Archive for December, 2007

Dec 21 2007

3GSM Mobile World Congress

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3GSM Mobile World Congress exhibition is taking place in Barcelona, FIRA Barcelona from the 11th to 14th February.

GSMA Mobile World Congress is the most significant global mobile event in the world where are expected more than 52,000 visitors  in Barcelona to develop business and discuss the latest trends in the mobile communications industry.

The Mobile World Congress gather the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry with a congress with Chief Executives representing mobile operators, vendors and content owners from across the world. The event is where the industry defines its future and creates business.

To find hotels in Barcelona is not easy during the 3GSM Mobile World Congress because many people are coming and the city is full. Hotels room are very expensive. It is why you should rent an apartments Barcelona Spain. Rental studio near the FIRA. Short term holiday renting. You will find a good selection of apartments in barcelona and much cheaper than hotels in Barcelona.

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Dec 21 2007

Bread and Butter Barcelona (BBB)

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Bread and Butter Barcelona (BBB), one of the biggest fashion trade show will take place from the 16th to the 18th of January in the FIRA Barcelona. Over 1000 exhibitors and 100.000 visitors are expected. Brands from all over the world will present their new collection, latest trends and fresh designs to the public.  Beside the show there are many spectacles planned: catwalk, concerts and some nice parties.

The trade show will take place at the Fira de Barcelona on Avenida Maria Cristina (near Plaza de España) from 10-19h on the 16th and 17th and until 18h on the 18th. Check out the official BBB site for more information and reservation for the event: www.breadandbutter.com 

If you are looking for flats in Barcelona for rental. Apart located in the Borne quarter, Eixample, Barrio Gotico, Rambla, Barceloneta during the Bread and Butter Barcelona (BBB) fair, rent an apartment by clicking on the link above. You will see the best selection of apartments in Barcelona city center!

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Dec 19 2007

Cabalgata de los Reyes – Barcelona – Procession of the Three Kings – January 5

Published by admin under Spanish Traditions

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Procession of the Three Kings, Melchior, Baltasar and Caspar through Barcelona on January 5. 

They bring gifts to the children in Spain (not at Christmas). It is a very important day for the children when they will wake up on January 6th, they will find toys, games, sweets …..

http://www.bcn.cat/nadal/en/recorregut.html    Route map of the procession

Schedule : 

- at 5.30 p.m.. arrival by boat of their Majesties the KINGS at Portal de la Pau and congratulation by the chief of Barcelona, Joan Clos.

- at 6.30 p.m. start of the procession ( la Cabalgata). Exit from av. Marquès Argentera.

- at 6.30 p.m. arrival av. Marquès Argentera.

- at 7 p.m. Vía Laietana (post office).

- at 7.20 p.m. Plaza Urquinaona.

- at 7.30 p.m. Plaza Catalunya.

- at 7.45 p.m. Plaza Universitat.

- at 8 p.m. calle Sepúlveda.

- at 8.20 p.m. calle Vilamarí.

- at 8.40 p.m. calle Lleida.

- at 9 p.m. Arrival at Av. de Rius i Taulet. Magical Fontain (Plaza Espana)

Video Cabalgata Barcelona 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bR8cE40gAc&feature=related

On January 6, people buy a special pastry (the twelfth Night cake), called Roscon de Reyes or COCA (in catalan) with dried fruits. There is a charm in it, the one who finds it, has to pay the pastry.

Concerning your stay in Barcelona, if you are looking for an accommodation Barcelona in the city centre, just book an apartment with Cocoon Barcelona which offers a wide range of great apartments. Just click on the link above 

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Dec 18 2007

Barcelona MP3 City Guide

Published by admin under Barcelona Tours

On this website MP3cityguides  you can buy a City Guide of Barcelona and download it on your Ipod.
You visit Barcelona on your own with the help of your Ipod ! so great, isn’t it !

These City guides have been written by an english traveller and journalist Simon Brooke who worked for the Sunday Times, the Financial times, the Daily Telegraph, and the Times.

For Barcelona, there are 3 guides :
the Ramblas-Sea Front, the Eixample (Gaudi) and the Barri Gotic – Born

 You can find easily a nice apartment Barcelona for your stay in Barcelona, on the web site www.cocoonbarcelona.com. There is a lot of apartments very nice and unexpensive.

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Dec 17 2007

Barcelona scooter moto rental + MP3 Barcelona City Guide

Published by admin under Barcelona Transport

Cooltra Motos Barcelona
Passeig Joa de Borbo 80-84
Barcelona 08039
Phone : (+34) 93 221 40 70
Mobile : (+34) 687 641 388 
Web : Cooltra

Rent a scooter and move like a local !
Moto rental by day : Winter Price 15 €/day instead of 20 € + insurance 10 €

You can also buy or rent a MP3 City Guide, you can visit Barcelona on your own, there are more than 100 tourist sites in 7 languages ! Price : rental 10 €/day  sales : 29,90 €

 If you still don’t have accommodation in Barcelona, you can click on the link below apartments + barcelona and have a look at the flats. I’m sure you won’t be disapointed!

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Dec 17 2007

This week in Barcelona

Published by admin under What to do in Barcelona

What is going on in Barcelona during your stay ?

 Go and see the website Thisweekbcn , you can dowload the latest events for the week ….

 If you are looking for Accommodation in Barcelona, you should rent an apartment. It is a nice alternative to hotels and cheaper. We recommend you to click on the link above in order to see the greatest selection of apartments in Barcelona.

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Dec 17 2007

Funky cycle Barcelona

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A ride on a rickshaws ? sit down and let you enjoy visiting Barcelona on a comfortable way …
Call them, they will come and pick you up wherever you are
655 914 222   or  659 398 830

Do you want to hire a rickshaws ?

Have a look at their website Funkycycle.es

When visiting Barcelona, you can rent a holiday apartments Barcelona. Click on the link below to find a tranquil, welcoming, well located apart.

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Dec 16 2007

Plaza Real Barcelona

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Nice square on the Ramblas with Gaudi lightenings, palmtrees, fountain, benches.

Restaurants and cafes around the place.

Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSoZjn_q0hY&feature=related

You can rent a beautiful luxury apartment in Barcelona on the roof of Plaza real with 2 big terraces by the Ramblas.

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Dec 14 2007

City Trip in Barcelona 3 days

The Lonely Planet about Barcelona :

“Sun-kissed and lapped by the Mediterranean, Barcelona is a dynamo where people work hard and play hard.
A magnet for architecture buffs, foodies and night owls, it is a pleasure for all the senses. ”

If you plan a City Trip in Barcelona you should stay at least 3 nights.

1st day : arrival, walk around the Plaza Catalunya, the Ramblas, the old historical center
go and eat Tapas at “Ciudad de Condal” (see post on this blog)

2nd day : City tour with the Hop on and Hop off Bus

3rd day : Visit by feet one of the area which you liked the best, or take an organized bike tour or on your own or go shopping….
Summer time, enjoy one day on the beach !

Gaudi video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqXpBjHSo4k&feature=related

The Güell Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk7b9s-gAow&feature=related

Casa Batlo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R97chBzKEzk&feature=related

For accommodation in barcelona, you should rent a room or a flat with Cocoon Barcelona which has a nice selection from budget to Luxury apartments in Barcelona

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Dec 14 2007

BAC International Festival of Contemporary Art.26 Nov to 20 Dec

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This global festival exhibits contemporary art  in 11 locations around Barcelona.

THEME : the artists have been invited to compare today’s urban centres with ancient Babylonian civilisation. Many pictures, events around that idea.

website bacfestival

 If you come to Barcelona for the BAC and you are looking for an apartment or Hotel in Barcelona, click on the link above to find fully equipped flat that offers more space and comfort than a hotel.

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