If you are thinking of visiting Barcelona in April and you are unsure as to which are the main events and attractions in the city, then read on. Look no further! Barcelona is an active city to culturally perform and host festivals along with being full of spirit. As promised in the previous post, this blog post will include information about interesting events to take place in Barcelona in April. For art lovers, fans of music, lovers of food – everything is offered in Barcelona and in large quantity.
Rose Festival (April 23rd)
Among numerous events April can be marked as the time when Rose Festival or Sant Jordi’s Day is celebrated. This official festival from Catalonia is held annually on the 23rd of April and pays homage to lovers and writers. Flower sellers, book sellers and essentially everyone is out and about jogging, walking, biking on Barcelona streets. People are given rose and books on that day, therefore it is the right time to be immersed in festive mood.
Sónar Festival (30.04.15 – 02.05.15)
For musicians, this is something that should not be missed – the Sónar Festival. This popular world tour electronic music event features superior talents in arts and disc jockeys from various parts of the globe. The festival spans for three consecutive days in order to contain both day and night activities. Sónar brings together musical audiences and club revellers, which in turn, produces a special vibe. Just remember to buy your tickets in advance in order to guarantee a place.
First among them is a commercial fabulous four – day image Barcelona International Comic Fair: April 17th – 19th.
Calling all comic book fans! Salon du Superman II is an annual comic fair that is held in Barcelona and anyone who has an interest in graphic novels, manga as well as other things popular culture should make it his/her business to attend. This event happens every year and is designed for illustrators, writers, and publishers around the globe. Besides, everyone can listen to the reports of the comic books production, admire the exhibition of comic books, and even get acquainted with your favorite authors of the comic books. With or without the interest in comics, there is something to look forward to in this event.
Tapas Tour
Finally, it’s utterly impossible to go to Barcelona without sampling its impressive tapas tradition. It’s a perfect time to start a tapas tour and check out various eating houses in the city. Barcelona has hundreds of Tapas Bar and restaurants, each having a variation of a Spanish kitchen. Organized tours can be taken; however, more fun maybe had by planning the tour on your own where you move around from one tapas bar to another while enjoying different small meals. And don’t forget that with your tapas, you can also try the local wine or a nice chilled glass of sangria.
Park Güell
It is not an event yet the place known as park Güell is very much suitable for a visit on the course of the barcelona visit. This park was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí and is a true Site of World Heritage and avant-garde architecture paradigm of modernism. Discover monumental facades with ceramic tiles, enjoy marvelous views of the city and plunge into the universe of creative imagination of the author. Do not forget that up to 150 tickets are sold in the park per each day.
Conclusion
Barcelona in April holds an array of interesting events and things to do. From pink-dotted to purple-fringed conventional annual events, drinking glass, and playing instrument up to the modern day music and art and beautiful wall paintings, everyone can find something that will keep him or her entertained. Get the best and great experiences with regards to culture, foods, and great architectural designs that the city of Barcelona offers. It is also important to visit the homepage of each event for other schedules and more related information. Have fun in this great city!