Culture and traditions

Do you like old shops? Those where everything is designed to display the products and make them stand out. Those where, wherever you look, you find giant mirrors, columns, staircases, giant cash registers and hidden details that transport you to another era. Many towns and cities have made an effort to keep the shops as they were, without modernising them unnecessarily. You can find examples just walking around, but there are places where these shops have become their own identity feature. Do you know where they are? 

Have you been eagerly following every season of Game of Thrones? Or are you a fan of classic films such as Chimes at Midnight? Or do you prefer comedies like El pregón (The Opening Address)? Any film and series buff can visit an array of film locations in the regions around Barcelona. Below, we review some of the most notable locations, which are great for visiting and turning your getaway or outing into a day at the movies!

Some of the best writers and poets of Catalan literature were born, lived or died in the regions around Barcelona, and they admired its corners so much that they ended up immortalising them in their works. Natural landscapes, haunted houses, open-air markets and cobbled streets you can now explore thanks to the well-signposted literary routes. Are you ready for an unforgettable tourist experience?