Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
July
Prices are high and it's peak tourist season, but it's a lively time to be in the
city with sun-filled beach days, open-air dining and outdoor concerts.
Festival del Grec
The major cultural event of the year is a month-long fest (grec.bcn.cat) with dozens of
theatre, dance and music performances held around town including at the Teatre Grec am-
phitheatre on Montjuïc, from which the festival takes its name.
August
The heat index soars; barcelonins leave the city in droves for summer holi-
days, as huge numbers of tourists arrive. It's a great time to hit the beach.
Festa Major de Gràcia
Locals compete for the most elaborately decorated street in this popular week-long Gràcia
festival (
www.festamajordegracia.cat
) held around 15 August. The fest also features free
outdoor concerts, street fairs and other events.
Festes de Sant Roc
For four days in mid-August, Plaça Nova in the Barri Gòtic becomes the scene of parades,
the
correfoc
, a market, traditional music and magic shows for kids.
September
After a month off, barcelonins return to work, although several major festivals
provide ample amusement. Temperatures stay warm through September,
making for fine beach days.
Festa Major de Sants
The district of Sants hosts a five-day fest (
www.festamajordesants.net
)
with concerts, out-
door dance parties,
correfocs
and elaborately decorated streets.
