Castells Festival Season (Catalonia)
The castells season in Catalonia runs mainly from spring to autumn, when local teams (colles castelleres) build human towers during festivals in towns across the region.
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September
Diada de Catalunya
Catalonia's National Day on September 11th commemorates the fall of Barcelona in 1714 with massive demonstrations, cultural events, castells (human towers) and sardana dancing.
Diada de Sant Jordi
On April 23rd, Catalonia celebrates its most romantic tradition. Streets fill with stalls selling books and roses as couples exchange gifts: a rose for her, a book for him.
Fires de Sant Narcís
Ten days honouring Girona's patron saint with castells competitions, correfoc fireworks, sardana dancing, fairground rides, and concerts.
November
Todos los Santos & Castañada
November 1st brings roasted chestnuts, sweet panellets, cemetery visits and autumnal traditions across Spain, with Catalonia's Castañada being the most distinctive regional celebration.