The maritime atmosphere and popular culture define Vilanova and la Geltrú. A maritime town on the Barcelona coast that has shaped its personality with the sea as its main protagonist. Already in the 19th century, the city was known as Little Havana because of its resemblance to the Antillean city, after the investments made by the Indians when they returned from making their fortune in Cuba. p> The cultural and gastronomic offer of Vilanova i la Geltrú stands out with two proper names: its Carnival, with more than 250 years of history, and xató. Taste this popular dish of Catalan cuisine in its restaurants that are part of the Ruta del Xató. Also take advantage of it to try typical fishermen's recipes, such as cuttlefish a la bruta, burnt garlic or Vilanova prawns, typical of the area. The town also has one of the most antiques of Catalonia declared a Museum of National Interest, the Víctor Balaguer Museum Library, which houses a collection of paintings and sculptures with paintings by Greco, Ribera and Rubens on loan from the Museu del Prado. The Museu del Ferrocarril de Catalunya exhibits the most important collection of steam locomotives in Europe. The Passeig Marítim, with its fishermen's houses and colonial buildings, and the Rambla are two neuralgic points of the social life of Vilanova and Geltrú that invite you to enjoy a day by the sea and don't miss the Festes de Sant Pere at the end of June. Stroll through the park and beach of Ribes Roges or take the Ronda dels Colls path to enjoy the views of the sea front. To delve deeper into the town's seafaring culture visit the Lighthouse space, where the maritime heritage of the municipality is exhibited, or experience the arrival of the fishing boats at the port from Monday to Friday, at 8am and 2pm. If you visit Vilanova in mid-January you will enjoy the Festa dels Tres Tombs, in honor of Sant Antoni Abat, an event deeply rooted in the municipality where horses and carriages are blessed. Afterwards, don't miss the colourful parade through the streets of the town.