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.

Trip ideas

Don’t miss out on our plans for enjoying culture and traditions
<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.

Showing 1 - 3 of 87 results.

Coming soon…

Don’t miss a thing!
Culture and traditions

La Casa Coll i Regàs és un bon exemple del modernisme i de com es van transformar les ciutats. És una obra d’art que combina la in...

Culture and traditions

Descobreix la història del Poble Vell amb una visita guiada pels seus tres llocs més emblemàtics: el castell medieval, l’església ...

Culture and traditions

An activity for historical heritage enthusiasts. Become a mediaeval pilgrim and explore the wonders of Romanesque heritage.

Culture and traditions

Endinsa’t a la residència d’estiu del pintor Ramon Casas en un recorregut per les habitacions i estances del monestir de Sant Bene...

Culture and traditions

Visita guiada "Cementiri al capvespre". Americanos, terratinents i industrials són els propietaris d'aquestes cases de l'eternitat...

Culture and traditions

Visita guiada a diversos edificis modernistes de l'arquitecte Josep Puig i Cadafalch a Mataró i a Argentona.

Showing 19 - 24 of 50 results.

Guides and maps

Plan your stay

Catalan Modernism

Museus i monuments

Fires i festes

Discover Landscapes Barcelona

An area with a rural heart

Find all the resources