Routes in Catalonia and Andorra: Folklore

The Witches of the Lluçanès

Lluçà, Prats de Lluçanès, Sant Feliu Sasserra

Image: Helen-Rose Joon The Lluçanès is a plateau between the Berguedà and Osona, a territory where the pine forests coexist with the cereal…

The Aquelarre of Cervera

Cervera

The last Saturday in August, Cervera celebrates one of the most unique festivals and more followers of Catalunya, the Coven. This term comes from the Basque language…

The Patum of Berga

Berga

The celebration of the feast of Corpus for excellence in Berguedà has a name: the Patum. Some say it is a holiday that can not be explained in words, it's…

Fair of Indians

Begur, Palafrugell, Sant Feliu de Guixols

In the late sixteenth century to about the beginning of the twentieth century experienced significant movements of people crossing the Atlantic, embarking on a…

The Fia-Faia, Christmas tradition

Bagà, Sant Julià de Cerdanyola

Started in December we are very close to the Christmas party, the streets are decorated and popular traditions resurface again recalling the practices that our…

A fairy tale route, the lands of the minairons

Les Valls d'Aguilar

Do you know who the minairons are? Have you heard of these beings that work in fairy tale forests? Do you want to know more about these fantastic individuals found…

Medieval route through Monblanc by Sant Jordi

Montblanc

Legend has it that " once upon a time there was a town frightened by a ferocious dragon, which ate all the animals that grazed. This was not just any dragon, it…

The Passions in Catalonia: tradition and sacred theatre

Cervera, Esparreguera, Olesa de Montserrat, Sant Hilari Sacalm ...

Catalonia is a country with a wide range of customs and traditions. Almost every month of the year there is a holiday to celebrate that takes us back in time and…

The origin of Carnival

Solsona, Vilanova i la Geltrú

From femturisme we want to encourage you to participate in some of the most traditional carnivals that exist in Catalonia, in which mockery and criticism are the…

the castle fact

L'Arboç, La Bisbal del Penedès, Tarragona, Valls ...

The castells are one of the traditions par excellence of Catalan culture, hundreds of people united to defy gravity and perched on top of each other to make constructions…

Fairs, cowherd boys, games and theater to celebrate Christmas

Barcelona, Calaf, Corbera de Llobregat, Espinelves ...

With December comes the cold and the desire to be at home near the fireplace or heating, but these dates allow us to discover Christmas traditions that are celebrated…

The best places for olive oil tasting in Catalonia

Looking for an unforgettable extra virgin olive oil tasting? We'll take you to some of the best places to taste and learn about olive oil in Catalonia. Catalonia is home to some of the country's most…

The best film festivals in Catalonia that you can't miss!

Are you a film lover? Catalonia hosts some of the most important festivals on the international scene, with screenings, activities, and plenty of cinematic atmosphere! From the horror of Sitges to arthouse…

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Events

Chestnut Festival and Halloween in Viladecans

26/10/2025 ...

Come and enjoy the Castañada and Halloween in Viladecans, with different workshops, events, and activities! Until October 31, the city offers a wide range of workshops, shows, and popular festivals…

Chestnut Festival in El Pla de Santa Maria

25/10/2025 - 26/10/2025

El Pla de Santa Maria area is gearing up for a magical and fun-filled weekend with the Castañada Festival, which will be held on the Paseo del Pla. The festival combines the tradition of the Castañada…

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