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3GSM: Mobile Communication Congress 2010

Are you a fan of the mobile communication or are you working in this sector than you shouldn´t miss the Mobile Communication Congress in Barcelona (3GSM) which will take place from the 15th to 18th February 2010 in the Fira Barcelona.
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The city is a perfect location for such a congress as it is innovative but on the other hand also traditional. There are a lot of companies located here but you will also find some quit places and cozy cafés and restaurants. So the visitors could relax after work and enjoy the special atmosphere of Barcelona. Or they just book some more days to discover the city and have some sightseeing.

If you want to visit this exposition you should book your Barcelona hotel soon because a lot of people from all over the world are staying in the city during this period of time. The other thing you should be aware of is to book an accommodation in Barcelona that is near the congress in order to avoid problems with the public traffic. So you can save time. 21546-LLG024-182738-pih.jpgThe 3GSM itself is the world´s leading conference in this sector. Last year the fair was visited by more than 47000 visitors. For the next year 1300 companies are coming and presenting the latest innovations for products and technology that will define the mobile future. Beside the normal exhibition there will be an award ceremony that will highlight the most important innovations. The most important leading companies in the mobile industry from 182 countries will be represented.
So it is definitely the place to be in February. It doesn´t matter if you just want to have a look on the latest products on the market or if you take the chance to do one of the best businesses of the year. Just come to Barcelona and take advantage from this exhibition!

Barceloneta

barceloneta.jpgThe famous district of Barcelona, a former fishing village, is a rectangle between the Port Vell, Franca station and Port Olimpic in the east. There are many fish restaurants along the Passeig Joan de Borbó. The beautiful place of Barceloneta with its delightful restaurants and bars and the Baroque parish church of Sant Miquel del Port are places you shouldn't miss! If you love fish you have to visit Calle Almirall Cervera, as well.

The district of Barceloneta is a neighborhood visited throughout the year. Do not hesitate to book one of the many Barceloneta apartments to enjoy the charms of this area. Whether for a romantic and delicious dinner in one of the innumerable fish restaurants, a picnic at the beach or a swim -- there is always something to do! If you want to enjoy holidays by the sea when you visit Barcelona, book your Barcelona beach hotels now!

Holidays at Barcelona Port Olympic

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If you are spending your next holiday in Barcelona and you are seeking for a Barcelona accommodation close to the beach, I recommend you to go either for one of the chic Barcelona beach hotels or one of the numerous comfortable Beach apartments Barcelona at Barcelona Vila Olimpica (just beside the Olympic harbor) - depending on your preferences.

Port Olympic in Barcelona.jpg The Barcelona district Parc de Mar is northwards of Barceloneta situated. Where nowadays the modern, futuristic Olympic complexes rise up to the sky, there used to be the miserable backyard of Barcelona: marked by lapsed junkyards and slums. The city took advantage of the Olympic Games in order to "clean up". The Olympic harbor was located where nowadays the chic marina is situated. The Olympic Village comprised about 2000 accommodation units which were designed in 1992 by the architects Oriol Bohigas and Josep Martorell. Only the most-wealthy people could afford the high premium prices of these luxury real estates. An even later emblem of this area is the huge bronze-colored fish-sculpture designed by an American artist called Frank Gehry. Just beside, the high two towers with 44 storeys are placed. They flank the entrance to the Barcelona Vila Olimpica from 1992. Furthermore, the kilometer-long beach promenade of the Port Olimpic is another famous boulevard of Barcelona, which features plenty of popular bars, restaurants and night-clubs. The Casino of Barcelona is also located in this area.

Spending holidays in this district of Barcelona, is just ideal for all beach and sea lovers among you!

Holidays at the Costa Dorada

Did you already come up with some plans for the coming summer holidays?
No?? Well, then it's eaxtly the right time to do so...

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What about spending a relaxing summer holiday at the beautiful Costa Daurada which

Costa Daurada map.gifranges along the Spanish east-coast to the south of Barcelona?
Numerous, kilometer-long (and partially untouched) sandy beaches, pleasant Mediterranean temperatures as well as plenty of famous holiday destinations, such as Sitges, Tarragona, Cambrils, Salou and Deltebre expect you there and ensure you a wonderful holiday in Spain together with your family or friends.
Salou Port Aventura.jpg If you, for instance, go for holidays in Salou where you stay in a comfortable Salou hotel, make sure that you visit the amazing theme park "Port Aventura".

My tip:
Don't miss to book a cozy Costa Dorada apartment or a attractive Costa Dorada hotel early enough - And your holidays can begin...

Travelling to Barcelona with a group

You are planning to travel to Barcelona with a large group?
You want to stay all together in one apartment which is centrally located?
The apartment in Barcelona shouldn't be too expensive?
You haven't found a suitable Barcelona apartment yet?

NO PROBLEM!!!

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BarcelonaPoint.com offers a wide range of Barcelona group apartments throughout the whole city. For instance, the economical large Barcelona group apartment "Ferran Group apartment" which Ferran group apartment Barcelona.jpg is located in the heart of the Gothic quarter hosts up to 15 persons under one roof.
The colorful apartment, with its 180 m2, features three large double-bed rooms and three triple-bedrooms. Furthermore, it has 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony as well as a spacious....
If your group is larger or smaller than 15 persons, then check out the list of further Barcelona group apartments . There is a suitable apartment for everyone - no matter if you are rather looking for a cheap, economical or a more luxurious group apartment for you and your group.

Barcelona on wheels

disabled sign.jpg Barcelona is generally easily amenable for wheelchair-users. One can find almost everywhere ramps and the most public buildings and facilities (Museums, Restaurants etc.) are accessible with wheelchairs. In case you are travelling to Barcelona by car, you can find a wheel-chair friendly Barcelona parking garage at the end of Las Ramblas where you can park your car without any problems (incl. help of a friendly assistant).
As not all metro stations possess an elevator, I suggest you to inform yourself about it beforehand. On the TMB webpage, you can find a list of all Barcelona metro stations which do have an elevator.
In contrast to the metro, almost all Barcelona busses provide a ramp and usually people are always helpful if you still have problems to board onto the bus. Furthermore, there are special handicapped accessible Taxis ("Taxi Amic") which you can reach via the following telephone number: 934 208 088.
If you are en-route in Barcelona, I recommend you to use the restrooms in Museums or other public facilities, as they are usually - as mentioned before - handicapped friendly.
Unfortunately, the sights Park Güell by Antoni Gaudi and the monastery Montserrat are not very easy accessible with a wheel-chair. Therefore, when visiting them its recommendable to have a strong person around to push you up the steep slope.

In case you haven't found a wheelchair-friendly Barcelona holiday accommodation yet, I would like to propose you the following Barcelona Hotel and Barcelona apartment, which perfectly match your special requirements:

Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona.jpg The handicapped-friendly Barcelona hotel "Ciutat de Barcelona" is a very new hotel which was built in 2006. Thanks to its central location, in the heart of the wonderful Barrio Gotico (Gothic district), you can smoothly access many important Barcelona sights, such as Las Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya, Passeo de Gracia, the Barcelona harbor as well as the Gothic district itself and many more.
The modern-equipped hotel-rooms of this 3-star hotel are very generous and dispose of a handicapped-friendly bathroom and all further comfort you may be looking for.

Codols Colon Ferienwohnung WZ.jpg If you rather esteem for more privacy during your Barcelona holidays, you could alternative settle for a suitable apartment in Barcelona. The handicapped-friendly Barcelona apartment "Codols Colon Group Apartment" for up to 5 persons, is exactly what you are looking for if you want to stay in a central, well equipped and above all, in a handicapped-accessible Barcelona accommodation.

Come and convince yourself of the wheelchair-friendly city Barcelona...

Barcelona Apartments

One can find reams of different Barcelona apartments and therefore it can be quite difficult and time-consuming to find THE adequate one.
Therefore I would like to support you with your search for an appropriate Barcelona apartment. Below I have created 3 different main - categories with each including an Barcelona apartment example.
For sure there is matching apartment along that is of your interest.


Escudillers Pasatge.jpgBarcelona Family & Group apartments - e.g. "Escudillers Pasatge - Ramblas / Pral. / 12 personas"

• luminous, perfectly-equipped apartment for familys & groups
• for up to 12 persons
• centrally located in the district "Barrio Gotico", close to Las Ramblas, Pl.Catalunya etc.

Barcelona Designer Penthouse Diputacio.jpg Barcelona Designer Apartments - e.g. "Barcelona Designer Penthouse Diputacio"

• elegant luxury holiday apartment in central location
• for up to 4 persons
• located in the district "Eixample Esquerra", besides University of Barcelona and Pl. Catalunya

Princesa Gotico Apartment.jpgEconomical Barcelona apartments - e.g. „Princesa Gotic Apartment"

• cheap holiday apartment, beautifully and friendly equipped
• for up to 5 persons
• located in the district "El Borne", great location, many sights just around the corner.


In case you still haven't found a suitable Barcelona accommodation I recommend you to contact BarcelonaPoint.com directly who are happy to help you finding the perfect accommodation for your stay in Barcelona.

Las Ramblas in Barcelona


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One of the most famous places of Barcelona is the main street which goes from the street Diagonal down towards the sea. Do you know of which street exactly I am talking about? Right - Las Ramblas!
When I was in Barcelona some months ago, I wasn't aware what exactly what was so special about this street until I walked along it one day. I was really impressed by the numerous different kinds of bars, restaurants, theatres, shops etc. which are placed on the 1.2 km long Las Ramblas and which are opened from Monday to Sunday.
It's such a popular street and crowded during day and night by people from all around the world. Besides, Las Ramblas is a good example in order to proof that Barcelona is a city which never sleeps. Really, this is no joke!
Convince yourself and plan your next Barcelona holidays in either one of the plenty attractive and centrally located Barcelona hotels las Ramblas or as an alternative in one of the ramblas apartments Barcelona - from where you can explore many important sights of the city easily by foot. Las Ramblas - blue men.jpg

Another typical characteristic of Las Ramblas are the several polymorphic human statues. You will recognize, that whenever you walk on Las Ramblas, you will find different ones. Their ideas are just admirable: Elfs, roboters, monkeys, aliens, trees are just few of the many statues that you might could expect when walking along Las Ramblas which is always full of events.
Besides the human statues, you will also see artists, magicians, stunning acrobats or dancing groups etc.
When arriving at the bottom of the street (what could take you some time if you like watching every single actor) just in front of the sea, a statue of Christoph Columbus who is pointing with his finger to America will expect you. From there you can walk along Barceloneta's beautiful beach promenade and its port and ...

Casino Barcelona

welcome to casino barcelona.jpgIf you are over 18 years old and you are spending your holidays in Barcelona don't miss to visit and enjoy the Casino of Barcelona - Especially if you are staying in a Barcelona Luxury Hotel in this magnificent surrounding just beside the sea.

The casino, which is situated in one of the city's more sophisticated locations just beside the Port Olimpic, offers a variety of different games including slot machines and gaming tables: For instance roulette, video poker machines, Black- Jack, Hold'em Poker, American -and French Roulette are only few of the many games which can be played there.
Besides, the casino has 3 different bars, a night club as well as 4 different top-quality restaurants which offer food and beverages for all kind of tastes. Casino Barcelona 1.jpg

The Barcelona Casino is opened throughout the year from 10 am until 05 am. During the weekend (Friday & Saturday) it is opened until 05:30 am.
Restaurants are opened from 09 pm to 1 am.
The entrance into Barcelona's Casino is 4.50€.

Barceloneta - Holiday at Barcelona's beach

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Barcelona's district "Barceloneta", the ancient fishermen village, is composed by a rectangle between Port Vell, the Estació de Franca and the new Olympic Port in the east.
Plenty of Barcelona's first-class fish-restaurants are situated along the Passeig Joan de Borbó, which ranges from the Place de Pau Villa to the Torre Sant Sebastià. In addition, the lovely "Placa Barceloneta" with its numerous delicious restaurants and bars as well as the baroque parish church "Sant Miquel del Port" should be mentioned too.
Furthermore, the Carrer Almirall Cervera is another excellent address for all the fish-fans among you.
The Platja de Barcelona, also called "Barcelona's domestic beach", is during the whole year well attended: Wether for a (romantic) walk along the beach promenade, a dinner with view towards the Mediterranean sea, a beach pic-nic or for swimming - There is always something going on there...

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If you would like to experience on your own what it is like to live just beside the sea and the beach of Barcelona, you should definitely book a cheap Barceloneta Beach Apartment in Barcelona's famous district "Barceloneta".

Barcelona Luxury Designer Apartment

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You are planning to travel to Barcelona either for private or business purposes but you haven't found an appropriate accommodation for your stay in Barcelona yet?
Then why don't you rent a wonderful, comfortable Designer Penthouse apartment in Barcelona and experience pure luxury and comfort!?

For instance, in an glamorous Barcelona Designer Penthouse apartment, which is situated in the very calm but central district Eixample Esquerra from where Las Ramblas as well as Plaza Catalunya are only a stone's-throw away. Furthermore, the famous Paseo de Gracia, where you can also find Barcelona's shopping mile Nr. 1 with all its fancy, renowned boutiques and delicate restaurants, is within walking-distance from this very tastefully equipped holiday apartment reachable. The spacious terrace offers comfortable seating options which literally invite you to relax or dine under the magnificent Mediterranean sun.
Barcelona Designer Penthouse Diputacio beds.jpg The luxury apartment offers place enough for up to 4 persons. There are 2 bedrooms: While one bedroom is equipped with a double-bed, the other offers 2 single-beds.

Moreover, this holiday rental offers all possible comfort you might be looking for during your stay: Ranging from plasma TV, air-conditioning, internet connection to washing machine and dishwasher in the perfectly equipped kitchen, and much more.

Once you have booked your flight as well as the adequate accommodation in Barcelona you are ready to experience an unforgettable trip to the amazing city Barcelona...

Barcelona Primavera Sound Festival 2009

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From May 28 until May 30, the Barcelona Primavera Sound Festival 2009 is taking place and it's the perfect opportunity to combine this event with a short trip to Barcelona.

Different national and international top live bands are acting out for a wide range of music-tastes at the festival, ranging from rock and pop, to grunge and electronic music as well as hardcore and extreme rock. Popular bands' include - among others - for instance, "My bloody Valentine", "Neil Young", "Kitty Daisy", "Sonic Youth" and "Crystal Antlers". In addition, there will also be plenty famous DJ's who assure best atmosphere for its festival visitors'.
The Primavera Sound Festival, which disposes 6 stages including the Forum Auditorium, takes place at the Parc Forum Venue (Metro L4), just beside the sea.

If you're planning to attend this great event, make sure to book a convenient accommodation in Barcelona early enough in advance in either an economical Barcelona Apartment or a cheap and centrally located Las Ramblas Barcelona Hotel. Primavera Sound Festival 09 -10.jpg

Ticket prices:
Until February 22nd: 115€
Afterwards: 130€

Tickets can be bought in the following outlets:
Tick Tack Ticket network, CD drome stores in Barcelona, Fnac France, Seetickets UK and via PayPal on the Primavera Sound Festival 2009 Webpage itself.

Hotel Axel - Gayfriendly Hotel in Barcelona

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Barcelona is generally a very cosmopolitan and tolerant city regarding nationalities, religion, complexion and sexual orientation. Regarding the last point, I would like to present you this very special hotel in Barcelona:

In the district "Eixample", also known as "Gayxample", the very modern and gay-friendly Barcelona Hotel Axel is located. The 3-star hotel is equipped in a very comfortable and chic way in order to ensure its guests the maximum of comfort and well-being.
One can find anything, what has to be included in order to ensure a pleasant stay in Barcelona: Swimming-pool, a bar on the roof-terrace ("Skybar"), Chill-Out-room, sauna, hamam, conference room and much more.
Not only the Axel hotel itself, but also the location has a lot to offer: One can find plenty of bars, restaurants, shops as well as like-minded-people around there. Moreover, the famous street "Las Ramblas" is only 800m away from the Hotel Axel.
This Barcelona hotel is generally very popular and well-known, especially in the national and international gay-scene.
Persuade yourself of this fancy hotel and the tolerance of the city Barcelona and book your (next) stay in the Barcelona Axel Hotel or any other convenient accommodation in Barcelona.

La Sagrada Familia


The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família ("La Sagrada Familia") is Gaudis's still incomplete creation which is situated in Barcelona's district "Eixample". The church is under construction for more than 100 years (since 1882) and is expected to be completed in the year 2026.
The Sagrada Familia is considered as the master-piece work of the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852 - 1962) and is the number-one attraction of Barcelona with thousands of visitors from all around the world every day.
The church meant everything for Gaudi and he obviously lived for this object in order to become perfect. Unfortunately, the work undertaken on Sagrada Familia doesn't follow exactly the plans of Gaudi, as the plans were destroyed during the war.
The Sagrada Familia is nowadays adapted to the modern and proper style of the artists who are working on it.
Some of Barcelona's habitants are of the opinion that, "once the Sagrada Familia is finally completed, it will for sure collapse!" - We will see...
If you want to spend your stay in a great holiday apartment in Barcelona just beside the grandious Sagrada Familia, or if you rather prefer staying in a nice, economical hotel in Barcelona, but also close to the Sagrada Familia, you won't regret your choice. Wake up and see the Sagrada Familia from the accomodation every morning will make you feel good!

Semana de Santa - Eastern in Barcelona

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Each region of Spain and other countries has his own traditions and celebrations. As eastern is approaching, I would like to provide you with some useful information about eastern in Barcelona.
"Semana Santa" is the name for the eastern week in Barcelona and the Catalan culture generally and means "Holy week". During this week, more than 600 000 habitants of Barcelona leave the city and with their families travel to other villages, sea-side locations or even abroad.
Typical Catalan Easter processions can be seen in different churches of Barcelona. For instance, the church "La Iglesia de San Agusti", which is located in Barcelona's district Raval is a nice location to experience this procession with its traditional music and its sinister hooded penitents. The celebration there starts at 17:00 and more than 300 people are expected to attend it. Another nice place to see the Catalanian Easter celebration is by the "Iglesia de Sant Jaume" in the centrally located Gothic district, also at 17:00. Both occurrings take place on "Good Friday".
Of course, eastern in the Catalan culture has also a culinary side: The most important culinary delight is the "Mona de Pasqua" eastern sweets which can be found everywhere during Eastern. It is a must, that the godfather gives such a delicious chocolate composition to his godson after the Easter mass on Sunday. On the following day, the Easter-Monday, there is usually a family-gathering where they will eat paella or rabbit together bevor eating lots of "Mona de Pasqua" as dessert afterwards. (And of course, the wine is not missing too!)
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The sweet "Mona de Pasquas" can be found in many different shapes and colors almost in almost every pastry shop during Eastern. For instance, sometimes you can find houses and little man in chocolate shape which can be eaten.
Eastern is an occasion to spend holidays in Barcelona and experience this very important celebration and get your own "Mona de Pasquas" - you will love it!!!

Enjoy Port Aventura Theme Park


Port Aventura is Europe's largest Theme Park and offers a magical family experience with its many rides, Caribe Aquatic Park, Beach Club and Port Aventura Hotels. The Park is located in a convenient distance from Barcelona of approximately an hour and is easily accessible via taxi or train. Families can find a variety of great Barcelona hotels or Barcelona family apartments, in close proximity to the park.
Rides for any age group make Port Aventura a great entertainment venue for families e.g. the Dragon Khan roller coaster with its eight inverted loops and the Wild West Aventura roller coaster. Families can choose from over 100 shows with anything from Chinese acrobats to Tahitian dancers. Most impressive is the pyrotechnical show, Fiestaventura, named "Best Show in the World". port%20aventura%20map.gif
Choosing an accommodation in Barcelona is a good option for families who are looking for a short distance to the Port Aventura Theme Park but yet stay outside of the park.

Experience Barcelona - from ABOVE!

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The CatHelicopter Barcelona Sky Tours enables you to visit Barcelona from a very special kind of view - namely from ABOVE!

This means that you don't need to visit all the important sights of Barcelona by foot, but you can see them in short time out of the helicopters' windows.

A tour with the CatHelicopter includes all important sights of Barcelona which have to be seen when coming to the city:

From the sea to the mountains, from Sagrada Familia to the new Agbar Tower, from the Olympia stadium to Montjuic and furthermore over the forum of culture. And last but not least from the district "Eixample" to Barcelona's most famous street Las Ramblas.
And who knows - probably you will even recognize your wonderful luxury hotel in Barcelona, which is located just beside the beach, from the grandiose view out of the helicopter?

The prices for a Barcelona Helicopter ride are dependent of the duration of the tour. For instance, the tour mentioned above, which lasts around 10 minutes, costs 80€.

However, there are also shorter and less expensive tours available, as well as longer and more expensive ones - whatever YOU prefer!

TIP: Helicopter-Flights over Barcelona are very common and famous to be handed over as gift-vouchers', especially for the ones who live according to the principle of "No Risk - No Fun".

Don't miss this: MADONNA live in BARCELONA

The "Queen of Pop" is giving a concert in Barcelona in the Olympic stadium and for sure you don't want to miss this magnificent event - LIVE!!!

Madonna, the uncrowned "Queen of Pop" is storming the charts with her music like nobody else ever did before.
And finally, she is going to rock Barcelona - and Barcelona and YOU will rock with her.

Thousands of peoples are expected to sing and dance along her hits, such as "Like a Virgin", "Music" or "Hung Up" when she hits the stage.

It has been said that "Sticky & Sweet", the current Madonna tour which has started on August 2008, has set up new standards regarding production, technology, visuals, costumes, choreography and music.

So, what are you waiting for???
Go get your tickets, book your flight and a convenient accommodation in Barcelona and experience a memorable event.

INFO:
Date: July 21, 2009
Location: Olympic Stadio, Barcelona
Ticket costs: between 65€ - 403.50€


The whole of Spain in Barcelona

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If you are planning on visiting Barcelona anytime soon something you should definitely not miss the so called Poble Espanyol at the Montjuic in Barcelona.

The little village within Barcelona unites different lifestyles, architectures and arts throughout the whole of Spain. It was constructed in 1929 for the World Fair that was held that year in Barcelona. The outdoor museum occupies a total area of 49.000m². The best way to get to this major attraction would be to take the metro L1 or L3 in Barcelona. If you don't want to have any additional effort travelling, staying in the Montjuic Apartment Ramblas Port will be the best accommodation for you.
You can find prices and opening hours of the Poble Espanyol on the official Poble Espanyol website.

Special events within the Poble Espanyol are different live shows of "inhabitants" including traditional glassblowing or other manufacturers. Souvenir shops, cafes and different restaurants will furthermore contribute to a great day learning about the Spanish country, culture and architecture.

Spending a day in the Green

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Parc Güell

Situated in the district of Gràcia, designed by the architect Gaudi and part of the UNESCO World Heritage, Park Güell is probably the most famous park in Barcelona. It can be reached by metro or bus (the town's touristic bus tours are also coming to the park). The entrance to the park is free and from there you have a beautiful sight over all of Barcelona. The park is marked with colourful mosaics on benches, stairs and walls. Different animals such as snakes and saurians are lining the buildings. The park was designed on behalf of the manufacturer Eusebi Güell who loved the parks he has seen in England and wanted the same for Barcelona. Best access to the park is given if you sleep in one of the apartments in Gracia such as the Goya Loft penthouse.

Parc de la Ciutadella

This park is located in the city centre and includes the Barcelona Zoo, several museums and a huge fountain. The park was named after the citadel, a fortress located on the outskirts where King Philips V kept control over the people of Barcelona. The symbol of central government was nearly destroyed in the 19th century. Only the chapel, the governor's palace and the arsenal, now hosting the Catalan parliament survived the demolishment. At the northern corner of the park, the Cascada is located, an triumphal arch with waterfall and fountain to built for the Universal exhibition in 1888 hosted by Barcelona.

Montjuic

The Montjuic is not only famous because you have the best view over the town, hosted the Olympic games in 1992 and the world exhibition in 1929 but also because of its wonderful parks all over the mountain. The museu nacional is situated on this mountain and shows off some of the best artists in Catalunya. It is also home to a huge castle and the museum of the famous catalan artist Joan Miró. The castle is especially famous for all the activists, politicians and socialist executed during the Franco regime. The beautiful apartment Magalhaes Poble Sec Apartment is the best opportunity when you want to be close to this famous sight of Barcelona.
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Internship in Barcelona

parc güell barcelona.jpgYou always wanted to come and live in Barcelona? You have a compulsory internship semester or just some spare time during your summer holidays in front of you? Then why not combine both things and start an internship in Barcelona, one of the nicest cities in Europe- young, vivid, loud and exciting.

As Barcelona has one of the biggest tourism industries in the country you will have no problem finding an internship in this area of studies. Tourist agencies, restaurants, hotels and language schools are spread around the whole town and offer probably the perfect working atmosphere for you to make your life in Barcelona unforgettable.
Even though we always thinks of holidays, tapas and beach at first when we think of Barcelona, the city is nevertheless home to several major companies employing hundreds of people living here and being able to offer you an internship. Such well-known companies are not only SEAT which has internships open during the whole year but also Agilent Technologies, Chupa Chups the famous sweets producer, different huge banks such as Banco Sabadell, Caixa as well as offices of Mango, Inditex and many more.

You have your internship position in Barcelona and just need a place to stay? Congratulations, because this might be the biggest obstacle during your time in Barcelona. The best way to begin the quest for a flat is to stay in one of the widespread Barcelona apartments or Barcelona hotels. From there on you have the chance to look at all the available flat (usually shared ones) in and around Barcelona. One of the major differences especially between the countries like France/Germany and Spain is the size of the rooms. Rooms within a flat in the town are usually not bigger than 9m² and yes you do have to pay nearly 400€ for this which is very normal in Barcelona. Furthermore due to the high prices of flats in the town many older couples or singles offer parts of their apartments for rent so do not be shocked by that and do not immediately sort those ones out of your list of possible apartments. Take your time and visit as many flats as you can- in the end, everybody will find one that suits him.

Barcelona from high above...


Do you want to discover Barcelona from high above? Then you should take a ride with one of the two cable cars in Barcelona that most of all attract tourists. The Telefèric de Montjuic is the cable car that takes you up to the top of Montjuic. The silver cabins, passing a special viewpoint on half their way, will offer you magnificent views on the city. If you have reached the top you can have a walk around the Castell de Montjuic, an old military fort and enjoy a coffee at the kiosk. Another spectucal ride takes you across the harbor area of Barcelona from a cable car station of the Transbordador Aeri del Port on the Montjuic to Sant Sebastian beach. Staying at El Borne hotels you will be very close to the port area and can have a walk to the cable car Transbordador Aeri del Port that brings you up to the Montjuic Mountain. If you stay at Montjuic apartment, just do it the other way round and discover the beautiful Montjuic area first and complete your day with a relaxing stay on the beach afterwards. Regardless which cable car ride you choose - it will be a fun experience. You will never forget the stunning views from the cabins high above Barcelona.

Gay Tourism in Barcelona

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More and more gay couples decide to spend their holidays in Barcelona. There are a lot of stores, bars and clubs that are especially made for gays. A big part can be found in the district Eixample which is also called „Gayxample" by habitants. This exclusive neighbourhood, which is not far away from the city center, offers a lot of nice Barcelona accommodation. One very modern, light and comfortable apartment is the Diputacion Muntaner Plaza Universidad Apartment in Eixample which offers space for up to 6 people. So it is an ideal opportunity if you want to travel with other friends or couples. It consists of two bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Furthermore, it has a balcony and tasteful design furniture. It is only a short walking distance away from Placa Catalunya, the centre of Barcelona and Passeig de Gràcia where you have a lot of opportunities to go shopping in most exclusive fashion stores. As gay tourism becomes more and more famous in Barcelona, it is a very tolerant city and there are a lot of leisure facilities that are specialized in it.

A day trip to Barcelona Zoo

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If you are on holidays in Barcelona with your family, you should visit the Barcelona Zoo. It is one of the most beautiful zoos in Europe. In the zoo there are mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles including many exotic species. During a visit in Barcelona Zoo, every member of the family will enjoy it, as there are so many offers and services. The whole family can watch the show of dolphins and all other animals in the zoo. If you are hungry, you can either go to one of the restaurants or having a picnic in one of the picnic zones. Riding on ponies is offered for the children at the weekends and during the holidays. Furthermore there are games especially for children. In order to know the zoo a bit better and to see all its areas, you can take the small train and get around. As there are many Barcelona hotels, you will find a good one that is close to the zoo. The Hotel Ciutat de Barcelona is a good choice and is very close to the nice Parc de la Ciutadella as well. If you like to have more privacy, there are also a lot of Barcelona apartments nearby.

080 Barcelona Fashion

barcelona_fashion_080.jpgFor the second time Barcelona will hold the 080 Barcelona Fashion presenting design works of about thirty independent designers. The best trends for next spring and summer will be shown on the grounds of Fira Barcelona on Montjuic from the 3rd to the 5th of September 2008. The event will include fashion parades in a showroom and special talks and an exhibition dedicated to Miriam Ocáriz.

Barcelona is not only the shopping paradise and city of fashion trends of Spain, Catalunya, but also a tourist destination with outstanding popularity.
That is why many people from all over the world choose Barcelona to spend holidays or enjoy a pleasant business trip to Barcelona. A reliable partner for finding a Barcelona accommodation that suits the personal needs best whether you are a visitor, an artist, a designer, a model or a technician taking part in the event, is BarcelonaPoint.com.

Welcome to 080 Barcelona Fashion!

Fira Barcelona - Palau Metal•lúrgia (Av Reina Maria Cristina 1, Sants-Montjuic)

Family holidays in Barcelona

kids_BCN_spider.jpgSpending family holidays in Barcelona you really don´t have to worry. Even the young will enjoy the city and the diverse offers and activities will allow you to arrange your stay in Barcelona family friendly.
On the sunny beaches of Barcelona, like Barceloneta, Marbella, Nova Marbella, Nova Icaria and Bogatel, little water rats will enjoy the water fun on the Mediterranean. A nice Barcelona trip is to take the "Golondrinas" boat, taking you on a tour on the sea. To discover more about the fauna of the region, a must visit is the Barcelona Aquarium! Here you will truly dive into the Mediterranean and a lot of activities, including games and playgrounds, for children have been developed.

The Zoo of Barcelona is also a nice place to spend a day in Barcelona with the whole family. After a day of sightseeing in Barcelona and a lot of activities, the best place to go to is the park Ciutadella right in the centre of the city. Here you can relax and enjoy a bit of tranquility besides the vibrant city life.
At BarcelonaPoint.com families can choose from family friendly accommodation in Barcelona of all kinds and styles. Whether you opt for a Barcelona apartment or a hotel in Barcelona that offers all comfort families are looking for- you will have a great time in Barcelona discovering the city together with your children.

Barcelona Beach Apartment: Grau i Torras

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Travelers coming to Barcelona want to enjoy both: the city life of the Catalonian sunshine capital and the Barcelona beaches. BarcelonaPoint.com offers Barcelona accommodation near the beaches and the city centre so that holiday makers can enjoy the best of Barcelona during their stay. A nice and comfortable holiday apartment is the Grau i Torras Beach Apartment in Barcelona which is located in the old fishermen´s district La Barceloneta. Those who want to relax at the Barcelona seaside or want to walk downtown to go sightseeing find the perfect location with this Barcelona apartment. Up to four holiday makers can stay at the 34 square meters holiday rental in La Barceloneta. The Grau i Torras Beach Apartment has two bedrooms and offers all amenities families and groups of friends might be looking for. The best feature is its location just 40 meters from the beach. The bathroom and the kitchen are well equipped and furthermore air conditioning, heaters, TV and Stereo are provided. For guests of the apartment bed linen and towels will be available for free. Barcelona apartments in Barceloneta are very popular rentals that should be booked well in advance. If you are looking for a cozy Barcelona apartment near the beach for only two people you might opt for the Barcelona apartment Del Mar Barceloneta. Have nice holidays in Barcelona!

Welcome to Barcelona Hotel Gaudi (3 stars)

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Do you want to spend some days right in the vibrant heart of Barcelona? Then you should book the Barcelona Hotel Gaudi which is located next to one of the most famous streets of Barcelona, the Las Ramblas. The hotel was recently renovated and offers a total of 73 guestrooms on 9 floors. The team of the Hotel Gaudi gained a lot of experience in the hotel business and welcomes guests kindly. Staying at this Barcelona hotel you are right in the heart of the city and will be able to reach the most visited places of interest within walking distance. Hotel facilities include: a cozy foyer with elevators, safes, a currency exchange office, a café, a bar and an air-conditioned á la carte restaurant. Barcelona holidaymakers as well as business men can profit from the equipment in the 3 star hotel. The hotel offers internet access and has a conference room available. This centrically located Barcelona accommodation is surrounded by many shopping and entertainment venues. Just a few steps from the hotel and you are right on the famous Las Ramblas and can enjoy the charm of the street by having a walk up to Plaza Catalunya. The closest metro station to the hotel is Liceu, which is directly located on the Ramblas. Benefit from the great location of the 3 star Hotel Gaudi in Barcelona and have a comfortable stay in the rooms equipped with an en suite bathroom (hairdryer provided), telephone, satellite TV, radio, central heating and safe.

Hotel Cituat Vella, Barcelona (3 stars)

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Located in the heart of Barcelona, near Las Ramblas and close to Catalunya Square - the business, entertainment and cultural meeting point of Barcelona - the Hotel Ciutat Vella in Barcelona is a perfect choice of accommodation for every kind of traveler. This hotel was inaugurated on summer 2007 and is best at design and comfort. It is a stylish and modern Barcelona hotel that offers accommodation in 40 fully equipped hotel rooms (including free wireless internet connection). The Hotel Ciutat Vella is also loved by Barcelona holiday makers because of its terrace area with whirlpool that allows guests to sunbath and enjoy excellent views over the city. Staying at this Barcelona hotel in El Raval you only need a few steps to go to the modernist Barcelona around the Passeig de Gracia or the Gothic quarter of the city. Within walking distance many Barcelona museums are located. Take advantage of the high quality service of this 3 star hotel in the heart of the Catalonian capital.

Coming to Barcelona as a Group?

apt561.jpgIf your planning on coming to Barcelona as a group, BarcelonaPoint.com has a new Barcelona group apartment, that might be just right for you! Located right in the center of Barcelona, in the Barrio Gotico up to six people can stay at the luminous holiday rental. It has two bedrooms, one of which has a double bed, the other one a bunk bed and there is a further sofa bed in the living room. This colorful and contemporary apartment if fully equipped, has a little kitchenette, a washing machine and amendities including TV, Stereo, air-conditioning and heating. The highlight of this Codols Colon Barcelona Group Apartment is definitely its location in the heart of Barrio Gotico, making it ideal to explore the winding gothic roads of the district, the sights nearby and the vibrant nightlife in the artistic, yet chic Borne district right nextdoor. Also, the Barcelona beach with delicious seafood restaurants is only ten walking minutes from the apartment. Check out this and many other Barcelona group apartments on BarcelonaPoint.com!

BarcelonaPoint Special Offers - Easy Trip Planning

special_offers.jpgBarcelonaPoint.com has new categories of special offers for Barcelona accommodation on the homepage that make planning your Barcelona vacation a whole lot easier. Especially for families the first child free Barcelona Hotel offers are very interesting, as these are offers for child-friendly Hotels which allow the first child (till 12 years of age) stay free of charge.
In course of designing a variety of special offers to adapt to client's travel and booking needs, the Early Booking discount Barcelona Hotel category was created. If you book your Barcelona Hotel 90 days in advance, the prices indicated are up to 30% less. Since planning your trip three months in advance usually costs you flexibility, Barcelona Point allows you to book now - pay later for Barcelona Hotels, compensating the inflexibility usually caused when booking in advance. The book now - pay later Barcelona Hotel offers further allow you to book your Barcelona or Costa Brava Hotel now, without putting immediate strain on your wallet.

Another special offer created for the spontaneous travelers out there is the last-minute Barcelona apartment category. Especially during low season and with a bit of flexibility prices for the stay at a Barcelona apartment can be up to 50% less than usual. This allows you to get an incredible deal on Barcelona apartments, from Barcelona Backpacker accommodation to luxurious Barcelona Executive holiday rentals.

MADride - High Speed from Barcelona to Madrid

AVE.jpgStarting on 20 February 2008 a new train special of AVE (Alta Velocidad Espanola), offers its clients a round trip ticket for only € 96.- Barcelona - Madrid - Barcelona or the other way around. The advantage of going by train is that you go from city center to city center in only 2 hours and 28 minutes, which is almost two hours less than the train took in 2004. This new service has a daily capacity of around 13 000 passangers, which is equal to 91 airplanes. This might worry the airline companies, but the Spanish people and the thousands of tourists are happy for being able to explore Spain and get from the capital of the country to the sunshine capital of Catalunya. The Spanish train has improved over the last years and will continue to improve to the advantage of its passengers. You can book your high-speed train tickets online, on the Renfe Homepage.
Now, where you do not have to worry about how to get from A to B, it is time to find a Barcelona accommodation and an accommodation in Madrid. There are plenty of nice and charming hotels in Madrid and the same is true for Barcelona hotels. It would also be an option rent your own cosy Barcelona apartment for the duration of your stay. BarcelonaPoint will most certainly help you to find the accommodation in Spain you are looking for.

080 Barcelona - Fashion is Everywhere

080 barcelona.jpgCatalan Fashion Designers have a new platform for their work.The 080 Barcelona Fashion (080 for all Barcelona Zip Codes) this year takes place at the Parc de la Ciutadella from the 5-7 March 2008 and is gaining more and more awareness. This is exactly the purpose of the event. Young, inspired and independent Desigers from the Catalunya Region in Spain get to show their extraordinary creations. Also, it is supported by the regional Government other businesses of the sector with funding secured until 2010.
If you are looking for Barcelona Apartments or Barcelona Hotels close to the venue, whether you are a visitor, an artist, a designer, a model or a technician taking part in the event, Barcelona Point would be more than delighted to help you find the most suitable Barcelona Accommodation for you, your company or crew.
For crews needing space for their equipment, space in the bathrooms, etc, Barcelona Point has very good offers for larger groups of people, namely Barcelona Goup Apartments. Just contact us on www.BarcelonaPoint.com.
Welcome to 080 Barcelona - Fashion is Everywhere!

Staying Home - What's on TV

javierestrada.jpgTired from a whole day at work? Too much shopping? If you decide to stay in your Barcelona Hotel or your Barcelona Apartment and not go out at night, switch on the TV. Switching it on and watching the following show is particularly funny if you like Latin-American music and/or understand Spanish. The TV-show "Al pie de la letra" airs almost every day at 21:45 on Antena 3. About ten candidates get the chance to win money. How it is done? A band starts singing a popsong or oldie, then stops and the candidate has to sing the next line of the song correctly. And the game goes on. Watch it, it's funny. Also the host, Javier Estrada, makes the show worth watching. Sing and laugh along in your Barcelona Hotel room or your Barcelona Apartment.

Cruising to Barcelona

port bcn.jpgYes! Not only can you access the city via car, train and by foot. You can also get to Barcelona by boat or cruise ship, respectively. Barcelona has become one of the favorite starting and end points of numerous cruises through the Mediterranean Sea. Cruise offers for the Mediterranean Sea range from short seven-day trips to months out on Sea. Depending on which countries and cities you would like to visit, you can choose the ideal cruise itinerary for you.

Choosing Barcelona as a starting point has several advantages. First, it is easily accessible since it has two airports - one where all major airlines fly into, the other for low-budget airlines. Second, it is the ideal starting point for cruises along the most beautiful Spanish coasts, but also for cruises to the East, along the French and Italian coasts. Third, you get to enjoy the first days in Barcelona before going aboard by discovering the most interesting tourist attractions, relaxing at the beach or one of the many parks and taste the delicious seafood you find in every restaurant along the beach. Staying in an apartment in Barcelona allows you to be more flexible and enjoy Barcelona more authentically than any other way. Moreover, you can decide for yourself whether you want to stay in a quiet beach apartment in Barceloneta or with your friends in a luxurious apartment in Villa Olympica, or even right in the center of the nightlife in an apartment in El Raval.

Whichever you choose to do, Barcelona will most certainly be the perfect starting point for your Mediterranean Cruise!

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