Barcelona's La Boqueria market eyes UNESCO World Heritage status
13 markets around the world ask UN cultural organization to recognize "historic sites"
April 6, 2024 12:04 PM
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The ceramics boom: activity at Barcelona pottery workshops skyrocket
Practice of craft provides therapeutic benefits but can also lead to professional opportunities
April 1, 2024 01:06 PM
Barceloneta beach ranked 15th at Golden Beach Awards 2024
Catalan beach surpasses Bondi on 100 best beaches ranking
April 2, 2024 06:44 PM
Rafting season kicks off in Catalan Pyrenees
Noguera Pallaresa river attracts water sports enthusiasts from all over the world
March 16, 2024 05:01 PM
Radioactive leak seals off part of Barcelona airport
Alert deactivated after securing material from broken box
February 20, 2024 05:49 PM
'We are in this because we love it': Barcelona's vinyl veterans ride revival surge
Major label greed main obstacle to format's survival, say independent record stores
February 12, 2024 02:06 PM
Vilanova to limit Carnival activities due to drought
Food fights to be restricted to fewer streets to reduce water needed to clean
February 5, 2024 01:47 PM
Parc Güell sees 4.4 million visitors in 2023, up 6%
Barcelona council points out that 8 of every 10 tickets are sold in advance online
February 4, 2024 12:01 PM
Pyrenean mayor looking for families to open restaurant and keep town alive
Sant Jaume de Frontanyà has lost 85% of all tourism since last restaurant closed
January 22, 2024 03:45 PM
Catalan couple visits every country in the world: ‘Travel is everything’
Retirees have visited 204 countries visited in over 40 years of traveling
January 16, 2024 09:50 AM
Life satisfaction among Catalans scores 6.9 out of 10, up half a point from last year
Public health, security, and sustainability considered main factors behind happiness
January 17, 2024 12:03 PM
Golden jewellery pieces hidden in Kings’ Day cakes
Moner Jewelers in Vilafranca del Penedès team up with local bakers for extra special surprises
January 5, 2024 09:14 AM
Rain and wind accompany Three Wise Men's arrival
Parades canceled in some towns due to weather conditions
January 6, 2024 11:01 AM
When and where to enjoy the Barcelona Kings' parade 2024
Time and place schedule for the arrival of the three kings to delivery presents on Friday night
January 4, 2024 06:40 PM
Winning ticket in La Grossa New Year's Eve lotto bought in Sant Boi de Llobregat
Holders of ticket number 08702 will receive €200,000, with more prizes going to other lotto entries
December 31, 2023 01:56 PM
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