The Major Winter Festivals in Catalonia are a living expression of Catalan culture and traditions, celebrated throughout the country during the coldest months of…
The festivities in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, patron saint of sailors and fishermen, are a deeply rooted celebration in many coastal towns in Catalonia.…
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, November 1 and 2, according to the religious calendar, tradition and modernity coexist with celebrations of all kinds throughout…
Saint Isidore the Farmer is a venerated figure in many agricultural regions, especially in Catalonia, where he is considered the patron saint of farmers and peasants.…
Crowded streets, flower and book stalls, couples celebrating love, searching for the year's bestseller, book signings... You probably know what we're talking about!…
The festival of Sant Lloreç, celebrated every August 10, is one of the most emblematic festivals on the Catalan summer calendar. A 3rd-century Christian…
Sant Magí is a venerated figure in Catalonia, especially in the city of Tarragona, where his feast day is celebrated intensely and is also celebrated a…
In Catalonia, the celebration of Sant Martí, on November 11, is a festival that combines religious, traditional, and popular elements. The saint, known for…
Sant Ponç is a traditional festival in Catalonia celebrated every May 11 in honor of the patron saint of herbalists and beekeepers. Devotion to this saint…
The Sant Vicenç festivities are a traditional celebration in Catalonia that takes place around January 22, the day dedicated to Sant Vicenç, considered…
The Diada of September 11, in memory of the end of the War of Succession in 1714, is declared a National Holiday of Catalonia. On the occasion of that day, various…
The April Fair, although originally from Andalusia, has been enthusiastically adopted in Catalonia, where it has become a symbol of cultural diversity and community…
Every year, in Catalonia, the Christmas spirit reaches its peak with the impressive and long-awaited Three Kings Parade. The celebration takes place on January…
The meu avi goes to Cuba Aboard the 'Català' The greatest warship... Now it's your turn! How does the stanza end? Those of you who don't know the answer…
Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world on February 14th, a holiday dedicated to love and affection between couples, friends and loved ones. This tradition,…
The dance of canes represents a combat between two sides. It is known in different towns in Europe (Holland, England) and very popular in Catalonia, where the poles…
The Corpus Christi festival has been one of the most important in Europe for seven centuries. The festival was instituted by the Church around 1246 and, beyond…
Carnival is a festival celebrated according to the lunar calendar. In Catalonia, the highlight of the Carnival celebration begins with the arrival of Fat Thursday…
A giant is a traditional and popular festive element of great proportions that usually represents a person and is designed to participate in celebrations and citizen…
Human towers are one of the quintessential traditions of Catalan culture. Hundreds of people come together to defy gravity, perched on top of each other to create…
The night of the San Juan festival is a night of fun with fire and cultural identity and many people believe that it is the shortest night of the year. The night…
Fire is the most important element of traditional Catalan festivals. It is a symbol loaded with divine aspects, present in hundreds of ritual and cyclical celebrations,…
Catalonia has a great calendar of traditional and popular festivals. A great diversity of festive events, elements and acts are part of the Catalan festive heritage,…
The Catalan Atlas is one of the most important and emblematic pieces of medieval European cartography. Although it is not signed or dated, its authorship is attributed to the Majorcan Jewish cartographer…
The portal fentpais.cat has been exploring every corner of the territory for over 12 years to offer genuine getaways and experiences with local impact. The current trend is clear: what truly lasts is…
Caldes de Malavella hosts the theatre season with the aim of providing the town with a quality offering in the field of the performing arts. The municipal Teatrecinema opens a new season with a total…
The Adana Christmas Market: a charitable space to enjoy, discover and help! From December 10th to 12th, the gardens of the Adana Foundation (Avda. Tibidabo 15, Barcelona) will once again be filled with…
