by Hotel Continental | Sep 24, 2026 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Hotel Continental
Castells, giants, drones and eight centuries of history around a basilica in the Gothic Quarter Today, 24 September, Barcelona wakes up in a festive mood, its streets filled with locals and visitors alike. It is the day of La Mercè, the patron saint of our city, and...
by Hotel Continental | Aug 6, 2026 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Hotel Continental, Leisure & Sports
From “la Mercè”, the Barcelona Festa major, “La Diada”, concerts and more… September brings the city’s rhythm back to life, holding onto the last traces of summer with full terraces, still-inviting beaches, and events we consider...
by Hotel Continental | Jul 21, 2026 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Hotel Continental, Hotel Family
A Guide to Experiencing Festa Major de Gràcia 2026 There’s one week every summer when Barcelona becomes especially special. The streets of the Gràcia neighbourhood are covered in papier-mâché, recycled cardboard, and countless hours of neighbourhood work, and...
by Hotel Continental | May 10, 2026 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Hotel Continental, Music
Barcelona becomes the world capital of music festivals Every June, Barcelona experiences one of those unforgettable weeks when music completely transforms the city. Streets, terraces, hotels, beaches and concert venues fill with people arriving from all over the world...
by Hotel Continental | Feb 17, 2026 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals
A millenary celebration that fills Barcelona with culture, tradition and renewed energy Today, 17 February 2026, marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year and the official start of the Year of the Horse according to the lunar calendar. A millenary celebration that...
by Hotel Continental | Oct 3, 2025 | Barcelona, Culture, Festivals, Food and culture, Hotel Continental
Welcome to Autumn in Barcelona When summer says goodbye, Barcelona dresses up in a different way. The Mediterranean light turns softer, the temperatures invite you to stroll, and locals return to a more relaxed rhythm. Autumn is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful...
