Things to do on the Catalan coast
The Costa Brava and the Barcelona Coast are a tourist area full of lively villages, especially in summer. Calella, Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, S'Agaró and Playa de Aro are full of activities to have a great time and discover the local heritage: major festivals, music festivals, sports events and children's activities.
Check here on the list of activities to see what you can do during your holidays in our hotels and make the most of your stay at GHT Hotels!
SING FOR GOLD CALELLA 2026
GO FOR THE GOLD AND WIN THE FIRST CHORUS WORLD CUP
14 years of choral singing in Calella! We want to celebrate this special anniversary with a new format: SING FOR GOLD and win the final round of the WORLD CUP OF CHOIRS.
Choirs from all over the world are summoned to compete for medals, for a place in the world ranking and, above all, for the golden Choir World Cup that will be awarded in Calella in 2026.
Maresme Film Festival - Calela
When autumn has come and the sunlight shows the shortest days, our city becomes a stage of emerging talent and creative activity. During a whole week the magic of the seventh art is exhibited in all its glory with the Calella Film Festival, one of the essential cultural events of Calella summer that brings us the best quality cinema from all over the world.
Calella-Costa de Barcelona Half Marathon
The Maresme Coast, with Calella at its epicenter, is hosting the next edition of the Costa Barcelona Maresme Half Marathon. A classic test of the half marathon calendar in Catalonia and with a very flat route, ideal for making a personal mark.
Up to 1,000 runners will be able to compete in this event, which passes through the towns of Calella, Pineda de Mar, Santa Susanna and Malgrat de Mar. Everything, just a few meters from the coast so that the circuit is flat.
29th Screamin' Festival in Calella
A 50's Rock n' Roll Holyday Festival.
Screamin' combines incredible music, unbelievable top DJs and the sea and sun of Calella. Imagine beach parties all day long and Rockin' music till the wee hours. A week-long vacation that transports you into a relaxed yet wild world of like-minded people from all over the globe.
SANT JOAN FESTIVAL
Since ancient times, we welcome the summer solstice with celebrations of fire. We light bonfires the shortest night of the year in honour of the sun and to ward off evil spirits, and it is common to get rid of old furniture and unwanted items as a symbol of life renovation and purification. Saint John's Eve is a magical night where the city dresses in its best to celebrate the official beginning of summer, with fireworks, sparklers and dancing until sunrise.
Canta al Mar - European Choir Festival
European Choir Festival "Canta al Mar"
Enjoy with your choir or as a spectator of this event, relaxing in the Catalan Mediterranean coast! Sun, beach, sea, singing ... A festival of choirs combining culture and fun.