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Some very special festivities await you in Barcelona from August 15th through 21st… If you thought floating plates and candles were something out of a Harry Potter scene, you may want to reconsider. For the people of Gracia, a neighborhood in the northeastern part of Barcelona, this type of decor is nothing out of the ordinary, and especially so in the summertime. Would you like to know more about this multitudinous event? Keep on reading!
Battle of the Neighbors
You might be wondering what sets these neighborhood festivities apart from the rest. Well, for one thing, they are visually attractive, as each street is decorated in its own unique theme: movies, animé, tropical jungles, dinosaurs, Asian landscapes…. The list is practically endless! Neighborhood associations start working on their masterpieces months in advance, knowing that they’ll be admired by thousands of locals and curious tourists. However, gaining the appraisal of passerbys is not their only motivation, as there is a price for the inhabitants of the winning street every year.
The 2015 edition of the Gracia Festivities will showcase balconies decorated as gold mines, dragons, butterflies, laboratories, and even a ‘garden of earthly delights’. These and many others are some of the themes that have already been registered into the contest, along with their respective participants, who expectantly await the day of the great unveiling.
A Full Program
And if decorated streets are not enough incentive for you- worry not. The program for the 2015 Gracia Festivities (check it here LINK) includes all type of events for all ages. Little ones will have a great time watching the parading gigantes (giants), the castellers, or taking part in painting workshops, theater performances, and even water fights. Teenagers have countless concerts to choose from, in addition to correfocs, the firework displays characteristic of major Catalan celebrations. And they are also welcome to join older participants in photography, literature and art contests, all with their respective prices!
And to end with, it’s also customary to organize neighborhood dinner parties; the perfect event for a truly local experience where to meet new friends. We suggest you visit the neighborhood in the evening to find it at its liveliest, bustling with life and to avoid the heat.
Apartments to Stay at
Are you looking for an apartment in Gracia? We have hand-picked a few that you are just going to love… have a look!
Sagrada Familia 4-1 apartment Barcelona – From 86€/night
Let’s start off with a cozy, traditional apartment for up to 4 guests; recently renovated and a mere 2 minutes’ walk away from the Sagrada Familia, right in the heart of things.
Industria Ático Apartment – From 37€/night
Perfect for couples: the bedroom in this apartment with stunning views over Collserola is just to die for. Imagine a candlelit dinner in this lovely terrace… nothing could be more desirable!
STUDY LEGAGRACIA APARTMENT – From 105€/night
Would you like to feel right at home? This apartment is just like a doll house: colorful, with a wooden staircase, and pleasant rooms. The ideal place to stay if your style is simple and relaxed when traveling.
And if you are still unsure, have a look at our infinite offer of apartments in Gracia
