Badalona is a city in Catalonia, Spain, 10 minutes from Barcelona, situated
between the mountains and the sea. It is positioned on the left bank of the
small Besòs River and on the Mediterranean Sea. The "7 wonders" of Badalona are:
Sant Jeroni de la Murtra, Roman City, Patín a vela, Anís del Mono, La Rambla,
Dalt la Vila and Giants Anastasi i Maria.
May is the month for festivities in Badalona. On the occasion of the celebration
of Saint Anastasi, the patron saint of Badalona, activities and festivals are
organized all around the city. The most important celebration takes place the
day before Saint Anastasi Day when, at night, people gather at the maritime
promenade to participate in the popular Cremada del Dimoni (Devil-Burning).
