Spain is unique in so many ways but the cultural aspect that makes this country stand out from the rest is their human towers. This impressive tradition is found in northeast Spain in the region of Catalunya. I got to experience it for the first time at La Festa Major in Sitges. Castells date back to […]
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3 Best (Local) Beaches in Barcelona
Barcelona’s sizzling beach season typically goes from April to October. Yup, I said October! (This past fall it got up to 24°C). Typically, the best months for hot weather are May to August and sometimes September. Some days are cloudier than others in the off-season but it doesn’t stop the locals from spending hours at […]
Catalan Tradition in Old Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain is full of local festivals all year round but summertime can lead you to one of the most cultural experiences, like Festa Major de Gràcia. A hop from the easily accessible TMB metro to Fontana is Gràcia, this very sheek and trendy area actually makes up the oldest district in the city of […]