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If you happen to visit Barcelona during Easter then you will enjoy a Spanish version of Easter. Easter week in Barcelona is called 'Semana Santa' meaning holy week. The holy week begins from Palm Sunday known as Domingo de Ramos in Spain. This year the Palm Sunday falls on 1st April 2012 and Good Friday falls on 6th April.

The holy week will end on 8th April is called Lunes de Pascua or Dilluns de Pasqua (Easter Monday). Easter holiday is an interesting and cultural period in Barcelona due to the Christian traditions that dictate Easter should be adhered to and celebrated. Locals living in Barcelona usually leave the city because their families live in nearby towns and villages. Researchers have estimated that around 600,000 people leave the city, no wonder this mass exodus is called operation "Salida". It means operation exit.

Easter will come with a warm and gentle spring, a season which tourists can immensely enjoy during the parade. Many Easter-related parades are held in Barcelona. Since it is a holiday, be prepared to see a huge crowd when waiting for the parade. These parades are organized by the "Cofradias", meaning brotherhood of lay people. These are men and women blessed especially by the church to organize the processions. The Easter parade is called "Pasos", it means steps or passage. One of the largest and oldest procession takes place in the community of Hospitalet de Llobregat (metro blue 15). It can be dated back to 1977 and plenty of people participate in the procession annually. But I recommend assisting to the processions in Barrio Gotico, near Barcelona Cathedral on Viernes Santo, Holy Friday.

Easter is also the perfect time to enjoy some of the local food. Christians don't eat any meat on Good Friday, which is why seafood is eaten more this time around. The most popular seafood during Good Friday is Cod. If seafood is not your thing then you can wait till Monday to enjoy the variety of dessert made especially for Easter. You can stop by bakeries and chocolates shops that will have all the Easter treats like Mones, Bunyels, Torrijas, Rosca de Pascua, Pestinos and who could forget the Mona de Pascua.

The last dish is a unique Catalonian culinary tradition. It is a cocoa cake with chocolate topping, in the form of a big doughnut. Originally the empty space in the donuts was used to fill boiled eggs but now a variety of other decorations are used. This is why Easter in the capital of Spain is going to be an interesting one because you will get to see and enjoy Spanish tradition and food.

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Barcelona is a lively city where something or the other is always happening. This city, which also happens to be the capital of Catalonia, is a financial hub that provides economical benefits not only to the locals but to professionals from all around the world.

Various events, shows, festivals and plays take place all year long so that tourists and locals can find excitement, adventure and fun experience here. There are not only events for local families and tourists but also business opportunities for people from all around the world. One such event is the Expohogar Spring Fair 2012, this 45^th Expohogar fair will be held from 20^th to 23^rd January in Pavilion 1, Montjuic Exhibition Centre Fira de Barcelona.

Expohogar in Barcelona is held to help retailers display their classic stock or simply market their new stuff and trends. The fair is also geared for small and medium sized distributors, stores and wholesales. There will be different professionals like the interior designers, wholesalers, commercial agents, hotels, and florists, from places like the Balearic Islands, Valencia and Southern France. As you can see, it is a platform where inter-related industries are gathering to exhibit their products and services.

You might ask yourself, why should you visit the fair? It is simple, read on:

·         to see the latest trends

·         to see different and quality brands, products and services

·         to see what products and services different industries are offering

·         to meet new distributors , retailers and wholesales

·         to get a profitable return on your investment

You will find products and services from every industry like personal care products, interior decoration, stationary, crafts, lightening, accessories, home textiles, fashion jewelry and many more.

This event creates good opportunities for businesses because they get the chance to expand their network and client's list.  More than 83000 trade professional visit this bi-annual event and the number keeps increasing every year.

Montjuic Exhibition Centre

The exhibition center is centrally located in Plaza España, which it accessible for everyone in the city (Metro L1 and L3 - Plaza España and buses).

The timings are from 11.00 am to 9.00 pm.

Expohogar Fair 2012 Barcelona has been organized by the Fira de Barcelona which does an excellent job in organizing exhibitions and shows in Barcelona. For more information, you can visit http://www.expohogar.com. This website also contains information for exhibitors in the fair.

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La Cantina is Barcelona's hottest nightspot and eatery. There you will find good music, great food, cheap drinks and cool vibes in a very friendly atmosphere. And this so close from your Barcelona centre hotel or barcelona holiday apartment because it is very well located.

This Mexican bar is for all that are getting bored in the (too many) Irish pubs, Spanish bars, ordinary cocktail bars.

Here are an example of their attractive prices:
1€ BEERS
Mixed Drinks 3 €
4€ Cocktails
Tequila and Coronita deals!

And also, as a real Mexican bar, La cantina Bar offers very good tacos for only 1€ and 3.50€ burritos!

After the big success of the opening on Saturday 15th this bar really needs to be visited. Especially during their numerous special nights: quiz, various contests, where you can always get some discounts, free drinks or any other fun things for winners!

Find all those events on their facebook page, and do not hesitate to come see them for any other information, they speak English and Spanish!

How to get in La cantina bar Barcelona?

You can find La cantina bar in Barcelona on Calle Merce, situated in the famous Barrio Gotico. You can get off at Drassanes by metro (green line, L3) or at Jaume 1 (yellow line, L1) and enjoy a bit of walking in this beautiful district.

Where to sleep?

If you are planning on having a lot of fun during your barcelona holiday, you better stay in the cantina bar's area and book a Barcelona apartment: close to the beach and right into the center, you will love it!

Have fun!

If you are a fan of soccer and planning on spending some Barcelona holiday, a good idea is to go there when there is a FC Barcelona match!

The great team is often playing at home, in the famous stadium named "Camp Nou" -which literally means New Field. While staying in your Barcelona accommodation, you must see the team playing and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere. The stadium has a capacity of 99,354 so you don't have to worry, there will always have some FC Barcelona tickets left so you can assist a match!

Created in 1899, the FC Barcelona has since won 11 UEFA competitions, 25 Spanish cups and is the first club to win six out of six competitions in a single year, thus completing the sextuple.

To buy your FC Barcelona tickets; there is nothing easier than booking them online. You can find your FC Barcelona tickets for the date you prefer, and also booking at the same time, any barcelona accommodation apartments.

If you want to be the closest possible from the Camp Nou, you can also easily find a barcelona budget accommodation in the district of Les Corts.

How to get there?

If you are getting there by car, the address is Camp Nou Stadium. Avda. Aristides Maillol s/n, Barcelona.
To get to Camp Nou by metro, we advice you to stop at Badal or Collblanc with L5 (blue line) or with L3 (green line) at metro stops Palau Reial or Universitaria.
By bus, get off at "Estadi del Futbol Club Barcelona?" stop, from line 15, 75, 12.

From the 5th July until the 6th of August the 9^th edition of Barcelona´s open air film festival will take place. The ones who want to experience a different kind of evening should head to the ground of the castle of Montjuic from his Barcelona hotel  or Barcelona apartment in order to take the most of this spectacular open air cinema. Besides, concerts and short films are also displayed.

All films start at 22:15 o´clock, but it is worth to be there a little earlier in any case, since there will be shown pre-selected short films before 22 o´clock. The films will be shown in their original language with Spanish subtitles,so that even tourists can enjoy the film.

Feel free to bring a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy a great movie under the stars. The price for this pleasure is 5 € and for only 3 € more you can even rent a bed.

The mixture of the films is colorful. All these films are from different decades and countries. Also listed are films from France, Japan, Italy and many other countries. If you want to have a look what films are shown at what date, please have a look at the official webpage.

How to get there?

There are TMB buses which drive from Plaza Espanya to the top of the Montjuic. Buses go back down after film is finished.

Barcelona is very well known for its gay and lesbian scene. Since 4 years a festival is being organized that specifically addresses this kind of target group. It was even themed by the LGTB for the best festival that can be found in Europe. It counts up to 140,000 attendees the years before and is continuously growing.

The festival extended its length this year as it takes place from the 4^th until the 14^th of August 2011. This time twenty parties are announced which shall make the festival to an unforgettable experience during the summer.

The venue is in Barcelona, but also in the beautiful south located city Sitges. Sitges is renowned for its lively gay and lesbian community. There are also a lot of bars and restaurants in a serene atmosphere.

Among the venues include, for example, the Circuit Beach and Water Park and other exciting locations in Barcelona. For more information visit the official homepage of Circuit Festival 2011.

The festivals in the years before were absolutely successful. Travelers stated that many hotels were already booked after having arrived there. It is therefore advisable to book a Barcelona Hotel or a Barcelona apartment in advance.

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

This year's Sonar Festival takes place at two places in Spain, in Barcelona and La Coruña on the 16^th of June until the 18^th of June. Both are taking place at the same weekend.

Those of you who have not booked an apartment in Barcelona or a hotel in Barcelona yet, should be aware that thousands of people will come into the city in the middle of June. It is known as the central party for electronic music lovers. It is usual at the Sonar that additionally to popular artists of electronic music many newcomers perform for the first time in front of a large audience.

This year following aritist will perform at the turntables:
Roxy Music, Air The Chemical Brothers, LCD Soundsystem, Plastikman, Dizzee Rascal, Matthew Herbert's One Club, Hot Chip, Jónsi, 2manydjs, Fuck Buttons, Flying Lotus and many more.

For a detailed list of all artists have a look at www.sonar.es.

Sónar by Day is held in the Centre of Contemporary Culture, CCCB, and the Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA). Sonar by Night takes place on the fairgrounds "Fira Gran Via" (M2), Avinguda Botánica, 62, in Hospitalet de Llobregat.

There are various tickets available for Sonar Festival 2011. The Pass allows access to the 3 day events and the two night events and costs 155 €. The Sonar Night ticket costs 100€ and is for the Friday and Saturday night events. Sonar by day ticket costs 38 € and is for a single day event. A Sonar by night ticket costs 60 euros is for one by night event.

From the 26th to the 28^th of May the Primavera Sound 2011 takes place at Parc del Forum. This is the perfect oppurtunity for a short trip to Barcelona with a combination of the visit to the event.

At the Primavera Sound Festival 2011, national and international bands perform from various kinds of genres, including well-known artists in Rock& Pop, gruge, electronic music, and hardcore bands from the extreme rock scene. There are no campgrounds, so we recommend you to stay in a closely situated apartment in Barcelona.

This year the "Flaming Lips", "Sufjan Stevens "and " Animal Collective " are on the list. This year the event takes place at the Poble Espanyol on 25th and 29^th of May, among others "Echo & the Bunnymen, and Mercury Rev. are planning to perform.

 In addition, a lot of popular DJ's provide the perfect atmosphere and the best sounds.
The Primavera Sound Festival is accessible with the yellow metro line L4, the Metro station is El Maresme Forum and is very close to the sea.

If you're planning to visit the famous event we recommend you to book either a cheap Barcelona holiday apartment or a centrally located Hotel Barcelona for example Las Ramblas.

Ticket prices:

By the 15^th of April, you can purchase festival tickets and daily tickets for the price of 175 € and 70 € (+ Booking fee). From the 16th April the Festival Festival tickets and a day pass cost 180 € and 75 € (+ Booking fee).
The price of festival tickets and day tickets at the box office amount € 190 and 80 €.

Ticket sales are sold in NetWorker Tick Tack, CD Drome Barcelona & Madrid in stores, Fnac France, Seeticket UK via PayPal on the official homepage of Primavera Sound Festival 2011.

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.

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 Maraton Barcelona 2011 will take place the 6th of March at 8.30 a.m. Avenue Maria Cristina. The first runner will do the course of 42 km in less than 3 hours and will arrive approximately at 10.40 a.m.  The course is urban. The maraton Barcelona 2011 is open to people from 18 years old and without limit of age.

For those who want to participate or encourage runners for the Maraton Barcelona 2011, book an apartment Barcelona is advised. Indeed for the Maraton Barcelona 2011, people come from all around the world. If you want to stay close to the course and have a confortable place to sleep, think to book early your apartment Barcelona. You can book easily with BarcelonaPoint. You can even find a selection of apartments for the Maraton Barcelona 2011 to facilitate your choice of apartment Barcelona.

The Maraton Barcelona 2011 is green this year. Several actions will be organized to manage the impact of the marathon Barcelona 2011 on the city. A selective collection of garbage and clothes will be done and conferences on sustainable development will take place for the Marathon Barcelona 2011.

You can registrer to the Maraton Barcelona 2011 for 70 euros until the 20th of February if it is not done yet. With 12 211 participants last year, the Maraton Barcelona 2011 becomes really famous in Europe. The number of participants and spectators increases each year. The winner of the Maraton Barcelona 2010 was Jackson Kotut from Kenya.

The course goes in all the most popular and beautiful places of Barcelona: the famous Camp Nou stadium, the Ramblas, the Passeig de Gracia, the place Catalunya, the place Espanya, the Sagrada Familia and all the other famous monuments of the city of Barcelona. Thus, you need an apartment Barcelona in the centre to enjoy your week end in Spain. For the runners, an apartment Barcelona in the city centre will be more convenient, the runners will be able to practice the course in real and even for spectators, an apartment Barcelona in the centre is still very convenient.

For spectators, there will be animations and events all the day for the Maraton Barcelona 2011. Twelve points of animations will propose different activities to encourage the participants of the Maraton Barcelona 2011.

So hurry up to book your apartment Barcelona and come to encourage your favorite athletes.

Only 35 km away from Barcelona is Sitges, a city known for its amazing beaches. But from 3^rd March until 9^th March 2011, it will be the place for the well-known Carnival in Sitges 2011!

Sitges is a city which offers a lot for holidays, it is not only popular with tourists, but also visitors from the surrounding or Spain love to spend their holidays there. It is also common for people from Barcelona to visit Sitges over the weekend. Family holidays and the nightlife can be enjoyed equally in Sitges, and the high point of festivities takes place in February until March, when the Carnival of Sitges will be held.

Carnival in Sitges has a long tradition and is a colourful mixture of parades, costumes, parties and celebrations, all starting with the Fat Thursday when the king of the carnival, Carnestoltes, arrives. This event will be attended by thousands of people; therefore it is wise to book accommodation early enough in advance to find a good Sitges Hotel to spend your time in.

A Sitges Hotel in the centre of the city is also recommended, because the main parades will take place along the many streets of Sitges, and with that you can always be near or even watch the parades from your window.

One of these parades is the Rua de la Disbauxa on Sunday the 6^th March, which means Debauchery Parade. It is truly a spectacular parade, with everyone dressed up in detailed costumes and basically a party takes place in the whole town of Sitges. The carnival in Sitges 2011 also has another major parade, which takes place on 8^th March 2011; the Rua de l'Extermini. This parade in Sitges marks the end of the Carnival in Sitges 2011. The glittering and fancy costumes, the party atmosphere and the many different people make sure that you spend an unforgettable holiday in Sitges.

Starting from the 27^th February 2011, Sitges will also host the Gay Carnival of Sitges 2011, which is also a pleasure to watch and participate, with many events and shows. A popular show is the Glamour Night, but every parade and event is wonderful and worth a visit.

If you decide spending your holidays in Spain to visit the Carnival in Sitges 2011, you can be sure to spend a wonderful time. But keep in mind that this carnival is very well-known and therefore will be attended by many people. Booking your Sitges hotel in advance helps to find the best accommodation for you and to make the most out of your visit to the Carnival is Sitges 2011.

In February 2011 Barcelona will be the perfect destination for a short business trip for a Barcelona holiday, when the Cosmobelleza 2011 in Barcelona will take place. Starting from 26^th February to 28^th February 2011 the International Exhibition Cosmobelleza & Wellness will host for the 17^th edition everything related to the beauty business in Spain.

  The Cosmobelleza 2011 in Barcelona will be held in the Fira de Barcelona at Plaza Espanya, Montjuic. To have good access to the tradeshow it is therefore recommended to book a hotel in Barcelona near Plaza Espanya for your Barcelona holiday trip. With the hotel in Barcelona near Plaza Espanya, you can be at the Cosmobelleza 2011 in Barcelona in minutes and can plan your Barcelona holiday better.

But it is also possible to access the Fira de Barcelona at Plaza Espanya by means of public transport, which is easily accessible and with a good network in the city.

The corresponding metro station is Espanya, crossed by the green L3 and the red L1.

Trains stopping at Espanya are: L8, S4, S8, S33, R5, R6.

The bus lines are the following ones: 9, 13, 27, 30, 37, 50, 56, 57, 65, 79, 91, 109, 153, 157.

As you can see, it is easy to get to the Cosmobelleza 2011 in Barcelona from all over the city. The fair centre Fira de Barcelona has an excellent location for trade shows, fairs and events in Barcelona, so book already now your hotel in Barcelona to find the best prices and quality for your Barcelona holiday.

During the Cosmobelleza trade show, different themes will be covered. Starting from aesthetics, hairstyling and also wellness and fitness, a large variety of products and services will be displayed to help growing the business, to promote new business contacts and your own company.

There are also different congresses, providing the industry with important education and knowledge over the newest trends and technologies.

If you are interested in attending the congresses during your Barcelona holiday trip for the Cosmobelleza, these are the confirmed congresses and workshops: Hairdressing Congress, Aesthetic Congress, Spa and Wellness Congress, Hairdressing workshops, an exciting Body Make-up Congress, the Barcelona Hair Fashion Catwalk and a special Nails Shows area.

Important to know for potential visitors and exhibitors staying in a hotel in Barcelona is also the list of confirmed exhibitors, some of which are the French Happy Nails, Konad Nails or L'Oréal.

The Cosmobelleza 2011 in Barcelona will be open for visitors from 09:30 until 19:30 from the 26^th to 28^th February 2011. If you plan to visit the Cosmobelleza fair, an important event related to the beauty industry in Spain, enjoy your stay in a hotel in Barcelona during your short trip Barcelona holiday!

The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona is the Great Opera House, regarded as the most important opera house in Barcelona, and now also playing the famous Carmen opera by Georges Bizet until the 30^th July 2011.

The Liceu in Barcelona is a sight on its own, thanks to the wonderful and interesting architecture. Therefore, spending an afternoon or night in the opera house during your Barcelona holidays in a Barcelona apartment will not only give you the possibility to enjoy wonderful opera performances, but also show a architectural features of the impressing building.

Barcelona's Liceu Opera House was constructed in 1847, but had to be renovated a few times due to fires and attacks. It is the perfect location in Barcelona for culture interested people, who want to high quality entertainment during their Barcelona holidays.

The story of Carmen takes place in Seville or Sevilla in Spain around 1830 and is about the gypsy girl Carmen and her relation to the soldier Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo. The tragical love story is accompanied by wonderful musical pieces, many of which are well known all over the world. Especially the world famous Habanera song will sound familiar to many, even to the people who do not know the Carmen opera at all. Also Toreador is a well known and popular song of this opera.

The story has been adapted many times, in film as well as books (until today, there are around 36 movies based on Carmen!), which is a clear sign of popularity for the intriguing and interesting story. The famous opera Carmen will be in Barcelona until the 30^th July of 2011.

Address:

C/ la Rambla 51 - 59

Ciutat Vella

Barcelona

To get to the Liceu in Barcelona from your Barcelona apartment is really easy, as there is a Metro station of the same name directly in front of the opera house. The Liceu station is crossed by the green L3.

Prices:

The price range from 7.50 € until 194 € according to your seat, so there should be something for every budget. The tickets can be purchased directly at the Gran Teatre de Liceu or at the Caixa d'Estalcis i Pensions de Barcelona, located at the Avenida Diagonal 621 - 629 in the Les Corts district of Barcelona, which is easily accessible during your Barcelona holidays in an apartment.

Love, passion and jealousy are the main elements of the Carmen opera and if you have a fondness for these themes, you should not miss to visit Carmen in El Liceu in Barcelona during your stay in a Barcelona apartment.

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.

February 2011 is again a wonderful time to spend a family holiday in Barcelona, because your children will have an amazing time enjoying the Santa Eulalia Festival 2011 in Barcelona.

Starting from the 11^th until the 13^th February 2011, the Santa Eulalia Festival in Barcelona will capture and give pleasure with many events and activities for children, making the excellent opportunity to spend your family holiday in Barcelona.

The Santa Eulalia Festival 2011 in Barcelona is also called the La Laia Festival and takes place around the death date of Barcelona's co-patron saint Eulàlia, who died as a martyr with only 13 years on the 12^th February. Now this day is called Santa Eulalia's Day, and her death with only 13 years is also the reason why there are 13 geese in the Cathedral of Barcelona.

Today this La Laia festival is a happy and exciting event in Barcelona, with a lot of parades and concerts being held in the city. If spend your time in a family apartment in Barcelona during your holidays in Spain, you will have plenty of opportunities to see the amazing events during the Santa Eulalia Festival 2011 in Barcelona.  The parades take place throughout the streets of Barcelona and concerts held by children for children are also held in the city.

There will also be the traditional Sardana dance and of course the famous correfocs, the fire runs of Barcelona. A special correfoc for children and for adults is organized, usually started at the Plaza de Sant Jaume or the Plaza Nova. If you want to visit the correfoc during the

Every day from the 11^th until the 13^th February 2011 you will experience something fun, so you can start every day a small tour through the city from your family apartment in Barcelona. Interesting events such as stories read by story tellers or workshops especially made for families provide you with fun and excitement, while enjoying the time together with your family. But the La Laia Festival 2011 in Barcelona offers even more! Important discussion concerning your family and responsibilities are also held and to give you a real different view, the famous castellers will show their acrobatic abilities, leaving your children and yourself with open mouths when you see the building high human castles!

To get to the Plaza Sant Jaume I you can take the yellow metro line L4 and step out at Jaume I. From the Plaza Sant Jaume it is also not far to the Plaza Nova, where the Cathedral of Barcelona is located. Therefore you can kill two birds with a stone and see both places by walking through the streets of Barcelona and enjoying the picture of the city.

You see, your family holiday in Barcelona will be an unforgettable experience during the Santa Eulalia Festival 2011 in Barcelona, so book your family apartment in Barcelona in advance and enjoy the La Laia in Barcelona!

Taking place from 26^th until 28^th January 2011, the Brandery Fashion Show 2011 will please the fashion industry in winter again, this year for the fourth time. It is one of the most important conferences and events in Barcelona and will display the new collections for autumn and winter 2012.

The Brandery Fashion Show 2011 in Barcelona will be located in the popular fair centre Fira de Barcelona at the Plaza Espanya, with easy access to the train stations and metro stations. For business travelers, a Barcelona apartment at Plaza Espanya is strongly suggested in order to fully enjoy the incredible fashion event in Barcelona.

The theme for the winter edition of the Brandery Fashion Show 2011 will be "Chances for Changes", giving space for interesting and new designs that will appeal to the visitor's eyes. And with choosing Barcelona as the location, this event has made a perfect decision, with the city being a famous fashion centre in the whole world and the Fira de Montjuic as suitable location for a fashion show.

From the 26^th to the 28^th January 2011, there will be four different areas; each representing a different target. The Fira will show and exhibit the national and international brands, from countries such as Italy, France, UK, Germany and Spain. The Brandtown area of the Brandery Fashion Show 2011 in Barcelona will provide visitors and exhibitors with bars and restaurants to recreate and relax in between the interesting exhibitions, while the Laundry area will give presentations about the designs and conferences. The City is the last area of the Brandery Fashion Show Winter Edition and takes place in, as the name suggests, the whole city. Barcelona will be host to events and activities to a lot of events regarding fashion.

It is wise to choose a Barcelona apartment at Plaza Espanya directly, giving the benefit of close proximity, but other accommodation in Barcelona is possible as well. In this case, the Brandery Fashion Show 2011 in Barcelona can be reached easily by metro, bus or train.

The connecting metro lines in Barcelona are these ones: green L3 and red L1

The connecting trains are: S33, S4, S8, R5 and R6

The bus lines are: 9, 23, 37, 46, 65, 79, 91, 109 and 165

The Brandery Fashion Show 2011 in Barcelona is a unique experience and one of the most interesting events in Barcelona, so book in advance a Barcelona apartment at Plaza Espanya to be close and enjoy the show.

Taking place every year on the last weekend in January, the exciting Sa Pobla Festival takes place in the Gracia quarter in Barcelona. During the Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona, people dress up in costumes, often as red devils, and play drums to honour San Antoni.

Dancing around bonfires with drum music this bizarre event reminds you of secret medieval rituals, but it is an experience in Barcelona you should not miss during holidays in a Barcelona apartment in Gracia.

However, as scary and funny looking as this event in Barcelona might seem, the Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona is held in honour to the patron saint of animals, the earlier mentioned San Antoni and therefore is really a good festival in Barcelona.

The Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona is celebrated heavily also on the Balearic Islands, on Ibiza, Menorca and especially Majorca on the 17^th January, known as San Antoni Festival. And with the Gracia Quarter of Barcelona having a large population with Majorca origins, it is no wonder that Sa Pobla Festival is also celebrated in Gracia, Barcelona. (Read here about San Antoni Festival Majorca)

But if you want to visit the Sa Pobla Festival during your Barcelona holidays, keep in mind that during the warm and funny atmosphere at the festival, people traditionally shout and sing not always age appropriate verses and phrases while dancing around the fires.

However, what you can also expect at the Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona is the celebration of Majorca culture as well, perfect if you want to spend your holidays in Barcelona, but also want to get to know about other parts in Spain, or if you want to experience Majorca traditions and events.  Of course the traditional correfoc (fireruns) of Barcelona are part of this exceptional event in Barcelona.

Typical dishes during the Sa Pobla are the sobresada, a cake made with meat inside and the espinagada, another cake but with vegetables and eel.  This event symbolizes the metropolitan feel of Barcelona, this time connected with Majorca culture and with the location in Gracia, known to be the artistic quarter of Barcelona; this experience should not be missed during your Barcelona holidays in Spain.

If you stay in your Gracia apartment in Barcelona, you can also visit other sights in Barcelona. The Park Guell is also famous in this area and you should not forget to visit this sight. The park is located at a hill, so it can be a little bit strenuous to arrive at the park. Read my article about the Park Guell in Barcelona to find out how to get there more easily.

If you decide to visit the Sa Pobla Festival in Barcelona or the Gracia district in general, take the green L3 metro and step out at Fontana, which is located quite central in Gracia. On the other hand, if you like to take walks and admire the architecture of Barcelona buildings, especially in the artsy Gracia, you can step out at Diagonal metro station (crossed by the blue L5, green L3 and brown/dark blue L7) and start your tour there.

The Sa Poble Festival in Barcelona in January is a pleasure every year, celebrating not only the San Antonio saint, but also Majorcan traditions in Barcelona's Gracia district. Prepare yourself to dress up as a devil and dance around the fire during this Barcelona event in your Barcelona holidays!

Shortly after Christmas you can prepare for another holiday time - New Year 2011 in Barcelona. During a holiday in Barcelona around New Year you can be prepared to experience something unique and exciting!

First, if you want to take part in the customs and traditions in Barcelona around New Year 2011 during your Barcelona holiday, prepare for a long night!

On New Year's Eve, or nochevieja in Spanish or Cap d'Any in Catalan, families and friends usually visit a nice restaurant or have a dinner at home to enjoy the time together and prepare and eat nice dishes.

Also in Spain, people wear red underwear for luck, so if you arrive early enough for your holiday in Barcelona, you can buy something in the many shops around Plaza Catalunya.

At 12 o'clock it is a custom to eat 12 grapes, one for each time the bell rings. So take your grapes with you and participate in this tradition on New Year 2011! Usually you can toast with Cava, which is harvested in the region.

Keep in mind that on New Year 2011 in Barcelona, there are usually no big fireworks or shows, however, there are small fireworks at the beach and light shows at Plaza Espanya and the Torre Agbar. Also on Plaza Catalunya people celebrate, so visit the Ramblas to experience the atmosphere there.

After that, people in Barcelona usually go to a club to dance and have a good time. There is plenty of choice in Barcelona on New Year, but on New Year the price are in general higher than usual.

Cap d'Any or New Year 2011 in Barcelona ends around sunset on the first day of 2011. Traditionally people go to the beach, mostly Barceloneta, and watch the first sunrises while enjoying hot chocolate and churros. What a wonderful way to start your new year!

Hot chocolate in Barcelona is still traditionally produces, with real chocolate in different flavours and versions, so you should absolutely treat yourself one. An apartment is a good option for accommodation in Barcelona, with Plaza Catalunya apartments or Barceloneta apartments in Barcelona you are close to the New Year 2011 celebrations in the city.

In general, let me summarize for you what you should do during New Year 2011 in Barcelona:

-          wear red underwear (there a lot of shops, for example Oysho, women's secret, Calzedonia, Yamamay)

-          buy at least 12 grapes per person (at La Boquería market, at Las Ramblas)

-          visit Plaza Catalunya and toast with a bottle of Cava (plastic cups are a good option to avoid shattering glass)

-          eat churros and hot chocolate at the beach at sunrise (there are a lot of churrerías at Barceloneta)

The Barcelona Metro operates the whole night on New Year 2011 in Barcelona, so you can get easily everywhere.  New Year 2011 in Barcelona is truly unique and an experience you are not likely to forget!

As December is near, let me give you an overview over the most known and famous Christmas Markets 2010 in Barcelona. I already mentioned a few, but here now a summary you can use to best plan your Barcelona holidays in Spain in one of the wonderful holiday rental apartments.

Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market 2010

27th November - 23rd December 2010

I already wrote about the Fira de Santa Llucia in Barcelona here, so read this for more information (and how to get there). The Fira de Santa Llucia is the oldest Christmas Market in Barcelona and you should make it your highest priority to visit this wonderful antique market. It takes place next to the Cathedral de Barcelona and therefore has a perfect location.

Fira de Nadal Sagrada Familia 2010

Beginning of December - 24th December 2010

This Christmas Market is also nice and charming, it is held directly next to the Sagrada Familia. This gives you the possibility to kill two birds with one stone during your stay in your Barcelona holiday rental apartment; you can visit the famous sight of Barcelona and enjoy the cozy market. Read my previous entry about the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia here, also to find out how to get to the Sagrada Familia easily.

Fira de Reis a la Gran Via 2010

18th December 2010 - 5th January 2011

This Fira de Reis a la Gran Via is also a very important Christmas market in Barcelona. You can buy a lot of toys and sweets, which make wonderful souvenirs for friends or family! The Fira de Reis is also called St Thomas and Kings (Sant Tomas i Reis) or the Twelfth Night Fair. This Christmas markets help the Three Kings to find toys and sweets they give to children on January 6^th (that's the day Spanish children get their presents). Every day it takes place from 10:00 a.m. until 21:00 p.m. and on the last day even until 03:00 a.m!

To get to this fair, take best the red line L1 until Rocafort or Universitat and enjoy walking on the streets of la Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes.

Fira de Brocanters Christmas market 2010

every Thursday 2010

This Antique Christmas Market, the Fira de Brocanters offers you antique objects you can buy and enjoy. The good thing about the Fira de Brocanters is that it takes place during the whole year, so if you are not able to walk through this Christmas market during your Barcelona holidays, you do not miss something and can see it later.

It takes places near Plaza Catalunya, so you should take the green L3, red L1 or purple L2 and step out at Plaza Catalunya.

With this information, plan your Barcelona holiday early enough in advance and experience the spirit of Christmas while watching these wonderful and exciting Christmas Markets!

The 27^th edition of the Auto Retro Exhibition will take place from the 4^th to the 8^th December 2010 in Barcelona, in the Fira Montjuic!

Fans of cars and antique objects will have the chance to enjoy a perfect Barcelona holiday while visiting this large exposition of a classic car collection. This event starts on 4^th December 2010 in the Fira Barcelona in Montjuic, every day from 10:00 until 8:00 pm and ending on December 8^th.

This year's Auto Retro exhibition celebrates amongst other things 100 years of Alfa Romeo, shows also nautical and aviacion pieces and of course, old classic cars with high value, such as a 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 S Supergioiello Ghia, a North American T6 Texan plane, an antique 1926 Henderson M° de Luxe motorbike or a Lancha fueraborda La Raya from 1962! What an exhibition!

If you decide to use your Barcelona holiday to visit the Auto Retro 2010 in Barcelona, you should already book your entrance tickets now, as this exciting and interesting event in Barcelona 2010 in December will surely be a success.

The prices are:

For adults: 15 €

For children from 8 to 14 years:  5€

Keep in mind that you have to accompany your children if you want to take them with you to this car exhibition 2010!

Deciding for a Barcelona holiday rental near to the fair is a good solution for your Barcelona holiday in December. An apartment near Plaza Espanya in Barcelona is therefore recommended.

But of course you can also book other accommodation in Barcelona for your holiday, because the Fira Montjuic is easily accessible by metro and bus.

During your Barcelona holiday you should take the red L1 or the green L3 metro line and step out at Plaza Espanya.

There is also a bus stop, which is regularly passed by the following bus lines: 9, 13, 23, 27, 30, 37, 46, 50, 55, 56, 57, 61, 65, 79, 91, 109, 141, 157, 165, 193, L72, L80, L81, L87, L94 and L95.

From there you have in walking distance the exhibition hall. And while walking towards this car exhibition 2010 in Barcelona, you can admire the Palau Nacional, which is located at the end of the street and the Venetian Towers, which offer an impressing view.

So what stops you from enjoying the Auto Retro 2010 in Barcelona during your holiday?

Besides the wonderful Fira de Santa Llucia, Barcelona offers another Christmas Market 2010: the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia!

Starting in December until the 24th 2010, the Fira de Nadal Christmas Market 2010 will be held directly in front of the Sagrada Familia, Gaudis famous unfinished masterpiece. That makes an unique chance to enjoy Christmas holidays in Barcelona, the wonderful city at the Mediterranean coast. In case you would like to spend your holiday in Barcelona during Christmas, you should as always book your Barcelona holiday rental in advance, so that you can enjoy and plan your holiday abroad perfectly.

Compared to the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market in Barcelona, the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia Christmas market 2010 is smaller and much younger than its bigger sister. But it is nevertheless worth a visit during your vacation in Barcelona.

The first Fira de Nadal at Sagrada Familia was held in 1962, next to the Cathedral and spreading out to the near park and streets.  With every year, it grew bigger (starting only with three little stands) and is now one of the main attractions during Christmas in Barcelona.

Of course, the location at the famous Sagrada Familia makes the Fira de Nadal Christmas market 2010 in Barcelona very special, too. And it is also very suitable that the most famous nativity scene is depicted at the Sagrada Familia! So why don't you appreciate the wonderful scene and visit the Christmas market while on holidays in Barcelona?

At the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia 2010 Christmas Market in Barcelona you can walk through the lovely decorated streets and enjoy the handcrafted pieces. Usually you can buy jewellery and ornaments, but also decoration and clothes, which also are excellent souvenirs for your friends and family!

But of course you can also buy Christmas gifts for yourself. Or, if you really want to experience a traditional Catalan Christmas and use the Fira de Nadal Christmas market at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona for that, why don't you take care for your Tio de Nadal and wait until he drops something out for you on Christmas day?

However, the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia 2010 Christmas market in Barcelona is easily accessible by metro, due to its location directly next to Gaudis Sagrada Familia. It is relative central, you just have to take the blue L5 or the purple L2 and step out at Sagrada Familia.

And if you want to wander around the streets of Barcelona in winter, you can also walk slowly to other Christmas markets in the city. The Fira de Santa Llucia is located at the Cathedral de Barcelona, which is a piece to walk, but you can always take a break and make a stop in the many Barcelona bars.

So if you spend your holiday in Barcelona, definitely visit the Fira de Nadal a la Sagrada Familia 2010 Christmas Market in Barcelona!

Starting from November 30th and lasting until December 2rd 2010, the EIBTM 2010 will take place in Barcelona. The Global Meetings & Events Exhibition or EIBTM 2010 in Barcelona is one of the most important exhibitions in this sector.

Anyone interested in visiting the fair, as a private person or professional exhibitor should look for accommodation in Barcelona already now, to find the best apartments and hotels in Barcelona.

The EIBTM 2010 in Barcelona is held in the Fira Gran Via, which is not located directly in the city centre, but in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, close to the airport. Of course the best solution is an Barcelona apartment or Barcelona hotel near to the Fira Gran Via, so that you don't need to travel a lot from the airport and can save time.

But for other accommodation in Barcelona, you can take the red L1 metro line and step out at Bellvitge. For more information about the Fira Gran Via, I strongly suggest you the http://www.barcelonaeventbureau.com website, which also has other useful information for business in and around Barcelona.

The industry for meetings, events and conferences displays during the EIBTM 2010 in Barcelona products and services from all over the country, making this fair in Barcelona also interesting for non professionals. You can experience many impressions and inform yourself about the newest events during your stay in Barcelona.

Also, after or before the EIBTM 2010 exhibition in Barcelona, you can discover the city from your Barcelona accommodation which serves as a perfect location for the fair - being a popular Spanish tourist destination and full of events by itself.

So do not miss this important event! For professionals, you can sign up as an exhibitor or press, depending on your profession. It is also possible to be sponsored if you meet certain requirements, but you should check the website for more information!

Now, plan your Barcelona vacation already now and attend the EIBTM 2010 in Barcelona - the Global Meetings and Events Exhibition!

To get to the Camp Nou Barcelona in order to watch the exciting FC Barcelona match, you can take the L5 (blue line) and step out at Collblanc. It is also possible to take the green L3 and step out at Maria Cristina or Palau Reial. You could also use the Tramvia to see the FC Barcelona vs Rubin Kazan 2010 match; then you can take T1, T2 or T3 and step out at Avenida de Xile or Ernest Lluch. To use the Tramvia also means that you can see more during your vacation in Barcelona, so that might be a good solution!

Christmas time is near, and while you consider spending your Christmas holiday abroad, think about going for a Christmas  holiday in Spain to visit the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market 2010 in Barcelona starting from November  27^th to December 23^rd at the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter!

The Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market in Barcelona is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Spain. The first official mention of this market was in 1786, but probably it is much older. It is a part of the rich culture and traditions of Barcelona and if you are on vacation in Barcelona on that time, you should visit it.

Considering the fact that the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market 2010 is from 27^th November to 23^rd December, it should be easy to find good Barcelona holiday rentals during that time. You can either book online a Barcelona hotel for a weekend or a Barcelona apartment for a week if you fully want to enjoy the Christmas market in this wonderful city!

  During the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market in Barcelona you can find up to 300 different stalls, where you can buy little figurines for your nativity scene called "figuritas de Belén". Belén is the Spanish name for a crib as well as Bethlehem. These beautiful handcrafted figures have their own charm and make also a perfect souvenir for your friends and family! You can also buy greenery and plants to decorate your home with and furthermore you find other crafts to admire and gaze at.

Usually you can also participate in different events, such as making your own figurine, watch a giant Tio figure or listen to Christmas carols and stories and enjoying performances. The Tió de Nadal, or Christmas log is also a wonderful tradition and custom in Barcelona! Be sure to buy one at the Fira de Santa Llucia to bring it back to your home. If you feed it every day and cover it at night to make him comfortable, who knows...maybe you get some delicious candies, nuts or the traditional turron on Christmas day! It is similar to the chocolate calendars found in some countries of Europe.

But did you know that in Spain, the children do not get any presents until January 6^th? On this day, they wait for the Three Kings to bring them presents. So no Santa Claus in Spain!

However, if you want to spend your Christmas holidays in Barcelona, do not miss this wonderful Christmas market 2010 in Barcelona!  After or before a enjoying and warming walk over the Fira de Santa Llucia, which is held in front of the Barcelona Cathedral, you can walk around the stunning Barcelona Gothic quarter to admire the architecture. During Christmas time, it will be a pleasure to walk through the streets and alleys and maybe warm your insides up by drinking a hot chocolate in the many cafes and bars.

Be sure and book your Barcelona holiday rental early enough to enjoy the Christmas market the most. I suggest a Barcelona apartment or a Barcelona hotel in the Gothic Quarter, so that you have a walking distance to the market. But you can also book other accommodation in Barcelona and take the metro. The stations near to the Barcelona Cathedral are Jaume I (yellow line L4), Liceu (green L3) and Plaza Catalunya (red L1, green L3 and purple L2).

By the way, in the past the unmarried girls and women of Barcelona dressed up and went to the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market to find their future husbands! Maybe that could be a nice thought for you, too. But also married couples can spend a wonderful time in the best time of the year during the Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas Market 2010 in Barcelona!

Twice a year, there is a football game in Spain which is one of the most important and legendary games, the match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2010, the battle of the giants. And on 29th November 2010 the match will take place in the famous Camp Nou Barcelona. Buy the FC Barcelona tickets along with a nice Barcelona holiday rental Camp Nou already now, so you don't miss it!

News: The date of the match was delayed because of the Catalan parliament elections taking place on the 28th November.

Because of this, El Clasico 2010 - the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid takes place at Monday, November 29th. Prepare for that and enjoy this incredible football game!

El Clásico or the Classic, as this match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is called, dates back to 1902, when the first match between these football legends occurred. The Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona rivalry is therefore very old and the two football clubs regularly compete against each other in order to determine who the best team of Spain is. The Barcelona against Madrid matches can also be seen as a match between Catalonia and the rest of Spain.

 
During the time of the matches, Barcelona will be visited by many fans wanting to see the highly anticipated football game, not only from Spain, but also from the whole world! A perfect occasion for a short trip holiday in Barcelona of course. Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona tickets usually sell out really fast, so book early to experience the most important football match in the world.

 
If you have the FC Barcelona tickets, it is wise to choose a Barcelona holiday rental close to the Camp Nou Stadium, as you can be sure that metros and other public transports are full. I suggest Barcelona hotels or apartments in Les Corts, because from there, you have a walking distance to the stadium. So a Barcelona Apartment Camp Nou is the best way to enjoy the match the most.

But of course, also Barcelona visitors who do not get the chance to purchase a ticket for Camp Nou can enjoy the match; the FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid 2010 game will be showed on big screens throughout the city. In any case, during your Barcelona holiday you will experience the city pulsating and vibrating. And besides the game, there is a lot to see and to do in Barcelona.

The last football game between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona was in April 2010, with FC Barca as the clear winner scoring 0-2. Another famous piece of Barcelona's pride was the game against Real Madrid in May 2009, where FC Barca won and scored 6 goals!

So this El Clasico match of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid 2010 is really a must, whether you like football or not! The atmosphere in the city cannot be described, with numerous after parties (no matter how the results are) and an anticipating exaction. Don't hesitate and plan your Barcelona hotel or apartment near Camp Nou now, for a weekend of unique events!

The Colombian-Spanish singer Shakira is coming to Barcelona this year! Known for her belly dance moves and sensual songs, Shakira will have her concert on November 24th at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. So don't miss the Shakira concert in Barcelona 2010!

 Shakira was already a successful singer in Latin America before becoming popular around 2001 in other parts of the world, too. Her most famous songs are « Whenever, Wherever », « La Tortura » with Alejandro Sanz, "Hips Don't Lie" and "She Wolf". More recently she provided the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, called "Waka Waka". Her newest album should be released around October 19th, so you should take a few minutes and listen to it...

Shakira's complete name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, and she has Lebanese, Italian and Spanish - or more specific - Catalan origins (her name Ripoll is actually a city of the Girona Province in Catalunya). During your next holiday in Girona you should remember that!

But maybe is this the reason Shakira chose Catalunya's most famous holiday destination city, Barcelona, as location for her new video shoot? Yes, the video for the new Shakira single Loca was filmed in Barcelona in August! But of course Barcelona is one of the most popular locations for anything, with its famous parks, buildings, beaches, culture and many other sights. So you can start planning your Barelona holidays already!

If you stay in your Barcelona holiday rental, for example a Barcelona hotel or a Barcelona apartment, you can walk through the city and discover the places Shakira used for her new single Loca. And after that, or before, you can watch her incredible performance during the Shakira Concert in Barcelona 2010!

To best get to the location for the Shakira concert 2010 in Barcelona, the Palau Sant Jordi, you could use the green L3 or purple L2 metro line and step out at Poble Sec or Parallel. From there, you can walk slowly towards the Parc del Montjuic, where the Palau is located. The Palau Sant Jordi is very often host to concerts (e.g. the Sting Concert 2010, Lady Gaga Concert 2010), so you can be sure to spend a wonderful time there.

You can already purchase the tickets for the Shakira Concert in Barcelona through the official Shakira site, so book early enough! It is also wise to book a nice Barcelona apartment or hotel in advance, so you can choose the most suitable accommodation for you. Or maybe you want to explore Shakira's Catalan origins in a Girona hotel?

Starting on November 14th, all athletes or people who like to walk have the chance to participate in the Caminada de Montjuic 2010!

The Caminada de Monjtuic marathon is a yearly walk around Barcelona and the Montjuic Mountain which is about 10 km. Not only people who want to attend this Barcelona event will like it, visitors can also just watch the impressing number of people walking around the city. A perfect occasion to book a Barcelona apartment or a Barcelona hotel!

1283 people participated in the Caminada de Montjuic 2007, in 2008 there were 1771 and last year, during the Caminada de Montjuic 2009, 2161 people participated in this exciting event. You can see its popularity rising, so be prepared that this year there are going to be even more participants!

The Caminada de Montjuic 2010 starts on 14th November at the Parc de les Tres Xemeneies, Barcelona at 9.30 am, with no necessary registration. You can easily get there by using the metro and stepping out at Parallel. The Parallel station is crossed by the green L3 and the purple L2.

If you decide to participate in this Barcelona event during your Barcelona holiday however, be aware that this walk can be strenuous and exhausting. You should have build up a decent condition and have trained in advance to avoid accidents or injuries. But you can also always stop and take a break!

When you plan your vacation in Barcelona and arrive a little bit earlier than November 14th, you could also train in one of the wonderful parks in Barcelona. The Parc del Montjuic is for example favored by many for that.

 
I also want to give a little bit general information for beginners in walking. Like mentioned before, it is important to have a enough condition and practice in walking. In case you feel insecure that you finish the Caminada de Montjuic, don't be ashamed to stop! Your health is more important! It is also wise to consult a doctor for a medical inspection, or a professional trainer in a gym club.

Because this sport event in Barcelona is gaining more and more popularity, you should be there an hour before it starts. This way you have enough time to prepare and warm up.
Besides that, the Caminada de Montjuic 2010 in Barcelona should be an exciting event and perfect if you want to experience sport activities during your Spain holiday in Barcelona!

This year in October, the International Jazz Festival in Barcelona takes places again in Barcelona!

The 42nd Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona (the official name) will start on October 3rd and end on December 2nd throughout the whole city. So if you book a Barcelona holiday rental in the city, it practically doesn't matter where exactly, you can be sure that there is always a Jazz performance close to you!

Although the complete line-up still needs to be confirmed, you can nevertheless expect well-known names to perform on the International Jazz Festival in Barcelona! A confirmed name will be Jamie Cullum, perfoming in the Palau de la Musica Catalana on Friday, 26th November at 9:00 p.m.

The English singer-songwriter is known to largely improvise his gigs, also including different musical influences and combining it with Jazz. That is of course perfect for the International Jazz Festival in Barcelona. Don't miss him if you like the unexpected! According to the official website, the prices for tickets will range from 32€ to 65€, so keep that in mind if you want to use your Barcelona holidays for this event. But if you find Barcelona apartments cheap enough that shouldn't be a problem.

Also do not forget to check the official Jazz Festival in Barcelona website to keep you updated if a new performer is confirmed!

Depending on your personal preferences, you can choose the dates for your Barcelona holidays to match with other events. In December for example start a lot of Christmas markets in Barcelona, the largest one being the Feria de Santa Lucia where you can buy a lot of interesting and traditional souvenirs to give to family and friends (I wrote here about Christmas in Barcelona last year).

 
And you can also buy your other Christmas presents! I'm sure you know that Barcelona is a perfect location for shopping sprees with a lot of outlet stores and department stores.
So what do you think about combining your interest in the International Jazz Festival in Barcelona with Christmas shopping during your next holiday in Barcelona?

Do you like concerts? Well, then it's time to already plan your Barcelona holidays in October!

Former "The Police" lead singer Sting is giving a concert in Barcelona 2010 on October 29th in the Palau Sant Jordi! The Palau Sant Jordi Barcelona is located in the Parc Del Montjuic and also used for sport games and matches.

You can get to the Stadion Palau Sant Jordi if you take the green L3 until Poble Sec or Parallel (the purple L2 also crosses this station).After the concert or even before could walk around the beautiful park or towards the Plaza Espanya, which is not too far away, while gazing at Barcelona's amazing monuments and architecture.

You can look for a hotel in Barcelona which is close, or if you look for a more low cost accommodation, you should search for a Barcelona apartment cheap enough but of course with a good quality.

Sting was born in the United Kingdom and is a well-known singer, songwriter and also actor. His most famous songs include amongst many others the often covered Police song "Every Breath You Take", "Englishman in New York" (one of the many covers of this song is "Jamaican in New York), Desert Rose and Fragile. Sting even recorded a new version of "Fragile" called "Fragilidad" singing in Spanish for the musical project Rhythms del Mundo.

That would fit perfectly to your Barcelona vacation! The Sting concert 2010 in Barcelona is also a perfect occasion for a short weekend trip to the beautiful Barcelona.

As mentioned before, the concert takes places on Friday, 29th October. On the rest of the weekend you can enjoy your accommodation in Barcelona and visit the city's other sights.

So keep this weekend free and take part in this nice Barcelona event!

On October 8th until October 10th the Nacional Royal Breed Exposition will organize the Sieger Show 2010 in Barcelona for the first time. It is all about the German shepherd, a popular dog not only in Germany.

Besides the Sieger Show 2010 in Barcelona, in which the best German shepherd is crowned after a competition, there will also be a lot of stands with information about animals, for example how to raise a puppy, adequate animal housing and feeding. Dog-owners as well as people without animals who are staying in their Barcelona apartment rental or hotel can visit the Sieger Show 2010 in Barcelona to provide themselves with information.

The Sieger Show 2010 in Barcelona will be held in the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, which is located on the Olympic ring, or Anella Olímpica as it's called in Barcelona. It is situated in the Parc de Montjuic, directly next to the Poble Espanyol de Barcelona.

If you spend your vacation in Barcelona around October 8th, you should visit the Sieger Show 2010, especially if you like animals and especially dogs a lot! The location in the park offers you more activities you can engage in; you could take a relaxing walk around the park or visit the famous Poble Espanyol. To have a short walking distance, I suggest a Barcelona Hotel in the Sants-Montjuic district of the city.

The closest metro station is the Plaza Espanya, crossed by the red L1 and the green L3 line. From there, you can walk towards the Palau Nacional (and visit it if you want) and then on the right hand towards the park Montjuic.

For owners of a German shepherd it is also possible to enlist their dog to participate in the competition. The inscription prices differ, so if you are interested you should check the official site for details.

In any case, spending your Barcelona holidays on October 8th has a lot of benefits. The beautiful city is worth a visit in every time of the year, so search for a good accommodation in Barcelona and you will experience the charming Barcelona once more!

You don't have the chance to combine your interest in books with the love for travelling very often in your life. But next week, the Liber International Book Fair Barcelona gives you the possibility to book a hotel for your Barcelona holidays and at the same time look for a new book to add to your stash!

It takes places already next week in the Fira de Barcelona at the Plaza Espanya from Wednesday, 29th September until Friday, 1st October. The Plaza Espanya Barcelona is crossed by two lines, the red L1 and the green L3, so you should enter them in order to get to the Liber International Book Fair Barcelona. In the metro, the station is listed as Espanya, not Plaza Espanya so don't let that distract you.

The Liber Book Fair 2010 is very popular for Spain's publishing industry, so everyone interested in reading - private persons or professional persons - shouldn't miss this fair. It is not only highly regarded and important; it has also a lot of activities you can participate in! The best way is to book a central apartment in Barcelona so you can reach the Liber Book Fair Barcelona from walking distance. Hotels in Barcelona near the Plaza Espanya are also a good solution; however, most times are Barcelona apartments cheap in comparison to central hotels.

Those who think the Barcelona Football club is the only important sports club in Barcelona are wrong! Besides the world-known soccer team, Barcelona is also home of the multiple winners of ABC championships and the Euroleague - Regal FC Barcelona.  This impressing famous basketball team has its home base in the Palau Blaugrana in Barcelona. And although football is usually more popular in Europe, basketball also has a wide fanbase here.

And on Thursday, October 7^th, Regal FC Barcelona will meet another legend of basketball:  the Los Angeles Lakers or more commonly known as L.A. Lakers.  You don't want to miss this chance to book your vacation in Spain!

The Lakers belong to the National Basketball Association (NBA) and are the winners of the 2010 NBA finals. Currently they are probably the most important basketball team in the United States, which makes them an impressing opponent for Regal FC Barcelona.

Another interesting fact is that one player of the LA Lakers, Pau Gasol, is originally from Barcelona. It will be sure an interesting match for him, playing against his former home, as well as for visitors who want to enjoy a wonderful event in Barcelona.

So in October Barcelona will once again be the centre of attraction when it plays host to a match of two gigants! The friendly match takes places at the Palau Sant Jordi, so you should book your low cost Barcelona apartment already now, so you can walk directly towards the stadium.

To get to the Palau Sant Jordi Barcelona, which is located in the Parc de Montjuic, you should take the L3 (the green line) and step out at Poble Sec or Parallel, or you can also take the L2 (the purple line) and step also out at Parallel. If you don't mind, you can also step out at the Plaza Espanya  (L1 - the red line and L3 - the green line both cross this place) and take a walk through the beautiful city of Barcelona and enjoy the sights you come across.

When the colors of blue and maroon will fight against the colors of purple and gold, which one will win? I, of course, hope that Regal FC Barcelona beats the LA Lakers. But to be fair, may the best one win!

Boat owners and those who want to have a boat in the future have now the chance to visit the annual Barcelona International Boat Show, Salon Nautico. The event will take place from November 6^th until November 14^th at Gran Via and Port Vell for the 49^th time this year.

The Salon Nautico Barcelona has of course an ideal location for an International Boat Show because Barcelona is directly at the Mediterranean Sea and offers therefore many possibilities for boat owners.

If you plan to attend the Barcelona International Boat Show at Port Vell, you can walk comfortably from your Ramblas Barcelona Apartment along the famous Las Ramblas towards the harbor. This port is the ninth largest container port in Europe and besides a free trade zone also has the Maremagnum, a really big mall and a multiplex cinema. After the show or before you watch a movie or shop in one of the many different stores at Las Ramblas.

The best way to get to the Port Vell is if you take the L3 (the green one) until Drassanes and then walk towards the sea.

But also the venue at Gran Via offers a great location with a lot of shops and impressing buildings to see. To get to the Gran Via venue it is easiest to use the bus 79 or, if you don't mind walking a little bit to enjoy the beautiful buildings, you can either take the L1 (red one) and step out at Bellvitge or the same line and step out at Santa Eulàlia. Both are more or less the same away from the Gran Via venue.

During the Salon Nautico Barcelona there will be different sections, for professionals as well as private persons. At Port Vell, large vessels like mega-yachts will be displayed, at Gran Via there will be more different displays. Examples include accessories, sailboats, speedboats, paints, a shopping area and many more.

Of course there will also be regattas that are exciting to watch. Don't miss them! But also for smaller visitors the Salon Nautico Barcelona could be very interesting: the Spanish Navy organizes seafaring baptisms for schoolchildren and there are many simulators for sailing or fishing (which also are interesting for adult visitors of course).

And for persons who want to exhibit at the Salon Nautica Barcelona, there is the possibility to book different options. After all, Barcelona is a very popular business centre and according to the fair, more than the half of all boat sales in Spain start at this important fair.

 So if you are in a Barcelona hotel or apartment during the 6^th and 14^th November, you should visit the International Boat Show in Barcelona, as it offers many possibilities for young and old or professional and private! 

If you think that after the summer season there are not many interesting events in Barcelona, you're wrong! Starting from November 5^th until December 5^th, the famous Cirque du Soleil will be present in Barcelona.

If you book your Barcelona apartment rentals early enough in advance, you can make sure that you find cheap Barcelona apartments that are not overpriced, because the high season is over in November. So take your time and prepare everything soon to avoid any stress that might occur.

The Cirque du Soleil, which means Circus of the Sun, is probably the most famous circus in the world. It was created in 1984 in Quebec, Canada (and not France, as many think) by two street performers. Since then, it has risen to fame during the years. I'm sure you already have heard the name!

Contrary to what comes in your mind when you think of circus, the Cirque du Soleil has no performances of or with animals, which is a huge benefit for many people. Instead, the show offers amazing and breathtaking performances of different (human) artists, with incredibly detailed costumes. The Cirque du Soleil has many different shows, but there is always unbelievable acrobatic artistry, dances inspired from different regions, juggling, balancing and act on the trapezes that are really wonderful to see.

The Cirque du Soleil Shows are also always inspired by cultures all over the world and combine traditional customs, myths and legends with fantasy elements, showing peak performances of the acrobats that make you gaze in amazement and wonder about the capabilities of the human body! But don't feel intimidated, it is really a must to see the Cirque du Soleil in Barcelona.

 The Show of the Cirque du Soleil in Barcelona is called Varekai and takes place in a fantastic wood with the main character, Icarus, whose name might sound familiar to you. The duration is about three hours, so prepare for that.

Besides their tours and shows, the Cirque du Soleil also releases albums and singles which are quite popular. If you enjoyed the show and music you could buy a CD to have nice souvenir from this event and to remember the great time you spend every time you listen to the music.

So if you in Barcelona or the surrounding and you like exceptional events, you should book your tickets for the Cirque du Soleil in Barcelona early as this popular show is probably sold out fast!

The prices usually range from around 30 € up to around 200€ per ticket, depending on seat and age.

The Cirque du Soleil in Barcelona takes places directly at the beach, at the Grand Chapiteau, at the Plataforma Zoo Marino near the Forum.

You can either enjoy your stay and book a Barcelona hotel that is really close to that, to walk along the beautiful houses and the beach before or after the show.

Or if you are in a Barcelona Hotel in other districts, you can take the metro L4 (the yellow one) and step out at Selva de Mar or Besòs Mar.

Enjoy the Cirque du Soleil in Barcelona and maybe take a romantic walk after the show along the beach!

To all the avid readers among us: The annual Barcelona Book Fair will start this year on the 17th September and end on the 3rd October!

It is still not too late to book a suitable Barcelona holiday rental and visit this traditional fair, which this year is organized for the 59th time.

It takes places near the Placa Catalunya in the city centre of Barcelona, so you should search for Placa Catalunya accommodation to be close. This allows you to walk comfortably to the Barcelona Book Fair.

But for all of us who search for Barcelona apartment rentals that are in different locations, don't worry.
Directly at the Placa Catalunya is a metro station and the L3 (the green line) and the L1 (the red line) pass every few minutes!

The Barcelona Book Fair 2010 offers a unique feeling, you have the chance to buy antique books and feel the hint of mystery that old books posess. Why don't you buy an interesting book to improve your Spanish skills? But there are also books in more languages that could be a good investion for you.

After all, the Barcelona Book Fair offers something for everyone, wether you like classic dramas or modern comics, you will find something here! With your newly bought discoveries you can spend an afternoon reading in the Park de Güell or in one of the other wonderful Barcelona parks or famous Barcelona places. They offer you a calm surrounding to get perfectly lost in your books! And if it rains, you have still the opportunity to stay in your apartment or hotel.

But even if you don't find a book (which is nearly impossible), the Barcelona Book Fair also shows an exposition "Photography and Books" and the wonderful artworks of the photography and poster artist Toni Catany.

So for all the culture interested people, don't hesitate to experience one of the many cultural facets of Barcelona. Plan a day or two for the fair and you will surely find something you like!

There is always something to do in Barcelona ! In December, if you are a fan of the world known American singer Lady Gaga, it might be the moment to come! For that, you first have to make sure you get some entrance tickets for the concert (hurry up there is only a few left!) However, for those who already bought the tickets, the only thing missing now is a great Barcelona apartment or a cheap accommodation in Barcelona!

Lady Gaga will be in Barcelona the 7th of December in the Palau Sant Jordi de Barcelona for her "Fame Monster" tour. The tour promotes her last album "The Fame Monster" her new album which follows "The Fame" and the now world famous songs "Just Dance" and "Poker face". Lady Gaga already managed to sell 11 million albums all around the world and has quickly become one on the world greatest pop phenomena.

Lady Gaga's concert is just another great reason to go a couple days on holiday in Barcelona! The days following the concert, you will be able to visit some of Barcelona's most famous sightseeing: admire the Sagrada Familia or going for a promenade on La Rambla.

You probably know Gaudi's famous cathedral in Barcelona: La Sagrada Familia. The construction of this amazing monument started in 1882 and is still going on today. However, this year, the Sagrada familia will be able to celebrate the end of the construction of its central nave that will be inaugurated by the Pope Benedict XVI himself on November 7th. This could be a good time to book a Barcelona apartment or a Barcelona hotel to kill two birds with one stone: discover the city and be present at the inauguration!

The 7th of November at 10:00 am, the Pope Benedict will celebrate Mass in Gaudi's Cathedral. More than 7500 persons will be able to attend it inside the Sagrada Familia. (like the king Don Juan Carlos and Doña Sofia) However, more than 500 000 persons are expected to wait in the streets at the same time.

During his visit in Barcelona, the pope will also visit the Institut Nen Deu which helps disabled person's families. He will bless the first stone of the construction.

The Pope is only expected to stay one day in the city after his trip to Santiago de Compostela on November the 6th.

On the 11th of September, and since 1980, the Catalans celebrate their National Day. This is a moment for all the inhabitants to celebrate with parades, concerts, and demonstrations. If you are in a Barcelona Hotel or in a Barcelona Apartment during this week end, you will be able to enjoy the shows taking place in the whole city: the balconies will be decorated and you will see the Catalan flag floating everywhere.

Why the 11th of September? It refers to the 11th of September of 1714 when Barcelona was forced to admit its defeat to French and Castillan after more than a year of siege. Since then, Catalonia began and never stopped fighting for its independence. The national day of Catalonia or "La Diada Catalunya" in Catalan was first celebrated in 1980, just after the Spanish government recognized the right of autonomy of Catalonia as a community and the Catalan as an official language.

 During the 11th of September, a tribute is paid to the national heroes: floral offering are laid by the Rafael Casanova and Josep Moragues monuments in Ciutadella Park. However, the major place of celebration during the National Day Of Catalonia is Fossar de les Moreres square near from the cemetery of Barcelona's defenders who died during the siege of the city.

And of course don't miss the concerts and shows all over the city. This is a good occasion to see the amazing and famous "castells" or human pyramids!

From the 16th to the 19th of September, the 99th international jumping competition (CSIO) will take place in Barcelona. The event is organized by the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona and gather the best riders in the in the world who will compete on an imposed program of twelve classes. If you are a fan of the equestrian world or just if you are spending your holidays in a nice Barcelona hotel or Barcelona apartment in September, you shouldn't miss this event!

 
The program will start at 11:00 am on the 16th and will include various events like shows, diners or cocktails, and of course different competitions to win different prices. To be sure not to miss anything you can even eat at the panoramic restaurant, a gourmet restaurant situated on the principal stand. And if you planned to go with your children, this is not a problem: they will be able to discover the equestrian world at the pony park, a small park located near from the competition.

The competition will take place at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona situated in the Parc de Berrida , Palau Reial. This place is easy to access from Barcelona Center: you can even go by metro.

Real Club de Polo de Barcelona

If you will be staying at a Barcelona hotel or in a Barcelona apartment with a group of friends this summer, you may be interested by this article! Indeed from the 4th to the 8th of August the city will host the 2010 edition of the Barcelona Summer Week, a summer event that gather the best DJ's of the world.

The event is very important and attracts music professionals and artists who don't want to miss such a gathering. DJs such as David Guetta, Armin Van Buuren and Dj Tiesto will play days and nights in various parts of the city like beaches or famous clubs. The organizers are expecting 50 000 persons from all around the word for this new edition of the Barcelona Summer week.

The major place to be during the festival will be the Palau Sant Jordi, for the week end. The place will host the DJ's Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th. You can already buy your tickets online to be sure to be there for the major party of the Barcelona Summer Week.

During this first week of August, Barcelona will become the European capital of dance music! Your shouldn't miss this opportunity to party in the Catalan capital!

As every year, at the end of September, Barcelona will be celebrating its largest festival: La Merce Festival of Barcelona. During approximately 5 days, you can enjoy street parties, music and fireworks. It is one of the most important festivals in Barcelona and if you wanted to visit the city it might be the right time to book a Barcelona hotel or a Barcelona Apartment!

La Merce festival was held for the first time in 1902 in honor of Mare de Deu de la Merce who is the Patron saint of Barcelona. Each year the event became bigger and now you can enjoy hundred of different activities held in the streets of Barcelona.

The main attractions of La Merce Barcelona are the Correfoc (a run under the sparkles of the fireworks) , the Giants parade (an event for all generations : Huge reproductions of king queens and nobles are parading.) and the Castellers (very high human tower with a child on the top : very impressive!)

Of course you will enjoy a lot of others street performances that will please all the family! Every year hundreds of thousands persons come to be a part of this huge event and discover the traditions of Barcelona.

If you want to join as well, this year La Merce Festival Barcelona will take place on the 23rd,24th,25th,26th of September.

How about enjoying some good music in a nice park during a warm summer night? That's possible in Barcelona: the Musica als Parcs program for 2010 already started since June the 2nd in different parks of the city. If you are enjoying holidays in the city and staying in an hotel Barcelona or in a Barcelona apartment, you should definitely find the nearest park and go there to enjoy some jazz or classical music tonight!

All concerts are totally free and the event will last until the last week of august. They take place in eight different parks of Barcelona depending on the type of music that will be played. Thus, you can enjoy some classical music in the following parks: Turó Park , Jardines de Príncipe de Girona and in the parque de la Ciutadella. Jazz music concerts will also be in the Parque de la Ciutadella but in the Jardines de los Derechos Humanos as well. Moreover, you can enjoy concerts from the municipal band in the Parque de la Creueta del Coll, Parque de Diagonal Mar, Parc de la Barceloneta et Parque de la Guineueta.

Classical concerts are every Thursdays and Fridays and start at 10pm while jazz concerts take place every Tuesdays Wednesdays at 10pm. For municipal band concerts, you should check the dates on the Musica als Parcs program but keep in mind that they all start at 8pm.

As every year, the musicians for classical concerts were selected by a jury of experts and are a part of the Conservatorio del Gran Teatro program y de la ESMUC (Escuela Superior de Música de Cataluña) . The jazz musicians were also carefully selected so you can be sure to listen to good music!

Now, it's only up to you to choose which type of concert you want to be attending!

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.

In 1992, barcelona was host of the Summer Olympics. Now, the city is applying for the 2022 Winter Olympics and would be the only city worldwide to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

The '92 Summer Olympics were a huge success for the city. Plenty of sports facilities have been built and the appearance of the city has been improved significantly. Since then, the number of sights that resulted from the Olympic Games have grown in Barcelona.

In 1992, the city was flooded with visitors from all over the world. At that time Barcelona hotels and Barcelona apartments were almost booked out due to the high demand for accommodation.

Hosting the Olympic winter games would mean for Barcelona to share the fame with some cities in the Pyrenees. These cities are Molina and Masella and are located approx. 150 km (93 miles) North of Barcelona.

The decision where the 2022 Olympic Winter Games will take place will be made in five years. If the Olympic Committee accepts the bid of Barcelona, the Mediterranean metropolis will receive 2500 athletics from more than 80 countries competing with each other in a 15 day world sport event.

Today, Barcelona is a cosmopolitan and modern city at the Mediterranean Sea. It's roots date far back into the past. One of the major urbanists of Barcelona was Ildefons Cerdà.

Ildefons Cerdà addresses himself to the task of re-designing the city structure due to the growth of the city. Therefore, he designed a new district, which nowadays is known under the name of  "Eixample". From the air, the district can be detected easily due to the squre and straight-line structure. Also, the architecture of the houses have a special Cerdà style, which you can even explore yourself while staying in a Barcelona apartment or directly in an apartment in Eixample.

150 years after the restructure of the city, Barcelona wants to pay tribute to its "father". Thus, there is an extensive year programme organized by the Centre de Cultura Contemporània and the Museu d'Historià in 2010. Among the events, you can explore the district by guided tours through the history of Barcelona.

The year programme is known under the name of "Cerdà year" and incorporates also activities and exhibitions, such as "The First Metropolis, 1853 - 1897" that can be visited since February (until September) 2010.

Those of you, who already have visited Barcelona once, might know that the city offers numerous festivities and activities throughout the year. Especially during summer, the festivals become more and more. One of them lasts nearly throughout the whole summer: The Grec 2010 festival.

You can guess from the name, that the festival has something to do with Greek culture. Being located at the foot of the Montjuic hill in Barcelona, you will find a Greek amphitheater, where most of  the acts will take place. It can easily be reached with public transport from your Barcelona apartment or your Barcelona hotel (metro line 1, station: Espanya).

Due to its length, lasting from June to August 2010, the Grec festival is also called to summer festival of Barcelona. Since years the festival incorporates 45 events that became a part of the citly life in Barcelona and the Catalan culture.The programm comprises theater, music and dance events,

Beside traditional music and dance, there will also be modern pop artists, such as Craig David, Joss Stone, Brian Wilson and Marianne Faithful. Ticket prices range, depending on the event you would like to visit. Ticket are to be bought using the following address:

Caixa Catalunya Tel-Entrada

Mo - Fr, 8am- 10pm 

Sa, 10am - 10pm / So 10am - 7pm :

Tel. (+34) 93 326 29 46

Those of you who will be visiting Barcelona in the beginning of June, will be able to see a magnificent theater show at the Teatro Poliorama.

For many people, family holidays do not only mean to stay at the beach and relax all day long, but also to do some cultural activities. If you go from your Barcelona apartment or your Barcelona hotel to the Poliorama theater in Barcelona, you can jion a colourful and joyful celebration.

This show is for the young and young at heart celebrating with numerous characters from fairytales and popular stories, such as the Wizard of Oz and many more. The show starts at 12:30 pm. Beside music and magic, there will also be circus artists entertaining the audience. This celebration usually heralds the end of the theatre season and is celbrated every year.

Tickets can be bought at the Servi Caixa homepage.

Adress:

C/ La Rambla, 115 - 08002 Barcelona,

Tel. (+34) 933 177 599

Whose kids are interested in music have the opportunity to see a world famous young orchestra from the United States: Rosemary Hall Chamber Orchestra.

The orchestra consists of several young musicians that have already been toured around the globe. These include prestigious destinations, such as the White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Beijing concert hall and even the Chinese Wall. If you are in Barcelona during June 15th, you should take a trip from your Barcelona apartment or your Barcelona hotel straight to the city center.

before coming to Barcelona, the 40 musicians will be on tour across Europe: Some of their destinations will be Austria, Italy, France, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Playing major compositions from world famous artists, their "playlist" include pieces of music from Georges Bizet, Wolfgang A. Mozart, Enric Granados, Manuel de Falla and Felix Mendelssohn.

The concert will take place in the 14th century built church Santa Maria del Pí in the Barcelona city center starting at 8:30pm.

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Depuis de nombreuses années Barcelone est ville hôte de divers événements et festivals gays, puisqu'elle est une ville cosmopolite, multiculturelle et gay.

Du 18 au 28 juin 2010 la Gay Pride Barcelone espère réunir plus de 100 mille personnes. Et pour couronner le tout, la première semaine du moi d'aout aura lieu le Festival Gay Barcelone, qui réunira surement plus de 65 mille participants provenant du monde entier.

La Gay Pride Barcelone durera cette année 10 jours au début de l'été. Ainsi si vous venez d'ailleurs ou si vous venez pour participer aux évènements, je vous conseil de réserver en avance une location à barcelone ou Hôtels à Barcelone afin de bénéficier d'offres avantageuses et de disponibilités, puisque la haute saison aura déjà débutée, ne l'oubliez pas...

Les activités seront variées: aussi bien de loisirs que culturelles, l'événement principal de la grande parade Gay Pride et une méga fête populaire le dimanche 27 Juin. Tout ceci sans aucun but lucratif, uniquement pour réclamer à Barcelone, capitale méditerranéenne, les droits collectifs des gays, des lesbiennes, des bisexuels et des transsexuels.

Le samedi matin avant la parade, dans l'Avenue Maria Cristina 40 stands seront installés, en plus de animations, spectacles et restaurations. Cerise sur le gâteau, l'élection de Mister Pride et la soirée mousse pendant toute la nuit !

Le défilé du dimanche partira de la Plaza de l'Université pour arriver à Plaza Espanya en passant par rue Sepulveda. Et, selon les organisateurs de la Gay Pride de cette année il y aura beaucoup plus de chars géants, de diables et de figures typiques de la culture catalane.

Rateriez-vous vraiment cet évènement ?

Barcelona appears as a modern, dynamic and cosmopolitan city. Due to its priviledged position in Europe, it is commercial and economic centre also for the world of fashion.

Therefore, this city especially fits into the world of fashion. Fashion enthousiasts and fashion lovers that spend their holidays in a hotel in Barcelona or in an apartment in Barcelona can get in touch with the recent trends and styles. Not only visitors, also the exhibitors will be able inform themselves about the trends in 2011.

The Brandery Revolution 2010 is the name of the next fair in the city of Barcelona. It will take place from 28 June - 29 June 2010 from 11am to 8pm and on 30 June from 11am to 6pm. at the Fira Montjuic next to Plaza Espanya. The exhibition halls can be reached with metro line 1 and 3.

You can expect numerous exhibitors that will focus on presenting their brands and of course their fashion. Many of them come from Italy, France, the UK, Germany and Portugal, among them plenty of innovative and stylish fashion designers. The exhibition will be divided into four areas:

The Fira itself presents all brands and products.

The Brandtown caters you with bars and restaurants as well as a chill out room.

The Laundry is the centre for new ideas, trends, "round tables" and conferences.

The City is the location for activities and shows.

In conclusion, The Brandery Revolution will live up to its name and will provide you with new trends and styles of the world of fashion. Those of you who want to be informed about the upcoming trends should not miss this important event at the end of June. 

The Sonar festival is one of the biggest festivals of its kind for electronic music. There are also artists from related genres. Those will transform Barcelona from 17 to 19 June into the world capital of electronic music.

Those of you who have not booked an apartment in Barcelona or a hotel in Barcelona yet, should be aware that thousands of people will come into the city in the middle of June. They will pilgrimage to Barcelona from all across Europe and even across the globe. It is known as the central party for electronic music lovers.

The programme by days offers a lot of interesting acts. The evening's party starts at June 17th with the artist Ryoji Ikeda (Touch/JP) at Teatre Grec and at the same time with bcn216 + Cristian Vogel, Ricard Marxer & Oscar Sol: Japó (ES-UK) at L'Auditori at 5pm. At Friday June 18th there will be world class artists such as LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip, Booka Shade, Sugarhill Gang, Air and much more playing at several locations.

At Saturday, there will be the culmination of the whole festival with world famous artists like LCD Soundsystem, Chemical Brothers (see picture), Roxy Music, Dizzee Rascal and many more artists that love electronic music. All in all, this year's Sonar festival promises to be even more legendary than in the years before.

The 39th Feria de Abril will take place from April 25th to May 5th 2010 in the Forum area next to Diagonal Mar in Barcelona.

It is a traditional festival dedicated to the people from the south of Spain, Andalucia in particular. This is a perfect possibility to explore the tradition of southern Spain while staying in a hotel in Barcelona or in an apartment in Barcelona. The festival includes traditional dances, such as Flamenco, singing, fashion and accesoires from Spains sunny south.

The entrance is totally free and provides you not only with culture but also with typical Andalucian 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 Feria de Abril lasts 9 days from the end of April until the beginning of May. Usually, the Barcelona region offers sunny weather at that time with temparatures warmer than 20°C. Therefore, the whole festivities will be held either outside or in marquees.

During summer time Barcelona offers plenty of events and festivities. One of them is the Revetlla de Sant Joan - the most popular and spectecular one.

Every year Barcelona celebrates the shortest night with fireworks and a big party. Having booked an accommodation in Barcelona, for instance a hotel in Barcelona offers you one of the most exciting nights in the city of Barcelona.

The festivities start at sun set and take the whole night. There will be bonfires all across the city on large places. In addition to that, there will be fireworks and firecracker also.

The tradition behind this event is easy: You write your wishes on a piece of paper and throw it into the flames. Afterwards you will need to jump three times, so that the wish will coome true, according to the legend. This will take place all across the city, so that every part of the city has its own fireworks and partys. Therefore visitors have the possibility to explore and enjoy this beautiful tradition.

The Sonar Festival in Barcelona takes places at June 17th - 19th in Barcelona. It is a festival of electronic music that has developed to the most important event for this kind of music in Europe.

This year, artists from all kind of electronic music will be present in Barcelona. The line up includes artists such as "Air, The Chemical Brothers, Dizee Rascal, Hot Chip, Roxy Music, LCD Soundsystem and much more. The character of this festival is concentrated on reying out new styles to a huge public

The festival will take place in several locations across the city. Therefore, it is advisable of arrange an accommodation in Barcelona, such as an apartment in Barcelona. Doing so will offer you the possibility to explore one of the most beautiful cities at the Mediterranean Sea.

By no means, electronic music is not only confined to House and Techno. Nowadays, chart songs contain electronic influences more often. Therfore, it is not unusual that artist like Dizzee Rascal are becoming more and more popular. He, for instance, uses electronic beats mixed with Hip Hop. Some people call this kind of music "Grime".

So, the Sonar festival offers also music styles like, Electronica, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, Funk, Soul and Jazz. A very nic eexample for this new style of electronci music ist "Air". A combination of Soul, Chillout and electronic Beats can be found in the song "All I Need":

Air - All I Need

For young people, these are the current music genres of interest and at the same time expression of their lifestyle. It also requires as much talent and discipline as a classical dance show. The Brodas Company took this to heart and created this show that has already been touring around the world.

Because of the huge popularity of hip hop music and dance at the moment, the Teatre Victòria has decided to offer this show to the public of Barcelona. Entry prices vary by 19 to 25 Euros per ticket. Children under the age of 16 will have to pay only 15 Euros in all areas.

Not only the popularity of T V shows and box office hits like "Step Up" have shown that hip hop dance is on everyone's lips. The Brodas Bros dance show will be performed until March 14th, 2010.

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Do you like doing sports? Do you love to run marathons? Then you should definitely come to Barcelona on the 7th of March 2010. A few thousand runner will open here the marathon season in Europe on the famous Placa Catalunya when they will start at 8:30 a m. Don't miss such an outstanding event! Pack your shoes and book a Barcelona hotel. But you should be aware that your Barcelona accommodation is near the Placa Catalunya as the marathon and all the events around it will be there. So you will have enough time to attend for example the sport exhibition which will take place 2 days before. It is your last possibility to get the latest equipment.
The Barcelona marathon itself has a great history. The first time that event took place was in 1987 but not exactly like today. So it was a run from a suburb of Barcelona to the city. Since a few years it is a true city marathon. The 42 km trail is going from the bottom of Montjuic to Camp Nou in the north. Afterwards you will pass the Avinguda Diagonal in the direction of Eixample, Passeig de Gracia, Sagrada Familia and then back to Placa Catalunya. Within this run you will pass the most famous sightseeing in the whole city. Run past the Casa Milà, the Torre Agbar and the Arc de Triomf.
Every 5 km there will be refreshing stations where you can drink something. The registration fee is usually 65 Euros but if you will sign in during the rest days of February you will get an discount of 10 Euros.
So don´t miss this unique chance to discover the megacity during running!

Why don´t you surprise your Darling with a romantic weekend in Barcelona to spend the best Saint Valentine´s Day ever? You should just book one of our romantic and comfortable Barcelona hotels in one of the charming areas at the city center. Or what about a cozy apartment in Barcelona directly at beach? From here you can enjoy sunsets and doing long walks along the beautiful beach promenade. However Barcelona is the perfect city for a romantic trip. Begin your perfect day to free your mind. Just visit the Picasso museum in the Borne area and let your souls fly together. After this experience you should really aim up high and visit the Tibidabo. This is the highest mountain in Barcelona from where you have a breathtaking view over the whole city and the neverending horizon over the sea. Another thing you could do with you sweetheart is to let yourself inspire by the Spanish passion at a flamenco show while you enjoy some tasty tapas.
When the evening has begun, you must take a walk at the harbor promenade and watch the sunset. The palms, the pretty yachts and the surrounding in the twilight give you an atmosphere that really deserves to be called romantic. But don´t forget: the way to a heart leads always through the stomach. Enjoy the traditional Spanish cuisine with paella and a delicious wine at one of the small restaurants along the beach.
After a day like this, nothing could be much easier than only one thing. Let your mind focus in only one person: your valentine!

If you don´t know what to do between the 27th of January and the 29th of January 2010 and if you are a fashion victim, you should definitely come to Barcelona! Not only because Barcelona is really know for its fashion and trends but because in this period of time the Brandery will take place here. In line with the great fashion shows all over Europe international designer will show their latest fashion creations, mainly in the urban fashion. So if you want to be in the middle of the fashion circuses just book a Barcelona hotel. But be aware to have your accommodation in Barcelona near the Fira Barcelona. Thus you will avoid the chaos in the public transportations and have a relaxed stay here.
Every year more and more visitors come to see the Brandery. Last year over 53 500 people from all over the world wanted to see the latest trends from more than 100 exhibitors and designers. In this way the hosts will manage to reach their goal - to become the most important fashion exhibition of this kind in Europe.
The place itself is departed in four different areas. In "the cathedral" the designers present their own brands. In "the loft" you will find selected components, whereas in the "warehouse" designs with a lot of denim can be found. If you prefer the sporty style - no problem at all. At "the stadium" the latest fashion trends in sneakers and street wear is shown.
Furthermore, there are special areas where one can relax and where people discuss about the trends.
So you see, you will find there something for every taste. Don´t miss the chance to discover the latest trends. Maybe you can tray on a few of them!

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!

If you like the music of Eros Ramazzoti and have nothing to do on the 15th of February then you should come to Barcelona and enjoy one of his great concerts during his world tour 2010. You could combine your holiday in Barcelona with this unique event. Just get tickets and book a cheap accommodation in Barcelona with us. You will have great days in the city!
The Italian singer already started his tour on the 21st of October 2009 in Rimini and will continue until April 2010. One stop will be Barcelona in the Palau Sant Jordi on the Montjuic mountain. With his Alie Radici World Tour he also presents his new studio album which is called the same. It is his eleventh album he had produced and contains 11 self-written songs. The whole new music is quite different than the last produced songs. The topics are more meaningful now than in the last years. The topics are beside love, the destruction of the world and the lack of communication between people. You can divide the album in two different musical parts. One is lively and full of instruments and the other is affected by electronical sound by Michele Canova, who has worked on this kind of songs with Eros.
You can get an idea by yourself if you will attend the concert. So just get tickets and enjoy a great happening in a special atmosphere of Barcelona!

If you are planning to spend your holiday in Barcelona and you want to see something different than the Christmas shows then you should definitely try to get tickets for Los Vivancos. Book a cheap apartment in Barcelona near the Teatre Victoria de Barcelona and experience an outstanding flamenco show.
But it is not the standard flamenco which you might expect but a mixture of this with break dance, circus and hip-hop. The 7 brothers who have created the show will dance their interpretation of the Latin way of life. The show was already in 5 continents and are known almost everywhere with their special shows. After Barcelona a worldtour will follow in 2010 with stations for example in Germany, France, China, Australia, New York and Chicago. So take this special chance and experience the show in the extraordinary atmosphere of the Teatre Victoria. You can get ticket for the almost 2 hour lasting show for Tuesday to Sunday.
So get tickets and enjoy the Latin way of life.

After the lights and energy of Christmas, it's time to see in the new year. This is an exciting and vibrant time of the year in many faiths and countries around the world. It's a time to forgive and forget and to make those all important resolutions; most importantly, it's a time to start afresh. Experience New Years Eve in a cosmopolitan city and spend your holiday in Barcelona.

Keeping with tradition, the new year celebrations begin by eating twelve grapes, one for every time the clock chimes for midnight. In many Spanish places this is performed outside and the streets are covered with people eating grapes. In Barcelona, it is not seen as necessary to eat the grapes outside and many eat their grapes at home before venturing outside for the big party.

Every club and venue is called into action at this time and usually organizes a special new year party for which tickets are issued in most cases. There are also super-sized parties held in venues across the country and some people choose to hire out their own private venue for a special party of their own. Others may be slightly more intimate and hold a party at their Barcelona accommodation for friends and family only. Although a diminishing tradition, some people wait to see the sun rise over a beach. Traditional food associated with new year is "churros", a finger or banana shaped pastry and hot chocolate. During the New Years Eve time you can still find a lot of available Barcelona hotels and Barcelona apartments.

The first week of the new year is dedicated to children. On the night before the 5th January, the three kings - Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, disembark their ship at the harbour and there is a grand parade through the town with the kings and their pages - another opportunity for the children to get involved. The kings are then left alone in the city to hide presents. It is customary to write a letter to the kings and request specific presents although they may like to throw in a few little surprises.

These traditions are not all necessarily followed to the letter although the majority will participate, especially in the precession of the kings. In Barcelona Christmas is accepted as a time for having fun with friends and most importantly family.

Love, music, happy endings and dance made in India. This is what makes Bollywood so popular at the moment. You can see Bollywood movies in TV now every week. But now you will have the chance to experience a unique Bollywood show that will make your holiday in Barcelona a special one!

A troupe of 35 actors, dancers and musicians arrived in Barcelona from Delhi to tell you this story. Don't waste your time and get your tickets for this exceptional show, because the last show will be on the 15th of November. The show will take place in the Teatre Victoria in the Parallel district, where you can also find great Barcelona apartments.

The show includes effects of light, by the fabulous scenery and beautiful costumes which will deliver you the perfect Bollywood feeling. They will put you directly into the mysteries of India, the rituals, magic and exotic landscapes. Sit back and marvel a fairytale come true. This show has already conquered the rest of Europe, now its your turn to fall for the charm of India.

The show can be seen from Wednesday until Sunday. Prices range from 22€ to 38€, depending on whether you want to sit on a standard seat or on a balcony seat.

How to get there:
The Teatre Victoria is situated in the Avenida Parallel 67-69. You can easily get there by Metro or bus. The Metro station "Parallel" is situated close to the theatre. You can use the Metro lines L2 and L3 to get there. There is also a bus stop in front of the theatre. The bus lines 20, 36, 57, 64, 157, N4 and N6 stop there.

If you are planning to do a city trip to Catalonia in the next weeks or if you already have booked a Barcelona apartment or some other Barcelona accommodation you have to have a warm jacket in your suitcase because it will snow soon!
At the Olympic station of Montjuic the next big happening will take place - the Barcelona Snow Show 2009. During the weekend from 7th and 8th of November 2009 the world best snowboarders and skiers in freestyle will come to Barcelona and will attend the LG FIS Snowboard World Cup Big Air and the International Freeski Big Air. Over 100 international riders will compete against each other on these day - 60 snowboarders and 40 skiers.
They have to show their skills from a 35-meter-high Big Air which is the highest ramp in whole Europe. This ramp is even a special construction only for this event.
But if you are not so much interested in the happening itself there will be of course several other events around it. For example the big opening Party on Saturday where you can also find a large area of exhibition with several brand stores, travel agencies, tourist offices and so on.
So don´t miss your chance and get tickets for this unique happening. Enjoy the breathtaking atmosphere in the Olimpic station at the Montjuic and make this holiday unforgettable.

From the 6th until the 8th of November you will have the chance to discover the best kept treasures of nature. You will experience magic colours, textures and shapes, whcih look like from another world. This event in the Fira Barcelona should not be missed by any mineral collector and dealer. You can easiely find Barcelona apartments close to Plaza Espany, so that it will be easy for you to reach this great event.

This trade fair is ideal for people that like to discover or purchase precious stones and relicts from earlier times. This event will present all the trends in minerals and stones which can be found in modern jewellery.

Again as last year, the Expominer 2009 will provide a great program including: Exhibitions of fossils, Exhibitions of photoluminescence in minerals,lectures on how people worked in mines in Prehistoric times, a drawing contest, Geode demonstration, artisan craft workshops, Expominer pan handlers and gold prospectors award.

On the trade fair you can find hundrets of exhibitors that show their unique stones, minerals and fossils and also sell or exchange them. If you are interested in such minerals, it is the perfect opportunity to start your collection. You can also find metal-hammering and jewellery-making workshops where you can improve your skills with the help of professionals.

If you are a fan of minerals or just interested in the earliest lifeforms, you have to visit the Expominer 2009 in Barcelona. This is the biggest event of its kind in Spain. You will be amazed of the things you will see there.

How to get there:
The trade fair will take place in the Fira Barcelona building which is located directly at the Placa Espanya. You can reach it via Metro with the lines 1,3 and 8, where you just get out at the station "Espanya". There are also a lot of bus stops situated around Placa Espanya, where several busses stop. If you are staying in an apartment in Barcelona which is clsoe to the Placa Espanya during the time of the trade fair, you can easily walk to this unique event.

For more information about the Expominer 2009, you can visit their official website.

The 48th edition of the Salon Nautico trade fair will take place in Barcelona again this year. From the 7th until the 15th of November you will have the possibility to experience this unique boat show ath the Fira Barcelona building at the Plaza Espanya. You can easiely find Barcelona apartments close to Plaza Espany, so that it will be easy for you to reach this great event.

The Salon Nautico includes 5 pavilions in the Gran Via exhibition centre and 3 docks in the Port Vell. In Port Vell you will have the chance to see the On-Water show. In total more than 270 boats will take part at the Salon Nautico in this year. There will be a lot of unique luxurious yachts that you have never seen before.

As well as last year, there will be a lot of international exhibitors again. Exhibitors from the most important European seafaring nations will show their new boat trends such as Italy, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain and Germany. This boat show is the biggest of its kind in Europe.

More than 150,000 visitors come to see this event every year. The visitors are impressed by the wide range of interesting trends that are to explore within this trade fair. The main important parts of the Salon Nautico include: Accessories, Canoes and Kayaks, Sailing Charters, Decoration, Electronics, Motorboats, Sailboats, 'Menorquina' boats, Fishing/recreational boats, Sailing Schools, Speedboats, Bookshops and Publishers, Engines, Jet-skis, wave-runners, Inflatables, Paints, Specialist media, Marinas, Trailers, Insurances, Nautical services, Shopping Area, Scuba-diving, Nautical tourism, Nautical clothing and Windsurfing.

The Salon Nautico takes place from the 7th until the 15th November. It is open for visitors from Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m and from Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. From Monday to Friday you have to pay 10€ for a ticket and on Saturdays and Sundays you will have to pay 12€.

How to get there:
The trade fair will take place in the Fira Barcelona building which is located directly at the Placa Espanya. You can reach it via Metro with the lines 1,3 and 8, where you just get out at the station "Espanya". There are also a lot of bus stops situated around Placa Espanya, where several busses stop. If you are staying in an apartment in Barcelona which is clsoe to the Placa Espanya during the time of the trade fair, you can easily walk to this unique event.

For more information about the Sonimagfoto 2009, you can visit their official website.

The international trade fair for (digital-) photography and multimedia takes place in Barcelona again this year. During this trade fair you can experience the new trends and developments in the field of photographie and its technology. The Sinimagfoto 2009 takes place in the Fira Barcelona from the 7th until the 11th of October. If you spend your holiday in Barcelona at the moment and you are interested in Photography, then you should not miss this exceptional trade fair.

This will be the most multimedia based Sonimagfoto of all time. It will present the new developments in the fields of Image capture, Image storage, Image editing, Image processing, Image publishing, AV multimedia systems, Accessories and consumables, Studio equipment for professionals, Image services and Photo art. This year around 165 exhibitors out of 9 counties will come to present their new trends. 100,000 visitors are expected to visit the 11,100 m² big trade fair hall this year.

The trade fair includes 400 different brands of photo equipment, electronic, computer systems, telecommunications, graphic art and exhibitions. Here you can experience a new world of multimedia and technology.

You will also have the possibility to visit several photography courses. Well known photographers will help you to increase your skills in shooting photos.Furthermore you will see how photos are going to be professionally retouched.

You will also find a lot of foto exhibitions within the trade fair. In more than 20 exhibitions, well known photographers are going to present their work. In these exhibitions you can take a look on how proffesionals shoot pictures.

How to get there:
The trade fair will take place in the Fira Barcelona building which is located directly at the Placa Espanya. You can reach it via Metro with the lines 1,3 and 8, where you just get out at the station "Espanya". There are also a lot of bus stops situated around Placa Espanya, where several busses stop. If you are staying in a Barcelona accommodation clsoe to the Placa Espanya during the time of the trade fair, you can easily walk to this unique event.

For more information about the Sonimagfoto 2009, you can visit their official website.