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Every March, the children of Barcelona enjoy one of the "sweetest" festivals of the city. The streets and squares of the charming district of Gràcia become a festival of sweets, bands and horse carriages. This is the Sant Medir Festival and according to tradition originates from the Saint who lived in the year 303 in Barcelona under the Roman rule of Diocletian, who intensely persecuted Christians. According to legend, Sant Medir's beans grew immediately after they were planted and for this he was taken prisoner. A hermitage was built where the Saint lived to mark the starting point of the pilgrimage. In 1830, a baker from the district of Gràcia made a pilgrimage to the hermitage on his Saint's Day to thank the Saint for a honoured promise. Today, this pilgrimage has become a popular tradition with the participation of "colles" from the districts of Gràcia, Sarrià and Sants. Each year,
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Come and see the collections and the restoration workshops with the professionals that look after them! On the 7th March, seventeen museums of Barcelona will open the areas that are normally restricted to the public, to show the work done by professionals who work there. Take a close look at the collections and discover a new way of viewing works of art, in the company of guides, curators, and directors.
Advance booking is essential.
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Planeta Titella 16th Puppet Festival at Poble Espanyol
Planeta Titella, the 16th edition of the Puppet Festival at Poble Espanyol, transforms the venue into a large open-air stage devoted to the art of visual theatre. Over two days, 11 companies present 51 performances across 12 different spaces, with a programme featuring giant and string puppets, object theatre, Chinese shadows and roaming shows.
The programme combines tradition and contemporary approaches, with indoor and street performances that explore new stage languages and highlight the expressive power of puppetry. The festival also includes a public vote to recognise the best show, consolidating its position as a key event in the cultural calendar dedicated to family performing arts. -
FLIC Festival, which aims to bring literature closer to children through creation and experimentation, is back. This is a different kind of festival, one that is filled with experiences aimed at promoting the enjoyment of literature and the arts through experimental formats requiring the involvement of all those who accompany children in literary discovery: family, teachers, writers and librarians, and many others.
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The bike is an original and different means of transport to discover the city. Barcelona has fully integrated cycle lanes and you can cycle through the city’s open spaces and parks. These conditions and the mild climate are ideal for this alternative means of transport. You can choose from organised routes or bicycle hire.
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Barcelona is a city that loves the sea and the amenities provided by its 4.5 km of beaches. A maiden voyage on a yacht, a pleasure cruise on one of the traditional “Golondrinas” or a sail on a modern catamaran are just some of the tours you can take part in if you want to enjoy vistas of Barcelona from the sea.
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Leisure activities for the family
Experiences for all the family.
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There are many different sides to Barcelona: the Barcelona with its traditional neighbourhoods, the Gothic, modernista and contemporary city… but there is also a green Barcelona, the Barcelona of parks and gardens. You’ll find them dotted around the city. These green spaces are always interesting, whether it be for their plants, urban design or sculptures.
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Barcelona has ten accessible beaches, with Wi-Fi and excellent amenities and services inviting you to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea throughout the year.
