The festivals of Sant Eulàlia tip off tomorrow and will take place for the next five days until next Tuesday, the official day of the patron saint of the city. It seems each year this festival gets bit bigger and … Read More
Author Archives: Patrick Reyes
Patrick Guide Barcelona presents Fun with Flags Episode 2: La Estelada
After the smashing hit that we saw with the first episode of Patrick Guide Barcelona’s Fun with Flags, we are back with Episode 2, La Estelada. A look at the adapted version of the official Catalan flag, La Senyera, which we … Read More
Patrick Guide Barcelona presents Fun with Flags Episode 1: Spain and Catalunya
When walking around the city of Barcelona you should notice the variety of flags on government buildings and hung from private balconies. Within the last several months the number and variety of these flags have grown throughout the city as a … Read More
Festes de Gràcia 2018
Festa Major de Gràcia It’s that time of year again. The festivals of Gràcia have returned to the streets and with them, the decorations, visitors, and fun. Last year’s 200 year Bicentennial celebration was cut short by the attacks on … Read More
Sant Jordi 2018
For those of you lucky enough to be visiting the city on Monday, you will be here for the best day of the year, Saint Jordi (Saint George in English). There are many festivals throughout the year, but in my … Read More