Lonely Planet names Boí Taüll one of Europe's best affordable ski resorts
Catalan ski season up and running for over a month, much improved on Covid-hit 20/21 season
January 3, 2022 01:54 PM
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'No tinc ni un duro': the pesseta still on Catalans' minds 20 years on
Cost of flats and cars were counted in the old currency for years after 2002, as idioms stemming from pessetes are still used
January 2, 2022 12:36 PM
€200,000 'La Grossa' winning lottery tickets sold in Castellterçol
Most lucky number 72656 exclusively sold in central Catalonia village
December 31, 2021 01:21 PM
Barcelona awarded as 2021 best gay travel destination city outside US
Catalan capital has been recognized by the Gay Travel Awards 2021 for its effort in promoting LGBT tourism
December 30, 2021 05:58 PM
Two Catalans lead international divers project studying underwater environments
Under Jacques Cousteau’s foundation, they will train divers to collect data where scientists cannot reach
December 28, 2021 01:28 PM
Barcelona has a new Olympic Games mascot 30 years later
Original designer updates mascot in a special edition of 'Condé Nast Traveler' magazine
December 27, 2021 07:41 PM
World Record in Girona for most stairs climbed while balancing a person on the head
The Giang brothers climbed the Girona Cathedral's 100 steps in just 53.60 seconds
December 23, 2021 06:27 PM
Barcelona cancels its New Year’s Eve alternative party
Mayor Ada Colau says that "everything was ready" for ringing in 2022, but does not discard a Three Kings parade
December 21, 2021 07:26 PM
'La Marató' annual telethon raises over €9m for mental health
30 presenters hosted 30th edition of charity fundraiser from TV3 and Catalunya Ràdio
December 20, 2021 02:40 PM
'Catalan Breakfast' initiative to promote gastronomy in international hotels
Guests at several 4 and 5-stars hotels to eat 'pa amb tomàquet' for breakfast
December 18, 2021 05:50 PM
Mental health focus for 30th edition of Catalonia's annual telethon
Outdoor stages return at Barcelona's MNAC, Seu Vella in Lleida, Tarragona's amphitheater and Dalí Museum
December 16, 2021 09:36 AM
Interactive map: All Michelin-starred restaurants in Catalonia
Catalonia boasts 64 Michelin stars in 49 different restaurants in the 2022 edition of the guide
December 15, 2021 04:48 PM
What to do in Barcelona this Christmas
Catalan capital recovers festive events such as Three Kings parade and New Year’s Eve celebrations
December 15, 2021 03:02 PM
What to do in Catalonia this Christmas outside of Barcelona
Holiday activities return after forced cancellations due to Covid-19 last year
December 15, 2021 12:09 PM
La Rambla’s reformation to start in 2022 at a cost of €44.5m
The project will increase sidewalks and take bird shops out of Barcelona’s most famous avenue
December 15, 2021 11:19 AM
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