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Barcelona’s fire festival – get ready for Sant Joan 2013
On 23 June Barcelona gives a fiery welcome to the official start of summer – the festival of Sant Joan. The beach comes alive with bonfires, fireworks and people dancing till the wee small hours. Read on to find out how to join in the celebrations.
read the full storyFive days and nights of music – Primavera Sound 2013
One of the best festivals in Europe, Primavera Sound always lives up to its reputation, bringing the cream of indie talent to this festival in Barcelona. We look at how Primavera Sound 2013 is shaping up.
read the full storySant Jordi: Barcelona’s fiesta of love and literature
We look at the most interesting Barcelona festival, La Diada de Sant Jordi, which celebrates the city’s patron saint and takes place on 23 April. Today it’s a massive event based around Catalan culture, romance and reading. There’s nothing quite like the Ramblas decked out in roses!
read the full storyThe Feria de Abril 2013 – celebrating Andalusian culture in a corner of Barcelona – olé!
Of all the different regions in Spain, no-one knows how to throw a party better than Andalusians, – and in April, they bring the party to Barcelona. Head down to the Feria de Abril at Diagonal Mar and take full advantage of the carnival atmosphere – think flamenco, sherry and foot-stamping fun by the sea.
read the full storyIt’s raining sweets on the streets of Gràcia – the Sant Medir Festival
The “Sant Medir Dolça Festa” or “sweet festival” takes place in the friendly barrio of Gràcia. It’s a great opportunity to take in a festival that few tourists have heard of and also a rare chance to be pelted with sweets.
read the full storyEaster in Barcelona
In the holy week leading up to Easter in Barcelona, many locals might choose to escape to the country, but there are still many Easter traditions and celebrations to mark the occasion. Celebrate Easter in Barcelona the Catalan way.
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