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  Sitges Carnival

  Dates 2025 not yet confirmed

  Parades, music, costumes and fun are the hallmarks of the renowned Sitges Carnival. From February 8th to 14th, this beautiful coastal town hosts a series of events and activities to celebrate the wildest festivity of the year, including parades and rúas, family-friendly activities, concerts, fireworks, contests, cooking workshops and a visit from His Majesty Carnestoltes. Don't miss it!

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  National Gathering of Gegants

  One of the most spectacular and authentic Catalan traditions is undoubtedly that of the gegants (giants). This 2024 marks the 600th anniversary of this tradition, and for the occasion, about 200 groups of gegants from all over Catalonia will come together for a grand gathering in Barcelona. With parades, ceremonial dances and a final collective dance, this party organized by Agrupació de Colles Geganteres de Catalunya and Coordinadora de Colles Geganteres de Barcelona will be one of the largest gatherings ever organized.

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  Language

  There are two official languages in Catalonia: Catalan and Spanish, and there are more and more people in the region who understand and speak English. You’re sure to get by.

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  Canaletes Fountain

  One of the symbols of Barcelona, a meeting place for locals and visitors alike where people also flock to celebrate the victories of the Catalan team, Futbol Club Barcelona, Barça. The Canaletes Fountain has become one of Barcelona's most visited landmarks.

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  The Fossar de les Moreres

  The Fossar de les Moreres is a place of great symbolic significance where the weight of history takes centre stage. Here, right in the centre of the Born neighbourhood, was the site of the graveyard for the fallen during the 1714 Siege of Barcelona. A monument stands on the site as a reminder. The place sometimes goes unnoticed by visitors. For the Catalans, the fossar is more than a memory. It is a homage.

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  Amanida Catalana

  As a large metropolis, Barcelona receives the very best of the products that are cultivated, fished, reared, hunted or collected in Catalonia.

• Tarragona

  Tarragona city, the capital of the Costa Daurada, is a city that grew out of the sea. 92 km south of Barcelona, showcases a roman legacy which has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco

• Lleida

  The counties in Lleida province offer a wide diversity of culture and landscapes.

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  Barcelona and wine

  Discover the thrilling world of wine and let yourself be captivated by its every nuance.

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  Wines with their own unique character

  Twelve Designation of Origin (DO) areas guarantee the geographical origins and quality white, red, rosé and sparkling of the wines made in Catalonia.