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Sant Jordi 2019

It’s getting close to that time of the year again! My favorite day in Barcelona.  Better than birthdays.  Better than Christmas! It’s almost April 23rd, which means it’s almost time for the celebration of Saint George, or, Sant Jordi here … Read More

Festival of Sant Eulàlia 8th-12th of February

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

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