Diada de Sant Jordi, L’Ametlla
A party on Sant Jordi beach usually including barbecued sardines, castellers and a paella competition. More details here.
Diada de Sant Jordi
The 23 April celebrates Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalunya. It’s also the Catalan version of Valentine’s Day – it’s customary for men to give women roses, and women to give men books. The streets of big towns and cities, such as Tarragona, Barcelona and Reus are packed with stalls selling roses and books – and…
Setmana Medieval, Montblanc
Setmana Medieval sees more than a week of Medieval-themed events in Montblanc, the Catalan town where Sant Jordi slayed the dragon. Events include a large market of local food and drink along with artisan products during both weekends and the 1 May public holiday. Plus correfocs (fire-running) and, on the evening of Saturday 22 April, a play of the legend…
Sant Jordi: the Catalan Valentine’s Day
Sunday 23 April 2017 is La Diada de Sant Jordi (Saint George’s Day). The day celebrates the patron Saint of Catalunya combined with the Catalan version of Valentine’s Day. It’s customary for men to give women roses, and women to give men books. The ramblas in Barcelona and Tarragona will be packed with stalls selling both, plus there…
Books and roses for Sant Jordi
Saturday is La Diada de Sant Jordi – Saint George’s Day – and it’s all about books and roses here in Catalunya. Sant Jordi is the patron saint of Catalunya. However, the celebrations of 23 April have developed from a mixture of traditions. A rose fair has been held since the 15th century on the day…
