September Film Festivals in Catalunya
As summer draws to a close, September eases us into autumn with some of region's most interesting and eclectic film festivals.
Barcelona Metropolitan—Your essential guide in English to living in and visiting Barcelona
Up-to-date features and information from Barcelona's magazine in English; day-to-day living, visiting and the essential guide to what's on in the city. Insider knowledge about Barcelona from English-speaking residents.
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Award-Winning Entrepreneur Lyn Lozano Galicia Launches New Lucky Lyn-Lyn Children’s Book Series in Barcelona
Award-winning Filipino entrepreneur and author Lyn Lozano Galicia is bringing the adventures, lessons and memories of her childhood in the Philippines to a new generation with the launch of the Lucky Lyn-Lyn children’s book series.
Sacred Steps: La Ruta del Cister
This picturesque route—a 105 kilometer, circular section of the GR 175 hiking trail—takes you through rural countryside and ancient villages against a backdrop of the soaring Prades Mountains.
Barcelona’s Hidden Modernista Garden: Jardins de Portolà
If you’re looking for a quiet place to unwind, the Jardins de Portolà is an ideal spot. You won’t find it on any tourist map; it’s a small, secluded residential garden with design elements that are reminiscent of a bygone era.
How the Ceuta Border Crossing Incident Immediately Played Into the Hands of Spain’s Far Right
It is estimated that more than 50,000 migrants crossed entered the small Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the course of a single day after the border effectively collapsed
Celebrating the Festes de Sant Roc
The annual festival celebrating Sant Roc is the oldest major festival in the city, and dates back to 1589.
Day Trip: Sant Pol de Mar
An ideal seaside escape within easy reach of the city.
Festa Major de Gràcia: A Lasting Tradition
For one week in August, Gràcia’s narrow streets are embellished with decorations and artwork, each one forming a tunnel that transports you to a different wonderland.
5 Autumn Road Races in Barcelona
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The Story of Ramón Mercader, Trotsky's Assassin
Mercader was a Catalan communist who murdered Leon Trotsky.