City Snapshot: December

What do readers want Santa to bring them for Christmas?

Dec 2, 2010 in LIVING

A Classical Christmas

Barcelona is awash with classical concerts this Christmas and there's everything from popular classics to Catalan carols and contemporary opera

Nov 29, 2010 by in GOING OUT

Volunteering - It takes a little time

From the archive: We look at lending a hand in Barcelona

Nov 29, 2010 by in THE ARCHIVE

Christmas fairs in Barcelona

Take a stroll around one of Barcelona's Christmas markets and pick up a local item or two to take home

Nov 28, 2010 in VISITING

Q&A: El Gordo

Have you bought your ticket for 'the fat one' yet?

Nov 12, 2010 in LIVING

Christmas markets

Head out of town this weekend for a traditional festive market

Dec 2, 2009 by in VISITING

Ajuntament de Barcelona

Free festive fun

This Christmas, make the most of free (or almost free) events and activities going on around Barcelona.

Dec 1, 2009 in LIVING

Drap-Art home 1

By Arnau Miquel

Art remade

Back for another year is the Drap-Art Festival featuring green art

Dec 1, 2009 by in GOING OUT

Over to you: Amy Blaise

Amy Blaise is an American living in Sitges who has twice brought the traditional British pantomime to the Catalan stage

Dec 1, 2009 by in LIVING

Catalan public holidays

Barcelona is a city that likes celebrating—every month there is something special happening, whether it's a week-long tribute to the local patron saint or a classy celebration of love, read on for our guide to local festivities

Apr 28, 2009 in LIVING

Canelons

Traditional pasta dish eaten here on December 26th using leftovers from Christmas Day

Mar 24, 2009 in EATING AND DRINKING

Recipe: Escudella

Enjoyed across Catalunya on December 25th, this excellent soup can actually be enjoyed on any cold winter day

Mar 24, 2009 in EATING AND DRINKING

Recipe: Agramunt torró

A traditional Catalan Christmas sweet

Mar 23, 2009 in EATING AND DRINKING

Giving green: eco gifts

Discover holiday-season suggestions for Barcelona residents on how to give gifts that keep on giving

Dec 1, 2008 by in LIVING

Many Merry Christmases

There are numerous ways to celebrate Christmas in Barcelona. Here are some tips for a Catalan, child-focused, British or environmentally-friendly festive season

Dec 1, 2008 by in LIVING

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