Festivities and traditions

When Carnival arrives, the streets of Catalonia transform into stages where everything is allowed: impossible costumes, movie-like floats, satire, and a lot of partying. If there’s a celebration that can turn any city or village into a spectacle of light, music, and madness, it’s undoubtedly Carnival. Here’s a guide to the best Carnivals in Catalonia that you can’t miss if you want to experience this explosion of color and fun.

When December arrives, Barcelona transforms into a city filled with lights, magic, and traditions. Among all of its attractions, one place stands out as the ultimate representation of Christmas spirit in the city:  Santa Llúcia Christmas market. The most authentic Christmas market in Barcelona. Located right in front of the Barcelona Cathedral, this centuries-old fair is the true epicenter of the holiday season. A living tradition that connects generations and receives, year after year, the visit…

Living nativity scenes (pessebre vivent in Catalan) are one of the most typical Christmas traditions in Catalonia. When Christmas comes around, many towns and cities host living nativities: human representations of the birth of Jesus. From charming little towns to natural spaces that seem straight out of a Christmas postcard, and even medieval monasteries, here are the living nativities you shouldn’t miss to enjoy an authentic and local Christmas experience.

The castellers are one of the most emblematic and popular traditions in Catalonia. They are human towers six to ten stories high, known as castells. They represent the values of collaboration, effort, community, and self-improvement. This activity, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010, is very popular in different towns and cities in Catalonia, especially during major festivals. From Naturaki, we will introduce you to the origin of the castellers, the main events in…

The city of Girona is full of legends and mysteries that are part of the collective imagination. The legends will allow you to get to know and discover the city of Girona in a different way. From Naturaki, we invite you to explore the beautiful city of Girona through its legends. Will you join us? 

The Verbena de San Juan (Saint John’s eve) is one of the most popular festivals in Catalonia. It is an ideal occasion to gather with family and friends in a rural house to celebrate the arrival of summer. On the night of June 23rd, the shortest night of the year, every village and every neighborhood in Catalonia organizes its own Saint John’s Eve with the bonfire as a common element, and different activities that can vary depending on the town: community dinners, fireworks shows, musical performances...…

La Patum is probably the most important festival in Berga, the capital of the Berguedà region. It is a celebration with over 600 years of history, held annually during the Corpus Christi festivities. This fire and dance festival is so unique in its artistic and historical value that in 2005, it was declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

We propose 10 plans for Christmas time that will allow you to learn about some of the most deeply rooted Christmas traditions in Catalonia, have a good time and enjoy the magic of Christmas with family, friends or your partner.

Updated November 2024. Christmas is approaching and during the days leading up to the Christmas festivities, the streets of towns and cities begin to light up. For many of us it's time to think about shopping and presents. A good place to do this shopping or simply to stroll around or take part in some of the activities organised there are the Christmas markets and fairs.In this post we talk about the most authentic Christmas markets and fairs where young and old alike can enjoy a good time…

Easter is synonymous with tradition: processions, the manaies, representations of the "Passion of Christ" and family gatherings. It's also a good time to do outdoor activities taking advantage of the longer days and more pleasant temperatures. For all these reasons, we suggest 10 plans to get to know the most deep-rooted traditions of Easter and some outdoor activities ideal for this time of year.