History & Culture
Spanish Bulls
and Catalan Donkeys
Why are the Spanish obsessed with bulls? How did the bull become a symbol of Spain? What’s bullfighting all about if they love them so much?
Why are the Spanish obsessed with bulls? How did the bull become a symbol of Spain? What’s bullfighting all about if they love them so much?
Catalans have some pretty unusual Christmas traditions not found anywhere else in Spain, or elsewhere, some of them involving poo. Yes, poo!
The spa town of Caldes de Malavella has been renowned since Roman times for its thermal springs which are believe to have healing properties
Halloween is often seen as an American custom, but where did it really originate and why is it observed around the world? And in Catalunya?
Pirates once roamed the Mediterranean from ancient times, including La Costa Brava, whose rugged coves provided ideal hiding spots for ships
High-speed train travel from Catalunya to Spain and Europe is ever-developing, but did you know La Costa Brava had a rail service years ago?
The Empordà region was once home to an ancient Iberian tribe called the Indiketes. The ruins of their main city lie just outside Ullastret.