Traditions and curiosities

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!
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.
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 !