Traditions and curiosities

Books and roses stops for Sant Jordi inBarcelona
Experience Sant Jordi 2026 like never before, from the new "literary superblocks" to the city's most iconic corners. Don’t let the crowds slow you down: choose the best route, discover exclusive plans, and enjoy the festival of books and roses with total freedom and zero transport worries. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Girl waiting for the train in Barceloneta station
Every time we hop on or off the metro, we see names that feel familiar, but hide industrial pasts, vanished streams, and unique characters from Catalan history. Today we explain who chooses them and explore 10 of the most curious ones. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
An elderly man preparing a calçotada in Barcelona, placing calçots over the flames of a barbecue.
Barcelona is a city to experience with all five senses. And when the end of winter arrives, a distinctive aroma begins to fill the outdoor spaces: the smell of glowing embers preparing a traditional calçotada in Barcelona. If you want to enjoy this beloved Catalan tradition without worrying about transport, Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Devils dancing and leaping through the sparks during a traditional correfoc celebration 🔥
Candy flying through the air, fire-breathing beasts, giants dancing through medieval streets… If you're wondering what to do in Barcelona in March, here are three one-of-a-kind festivals that will truly leave you speechless. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Photo of the start of the Taronjada party from the Carnival of Barcelona. Photo: Pep Herrero / Ajuntament de Barcelona
The party, colors and music return to celebrate the Carnival in Barcelona 2026, one of the most beloved festivals for adults and children. The city fills with parades, costumes, and traditions. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Experience a Special New Year’s Eve in Barcelona
Fireworks, music, traditions and unique plans: say goodbye to the year and welcome the New Year in a city full of life. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
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!
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!