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The Catalan <\/span>festive calendar<\/span><\/b> reflects its rich cultural, historical and religious heritage. Throughout the year, <\/span>Catalonia <\/span><\/b>celebrates a series of <\/span>festivities <\/span><\/b>that not only bring joy and colour, but also reinforce a sense of community and keep traditions alive. From historical commemorations to religious festivities, each celebration has its own charm and significance. Below, we share in detail the <\/span>ten most important festivities in Catalonia<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All year round, Catalonia is an ideal destination for a relaxing break to discover its towns and villages. You can get to <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b>,<\/span> Costa Brava <\/span><\/b>and<\/span> Barcelona <\/span><\/b>and surroundings from <\/span>Barcelona airport, Barcelona port, Reus airport, Girona airport and Camp de Tarragona AVE train station<\/span><\/b> with <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a>‘s low-cost and sustainable <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Remember that you can book your transfer up to <\/span>24 hours in advance<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|60px|30px|60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The <\/span>National Day <\/span>of Catalonia<\/span><\/a>, which is celebrated this Wednesday,<\/span> 11<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of September<\/span><\/b>, commemorates the fall of <\/span>Barcelona <\/span><\/b>in 1714 during the <\/span>War of the Spanish Succession<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n This event marked the end of Catalan institutions and the beginning of a period of repression<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n Today, the Diada is a symbol of the Catalan people’s resistance and desire for freedom. <\/span>In Barcelona, as well as in other Catalan towns, thousands of people gather to make <\/span>floral offerings <\/span><\/b>at the <\/span>monument of Rafael Casanova<\/span><\/b>, a hero of the resistance in the<\/span> siege of Barcelona<\/span><\/b>. Cultural events and demonstrations all over Catalonia are an opportunity to show Catalan pride and identity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n La Merc\u00e8<\/span><\/b> is <\/span>Barcelona’s main festival<\/span><\/b>, celebrated in honour of the city’s patron saint, Our Lady of Mercy. From the <\/span>20<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> to the 24<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of September<\/span><\/b>, Barcelona is filled with cultural activities, concerts, parades and fireworks. <\/span><\/p>\n The “<\/span>correfocs<\/span><\/b>” are one of the most exciting events, where devils and dragons launch fireworks in a pyrotechnic display; and the “<\/span>castellers<\/span><\/b>” form impressive human towers, demonstrating strength and teamwork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Festivities-in-Catalonia-1.png” alt=”The 10 most important festivities in Catalonia” title_text=”The 10 most important festivities in Catalonia” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The festival finish with a huge fireworks display on <\/span>Montju\u00efc<\/span><\/a>, which lights up the Barcelona skyline. More details about the <\/span>2024 edition<\/span><\/b> of this celebration, and how to get there from <\/span>Barcelona Airport<\/span><\/b>, will be available on our blog soon.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n La Castanyada<\/span><\/b>, held on the 31<\/span>st<\/span> of October, is a traditional festival marking the eve of <\/span>All Saints’ Day<\/span><\/b>. On this night, it is tradition to eat <\/span>roasted chestnuts, <\/span>sweet potatoes and panellets, sweets traditionally made with almonds, potatoes or sweet potatoes and pine nuts. Dare to make your own panellets at home with this simple <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On this day, families also gather to remember their deceased loved ones, visiting the <\/span>cemeteries <\/span><\/b>and decorating the graves with <\/span>flowers<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Also, in cities such as <\/span>Barcelona <\/span><\/b>and towns on <\/span>Costa Brava<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Costa Dorada<\/span><\/b>, stalls are set up in the streets where roasted chestnuts are sold, filling the air with the comforting aroma of chestnuts on the fire.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that <\/span>Shuttle2Sun<\/span><\/a> offers its <\/span>shared transfer services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>private transfer services<\/span><\/a>, low-cost and sustainable, so you can move from <\/span>Barcelona airport, the port of Barcelona, Reus airport, Girona airport and the AVE Camp de Tarragona train station<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.shuttle2sun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Festivities-in-Catalonia-2.png” alt=”Coca de Sant Joan Costa Dorada Costa Brava Barcelona” title_text=”Coca de Sant Joan Costa Dorada Costa Brava Barcelona” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Saint Stephen’s Day<\/span><\/b>, on the<\/span> 26<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of December<\/span><\/b>, is a Catalan holiday that follows Christmas. It is a day to get together with the extended family and enjoy festive meals that often include one of the most typical Catalan dishes, <\/span>cannelloni<\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n This <\/span>tradition<\/span><\/a> dates to the 19th century, when families would use the leftovers from Christmas dinner to prepare this delicious culinary proposal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In towns such as <\/span>Barcelona <\/span><\/b>and <\/span>Girona<\/span><\/b>, the streets come alive with Christmas markets and cultural events, offering a festive continuation of the Christmas celebrations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Every <\/span>17<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> of January<\/span><\/b>, the feast of <\/span>Saint Anthony the Abbot<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Els Tres Tombs<\/span><\/b> are celebrated, especially in towns such as <\/span>Cambrils<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Vila-seca La Pineda<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Valls<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>Igualada <\/span><\/b>and <\/span>Vilanova i la Geltr\u00fa<\/span><\/b>. During this <\/span>festival<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>horses <\/span><\/b>and other animals <\/span>are paraded<\/span><\/b> three times around the local church, where they are blessed. <\/span><\/p>\n This ritual has its roots in agricultural tradition and is an opportunity to honour the animals that have been an integral part of rural life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”|60px||60px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|40px||40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”181.8px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The 23<\/span>rd<\/span> of April, the <\/span>Diada de Sant Jordi<\/span><\/b>, is one of the most beloved festivities in Catalonia. In Barcelona, the <\/span>Ramblas <\/span><\/b>are filled with <\/span>stalls selling books and roses<\/span><\/b>, and the city becomes a great festival of literature and love. It is a tradition to give a book and a rose to loved ones in honour of Sant Jordi, patron saint of Catalonia, with the aim of recalling the legend that revolves around his figure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Midsummer’s Eve<\/span><\/b>Catalonia’s National Day<\/h2>\n
La Merc\u00e8, Barcelona’s main festival<\/h2>\n
La Castanyada: roast chestnuts, sweet potatoes and panellets\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Saint Stephen’s Day: 26th of December\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
The Three Tombs, in honour of Saint Anthony the Abbot\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
The Diada de Sant Jordi, a day full of roses and books\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n
The eve and feast of Saint John\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n