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We bring you the definitive map of the most spectacular fireworks in Catalonia. Summers in Catalonia wouldn't be the same without the smell of gunpowder in the air, heads raised looking at the sky and this collective "oooooh" before the burst of a firework display. From north to south, warm nights are lit up with pyrotechnic shows that mix tradition, fiesta and pure magic. If you're looking for the best explosions of light and colour for this summer, grab your notebook and pen. Let the party begin!
Blanes International Fireworks Competition
If there's a firework competition that makes the waters of the Costa Brava tremble, it's the one in Blanes. During several nights in July, various pyrotechnic companies from all over the world compete by launching true works of art into the sky, while thousands of spectators gather on the beach or the hills so as not to miss a single burst. The atmosphere is magical: families with camping chairs, groups of young people on the sand and grandparents with tortilla sandwiches, all eagerly waiting to see who will take home the trophy. If you want to go, don't forget to arrive very early!
Fireworks Castle of the Palamós Main Festival
The Festa Major de Palamós combines everything you need for a perfect summer night: concerts, good food, and a fireworks display that will leave you speechless. The pyrotechnic show takes place on the platja Gran (the main beach) and can be perfectly seen from the seaside promenade. Imagine the following plan: You're enjoying a delicious portion of Palamós prawns while the colors start to explode above you. It's not just a show, it's a moving summer postcard. Don't forget to charge your phone, you'll need it!
Fireworks of the Granollers Main Festival
Granollers, at the end of August, turns into a festive battlefield where two colors, white and blue, fight to conquer the hearts of the city. For an entire week, there are competitions, shows, concerts and lots of healthy rivalry between the two teams. But be warned: this isn't just any celebration! Here, they live it with much passion and pride. And, of course, the grand fireworks display marks the end of the craziest week of the year. The fireworks illuminate the sky as the Whites and Blues celebrate (or mourn!) the outcome of the competition. If you want a locals' tip: they say the best view is from the Palou area, a little higher and less crowded. But shhh... we didn't tell you anything!
Fireworks in Vilafranca del Penedès
The Vilafranca Major Festival is not just any celebration: it is declared a National Heritage Festival and can be proud of having one of the most traditional and deeply-rooted programs of the country. On August the 30th, coinciding with Saint Felix, after a human tower day, comes the magical moment: the fire castles. The firework show is launched from various points in the city, which allows you to enjoy it both from the center and from the outskirts. You can't miss it.
Fireworks in Sitges
Sitges is already a Mediterranean postcard in itself, but during its Annual Festival, at the end of August, an extra dose of spectacle is added. The fireworks castle, which is launched from La Punta, La Fragata and the breakwaters, transforms the seafront into a stage of lights, music and sea. Seeing the fireworks reflected over the sea, among the palm groves and modernist architecture, is one of those experiences that you need to live at least once in your lifetime. If you want a good spot, get to the Promenade very early, grab an ice cream or a glass of cava... and let yourself be hypnotised.
Light and fireworks show for La Mercè (Barcelona)
Barcelona knows how to say good-bye to the summer properly: with synchronized music and fireworks. The Piromusical de la Mercè is not just a simple firework display, it's a whole original experience. Montjuïc mountain, one of the most emblematic places in the city of Barcelona, transforms into a stage for a performance that makes the fountains, music, and rockets dance in a perfect choreography. Every year the musical repertoire changes: from Queen to Soundtracks of famous movies, and featuring Catalan hits. Important: arrive early because it fills up quickly.
Santa Tecla Fireworks in Tarragona
Tarragona and gunpowder have been synonymous for centuries. During the Santa Tecla Festivities, in mid-September, the Roman city brings out all its Mediterranean character and celebrates one of the oldest festivals in the country. The fireworks are usually by the sea, on the Miracle beach, and seeing them with the silhouette of the old city in the background is one of those postcards you will never forget and that, we assure you, will be a true hit on Instagram. We encourage you to take a tour around the old town of Tarragona and to taste the star dish of the festival: the mamadeta (yes, it's called that), a sweet and refreshing drink made with lemon and Chartreuse liquor.
Whether you are one of those who dream of every explosion, those who take lots of photos, or those who can't help but cover their ears, this summer you have a mission: to live, at least for one night, under a sky ablaze with colors. You already have the list. Now all you need to do is prepare the camera, decide on the destination, and find the best country house.