{"id":15252,"date":"2020-01-15T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T10:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=987"},"modified":"2024-07-22T13:24:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T13:24:46","slug":"what-to-do-in-barcelona-in-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-barcelona-in-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona In February\u30102024\u3011: Festivals, Events & Much More…"},"content":{"rendered":"
February usually gets a bad rap: it’s short, cold, and there’s not much going on—unless you’re in Barcelona! After all, there’s always something to do here in the thriving Catalan capital! Even one of the dreariest months of the year feels fun and exciting here, with plenty of festivals and unique cultural events taking place. Get ready to enjoy Barcelona in February like a local! After the fun festivities of the holidays, the dreariness of winter really starts to set in. However, every year since 2012, the Llum festival<\/a> has brought light and beauty to Barcelona in this humdrum time of year. Throughout the rejuvenated Poblenou neighborhood, you’ll be able to marvel at unique artwork produced using only light projected onto some of the area’s most gorgeous buildings, as well as one-of-a-kind light sculptures. This stunning intersection of art and technology is one of the most unique events taking place in Barcelona in February.<\/p> Or, more accurately, one of them. Celebrations in honor of the first, La Mercè, take over the city in late September<\/a>. However, if you visit Barcelona in February, you’ll still be able to take part in another round of festivities honoring the second patron saint: Santa Eulalia<\/a>. For several unforgettable days, you’ll be able to experience an authentic Catalan street party of epic proportions in and around Plaza Sant Jaume. Think folk dancers, fire runs, dragons, and the ever-present castellers.<\/em><\/p> Foodies, this one’s for you! Barcelona in February enjoys the peak of calçot <\/em>season. What’s a calçot<\/em><\/a>? We’re glad you asked! These tasty veggies are similar to a spring onion with just a touch of extra sweetness. They also happen to be one of Catalonia’s most prized regional crops.<\/p> Throughout the winter, locals devour these delicious savory treats at calçotadas<\/em>, or special barbecues dedicated to the calçot <\/em>harvest. If you can’t make it out to an actual calçotada<\/em>, no worries! Any traditional Catalan restaurant<\/a> worth its salt will have calçots <\/em>on the menu this time of year.<\/p>
Best of Barcelona in February<\/h2>
Marvel at the lights at the Llum Art Festival<\/h3>

Celebrate Barcelona’s patron saint<\/h3>

Experience a delicious calçotada<\/h3>

Check out the Festival de Guitarra<\/h3>