Catalonia's high-speed train network: 40 daily services to Madrid, two abroad, none to Valencia
Prices cheaper for routes to Spanish capital, but connections to France shrink and cross-border night trains projects frozen
January 15, 2023 12:37 PM
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Tortell de Reis: a cake fit for three kings
Brioche-like ring-shaped dessert packs a hidden surprise or two every January 6
January 5, 2023 11:36 AM
Picturesque town of Rupit recognized among world's best tourism villages
Municipality praised for sustainability, heritage and job opportunities by UN's World Tourism Organization
December 21, 2022 01:34 PM
Spanish Civil War site in Barcelona's Turó de la Rovira temporarily closed
Works aiming to restrict night visits and ensure preservation begin in location that hosts traces of anti-aircraft batteries
December 19, 2022 01:13 PM
What makes Catalan Christmas markets different from other European ones
Santa Llúcia Christmas market prides itself on the amount and variety of traditional Christmas decorations
December 8, 2022 11:23 AM
SNCF to operate Barcelona-Paris train route alone from December 11, tickets on sale
French company parts ways with Spain's Renfe after nine years of joint services
October 20, 2022 01:30 PM
Catalonia recovers 88% of international tourism compared to 2019
Spending and overnight stays still below pre-pandemic figures as Asian markets still closed in summer
October 17, 2022 08:05 PM
Breathtaking and fresh views of Barcelona from new Torre Glòries observation deck
Multidisciplinary installation and exhibition space brings together breathtaking sights, art, science, and technology
May 17, 2022 01:24 PM
‘Indians’: Catalan merchants with a 200-year history
Architecture, food, traditions, and slavery are all part of their legacy
June 11, 2022 11:57 AM
New 360º viewpoint in Barcelona overlooks Mediterranean
Beachfront site ideal for watching 2024 America's Cup sailing races
June 30, 2022 06:39 PM
Remembering Ricardo Bofill, the cosmopolitan Catalan architect
An eternal utopian and nomad, he will be remembered for his talent, creativity and innovation
January 29, 2022 01:52 PM
Discover Barcelona's 1,000 bomb shelters in new detailed interactive map
Map pinpoints exact locations of air raid shelters as well as displaying damage caused by Francoist air forces
March 19, 2021 03:27 PM
Barcelona’s civil war bomb shelters
Underground bunkers likely saved thousands of lives when the city was the first in the world to become systematically bombed
January 23, 2022 07:23 AM
Ghost stations of Barcelona’s metro and the historic underground shopping center
The Catalan capital has various unused subway stops, while Avinguda de la Llum was once the most vibrant social hub of the city
January 22, 2022 12:01 PM
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Barcelona
Catalan capital has 9 modernist sites distinguished for their architectural value, created by Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner
July 16, 2022 11:30 AM
Catalonia is a great place to live or visit. Between mountains and sea, cities and countryside, discover the richness of Catalonia and what it has to offer here, including the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the famous unfinished Sagrada Família basilica, ‘castellers’ human towers, local festivals and celebrations.