Ready to party? Barcelona’s carnival is arriving…
We already know that Barcelona is a city with a lot of activities. One of the most awaiting event is the Barcelona’s carnival (or Carnestoltes). Traditions want people to come disguised and then they are walking through the city, in every neighborhood to admire parades. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the nightlife in Barcelona, because for this event, clubs organizes theme nights.
Where does Carnestoltes come from?
Carnival or Carnestoltes takes its origin from the Christian religion and fall 40 days before Easter Sunday. It symbolizes the beginning of Lent (40 days period where Christian abstain from their vices). In fact, traditionally, the Carnival is the last opportunity to enjoy everything before fasting, that’s why you can find local fat food like coca de llardons or butifarra de hueves. It’s also a good reason to party. The Carnival starts during Jueves Ladero (23/02) and ends next Wednesday with a special ceremony, sardines are burying to symbolize the beginning of Lent.
Due to its past, since 1980, it’s very important for Catalan people to party during Carnestoltes, because as Franco was in power, parties were prohibited.
Don’t hesitate to come in the center of Barcelona to enjoy the atmosphere, walk through the neighborhood because each of them offer different ambience. You can also enjoy the proposed animations like tortillas contest organized by a lot of little markets.
Don’t miss:
- Carnival arrival: Barri de Ribera neighborhood
- El Baile del Molinet: El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
- La Tronjada: El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
Date: Thursday 23th of February 2017
Time: All day long
Location: all around Barcelona and its wonderful neighborhood
Prices: free
How to get to the arrival point:
Metro – L1 Arc de Triomf
Bus – H14, 39
If you are looking for accommodation near the venue, take a look at some of our apartments in the area.
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