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!
"INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “GRAND ALEGRIA” Calella Folk Festival
The International Folk Festival “Grand Alegria” is a non-competitive sample of traditional dances performed by folklore groups. At the festival may participate in children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, choirs, as well as groups and performers from other art styles.
Dance and music go hand in hand to express the identity of a people. Their cultural legacy is transmitted over the years through popular dances and the accompanying melodies, which are the most vivid example of a country. From South Africa to Western Asia, passing through Europe and South America, all peoples show their identity through their traditional dances, and each year they have a meeting point in Calella with the International Festival of Folklore and Music Bands.
Performances in Church Square, Town Hall Square and parades in Riera de Capaspre and streets of the town.
54th BLANES FIREWORKS contest
53rd International Fireworks Competition of the Costa Brava in Villa de Blanes (Els Focs de Blanes). They take place within the festival in honor of Santa Ana and San Joaquin (July 26), celebrating the largest international fireworks competition in Europe. More than 500,000 people visit this great show to enjoy a few nights of fire.
The fireworks are launched from the rock of Sa Palomera (inside the sea, in the Bay of Blanes). The fires are triggered every day at 22:30 hours, but if you want to get a good place it is advisable to go a little earlier.
This spectacular contest began to be held in 1970. Today it is considered one of the most prestigious fireworks contests in the world. National and international pyrotechnic companies compete to win the Vila de Blanes Trophy and a cash prize.
AUGUST OPEN-AIR CELEBRATION
It is a night to share, where we have dinner in the streets at long tables with neighbours and guests. The usual nightlife is concentrated in the centre and you can hear music everywhere.
Catalunya Open Dards International
As every year, the Saturday before the Catalonia Open begins the Catalonia Open International Darts , a week of competitions that combines darts and free time in Calella . The bet is very familiar and at the same time a perfect warm-up for the double date of the weekend.
The programming is of individual competitions, pairs and triplets, both masculine, feminine and mixed, allowing to have darts competitions for the whole family and for those who seek a good atmosphere.
The final culmination with the Catalonia Open Darts and the FCD Anniversary Open, two scoring for the world ranking, with invitations to the prestigious World Masters (the World Masters) and access to the World Pro Play-off (Darts World Cup) are a slow highlight claim not to lose the event.