Articles 2025

Experience a Unique Castanyada in Barcelona
The aromas of autumn, freshly roasted chestnuts, and strolls with spectacular views — discover ways to enjoy a different, truly local Castanyada. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Barcelona for science lovers
Discover the most scientific side of Barcelona: museums, experiments, and secrets you didn’t know! From the universe to the depths of the sea, through nature and architecture — we bring you unique experiences to explore science in all its forms. Discover it — Hola Barcelona takes you there!
The Ghost Stations of the Barcelona Metro: Hidden Stories Underground
Let’s take a journey through small windows into the past of Barcelona’s public transport system, which reveal how the city has grown and transformed over time. Want to discover them? Hola Barcelona takes you there!
La Mercè 2025: tradition and festivity to experience Barcelona like a local
Barcelona’s main festivals, and especially La Mercè, are the perfect moment to discover some of the most deeply rooted Catalan traditions. Ready to dive in? Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Discover Barcelona like a local: cultural immersion through food and tradition
Visiting Barcelona is not only about strolling through its streets or admiring Modernist architecture. The city is also lived and experienced around the table and through the small daily habits that shape the life of its people. Want to discover it? Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Family getaways in Baix Llobregat: nature and modernism just a step away from Barcelona
Discover everything that Baix Llobregat has to offer: nature, history, modernism and activities for the whole family. Ready to go? Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Historical memory and air-raid shelters of Barcelona
Barcelona hides, underground, the scars of a war. Discover the air-raid shelters that still preserve the memory of a city that resisted under the bombs.
Experience the Costa Brava with the new Catalunya Bus Turístic route
Summer invites you to pack your bags and escape to charming corners of the world. How about a day of Mediterranean breeze, postcard-worthy landscapes, and living history this August? The new Catalunya Bus Turístic route takes you to Tossa de Mar , one of the most authentic gems of the Costa Brava , perfect for a one-day getaway from Barcelona. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Discover the Most Popular Summer Festivals in Barcelona
When summer arrives, Barcelona’s neighbourhoods transform: the streets are decorated, the squares fill with music, and local life bursts outdoors to celebrate what is arguably the city’s most vibrant and beloved tradition — the festa majo r . Want to discover them? Hola Barcelona takes you there !
Things to do in Barcelona on a rainy day
Although summer usually means sunshine and heat, sometimes the sky surprises us with a grey, rainy day. But don’t let that stop you! Barcelona still has so much to offer when it rains. Want to discover it? Hola Barcelona takes you there!