Culture and traditions

Discover a spectacular heritage while strolling around villages and towns in Barcelona's regions. Participate in traditional festivals and let museums nourish your sensibility.

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<p>Red prawns in Vilanova's fish market</p>

With over 100 kilometres of blue Mediterranean coastline, it is easy to understand why the municipalities of Costa Barcelona have such a close relationship with the sea. The origins of many villages, towns and cities in Maresme, Barcelonès, Baix Llobregat and Garraf, lie in fishing, maritime trade and shipbuilding – origins that for many of these places are by no means a distant memory. Along this stretch of coastline, fishing remains one of the main industries – a fact that you can see for yourself, if you visit any of the seafood auctions that take place on the region's quaysides every day.

<p>El Masnou beach</p>

In your opinion, what is the greatest thing about Maresme? Summer? Its many sunny days and good weather all year round? Its bright blue skies? That there is no need to choose between the sea and the mountains? There are many reasons to come and visit Maresme... Today we add another one: The Maresme region boasts a hundred companies certified with the Biosphere sustainability label. This involves people working to improve products and services and minimise the impact on nature and the environment. Below you will find some of these 100 plans for you to choose from this summer. Read on, as they will surprise you!

<p>An image of the Springs of the Llobregat River in the region of Berguedà</p>

Pyrenean nature, charming villages, some 15 textile model villages and a delta that provides an oasis for peaceful birds, just a stone’s throw from aeroplanes. What links all these elements together? The Llobregat Path! It’s a fully signposted long-distance path stretching 170 km that can be enjoyed in hot and cold weather. It’s a great way to enjoy exploring one of Catalonia’s major rivers on foot or by bike, whichever you prefer. Here are some the stretches we recommend visiting.

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Culture and traditions

Descobert l’any 1961 per Marià Ribas i Bertran i el seu equip, el Clos Arqueològic de Torre Llauder va ser declarat el 1964 Monume...

Culture and traditions

The Colònia Borgonyà became one of the most important industrial model villages in Catalonia. Come and explore it on this gui...

Culture and traditions

An amazing museum in which to explore the history of science and technology in Catalonia.

Culture and traditions

Cada primer dissabte de mes pots descobrir tots els secrets del jaciment de la mà dels arqueòlegs que hi treballem. Inscripció prè...

Culture and traditions

Gaudeix d'una visita al monestir al teu ritme, amb dos recorreguts audioguiats que et permetran descobrir la història i l'arquitec...

Culture and traditions

At the Gavà Mines Archaeological Park we can find out what the men and women of the Neolithic era were like, what they did and how...

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