Culture and traditions

Women have been overlooked by chroniclers for decades. For centuries, their role has been relegated to that of wives and mothers, and any noteworthy achievements have often been attributed to the men in their lives or have fallen into oblivion. Thus, with 8 March just around the corner, we would like to tell you six stories featuring female protagonists who have lived throughout the ages. Their biographies show that they were trailblazing women in several areas of social, political and cultural life in the regions around Barcelona.

It is easy to talk about sustainability, but it is sometimes harder to put it into practice. When making plans for the weekend or a longer getaway, you might not know where to start looking. With this in mind, today, we would like to tell you about some of the best options for responsible tourism in the county of Vallès Oriental.

If you’re in love, celebrate it! We propose a route through Romanticism, a 19^th-century cultural movement associated with musicians, poets and inflamed passions. In the regions of Barcelona, the movement coincided with a series of important (albeit more prosaic) historical events, such as industrialisation, urban planning initiatives and the revival of the Catalan language. Surprise your partner with something different!