Barcelona Travel Guide

The popular festivities of La Merce, the patron saint of Barcelona, take place on and around September 24th when there are typical dances such as “sardanas”, parades through the streets, important sporting events (e.g. sailing, regattas, judo, swimming, walking races), religious celebrations, etc. At the same time of the year there are also several exhibitions [...]

When: 23 Jun 2010 (annual)
Where: Barcelona
Every year St John’s Day (Sant Joan) is celebrated throughout Spain with an explosion of bonfires and fireworks and a colourful array of concerts and dances. Catalonians celebrate in their idiosyncratic way and Barcelona is one of the most spectacular places to join in the fun.
The fiesta takes place the [...]