Barcelona’s biggest street party is just round the corner! The Fiestas de Gràcia involve 8 days (and nights) of pretty much solid partying. Each August the usually tranquil Gràcia village district erupts into a carnival-like display of decorated streets. Residents compete for the prize of ‘best decorated street’, themes can involve anything from Alice in Wonderland to Picasso to Pirates of the Caribbean. So even if you are visiting Barcelona with your family and do not feel like dancing ...