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Barcelona’s fire festival – get ready for Sant Joan
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 storyThe Feria de Abril – 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 the Andalusians. If you’re in Barcelona at the end of April you can take full advantage of the carnival atmosphere going on down at Diagonal Mar – think flamenco, sherry and foot-stamping fun by the sea.
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 storyFive days and nights of music – Primavera Sound 2012
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 2012 is shaping up.
read the full storyDiscovering Easter traditions in Barcelona
If you want to celebrate Easter in Barcelona like a Catalan, there’s a great variety of parades and events during Semana Santa, or holy week. The shops many be closed but this is a great chance to experience a unique atmosphere and local religious traditions in Barcelona.
read the full storyIt’s raining sweets on the streets of Gràcia – the Sant Medir Festival
The “Sant Medir Dolça Festa” takes place in the friendly barrio of Gracia. 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.
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