This blog post was originally posted on December 10, 2014 and was updated on November 17, 2017. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Across the globe and throughout different cultures, the words holidays and sweets go hand in hand, and Barcelona is no exception!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From turr\u00f3n<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0polvorones<\/em> to tortell de reis<\/em>, there are dozens of holiday sweets in Barcelona that you cannot miss while in the Catalan capital during the festive season. They play a huge role in Barcelona’s Christmas tradition<\/a>. Here is a selection of the must-try holiday sweets in Barcelona, and of course, where you can find them!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Torr\u00f3<\/em>\u00a0in Catalan is a thick tablet made of nougat and almonds. It is undoubtedly the most important holiday sweets in Barcelona and also throughout Spain. There are a handful of different varieties for every type of sweet tooth. From hard and crunchy to soft and chewy, chocolate to\u00a0crema catalana,<\/em> the options are endless.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Where to find it:<\/strong> All bakeries, pastry shops<\/a>, and even supermarkets will have it, but head to Brunells<\/a> (Carrer de la Princesa, 22<\/em>) or Pastisseria Ideal<\/a> (Carrer del Gran de Gracia, 207<\/em>) for some of the best in all of Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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