompany Three Wise Men's arrival
Parades canceled in some towns due to weather conditions
January 6, 2024 11:01 AM
When and where to enjoy the Barcelona Kings' parade 2024
Time and place schedule for the arrival of the three kings to delivery presents on Friday night
January 4, 2024 06:40 PM
Winning ticket in La Grossa New Year's Eve lotto bought in Sant Boi de Llobregat
Holders of ticket number 08702 will receive €200,000, with more prizes going to other lotto entries
December 31, 2023 01:56 PM
60% of available New Year's Eve party tickets already sold in Catalonia
Fecasarm nightlife association reckons passes for most famous clubs will be sold out by December 29
December 24, 2023 11:42 AM
Barcelona public transport adjusts timetables during Christmas holidays
All-night service on New Year’s Eve for metro, local trains and TRAM
December 22, 2023 11:10 AM
Catalan chef Carme Ruscalleda awarded honorary doctorate by University of Barcelona
Winner of seven Michelin stars calls for cooking subject in schools
December 18, 2023 05:17 PM
Barcelona opens bathing season with one shower per beach due to drought
This year features 20% more space for dogs, smoking still prohibited, and sports will be regulated
April 8, 2023 01:25 PM
The challenge for Catalonia's ice rinks operating amid drought
Vilafranca del Penedès will use water not safe for drinking, while Girona will make their rink thinner
December 3, 2023 10:13 AM
Drought-conscious Temps de Flors flower festival to take place from May 13 to 21
68th edition of Girona event will have 126 floral displays in over 100 locations
April 21, 2023 05:29 PM
Barcelona leads European rankings with most sustainable tourism accommodation
Catalan capital region ahead of Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Kalymnos in new 'Environmental Labels and Schemes' indicator
December 9, 2023 12:12 PM
Carcassonne citadel towers over Catalonia's biggest model nativity scene
Traditional Christmas story features alongside depictions of life on France's Canal du Midi in 230-square-meter display
December 6, 2023 02:21 PM
Sustainability 'most normal thing in the world' for top Catalan chef
Michelin green star for Somiatruites in Igualada stems from doing "what my grandmother did all her life," David Andrés says
December 3, 2023 01:51 PM
Catalonia’s best Christmas markets
From caganers to turrons, these are the best spots to buy presents and decorations
November 27, 2023 05:10 PM
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