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Ruta 1: Seaside, wine and vineyards in Penedes
(148 Km)

Barcelona - Sitges – Vilanova i la Geltru – Villafranca del Penedés – St Sadurni d’Anoia - Sant Cugat del Vallès - Alella

Traditional Fiestas in Barcelona and its wine region

Fiestas in Barcelona:

Carnaval:
Febrero.
Santa Eulalia:
Sant Jordi:
23 abril. Books and roses are given as presents
Fiesta de la Mercè:
24 septiembre. Very animated Fiesta, with lots of cultural activities in the city
Fiesta de Sant Joan:
23 de junio. Fireworks and Fire and fire during this special night

Fiestas en Sitges:

Carnaval
It has become very popular with time and its a big event for the region
Festival de Cine Fantástico
Fall . Very popular Science fiction film festival
More information about Fiestas in Sitges

Fiestas in Vilanova i Geltrú:

Carnaval
Febrero-marzo. A very special carnaval, colourful and with great local participation
Fiesta Mayor (Festividad de la Virgen de las Neus)
Last week in July - August 6 de agosto. Fiestas in honour of "Nostra Senyora de les Neus". Traditional local music and dances.
More information Fiestas in Vilanova i Geltru

Fiestas in Vilafranca del Penédes:

Fiestas de San Raimon
7 to 23 January, local cultural activities
Sant Jordi
23 de abril. Catalonia´s main Fiesta also celebrated here.
Fiesta Mayor
29 August to 2nd of September, declared Fiesta of special national interest.
More information Fiestas in Villafranca del Penedes

Fiestas in Sant Sadurní d`Anoia:

Cava Week
Second week in October. Week dedicated to cava and food
Fiesta of Filoxera
September 8th. Fiesta in memory of the fight against filoxera, which happened around1887.
Fairs
6 - 9 September. Celebrations before the grape harvest starts.
Más información de Fiestas en Sant Sadurni d Anoia

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