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!
MARINE FAIR
Come to our MARINE FAIR on the in the Church Square, between 10:00am and 10:00pm of Saturdays July 18 and August 15th. Sure you'll like it! And what's more, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., enjoy the traveling entertainment you'll find in the streets of the Calella's shopping center!
Next editions of the Marine Fair:
- July 18th
- August 15th
Listening of sardanas
Every Sunday, on the Passeig de Mar, at 5.30 pm, listening of sardanas by different couples:
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.
Mar d'Estiu Santa Susanna - Maresme Festival
Don't miss this festival where you can enjoy the performances of great artists as well as a pre and post festival proposal that you will fall in love with, at the Mar d'Estiu Gastro Village.
And to make matters worse, book at one of our hotels in Calella and don't be in a hurry at the end of the night.
Artists already confirmed for 2026: Sergio Dalma, Joan Dausà, Sopa de Cabra, Els Amics de les Arts + Ginestà and many more!
Children's performances
Every Friday at 17:00 on Passeig Manuel Puigvert, children's outdoor performances.
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.