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A gastronomic feast
The calçotades are considered a gastronomic festival in Catalonia and Barcelona and its surroundings are home to great restaurants and outdoor spaces where you can enjoy this tradition. Are you interested in discovering them? Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Discover the beauty of the BCN Marathon
A new edition of the Marathon returns to Barcelona, an international event that welcomes the participation of 15,000 people and runs through every corner of the city. Find out how to get there, Hola Barcelona takes you there!
A float with horses in the middle of the street in the neighborhood of Sant Antoni
Barcelona has 73 neighborhoods, each of them with particularities that make them special and, all together, make up the city's identity. Interestingly, there are two that have a fact that unites them: the neighborhoods of Sant Antoni and Sant Andreu and their major festival of Els Tres Tombs. We explain the main features of the celebration, as well as some of the most emblematic places in these two neighborhoods. Hola Barcelona takes you !
Fireworks at Avinguda Maria Cristina for New Year's Eve
The countdown for Christmas has already begun and Barcelona offers all kinds of activities for all audiences for this special time of the year. If you want to discover plans, places and events around the city during these dates, we propose a series of plans that you cannot miss. Hola Barcelona takes you !
The harvesting of wine grapes is one of the initial steps for the production of wine
Catalonia is a land of wines with a lot of history and deep-rooted tradition. Do you think you know the peculiarities, characteristics and historical curiosities about Catalan wine? Discover more! Hola Barcelona takes you .
The chestnut stalls that fill the streets of Catalonia are typical during the festivities of this time / Photo: FrancescoPaggiaro via Pexels
The Castanyada and Halloween are two traditions that coexist on the eve of All Saints. Find out what plans the city has been cooking for this festive season and how to arrive there. Hola Barcelona takes you !
The good weather in Barcelona allows people to enjoy a good aperitif on Sundays / Photo: SplitShire via Pexels
Barcelona is a city with a great diversity of traditions. One of them, and of great relevance, is vermouth: a drink known internationally but with a special tradition in the city. Discover its history and the best areas to enjoy it, Hola Barcelona takes you !
The castellers is a typical activity of Catalan popular culture
Two of the most well-known festivities in the city are back: the Festa Major de Gràcia and the Festa de Sants. Discover all its features and how to get there. The tradition of summers in Barcelona is to jump back and forth and rest for a few days before La Mercè, Barcelona's main festival arrives. Hola Barcelona takes you !
People walking around the well-known plaça Catalunya
Barcelona is a lively city, with a lot of activity in its streets and squares. Take advantage of these longer days and visit the less known squares, ¡ Hola Barcelona takes you there !
Sant Sebastià beach with the emblematic Barcelona's building in the background
Barcelona's beaches are a great attraction during the summer season and not only for those who want to swim, so take advantage of the good weather, Hola Barcelona takes you there !