Sardinas & Rumba in La Caseta del Migdia, Montjuïc

The summer invites you to enjoy the open air. And there’s nothing better than a good meal with some good music out in the open to while away the hot days. These are the ingredients for “Sardines&Rumba“, the new culinary event on Montjuïc mountain this summer.

Sardines & Rumba

Book a Wednesday night during July and August (from 9 pm on) and enjoy a big public sardine barbecue, accompanied by the best of Catalan Rumba, and extraordinary views of Barcelona harbour from Montjuïc.

These culinary nights are a new initiative from the La Caseta del Migdia (Marc Ros, co-organiser) and Moritz.

Besides sardines, anyone going to “Sardines & Rumba” will be able to savour a first dish and some very refreshing desserts. The full menu includes a salad, six barbecued sardines and a melon and watermelon shish kebab.

As for drinks, in addition to beer you’ll find a Catalan-style jug of wine, to make it an especially traditional menu. The total cost per person is €19. For further information make a booking, please call 934 235 434.

Where: La Caseta del Migdia (Mirador del Migdia-Montjuic)

Mecal, International Short Film Festival

Mecal: Short films, music and barbecues out in the open air

Every Friday this summer, from 4 June to the second week of September, there will be a Mecal Air screening, an initiative of the Barcelona International Short Film Festival (Mecal), a new culinary event.

The opening session will feature the best of last year’s festival. Then, there will be a themed programme every Friday, ranging from extreme radical animation to explosive shorts.

Apart from films, another feature of the festival will be music, to create a summery atmosphere that will help you to switch from the city. Remember, each session starts at 8 pm.

Tickets cost 5 euros but if you bring a discount flyer with you, you’ll only have to fork out 2 euro

Mecal Website: http://www.mecalbcn.org