"Cycling Mecca": What makes Girona so good for bike riding?
Cyclists come for the variety of terrain and beautiful landscapes but stay for the community, culture, and cafés
August 25, 2023 04:35 PM
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Barcelona's Gabriel García Márquez named world's best public library
Catalan capital library beats contenders from Slovenia, Australia and China
August 21, 2023 04:05 PM
Gaudí's Casa Vicens celebrates Festes de Gràcia with discounted tickets
Free workshops from August 15 to 21
August 8, 2023 12:17 PM
How are Pixar movies made? Discover the behind the scenes action in Barcelona
Unveiling the magic of animation at Cosmocaixa Science Museum
July 18, 2023 12:16 PM
Over 100 free La Mercè 2023 concerts: find out when and where each band is playing
Local and international artists performing in Barcelona from September 22 to 25
July 27, 2023 08:34 PM
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz gets his first caganer figurine
Tennis player currently tops ATP ranking
July 20, 2023 12:03 PM
'Cuttlefish delight': Hotel Üpper Diagonal wins best tapa in Barcelona
Salsa Street Food and Can Culleres will join hotel in representing Catalonia in Spain-wide final
July 18, 2023 10:51 AM
Pintxos and Tapas: Catalonia's first contest of two-bites plates
First three winners to classify for Spain's National Contest in late November
July 12, 2023 03:03 PM
Hundreds queue for days ahead of Harry Styles concert in Barcelona
Some fans have been camping for over a month ahead of Wednesday's show
July 12, 2023 03:11 PM
Catalan Sounds on Tour performs in New York's Central Park
Queralt Lahoz, Marala, Lia Kali and DJ Trapella showcase music from Catalonia, Balearic Islands and Valencia
July 10, 2023 10:20 AM
Right to go topless applies in private communal swimming pools too, government says
"The law applies to everyone" equality minister says at campaign launch for inclusivity this summer
July 7, 2023 09:07 AM
A sky full of hot air balloons from all over the world
27th edition of European Balloon Festival held in central Catalonia
July 6, 2023 12:55 PM
Barcelona to open 227 heatwave shelters this summer
Accessible spaces offer protection from high temperatures
June 30, 2023 05:01 PM
Record number of visits at Catalan camp sites in May
Costa Brava stands as prefered destination for most tourists
July 3, 2023 03:21 PM
Walking on air in Barcelona: tightrope walker crosses Passeig de Gràcia boulevard
French Nathan Paulin walks 70 meters above ground from Portal de l'Àngel to Gran Via street
July 3, 2023 10:26 AM
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