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  Christmas Fair at Sagrada Família

  Following the Catalan tradition of stands devoted to the Christmas holidays, the fair of the Sagrada Família offers many types of complements, from figures and accessories for the traditional nativity scenes to Christmas trees and various decorations. The handicrafts from different countries and by different artists also stand out. The festive atmosphere around this characteristic area of Barcelona is complemented with stands of craft foods such as torrons, cheeses, cold meats, sweets and chestnuts.

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  Santa Eulàlia Festival

  The Santa Eulàlia Festival, the winter festival of Barcelona, is for all the family. During these magical days, tribute is paid to the brave Laia, the girl who rebelled to defend her aims. For the city of Barcelona, this girl was a symbol of solidarity, in defence of justice and commitment to young people. Santa Eulàlia and la Mare de Déu de la Mercè are co-patron saints of Barcelona. To celebrate this festival, different activities are organized for all the family. You can't miss the giants, the processions or the firework street run, human towers, sardanas dancing and musical bands throughout different routes of the city, apart from other activities for both young and old.
  On 12th February, the Santa Eulàlia feast day, several events are held, such as raising the Penó de Santa Eulàlia (reproduction of an old banner of the city) on the balcony of City Hall, sardanas dancing, giants...
  

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  Christmas Swimming Cup

  On Christmas Day, for more than 100 years, takes place this event organized by the Club Natació Barcelona. The competition, the oldest in the entire Spanish territory, is a 200 meters open water swimming race across the Port of Barcelona.

• Parks of Barcelona route

  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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  Beaches

  Barcelona has ten accessible beaches, with Wi-Fi and excellent amenities and services inviting you to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea throughout the year.

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  Protected natural areas

  Nature in its purest state just a couple of hours away from Barcelona.

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  Skiing

  In the Catalan Pyrenees you can go Alpine skiing and Nordic skiing. The most adventurous among you can enjoy heli-skiing, cross-country skiing in mountainous areas along trails that pass between shelters high up in the mountains, along with many other activities.

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  Activities in the snow

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  Baqueira Beret

  Located in the counties of the Val d'Aran and Pallars Sobirà, this is the largest skiable area in Catalonia (165 km). Standing on the north side of the Pyrenees, facing the Atlantic, its position guarantees a thick blanket of snow so you can enjoy skiing throughout the season.

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  La Molina

  Situated in the county of La Cerdenya, La Molina was Spain's first ski resort and pioneered winter sports in the country.