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Barcelona Traditions
Sant 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 storyLa Mona de Pascua – Spanish Easter cake
Easter week is a popular time to visit Barcelona and the perfect opportunity to try the traditional Mona de Pascua cake. This delicious cake, which is covered in colourful decorations, is also very simple to make – take a look at our recipe!
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.
read the full storyCabalgata Reyes Magos – the parade of the three kings in Barcelona
In Catalonia and throughout Spain, the festival of El Día de los Reyes on 6 January is a massive event. It celebrates the arrival of the three kings in Bethlehem with their gifts for the infant Christ, and is the traditional Spanish day for exchanging gifts. A huge parade takes place throughout Barcelona, with fireworks and street parties, as children clamour to receive their presents.
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