Long before Disney popularised Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean universe, the inhabitants of the Catalan coastline were all too familiar with the attacks launched by sea bandits. Films, series and novels have presented pirates as romantic characters, but they could be the most cruel of criminals. Their role in local history is certainly worth discovering and it’s been kept alive in many towns in regions such as Garraf or Maresme as a way to explore their historical heritage.

Cava is a world-famous sparkling wine that no important meal or celebration can be without. It’s part of our everyday life, a fixture of the dining table. As children we wonder whether those bubbles we aren’t allowed to taste will tickle our mouths. But have you ever wondered how and why cava began to be produced in the Penedès area? The story takes us to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, covering dramatic events of the 19^th-century history when phylloxera wiped out 90% of Europe’s vineyards...

Aconseguir escapar-te amb els amics o amigues un parell de dies és d’aquells plans que t’alegren la vida. Costa consensuar el cap de setmana, el lloc, el pressupost i encara costa més deixar totes les obligacions ben ateses: la feina, els fills, els pares i l’eterna llista de coses pendents que mai no s’acaba... però quan ho aconsegueixes i de cop tens 24 o 48 hores per compartir, cuidar-te i celebrar l’amistat et retrobes a tu mateix i assaboreixes la felicitat fent el que t’agrada. Això és el que fan la Gemma i les seves amigues, cada any una s’encarrega d’organitzar l’escapada i aquest any han triat el Bages. Vols saber per què?

According to tradition, Halloween night is when the dead return to visit the world of the living. In homes across Catalonia, trays filled with chestnuts, panellets (little almond cakes) and dessert wine await them. Meanwhile, the welcome continues outdoors with fun-filled parties where they enjoy the gift of life before returning to their resting place. Don’t leave them to dance on their own! Here are some of the festivities that celebrate the night of the dead.

Vols celebrar una data especial amb la teva parella amb una experiència única? No cal que agafis un avió i et plantis a l’altra punta del continent. A les comarques de Barcelona tens propostes úniques que deixaran la teva parella ben sorpresa. Et proposem 7 plans perquè escullis el que lliga millor amb l’amor de la teva vida. 

There are plenty of cavities to explore in the regions of Barcelona, giving you the chance to discover secrets held deep underground. These breathtaking spaces are perfect for a day out in good company. If you’re the adventurous sort or you fancy doing a special activity, here are six caves in the regions of Barcelona that can be visited at any time of the year.