On the Eve of All Saints’ Day —Halloween—, Viladrau commemorates one of the most tragic chapters in its history: the persecution o...
“Fia-faia, que nostro Senyor ha nascut a la paia” (“Fia-faia, for our Lord is born in the hay”), sing the residents of Bagà and Sa...
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Woodwaxes, bloody milk caps, grey knights, yellow foot chanterelles... When the wild mushroom season arrives, the towns of the Ber...
Un cap de setmana ple d'activitats amb una fira on els bolets són els protagonistes.
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Halloween is just around the corner and it’s a great occasion to tell stories that make our hair stand on end. We want to give it our own special touch, so we’ve sought out the best legends about witchcraft in the regions of Barcelona. What’s more, you’ll see that they can also be turned into family outings. A hiking trail is more enjoyable if you’re familiar with the mythology behind it.
According to tradition, Halloween night is when the dead return to visit the world of the living. In homes across Catalonia, trays filled with chestnuts, panellets (little almond cakes) and dessert wine await them. Meanwhile, the welcome continues outdoors with fun-filled parties where they enjoy the gift of life before returning to their resting place. Don’t leave them to dance on their own! Here are some of the festivities that celebrate the night of the dead.
Would you like to surprise somebody with a truly original Christmas gift but don’t know where to find it? Well, you’re in luck! In the run-up to Christmas, several markets are held in the regions of Barcelona that are well worth visiting. At these arts and crafts, antiques and book fairs, you can purchase little gifts that will surprise even your most hard-to-please family members and friends!
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