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Discover the most emblematic places in Catalonia in Easter!
Holy Week is approaching and offers us an ideal moment to surround ourselves and enjoy the most iconic sites in Catalonia. Take advantage of these dates to get closer and fall in love with some of them, Hola Barcelona takes you there!
The most important events of La Mercè, Barcelona's biggest festival
Barcelona opens the doors to one of the most anticipated festivals of the year: La Mercè. This celebration in honor of the city's patron saint offers a wide variety of activities and events for all ages, Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Enjoy Barcelona at night with the Barcelona Night Tour
If you thought that during the day you had already seen everything that the city offers, wait until night falls. Barcelona sheds its skin and becomes a magical setting full of lights, life and fun. Barcelona Night Tour, takes you there!
With the arrival of spring, the streets of Barcelona and its terraces are filled with life
Barcelona offers you irresistible plans throughout the year, but spring and the arrival of good weather invites you to enjoy the terraces that the city offers. Discover the most emblematic outdoor terraces of the city , Hola Barcelona takes you there!
Sant Jordi, a festival with a lot of history
Sant Jordi is considered one of the biggest festivities in Catalonia and during this day, Barcelona becomes a great flower and bookstore. Discover what to do for Sant Jordi and its history, 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!
Panoramic view of the city of Barcelona with the sea in the background
Although the city of Barcelona is vibrant, it also has corners away from the hustle and bustle where you can enjoy moments of silence and peace. Discover the hidden places around the city where it is calm, as well as the public transport to get there. Hola Barcelona takes you !
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 !
DJ at Sónar Festival
Year after year, with the arrival of good weather, Barcelona is decked out to host major live music festivals and this year they will be marked by the return to normality after the pandemic.
Close-up of hats inside a shop/ Photo: Artem Beliaikin Unplash
Since its beginning, Barcelona has been a commercial city. Emblematic establishments with over 100 years of history, shopping centres, department stores and small local craft stores coexist on its streets.