Going out to Sala Apolo isn’t just about going somewhere “to have a drink and listen to music”—it’s about visiting an institution of Barcelona’s culture, both musically and socially. Many have spent almos...
The transition from summer heat to extreme rainfall in a matter of days—or even hours—is becoming increasingly common in Catalonia and along the entire Mediterranean coast. The Catalan Meteorological Serv...
As of this week, finding a home with a parking space in Barcelona (and 27 other municipalities) has become a little more difficult. The Generalitat de Catalunya has approved new regulations that will limi...
Once again, Barcelona is getting ready to celebrate La Mercè, its main festival in honor of the Verge de la Mercè, one of its two patron saints. The festival will last five days, from September 23 to 27,...
48 posters and 48 ways of understanding Barcelona’s Fiestas Mayores. That is the premise of the exhibition “Moltes Mercès,” which traces the history of the festival through all the official posters from...
The Fabra i Puig Rodalies station will remain closed indefinitely following the collapse of part of the ceiling on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 22. The collapse occurred in the concourse, above the...
Barcelona is gearing up for a memorable closing to the La Mercè 2026 festivities. The La Mercè 2026 Fireworks and Music Show is shrouded in mystery and has a touch of a farewell about it, as the music wil...
No one can dispute that the Sagrada Família is one of the greatest monuments in history, a candidate to become one of the Seven Contemporary Wonders of the World, and a work of unprecedented grandeur. But...
At the counter of Pinchería La Bernarda, in the heart of Molins de Rei, about 30 minutes from Barcelona, you can find up to 25 different types of pinchos ready to be grilled and enjoyed right away. This...
Munich is a long way away, but we love beer here in Barcelona too, and we seize every opportunity we can to celebrate—and Oktoberfest is no exception. Although we celebrate it “the Catalan way, ” coincidi...