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They have been empty since the Olympic Games: the legendary pergolas of Moll de la Fusta will become reading areas, gyms, and playrooms facing the sea
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (194+ words) Barcelona Secreta The Port of Barcelona will invest half a million euros to transform the promenade into a neighborhood leisure space and climate-friendly retreat before the end of the year. Unlike its previous phase, marked by large-scale restoration, the new…...
It will be Catalonia's circular train: 119 km of track and 39 stations encircling Barcelona from the Maresme to the Garraf
3+ day, 35+ min ago (303+ words) An infrastructure designed to connect Vall's, Maresme, and Garraf without having to pass through the Catalan capital. Although the Rodalies network is facing a complex situation, progress on this plan is currently focused on resolving mobility issues between Vall's Oriental…...
300 per hour per room: Casa Batll" opens a floor that no one has ever seen and allows the family's rooms to be rented for dinners and events
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (384+ words) The building has reclaimed its third floor through an archaeological restoration that reveals previously unseen details of the Modernist architect's work. Casa Batll" has inaugurated the renovation of its third floor, the building's last remaining original residential space that had…...
A Barcelona neighborhood will vote on a name change: residents are choosing between the name of a bird or that of a military battle
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (372+ words) A public consultation will resolve the historic terminological and semantic dispute that divides this area of Nou Barris. The Barcelona City Council has launched a participatory process to determine the neighborhood's official name, currently a choice between "Verdum" and "Verdun....
The "mirror day" for the eclipse of the century in Spain is today: how to know if you'll be able to see it from your balcony at 8: 20 p. m. in Barcelona
2+ week, 2+ day ago (358+ words) Barcelona Secreta You've probably already marked August 12, 2026, in red on your calendar And with good reason: it will be the first time in over a century that a total solar eclipse will cross the Peninsula, turning day into night for…...
Complete Guide to Sant Jordi 2026 in Barcelona: activities, stalls, literary street, open houses
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (791+ words) Sant Jordi 2026 is here! The great festival of books and roses, one of Catalans" favorite days, is already underway, so we"re here to tell you everything you need to know. To help you navigate this grand celebration, we"re…...
An hour and a half from Barcelona: Catalonia's largest medieval fair kicks off with a market, wine tastings, and fire shows
1+ mon, 20+ min ago (391+ words) Montblanc brings the Middle Ages to life from April 17 to 26 during its 39th Medieval Week, featuring a market and performances over two weeks. Montblanc, an hour and a half from Barcelona in the province of Tarragona, will be transformed this weekend…...
Vacations with dogs, full board, and for less than "36 a day: how to sign up for this family program in Catalonia before April 27
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (397+ words) The "Family Vacations" program reaches its 21st edition with stays at 28 hostels from July through December 2026. Catalan families withchildren under 18have untilnoon on April 27to register for the second call ofthe "Vacances en fam'lia"2026 program, which offers23, 051 spotsin28 hostels operated by the Government of Cataloniaduring…...
Up to "200 per month in rental assistance: how to apply for the aid the Catalan government is launching next week
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (308+ words) The regional government will raise the income cap to 36, 279 euros per year and increase the budget allocation by 106 million euros following an agreement with the Comuns. The Government of Catalonia will launch the application process next week for rental subsidies…...
This village, 90 minutes from Barcelona, preserves the only Dance of Death in Europe: a medieval ritual that takes place only once a year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) Barcelona Secreta - Do Not Process My Personal Information This Holy Week ritual is one of Catalonia's best-kept secrets, a dance full of symbolism and cadaverous costumes that is unique in Europe. We often seek out exotic rituals abroad, forgetting that…...