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Palau 100 Concert Series is the most productive season in classical music venue in Barcelona, the Palau de la Música Catalana is beautiful. Here you can witness performances by renowned national and international orchestras, conductors and soloists. The 2010/2011 season is made ​​from orchestral performances and solo concerts with musicians such as pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja, Olli Mustonen and Grigory Sokolov.

This phenomenon takes place in the Palau de la Musica Catalana, the exalted city hall in Barcelona until the 2^nd of August 2011. For detailed information which concerts take place at what date please visit the offical homepage of Palau 100 Concert Series Barcelona.

If you are on vacation in Barcelona and you are only curious about this spectacular place called Palau de la Musica Catalana, then we strongly recommend you visiting this place. Built between 1905 and 1908 by the architect, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, it constitutes a symbolic and sentimental heritage of an entire city that identifies with its history. In addition, the Concert Hall , which is one of the most unique ones in the world.

The Palau de la Música Catalana, full of light and of colour, is also today, a cultural asset that is open to the world. And if you haven´t booked your Barcelona apartment or Barcelona hotel, we advise you to do as soon as possible, due to the fact that on Sunday 26th June, from 10am to 3pm, the Palau de la Música Catalana is organising an Open Day. Under the slogan "Cross the street and discover the Palau", everybody is invited to discover the magic of a unique Art Nouveau concert venue, which was by the way declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This is why it is also a point of reference in the cultural and social life of the city of Barcelona.

Venue

Palau de la Música, Barcelona, Spain

Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt 08003

Are you wondering where to eat in Barcelona? You spend your holidays in Barcelona. You stay in apartments in Barcelona and you do not know where to eat in Barcelona? Here is a complete list with the best restaurants in Barcelona. So enjoy your holiday in a cheap Barcelona apartment to discover the cuisine of Barcelona testing the best restaurants in Barcelona.

Barcelona's best tapas restaurants

Restaurant La Luna Barcelona

Located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, Barcelona La Luna will seduce you with its lounge atmosphere and delicious tapas. The restaurants tapas have an appropriate price performance ratio. We recommend the quesadillas if you go to La Luna Barcelona. The tapas are quite in plenty supply unlike other restaurants in Barcelona. This place is both, bar and restaurant where you can enjoy tapas in Barcelona. La Luna Barcelona also offers delicious cocktails.

 
La Luna Barcelona - Tapas Bar

Carrer Abaixadors, 10

08003 Barcelona

9329555513

Metro Jaume - Yellow Line

Cerveceria Catalana

Near the Passeig de Gracia, this restaurant offers a wide selection of tapas of good quality. The tapas are not very expensive. Be aware of rush hours when the restaurant might be too busy.

Cerveceria Catalana - Barcelona Tapas Restaurant

Carrer Mallorca, 236

08013 Barcelona

932 160 368

Metro Passeig de Gracia - Yellow Line

Barcelona's best restaurants to eat Catalan specialties:

El 7 Portes

To eat paella, typical Catalan or Spanish food, such as watered or caldos fideua and many other typical dishes of Catalonia, the restaurant el 7 doors in Barcelona is opened from 13 to 1 without interruption.

El 7 Portes - Barcelona Catalan Restaurant

Passeig Isabel II, 14

08003 Barcelona

933 193 033

Metro Barceloneta - Yellow Line

Merendero de la Mari

If you like to taste the Mediterranean cuisine and delicious seafood in a restaurant in Barcelona, you should try the restaurant Merendero of Mari.


Merendero of Mari

Placa Pau Vila 1 Port Vell

08039 Barcelona

932213141

Metro Barceloneta - Yellow Line

Barcelona restaurant to eat international cuisine 

Arc Café

Located in the Gotico district, this restaurant offers international food from Italian cuisine to oriental until the French cuisine with for example the tartiflette.

Arc Café- International restaurant Barcelona
 
Carrer Carabassa to 19

08002 Barcelona

933 025 224

Drassannes Metro - Green Line

Barcelona restaurants where you can eat Hamburgers and Sandwiches

Pim Pam Plates Barcelona

Pim Pam Burger in El Borne is the best place to eat your burgers. Homemade in front of your eyes, burgers are delicious and off good size. Pim Pam Burger is located right next to the Pim Pam Plats, which offers more than 180 starters, main courses and desserts, a pleasure for real!

Pim Pam Plats Barcelona and Barcelona Pim Pam Burger

Sabateret, 4

08003 Barcelona

933 152 093

Metro Jaume - Yellow Line

As you may have noticed, most restaurants of the collection of "the best restaurants in Barcelona" are located in El Born district or in the Barceloneta area. If you want to eat in one of the best restaurants of Barcelona, we advise you to book a holiday apartment in Barcelona in these districts.

Enjoy your holiday in Barcelona!

If you plan to spend your vacation in Spain and you wonder where to stay, we recommend you an apartment in Barcelona, where you definitely enjoy your days to the fullest. You can go, for instance, to the mountain Tibidabo. From your hotel in Barcelona, you can get to Tibidabo by metro very easy.

Even the drive will be a special adventure for the whole family. You have to take the metro L7 and descend at the final station, and then you have to change to the old blue tram which was by the way the only one in whole Barcelona for a long time. After that a rack railway will bring you up the final meters to the mountain.

The upcoming 40th April Fair in Barcelona lasts 9 days from the 29^th of April until the 9^th of May 2011 in the Forum Park at Diagonal Mar.

The fair´s origin is from Andalusia as it always takes place in Seville. The traditional festival is the perfect possibility to explore the traditional dances, foods, fashion and accessories from southern Spain.

The entrance is totally free and provides you not only with culture but also with typical Andalusia cuisine, such as fried green peppers, the so called "pimientos del padron", fried anchovies (boquerones fritos), fried squid jamon (Spanish ham), torradas (big slices of bread, dressed with olive oil and tomato juice).

The fair consists of many attractions like the "casetas" which means little houses but actually being tents built on the fairground area. They amount 60 to 70 and are composed of different organizations and groups from banks to political parties and private organizations. In those tents you will find people partying, eating, singing and dancing "Sevillanas", the traditional dance of Andalusia. In this dancing everyone is involved from grandchildren to grandparents, and is costumed traditionally. The men wear the "traje de corto" ( short jacket, tight trousers and boots) and the ladies wear "faralaes" or "trajes de flamenco", which is a flamenco style dress. Between dances the Spanish families sit together at big tables eating tapas, jerez cherry and manzanilla and drinking wine. In addition some concerts with famous singers and bands also take part in the Feria de Abril.

If you are wondering where to stay during this time, we recommend you to book an apartment in Barcelona or a hotel in Barcelona. You will have beside the fair many attractions to visit in this beautiful and extraordinary city.

The Feria de Abril is easy accessible. The nearest metro station to the Feria is Maresme / Forum on Yellow L4.  There will be a special metro timetable during Feria de Abril with extended opening times on metro lines L1, L2, L3, L4 and L11. There are also several bus lines going to this direction, like the line 7, line 36, line 41, line 43 and line 141. An additional line between Plaza Catalunya and Parc de Forum, will be imported during some days of the fair.

La Sagrada Familia is Gaudis's still incomplete work 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.  Until his death in 1926, Gaudi directed the construction of the Sagrada Familia. But unfortunately, the work undertaken on Sagrada Familia doesn't follow exactly the plans of Gaudi, as the plans were destroyed during the war. When you visit the building you will see the contrast in the stone colour between the front and back of the building. However this in itself is interesting, especially if you visit the museum inside the building.

The Sagrada Familia is absolute must-see when you visit Barcelona as it is is a truly magnificent building. If you want to spend your stay in a great holiday apartment in Barcelona just beside the gorgeous Sagrada Familia, or if you rather prefer staying in a nice hotel in Barcelona, but also close to the Sagrada Familia, you won't regret your choice.

It´s time for the Girona Flower Festival 2011 also called "Girona, en tiempo de flores" in Spanish or "Girona, en temps de flors", which takes place from the 7^th to the 15^th of May.

Enjoy your holidays in Spain and choose a holiday apartment in Barcelona. Thus you will be able to attend the beautiful festival. You can even find a cheap apartment in order to save your money for other activities.

The whole city is decorated by different flowers, making a colorful and good smelling city out of it. You can even take part in a competition about the arrangement of the flowers.

In this festival it is not only about the flowers, indeed, there are also concerts and shows in flower gardens. You can find more information on the main webpage of the Girona Flower Festival.

How to get to the Girona Flower Festival :

By plane:

If you spend your holidays in Girona, you can book a flight to Girona, as the city is served by an airport. If your flight is to Barcelona, don't worry there are shuttles which go to Girona and back.

By train:

If you are on vacation in Barcelona and you want to go to the festival, you can take the train (Renfe). The travel time is approximately 1h20.

Where to stay:

You can choose an apartment in the old city of Girona. But you can also choose to spend your vacation in Barcelona, which is only one hour to Girona. Find an hotel in Barcelona in order to profit of both cities.

So take this chance to discover the city of Girona in at its best colors, smells and lights.

San Joan in Barcelona is the celebration marking the start of the summer season and the day with the longest period of daylight in the year. The San Joan celebrations are on the evening of the 23rd June. The day after is the Saint John's day, the 24th June, is a public holiday in Catalonia and Spain. The San Joan fiestas take place from sundown to sunrise on the night before Saint John's day, and are also called "verbenas," which means open-air fiestas or celebrations. In Spanish it is also named as "La Nit de San Joan" - the night of Saint John.

In ancient times the summer solstice was considered the most important event of the solar year. The element of fire stands as the symbol of abundance, purity and fertility as it is today one of the central elements in the Festival of San Joan. The festival is marked by fireworks and bonfires enlightening the skies of Barcelona. Don´t miss it, take the opportunity to do a trip to the European metropolis and book a central Barcelona hotel or Barcelona apartment.

Coming back to the festival of San Joan, the element of this festival is fire. The flame to light the fires is called the "Flama del Canigó," which is taken to different villages every year. There are bonfires, called "hogueras" in Spanish or "fogueres" in Catalan everywhere in Barcelona and Catalonia. If you like to follow one of the traditions, take part in the rituals of fire purification, which are said to cleanse your sins and get rid of your bad luck by burning something. For the bonfire old furniture is often used to symbolize a gesture of "out with the old - in with the new!

 A big part of any Catalan festival is the food. During San Joan it is a tradition to eat Catalan 'Coca' desserts. Coca is a bread base stuffed with various kinds of fillings. The size of the bread should be twice as long as it is wide!

The GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona will amaze visitors and exhibitors again from 14th February until 17th February, when the mobile environment will be explored and discussed at this special fair in the Fira de Barcelona fair centre, located at the Plaza Espanya in Barcelona. Booking your Barcelona accommodation in advance will help to find easy access to the congress as well as to being close to the city centre.

The location at the Fira de Barcelona at Plaza Espanya is a popular choice for events and fairs in Barcelona, because this is the fair centre (which is also host for The Brandery Fashion Show 2011) and is located quite central in the city. The Plaza Espanya lies at the foot of the Montjuic Mountain and invites to relaxing walks after an interesting day of shows and exhibitions at the Fira de Barcelona.

The annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona attracts thousands of visitors, this year around 50.000 persons are expected to discuss the future of the mobile world, with new technologies and developments. The focus is also on the transformation; what has changed and what will change in the future? And how will this affect the daily life as well as the daily business life?

The topics and themes of the fair will include this year a leadership conference, the actual exhibition, the App Planet and an awards programme choosing the best ideas, innovative creations and applications. Starting from February 14^th until 17^th 2011 this congress is the meeting point for professionals from all over the world. A Plaza Espanya hotel in Barcelona is recommended for finding the best Barcelona accommodation and to plan your visit to the fair in advance.

With exhibitors like Adobe, Ericsson or Visa, the GSMA World Mobile Congress 2011 in Barcelona will please visitors, who can expect something unique and impressing. The congress also is a perfect opportunity for exhibitors to present their products and developments and to make important business contacts.

There are several possibilities to get to the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona:

By metro: L3 (green) and L1 (red) until Plaza Espanya

By bus:  9, 23, 37, 46, 65, 79, 91, 109 and 165

By train: S33, S4, S8, R5 and R6

Attending the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona will give you excellent chances and interesting insights over the newest technologies concerning mobile life, so be prepared and book a hotel in Barcelona already now to have a good Barcelona accommodation in advance.

One of the most famous parks in Barcelona is of course the Park Guell, or Parc Güell in Catalan, located at the hill El Carmel in de district of Gracia in Barcelona. Spending your Barcelona holidays in the famous city is not complete without visiting the Park Güell!

As you already surely know, recreation during your Barcelona holidays is very enjoyable in the many parks of the city (e.g. in the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona). And the Park Güell is absolutely worth a visit. The Park Guell was built from 1900 to 1914 by the famous Antoni Gaudi originally for the industrialist Count Eusebi Güell, as a housing site with many villas and buildings with a wonderful architecture.

The inspiration came from the English planned garden cities, surrounded by Barcelona nature and plants to avoid the side effects of industrialization such as smoke from the factories in Barcelona.

If you want to see the place Gaudí lived in or not, the Park Guell Barcelona should be visited during your Barcelona holidays, because you do not have to pay entry for that and can enjoy the wonderful Barcelona weather and sight from the hill. Of course the best solution would be a Barcelona Park Guell apartment, but also other apartments and holiday rentals in Barcelona are suitable.

There are different entries, but if you start at the main entrance to the Park Güell Barcelona, you immediately see the colorful dragon or lizard statue designed by Gaudi at the stairs leading upstairs to a terrace. This is said to be the most photographed part of Barcelona! There is also a fountain with little fish in it.

If you follow the stairs you find the famous terrace in the Park Guell Barcelona, the main point of the park. From this terrace you have an amazing view over the city of Barcelona and the sea. Sometimes music is played on the terrace and you can enjoy dancing in the Park Guell.

But you can also enjoy the famous Barcelona weather during your Barcelona holidays! The whole terrace is designed beautifully with mosaics on all walls. Be sure to look at them when you are visiting the Park Güell in Barcelona!

There are also different ways and footpaths you should follow to see the statues supporting the terrace walls! There are designed like trees and really beautiful. Also the footpaths leading away from the terrace and more around the hill should not be missed if you truly want to experience the Park Guell!

There are many wonderful plants and trees at the sides of the paths, leading to little stairs and fountains, to a place with benches and tables for a picknick or to two other buildings which fit wonderful in the park. If you walk long enough, you can also reach the forest area, which is more wild but also beautiful to wander in.

To get best to the Park Güell Barcelona and experience an unforgettable stay during your Barcelona holidays, you can best use the metro. Take the green L3 and step out at Lesseps or the yellow L4 until Alfons X (which is actually located directly at another park, the Parc de les Aigües) and then head towards the park.

However, be prepared for a strenuous walk for about 20 minutes up the hill before you reach the Park Güell. However, I have a nice tip for you: If you take the L3 green line and step out at Vallcarca (near the Parc del Turó del Putget), and then head directly towards the Park Guell, you will find some escalators leading to a site entrance of the park.

With all this information, be prepared for wonderful Barcelona holidays if you visit the Park Guell Barcelona!

What would Spain be without its famous Tapas, Sangria, Beaches, and of course Flamenco ?

Do not miss the opportunity to attend a show of Flamenco in Barcelona. How amazing would it be to enjoy a modern and comfortable Hotel in Barcelona, or an Apartment in Barcelona and being able to enjoy the traditional Spanish Flamenco in Barcelona? Whether you are on holiday, on business trip, on visit, study abroad, do not leave with regrets.

Here is a guide of where you can find Flamenco shows in Barcelona:

Sala Montjuic: Open air film and music festival: 2d of August: Cargolé Flamenco in Montjuic Castle. Cargolé is a project built around the unmistakable, emotive sounds of the flamenco guitar, given its head in a contemporary music setting in search of intimate atmospheres in which audiences can lose themselves amid its notes and harmonies. Do not wait and check how far it is from your accommodation in Barcelona with the tube map, Line1 and Line3 get off at Plaza Espanya.

El Tablao Cordobes: Located in the heart of the Ramblas, arabic-andalusian influenced Flamenco in Barcelona, you will enjoy the food and the high quality shows at the same time.

El Tablao de Carmen: Created in 1988 as a tribute to the famous Flamenco dancer: Carmen Amaya. Located in Montjuic, this restaurant is renowned for its amazing 60 minute-long shows based on the purest flamenco music, dance and songs tradition featuring famous flamenco artists and young promising dancers.

Palacio del Flamenco: Located in an old theatre in the centre of Barcelona.

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.

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. The 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!

The 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!

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.

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!

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...

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

ranges 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.
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...

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!!!

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 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 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:

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.

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...

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.

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

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€

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.

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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You 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.

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.

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.

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.

For 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.

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

Spending 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.

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!

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.

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.

If 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.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.

Starting 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.

Catalan 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!

Tired 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.

Yes! 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!