Traditions and curiosities

mage of the Catalonia National Day demonstrations in Barcelona  FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsApp
Discover all the historic buildings and museums you can visit for free in Barcelona during Catalonia’s National Day 2026, and find out how to get around by public transport. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Imatge de cartells i pamflets informatius del metroof posters with Barcelona's metro information
Did you know that L1 used to be black, or that L11 is a blend of colours? Discover the secrets and fascinating facts hidden in the Barcelona metro map. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Cucurutxu de gelat de nata i gerds davant de la Sagrada Família.
Discover what to eat in Barcelona in summer: traditional Catalan dishes, seasonal produce, markets, tapas, and beach bars (xiringuitos) by the sea. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Retro video game-style image featuring the L5 logo on a podium.
L5 wins the grand final of metro lines on TikTok in a historic duel against L3. Discover why it has been crowned the champion and explore 5 of its stops. Hola Barcelona takes you there!.
Imatge d'una foguera a la platjaper una festivitat de Sant Joan a Barcelona
Discover the 5 best rituals, bonfires, and traditions of the night of San Juan in Barcelona, the ideal locations to experience them, and how to get there by public transport. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Metro de Barcelona entrant a una parada de la línia verda
Discover Barcelona’s Metro Line 3: ghost stations, historic shelters, and the best stops for visiting the heart of the city. If you’re planning to visit Barcelona this summer, here is everything you need to know about one of the lines you’ll use the most! Hola Barcelona takes you there!
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!