Barcelona is a city of a thousand faces: it is a collection of a thousand cultures and charming corners. It is a city chameleon, which changes with each season. In summer, Barcelona is empty. The bustle of winter disappears and a mysterious tranquility takes over the streets - except the center, which is always full of life -. Nevertheless, do not think that you will be bored, quite the opposite! In Barcelona, you will find something to do especially at this time of year. Every summer, the city offers a wide range of festivals, parties, concerts and exhibitions of all kinds.

Take a break for the festival in your neighborhood or the festival of Gracia - such as beautiful scenery that adorn its streets! - O Pop testate on the beach and the sun … Then in September, a full week of festival: The Marketplace! Every summer, the city becomes the center for performing arts and music.

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Festival Grec
From June 29 to August 2, the whole city is transformed into a showcase of performing arts, with the Teatro Grec as epicenter. The best theater groups and the world come to Barcelona to show their proposals.

Summer case
From 18 to July 19 is celebrated on summertime (in both Madrid and Barcelona). This is the perfect festival for lovers of indie music and rock pop. In this edition, you can enjoy groups such as Sex Pistols, Blondie and The Breeders. Other groups in the size of Kaiser Chiefs, Interpol, Ian Brown, Primal Scream, We Are Scientists and The Planets join these. If you like electronic music, names such as MIA, Santogold act or CSS as well.

B-Festival
From 9 to July 29, the eclectic music festival will be held in two locations, notably the scenes throughout the neighborhood of Poble Espanola and the recently released Space Movistar. This year presents a diverse board: we can hear the pop of B-52s and Edwards Skye (Morcheeba), the soul of Macy Gray and Erykah Badu, the blues of Johnny Winter, the hip hop of Marcelo D2, the Afro-jazz Gerald Toto, Richard Bona and Lokua Kanza; dance Brazilian DJ Dolores; to the poetry of Kevin Johansen & The Nada and the rumba Muchachito Bombo Infierno and Peret. Music for all tastes!

Harley Days
From 10 to 13 July, Barcelona will host the 105 anniversary of Harley Davidson - which hopes to bring together more than 205.000 visitors -. Offer a multitude of activities, such as a bike decorating competition, the birthday party and the parade of flags along the streets of the city.

Festa Major del Raval
12 to July 14, a stage in the Rambla del Raval, where he held open mic sessions, concerts, poetry and all kinds of live shows whose main feature is the fusion of nationalities. It is expected that over 8,000 people visit the festival.

Other proposals

The city has some 50 museums, showcasing permanent collections and non-permanent. Artists such as Picasso, Joan Miró or Antoni Tèpies have their own museum. At the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) you can find one of the world is most important collections of Romanesque art. Other famous museums house collections of contemporary art, the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) and CaixaForum.

And that’s not all. You will also find places to practice outdoor sports and make a range of leisure and free time. If you want to enjoy all these proposals, simply look for the perfect:

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Spring brings with it one of the most deeply rooted traditions and charm of Catalonia, Sant Sordi Day. This very day linked to the literature, takes place every April 23. Since 1996, UNESCO declared this day the “International Day of the Book.” Thus, it commemorates the death of two great writers: William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes, in addition to the death of George of Cappadocia, patron of Catalonia.

Sant Jordi is the day of love for the Catalans. Thus, couples exchange roses and books as a token of love. Before the people gave a rose to the women and they, in return, offered them a book. But it seems that the tradition has been upgraded and now offers both the people present to their loved ones.

The custom of handing a rose to loved women dating from the fifteenth century. Some feel that this practice comes from the Fair of the Roses or the love to be held in Barcelona during the summer months. But the theory most charming gentleman brought the Catalans who traveled to the East with their tales of famous Sant Jordi: Legend has it that Saint George is faced against a terrifying dragon that had caught the queen. He got beat and the blood of the beast grew roses as a sign of friendship and love. Since that time, men give a rose to women, and they will return the detail with a book.

On the day of Sant Jordi is closely linked to the Catalan culture and sentiment. Therefore, all the Catalans hang Senyera (autonomous flag) from the balconies of this day. So much so that Rose de Sant Jordi is sold with a Senyera, and with an ear of wheat.

Moreover, through the appointment of April 23 as “World Book Day”, the Catalan cities promote the sale of books, in Barcelona rose hundreds of stalls street book also stands for the most famous moment sign their manuscripts. Moreover, this day is all kinds of recreational and cultural activities, literary workshops, outdoor concerts, etc..

Run for your tickets to the city and do not miss this wonderful celebration. Discover the most deeply rooted habits of Catalonia. For your convenience, rent apartments in Barcelona. You will be an unforgettable experience!