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

Artistes locals i internacionals es desplegaran pels racons més emblemàtics i màgics del poble per transformar aquests espais amb ...

Culture and traditions

Exposició dels alumnes de batxillerat artístic de l'Institut Josep Mestres i Busquets

Culture and traditions

Descobreix Sitgestiu, el festival que omple Sitges de cultura, música i emoció durant els mesos d’estiu.

Culture and traditions

El Modernisme a Mataró és una expressió viva de l’art i la cultura de finals del segle XIX i principis del XX.

Culture and traditions

The highlight of the year for enthusiasts of pottery art and culture in Catalonia is upon us once again: Argillà Argentona, the in...

Culture and traditions

Un any més, tornen les vesprades d'estiu a la Seu de Manresa. Unes visites especials que comencen en un moment màgic del dia: quan...

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