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Held around October 29th, Fires de Sant Narcís transforms Girona into a hub of Catalan culture with parades, human towers, and a bustling fairground in La Devesa Park. Discover the festival's history, key events, and practical tips for visiting.
Girona’s Fires de Sant Narcís is the city’s Festa Major, held annually around 29 October. Expect correfoc, castellers, giants, concerts, and a fairground in La Devesa. Here’s how to plan your visit.
Thinking of seeing castellers in Girona? Timing is everything. Most performances happen during two key festivals: Temps de Flors in spring and Fires de Sant Narcís in autumn. There's also the famous act where a human tower climbs the cathedral steps. Here's how to plan your trip.
Castells, or human towers, are one of Catalonia's most thrilling traditions. In Girona, the local team Marrecs de Salt builds these fragile structures during festivals. Learn what to expect, understand the anatomy of a castell, and find out how to catch a performance.
Every April 23, Girona's Old Quarter fills with book and rose stalls for Sant Jordi, Catalonia's unique celebration of love and literature. Discover how to experience the day, from the morning buzz around the cathedral to the lively Rambla, and get practical tips for making the most of this cultural festival.
Watching castellers in Girona means catching a human tower rising in a historic square—usually during the Temps de Flors flower festival in spring or the Festes de Sant Narcís in autumn. Here is how to plan your visit, understand the structures, and follow the unwritten rules of the crowd.
Every May, Girona's historic center bursts into bloom for Temps de Flors. This guide covers the festival's highlights, from the floral steps of the cathedral to hidden courtyards in the Jewish Quarter, and offers practical tips for avoiding crowds and making the most of your visit.
Discover the Catalan Christmas tradition of Caga Tió. Learn what the pooping log is, how families feed and hit it for presents, and where to find one in Barcelona.
Castellers build human towers that reach up to nine levels high, a Catalan tradition recognized by UNESCO. This guide explains where and when to catch them in Barcelona, from festival performances to weekly practice sessions you can watch or even join.
