Catalonia at a click
Catalonia at a click is a collection of links to sites which provide useful information on life in Catalonia. There is something here for everyone: history, local cuisine, festivals, useful tips, amongst others. If you are thinking of coming here to study, it is a good place to start planning your stay. If you have already landed, it is a good place to find out more about us.
Catalonia
- Territory Quick and useful to get an idea of what Catalonia is about.
- Basic data Graphs, data and statistics.
- BBC Catalonia profile Acording to the BBC.
- Catalonia experience Pleasant, attractive video that films Catalonia from the air.
- Catalunya experience Catalonia Instagram photos made by the people who live here.
- Politics and economy As an autonomous community, Catalonia has its own government. Find out more.
- National symbols This site explains the history behind the national flag and anthem.
- Research and innovation Do you know we have a great tradition of scientific research?
- Matthew Tree on Catalonia This English writer explains in 2 minutes how he sees Catalonia.
- Col·lectiu Emma Network of Catalans and non-Catalans living in different countries who track and review news reports about Catalonia in the international media.
- Barça-loners The Guardian in conjunction with the Barcelona newspaper La Vanguardia examine the quest for a separate Catalan state.
Barcelona
- Useful information about Barcelona All you need to know about the city, according to the City Council.
- Film scenes in Barcelona 10 of the best films set in the city, according to the Guardian.
- Events by date Don’t miss what’s going on.
- Barcelona in 3 D Visual tour of the city provided by Oh-Barcelona.
- Population of Barcelona A site with specific data on the people of Barcelona.
- Districts A clear map of the districts of the city of Barcelona.
- Getting around the city Transport, timetables, prices, maps. It’s all here.
- Climate Going somewhere today? Check the weather forecast.
- Public behavior Gambling, dress codes and drinking laws are just some of the issues covered here.
- Tips on safety Beware of pickpockets! Sound advice and contact numbers.
- Emergencies Essential information in case of emergency. Please take a look.
- Money and costs What's the cost of living in Barcelona? Get an idea.
Language
- Catalan in Catalonia Interesting facts that might surprise you about Catalan.
- Catalan at university This site was created specifically for foreign students at Catalan universities.
- Catalan at the UPC All your questions can be answered here.
- Catalan and business Short video highlighting the commercial value of learning Catalan.
- A University Phrase Book Multilingual phrasebook created for foreign students visiting Catalonia.
- Catalan-Spanish dictionary Ditto!
- Automatic translation Online tools for rough translations.
- I learned Catalan Why learn Catalan? In these videos, foreigners explain why they did.
Traditions
- Festivals and events in Barcelona Tradition, religion, adrenalin, pageants, fireworks, dance, music
- Human tower Amazing! UNESCO thinks so too and declared the castells as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- La Sardana Discover the story behind Catalonia’s traditional dance
- Saint George’s day On April 23, Catalan streets are lined with stalls selling books and roses. Find out why.
- La Patum For those of you who thrive on adrenalin. The Patum is a must.
- September 11th: la Diada National Catalan Day, it is neatly described in this web as a day when "people will be considering the future while remembering the past."
- Catalonia’s Christmas Caganer Er, "Christmas pooper"? Must be seen to be believed!
- Bullfighting in Spain: is it a dying tradition? An article on this controversial activity, courtesy of Lonely Planet.
Outings
- The 9 wonders (UNESCO World Heritage sites) 9 "masterpieces of human creative genius" can be found in Catalonia. Find out what they are!
- Things not to miss in Barcelona Check out this list, and check off each sight as you go.
- 36 hours in Barcelona New and old favorites, according to the New York Times.
- Itineraris culturals 21 outings for 21 weekends.
- Highlights of Catalonia The title says it all!
- Parc GüellAntoni Gaudi’s "funky" park!
- Costa Brava Discover Catalonia’s rugged coastline with enchanting seaside villages.
- Girona Suggestions to help you plan your visit to this magical city in the north of Catalonia.
- Delte de l'Ebre A Natural Park with a network of canals, rice fields and home to over 300 species of birds.
- The Camp Nou Experience A must for football fans and an experience for those who are not.
- Catalan Pyrenees Skiing in Catalonia? Yes, there is more to Catalonia than its beaches.
History
- Catalonia, a chronology of key events BBC's time line
- History of Catalonia Get to know Catalonia better by understanding its past.
- The legend of the four bars Bars on the flag, not where you drink!
- The Civil War Find out about one of the most devastating events in Catalonia’s history.
- Franco’s regime in Catalonia Thirty-six years of dictatorship that shaped Catalan history.
- International Brigades Wikipedia on the “53 nations” that volunteered to defend the Spanish Republic.
- History of Barcelona The makings of Barcelona courtesy of Lonely Planet..
- The city’s evolution on the Barcelona Plain In just four minutes, you can see how Barcelona evolved over 21 centuries! Interesting video.
Gastronomy
- Overview Food, glorious Catalan food!
- Typical dishes and recipes Discover the secret of Catalan cuisine in this attractive website. Then, try making a dish or two.
- Barcelona and its markets There are 46 markets dotted around Barcelona. Great places for fresh food and some local colour.
- Catalan cuisine A summary of popular Catalan cuisine, courtesy of Lonely Planet.
- A culinary walk through Barcelona Wander, eat, wander, eat...
- Bars and clubs in Barcelona A guide to the city’s most emblematic bars.
- Restaurants in Barcelona This web will filter your search based on location, cuisine and price.
- Gastroteca.cat Local agrofood products.
Arts
- Catalan Music Tune in to news on the latest events, gigs and bands from Catalonia.
- Live music Whatever your musical tastes, you can find out what’s on and where in this up-to-the minute site.
- Catalan films Pa negre / Black Bread is just one of many Catalan film productions worth discovering.
- Theatres What’s on in the most popular theatres around the city.
- Catalan writers This is a neat alphabetical index of the most popular Catalan writers. There is a brief profile for each writer.
- 800 years of Catalan literature A resource by the British Library.
- Who is who Database. Institució de les Lletres Catalanes.
- English cinema in Barcelona Useful information on the cinema in Barcelona where films are shown in Engslih.
- Filmoteca de Catalunya Cultural centre in the heart of the Raval neighborhood including a movie theatre where you can see subtitiled films.
- Barcelona’s top museums and galleries These tips, recommendations and photos are courtesy of the Lonely Planet guidebook to the city of Barcelona.
- Sculptures in Barcelona Keep your eyes peeled for these sculptures as you wander the streets of Barcelona!
- Shopping So many shops, so little time! This shopping guide might help.
Customs
- Catalan customs When in Catalonia, do as the Catalans do!
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