What is Catalonia Day (La Diada) about?

Barcelona is the capital city of the region of Catalonia. This region in Spain is known for its rich tradition that gives the locals immense pride. From foods, to customs, this autonomous community stands out from the rest of the country. On 11th September every year, “La Diada” is celebrated, the national day of Catalunya. This annual event is something that most people get involved in, with most celebrations focused in the capital, Barcelona. Therefore, if you find yourself in Barcelona on this date, we thought best to give you the background to this historic event. Please bear in mind that any activities taking place will require social distancing and masks will be compulsory! Nonetheless, there will be plenty of local celebrations taking place for you to observe if you wish to avoid large crowds.

Information around the day

La Diada remembers the fall of Barcelona during the War of the Spanish Succession of 1714, when the region of Catalan…