by Hotel Continental | Sep 3, 2024 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete, Leisure & Sports, Music
The major festival held on the day of La Mercè, the patron saint of the city. The city of Barcelona is getting ready to celebrate its Major Festival in honor of its patron saint, the Virgin of La Mercè. This event, held from September 20th to 24th, is one of the most...
by Hotel Continental | Jul 27, 2024 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete, Leisure & Sports
Theatrical and Popular Culture for a Perfect Summer in Barcelona Things have a tendency to heat up over the summer months in Barcelona, and we are not only referring to the weather. This city is just as famous for its many unique festivals that take place when the...
by Pili Malagarriga | Jun 28, 2023 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
Best plans and places to enjoy summer in Barcelona! Summer in Barcelona is one of the best times to visit the city. There’s plenty to do in this vibrant Spanish city during July and August: experience sandy beaches, beautiful parks, exciting museums, and...
by Pili Malagarriga | Sep 9, 2022 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Food and culture, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
Can’t miss Oktoberfest Festival in October! If a visit to Oktoberfest is on your bucket list, but the October temperatures in chilly Munich keep putting you off, there’s good news. Oktoberfest Barcelona is back at the Montjuïc exhibition centre from the 5th...
by Pili Malagarriga | Aug 9, 2022 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Food and culture, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
The best Fiesta Mayor in the Gràcia neighborhood! Are you going to miss it? Did you know that the Gràcia Festival has existed for over 200 years? It commemorates the patron saint of Gràcia,Saint Isidro. This year will mark the 204th edition of the Festa Major de...
by Pili Malagarriga | Mar 7, 2022 | Barcelona, Festivals, Food and culture
A Catalan tradition Calçots are a relatively mild-flavoured member of the onion family traditionally eaten grilled. They are undisputed kings of Catalan cuisine. The town of Valls on the Costa Daurada is the home of a famous Catalan festival as it is here that the...