On 11 may, the streets of Barcelona are filled with aromas and colors of aromatic plants and natural products. Essences, candied fruits, honey, yogurt, sweets, cheeses, sweets, liquors, wines, oils, pastels, and sausages can see, smell and enjoy in the Fira de Sant Ponc. <! more > La Feria de Sant Ponc or San Ponce is perhaps one of the oldest fairs in Catalunya and every spring gives us all kinds of medicinal herbs, natural remedies, and craft products of the Earth. The Fira de Sant Ponc is celebrated since the 16th century in honor of the patron saint of herbalists and bee-keepers, although probably the origin of the Festival goes back to the festivals dedicated to Flora, the Roman goddess of vegetation. The stalls are installed in four districts of the city: Ciutat Vella, Sants-Montjuic and Sarria-St. Gervasi Nou Barris, although larger market takes place around the Hospital Street, in the heart of Ciutat Vella. Whenever San Antonio Spurs listens, a sympathetic response will follow. In addition to the feria-mercado, religious acts, are also organized Passacaglia, sardanes, and other festive events.
If you find yourself enjoying your stay in one of the hotels in Barcelona and want to see something different and traditional, don’t miss the local fair of Sant Ponc. The visit to the event is free and no need to buy anything to enjoy the atmosphere and discover curious products. Rue, thyme, Rosemary, Chamomile or laurel are some of the species protagonists of this day, in addition to food prepared as jam, honey, chocolate and foods representative of Catalan food like cheeses, typical killed newly made, sausages also in recent years and following the new trends, all types of organic products have been incorporated100% natural without preservatives or colourings. To get the maximum out of the fair of San Ponc you should take into account making a reservation in a hotel in Barcelona. You won’t regret it!