Jul
30
2007
An interesting mix of films will be shown the 2nd and 3th of august on the Gandules film festival at the CCCB ( Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona). The topic of the festival will be focused on travel and the pleasure of discovering. The most famous cinematographers that contribute to the festival are amongst others Jean-Luc Godard, Aki Kaurismaki and Wim Wenders. The whole program can be found on the website www.cccb.org.
Jul
30
2007
Cocoon Barcelona offers some new fresh apartments. The favourite among these is BARCELONETA VIEW. As the name says it´s located in Barceloneta, that maritime area with typical Tapas fingerfood-restaurants, bars and chiringuitos on the beach and these characteristic old residences with washing hanging out the windows. You enter the apartment and you are surely dazzled by this splendid view from the panoramic window to the sea and the beach you won´t forget. This apartment combines the sensation of being close to the sea and near to the city-center at the same time. The apartment is suitable for up to 6 persons.
If you like these old art nouveau residences of Barcelona you are right by choosing the FESTIVO apartment which is located in Eixample. It´s a three bedroom apartment and provides on 110 qm all commodoties you need during your stay: fully-equipped kitchen, a beautiful terrace and stylish decor in each room.
Discover these apartments and more on www.cocoonbarcelona.com
Jul
24
2007




Address : on the Ramblas number 91
Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxcMlO7U5wo&feature=related
It’s the most popular market in town. The market of St. Joseph is best know as Boqueria and its a world into itself. It’s very interesting for both its architecture and its atmosphere where you can find a great variety of products. It’s in a 19th century structure of glass and iron. Es el mercado más popular de la ciudad. El mercado de San José es más conocido como de la Boquería y encierra un mundo en sí mismo. Es muy interesante tanto por su arquitectura como por el ambiente, donde puedes encontrar una gran vsariedad de productos. Está en una estructura de hierro y cristal del siglo XIX. Opening hours / Horario de apertura Mondays to Saturdays / Lunes a sábados: 8:00 – 20:30
There are all kind of food, flowers and handmade stuf. Hay todo tipo de comida, flores y artículos de artesanía
Prices are reasonable and slightly cheaper than in bigger shops. Los precios son razonables y ligeramete más bajos que en tiendas grandes.
Jul
24
2007
An incredible multiconcept store near las Ramblas. An example of the catalan design is the decoration of the shop with an exclusive combination of furniture from the sixties and paintings and sculptures all around. The shop includes a little corner wher you can have a drink while watching the latest trend publications and an inner patio with plants and sculptures
They have a lot of clothes and accesories for men and women, the most original pieces you can find in Barcelona Don’t miss the courreges mini dresses brought from Japan and the catwalks and special events they organize every month.
The prices are medium-high depending on the designer, but very reasonable for the quality they offer