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The Passeig de Gracia is a magnificent avenue in Barcelona and one of the most famous streets of the Catalan capital.

The 1.5 km long Passeig de Gracia is located in the Eixample district, connecting on his way to the city districts the disctrict Ciutat Vella in the southeast with the northwest district Gracia. It starts at Plaça de Catalunya and at the corner of Ronda de Sant Pere and ends near the Plaça de Joan Carles I and Avinguda Diagonal. In its course the street Passeig de Gracia crosses other important of the city, such as the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Carrer d´Arago.

Sights

The avenue is flanked by many houses, built in the late 19th and early 20th Century by Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), Josep Puig i Cadafalch (1867-1956) and Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1850-1923).

There the architectural ensemble of the Illa de la Discordia is represented between Carrer del Consell de Cent and Carrer d'Arago, further more the Casa Lleo Morera, Casa Batllo (1904-1906) and Casa Amatller (1898) are represented on the street.
But the most famous house on the street is the Casa Milà (also called "La Pedrera") built in 1906-1910.

Shops

Aside from being one of the best places to see Catalan Modernist architecture, this avenue is one of the major streets for shopping in Barcelona. All national and international fashion houses have their boutique here. Among prestigious designers, you will find Adolfo Dominguez, Loewe, Chanel, Yves-Saint-Laurent, Hermès, Laurel. Foreign brands, such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Max Mara, Escada and Armand Bassi stand beside Spanish ones such as Purificación García, Camper and Loewe. Even more accessible brands like Mango, Globe, Benetton and Laura Ashley.

How to get to Passeig de Gracia

You can take the Metro of Barcelona with the red line L1 and descend in Plaça de Catalunya (intersection L1 with the lines, L6 and L7) , from there you can walk to the Passeig de Gracia which is just 2 minutes away. Or you can take the L3 and descend in Passeig de Gracia station (intersection with the lines L2 and L4 and connection to the Rodalies and regional station Passeig de Gracia) or at diagonal station (crossing the line L5)which is the station at the end of the street. The yellow line L4 also provides a stop at Passeig de Gracia. On the surface there is also great density of buses.

The Passeig de Gracia is a magnificent avenue in Barcelona and one of the most famous streets of the Catalan capital.

The 1.5 km long Passeig de Gracia is located in the Eixample district, connecting on his way to the city districts the disctrict Ciutat Vella in the southeast with the eponymous town in the northwest district Gracia. It starts at Plaça de Catalunya and at the corner of Ronda de Sant Pere and ends near the Plaça de Joan Carles I and Avinguda Diagonal. In its course the street Passeig de Gracia crosses other important of the city, such as the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Carrer d´Arago.

Sights

The avenue is flanked by many houses, built in the late 19th and early 20th Century by Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), Josep Puig i Cadafalch (1867-1956) and Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1850-1923).

There the architectural ensemble of the Illa de la Discordia is represented between Carrer del Consell de Cent and Carrer d'Arago, further more the Casa Lleo Morera, Casa Batllo (1904-1906) and Casa Amatller (1898) are represented on the street.
But the most famous house on the street is the Casa Milà (also called "La Pedrera") built in 1906-1910.

Shops

Aside from being one of the best places to see Catalan Modernist architecture, this avenue is one of the major streets for shopping in Barcelona. All national and international fashion houses have their boutique here. Among prestigious designers, you will find Adolfo Dominguez, Loewe, Chanel, Yves-Saint-Laurent, Hermès, Laurel. Foreign brands, such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Max Mara, Escada and Armand Bassi stand beside Spanish ones such as Purificación García, Camper and Loewe. Even more accessible brands like Mango, Globe, Benetton and Laura Ashley.

How to get to Passeig de Gracia

You can take the Metro of Barcelona with the red line L1 and descend in Plaça de Catalunya (intersection L1 with the lines, L6 and L7) , from there you can walk to the Passeig de Gracia which is just 2 minutes away. Or you can take the L3 and descend in Passeig de Gracia station (intersection with the lines L2 and L4 and connection to the Rodalies and regional station Passeig de Gracia) or at diagonal station (crossing the line L5)which is the station at the end of the street. The yellow line L4 also provides a stop at Passeig de Gracia. On the surface there is also great density of buses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Sagrada Familia is Gaudis's still incomplete work which is situated in Barcelona's district "Eixample". The church is under construction for more than 100 years (since 1882) and is expected to be completed in the year 2026.

The Sagrada Familia is considered as the master-piece work of the famous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852 - 1962) and is the number-one attraction of Barcelona with thousands of visitors from all around the world every day.  Until his death in 1926, Gaudi directed the construction of the Sagrada Familia. But unfortunately, the work undertaken on Sagrada Familia doesn't follow exactly the plans of Gaudi, as the plans were destroyed during the war. When you visit the building you will see the contrast in the stone colour between the front and back of the building. However this in itself is interesting, especially if you visit the museum inside the building.

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

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

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

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

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

How to get to the Girona Flower Festival :

By plane:

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

By train:

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

Where to stay:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have you thought about spending your summer holidays in Costa Daurada? If you prefer spending your holidays at one of the most popular beaches, I recommend you to book an accommodation in Sitges . In this town with 26.000 habitants and only 35 kilometers from Barcelona, you can go to 17 different clean and sandy beaches.

Did you knew that Sitges is also called the St. Tropez of Spain? This is due to the property prices which are similar to the most expensive European cities. Another reason for this is the setting of the sea and the surrounding of the Parc Natural de Garraf.The seaside village Garraf is located between Sitges and Castellfels.Compared to the other beaches of Barcelona, it is the most quiet one and there for an ideal place for families, as it is already famous among local families. You will also find there nice restaurants with a view on the bay.

In general, the beaches of Sitges are lively, clean and busy. You are likely to feel relaxed on all of Sitges's beaches. With an apartment in Sitges you can easily bring a parasol and make sure that you bring your sun cream. The beaches provide very little natural shade and in the summer months the sun is very strong.

If you are looking for particular beaches, you may also be able to find what you want. Besides to the family beaches, sitges has gay-friendly and nudist beaches. Below I listed all of the beaches in Sitges, providing more detailed information.

List of all beaches in Sitges:

Platja Sant Sebastiá

This beach is popular amongst all groups of people. It stands more on its own than the beaches at the other side of the church.

Platja de la Fragata

Most popular beach with families and overlooked by the town's whitewashed church. For the children there are volleyball nets and pedalo to hire.

Platja de la Ribera  

One of the large beaches, which is busy as it is close to the town. It is for any kind of group.

Platja d'Aiguadolç

Sitges' most eastern beach. it is popular with both nudists and those in swimwear.

Platja dels Balmains  

One of the three beaches that is to the east of the Sitges Church. It is mostly nudist and offers a great view with mountains.

Platja de la Rodona

The town's main gay beach which is always very busy.

Platja de l'Estanyol

 Another long and busy beach, popular with all groups of people.

Platja de la Riera Xica   

A rather narrow and long beach. It is popular with all groups.

Platja de la Barra

This beach is slightly more of a cove and is towards the edge of town so it can often be less crowded than the more central beaches. It is popular with all groups.

Platja de Terramar

Another slightly less bust beach due to its location and due to the distance from the city centre. It is popular with all groups.

Platja de les Anquines

A beach, which is small and in a cove. A good option if you are looking for some peace and quiet. It is popular with all groups.

How to get to Sitges

Sitges is very close to the Barcelona International Airport. During the high season, you can catch a train from the Barcelona Sants station. You don´t need to buy tickets in advance, since as many as 4 trains leave every hour. Catch the train at the Passeig de Gràcia metro station towards "Vilanova / St Vicenç." It will take you approximately 25 minutes to reach Sitges beaches by train.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barcelona will be hosting the 47th edition of the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona which is the main yacht exhibition of the year. From the 8th until the 16th of November, more than 180 000 visitors will find there way into the Fira Barcelona. If you planned to go visit, for professional reason or just for fun, be sure to find a nice hotel near the Fira. The Hotel Fira Palace would be perfect for you. Located on the Plaza España, this charming hotel would offer you the comfort you'll need after a day walking in the 121 000m²'s Fira. If you are staying a little far away, you will have no problem to go to the show. Just avoid taxis because of the crowd. Your best way to get there will be the underground, just go down at the station Espanya. That's it you got all the tips to make your stay unforgettable. And if you are willing to make a tour of the city, don't hesitate to book it in advance on the BarcelonaPoint's website.

If you are on holidays in Barcelona, you probably want to spend a day on the beach in order to relax, sun and enjoy the sea. Barceloneta seems to be the best possibility, but it is mostly very crowded as it is located directly in the city. But there are several beaches near Barcelona that are very clean and calm. One of these beaches is called Ocata. You can take the train to Blanes from Sants Estacio, Placa Catalunya or Arc de Triomf and it takes only 20 minutes. When leaving the train, you are actually on the beach and have only to walk a few metres. Certainly, you will find quickly the right place to put your towels and calm down. If you are in need of a cooling-down, you can take a bath in the very clean waves. Afterwards you can play volleyball, bocce or other games on the white sand. Some small beach bars offer refreshments and snacks. There you can enjoy the typical Spanish dishes while listening to music. Since there are many hotels in Barcelona and its surroundings, it is very easy to find a suitable accommodation for your stay this exciting city.

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

Hotel Del Mar in Barcelona is the ideal choice of Barcelona accommodation for any holiday maker coming to the Catalonian sunshine capital with the intention of exploring the city, its nightlife, sights and other attractions.
Hotel del Mar has a very central location, a few steps from the port in Barrio Gotico, but also right next to the artistic Borne district and the traditional Barceloneta fishermen's district that is right next to the beach.
Thus, the Hotel Del Mar Barcelona is the ideal starting point for exploring all places of interest in and around the center of the city.
Also, the hotel provides for all amenities making your stay a comfortable one. This includes satellite TV, air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, Internet access. The Hotel opened in 1968 and is thus a very traditional, typical Barcelona Hotel, that has only recently, namely in 2005, been renovated. It has very comfortable rooms that are fully equipped. For more information on the Hotel, visit BarcelonaPoint.com.

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

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

As in every big city, there are a lot of Hotels in Barcelona. So many, that you probably do not know which one to choose, even if you set yourself a price limit and a certain location. Well, today I have a few recommendations for you that each have a very good price-performance ratio in their categories and are among the favourites of Barcelona Point clients.
First, the Hotel Icaria Barcelona, which is a four star hotel located at the Paseo Marítimo, is easily accessible reach by car and metro and only 200m from the beach, Barceloneta, nice shopping streets and the best restaurants. Also, Hotel Icaria Barcelona disposes of a swimming pool and in house spa treatments. It has conference facilities, Internet access and is thus also suitable for people coming for business purposes.

The next Barcelona Hotel I would like to draw your attention to today, is the Hotel Espana at La Rambla. It has two stars and is a charming hotel in a very central location, which also explains its popularity. The reception desk as well as the dining room and the outside of the building are a jewel of Catalan modernism, created by the famous architect Luís Domènech i Montaner. Hotel Espana Barcelona is suitable for families, week-end travellers and anyone who would like to stay in a very central, typical Barcelona Hotel.
So, I will keep you posted about tourist's and traveller's favourite Barcelona Hotels, hoping to make your choice easier.

You can stay in the hotel many of us just stand in front of to take pictures. The Eurostar Grand Marina Hotel in Port Vell, Barcelona. This luxurious Barcelona Hotel is located at the sea front and the center of Barcelona at the same time just a few minutes walking distance to La Rambla. It is easily accessible, also by car since parking spaces are available at the hotel. It opened its doors in 2002 and disposes of more than 240 double rooms, almost 50 suites, including a Honeymoon Suite. The rooms are spread over seven floors, from each of which you have a magnificent view. You can either see the wide open sea or the sunny capital of Catalunya.
The prices during the off-season for a double room start at € 200.-. Barcelona Point is now offering this specials for luxurious hotels in Barcelona you might just want to take a look at.

There are many Barcelona Hotels but Hotel de l'Arc is located straight in the heart of the cultural and historical city. Barcelona cafés, Barcelona bars and Barcelona restaurants are reachable within 2 steps. If you want to visit barcelona and its most beautiful and impressing monuments, then you should stay in this hotel. The rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated, they have hairdryer, phone, Internet access, TV with satellite, air-conditioning and central heating.
You will also be able to taste the catalan gastronomy in the air-conditioned à la carte restaurant. A lobby area, a bar, a safe and a café are also waiting for you. This hotel in Barcelona will be perfect for your stay in this great city!