Gràcia festival photos

Hula dancers

Performing on the first day of the festival, the appearance of these hula dancers was a surprise to reader Jessica Rodriguez

Correfoc

'Diablos', or devils, taking part in the main procession ('cercavila') of the Gràcia festival on its first day, as photographed by astrophysicist and freelance photographer Simon Campbell

Giants

Simon Campbell also photographed these different 'gegants' (giants) taking part in the parade

Fire-breathing dragon

This is the 'Drac de Gràcia', the Gràcia dragon, who has firework sparks coming from his mouth

Devils

Fire plays an important part in Catalan festivals, as seen in this image of 'diablos' and their fireworks

Human towers

Another popular feature in Catalan festivals are 'castellers' or human towers, which sees athletic and brave souls clamber on to each others' shoulders, as high as they can, with a young child climbing to the top to mark the peak of the tower

'Mr Big'

A very life-like 'giant'; these papier-maché figures make regular appearances at festivals here and can take the form of kings, queens, farmers and fantastical creatures, amongst others

Lizard

Look closely and you'll see that this sparky creature is a reproduction of the lizard from Gaudí's Parc Güell, as photographed by Jessica Rodriguez. If you would like to see your images of the Gràcia festival here, don't forget to send them to: info@barcelona-metropolitan.com