Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is a terrific place to spend a terrifying Halloween, despite how strange it may sound. The first thing to note is that Catalans, like the rest of Spain, are renowned for their exuberance and unmatched party-throwing lifestyle. Second, it should come as no surprise that Halloween in Barcelona is as diverse and colorful as the city itself, given that it is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a wide range of customs, festivals, and breathtaking Gothic architecture.

There is nothing you can't do in Barcelona for Halloween, from the upscale events held in the city's upscale clubs to the outdoor music festivals, from the fun Halloween festivities on the beach to the family-friendly shows planned in the amusement park PortAventura.

La Castanyada (Chestnut Festival) is a holiday celebrated on All Saints' Day in Barcelona and is part of the Christian tradition. On this day, Catalans eat chestnuts and panellets accompanied by Muscat. On the days before and after this celebration, Barcelona bakeries and pastry shops offer panellets to their customers. In addition, in the most prominent points of the city, there are chestnut trees and chestnut stalls, where hot chestnuts are cooked and sold at street level to passers-by. La Castanyada is just a part of Dia de los Muertos which means "Day of the Dead" in Spanish. This is a three days celebration with a collection of cultural events, street fairs, and traditional goods.