Jan
31
2009
Restaurant ME
Carrer Paris 162 (con Muntaner)
08036 Barcelona
Open every evening from Monday to Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Web Restaurant Me Barcelona
The owners , a catalan architect and a Vietnamese cook have created a very friendly place . Very good cooking.
This is a fantastic place to visit once you’ve done the tapas and catalan fare. Amazing blend of tastes that truly defines fusion. To top it off, it’s done in a stylish and friendly atmosphere, with the owner himself not only taking the orders but spending real time with you. Reasonable prices.
Jan
30
2009
Art center Convent de Sant Agustí
C/ Comerç 36
Tel.: 93.310.37.32
Music, video, paintings, photography…Everything an art lover could ever imagine in one space.
Berlin and Barcelona fuse into one single B, playing to the same rhythm, the rhythm of talent.
Talent that overflows at this exhibition at the Convent de Sant Agustí. Four fine artists, a dj, a poet, a guitarist, a short film and a special guest.
All for the price of one, which by the way is zero euro.
You can find the Convent de Sant Agustí in the lovely Born area where you also can rent a Barcelona apartment.
Jan
28
2009
From the 19th till the 25th of February Carnival will be celebrated. The most spectacular place to celebrate carnival is Sitges.
Jueves Lardero or Fat Tuesday marks the beginning of carnival with a huge celebration of local dishes and the arrival of the King of the Carnestoltes. A big parade will cross the city which will be packed with locals and lots of tourists.
Sitges is a party town and carnival is the party of all parties ( The gay carnival starts already 4 days earlier.)! Discotheques organize special theme parties like La noche rosa ( Pink night), Noche de las mantillas, Noche de las touristas ( tourist night) and Noche de las viudas ( Widows night).
The festivities end with the Burial of a Sardine on Ash Wednesday ( the 25th of February).
Carnival fans who want to celebrate this big event can travel easily by train from Barcelona to Sitges. Recommended is to take the last train, party all night and to take the first train back to rest during the day in your apartment in Barcelona.
Jan
27
2009
When you stay longer than just a couple of days in Barcelona and you want to visit a village outside of the city we would like to recommend you to go to Sitges. This small city about 35km south of Barcelona is familiar for it´s filmfestival, carnival, it´s big gay scene and nightlife. Between the hills and the sea it offers you beautiful beaches and historical sites.
What to visit in Sitges:
* The old town – guided tours.
* The beaches – Sitges has 17 sand beaches. 11 of them are urban beaches of which the last one, Playa del Muerto, is the gay beach.
* Cau Ferrat museum - Cau Ferrat was the house/ studio of artist and writer Santiago Rusiñol one of the leading figures of Catalan modernism.
You can go to Sitges by train departing from Estación de Sants. ( 25 min. ride)
Cocoonbarcelona offers you apartments for your stay in Barcelona .
Jan
26
2009
Op de fiets zie je veel meer en geniet je dus meer.
En wat wil je liever dan alles uit je weekendje Barcelona halen?
Budget bikes fietsverhuur biedt top kwaliteit Hollandse fietsen voor verhuur per uur/ dag en georganiseerde city tours.
Voor informatie kun je de website bezoeken .
Cocoon barcelona kan je helpen met een appartement voor een heerlijk fietsweekend in Barcelona.
Jan
24
2009
The british architect Richard Rogers, the man behind London´s Millennium Dome has designed the new look of the former bullring Las Arenas.
At this moment still under construction, but at the end of this year the former bullring on Plaza Espanya will open his doors as a new shopping center.
Plaza Espanya is a touristic attraction as you can find here the magic fountain, the museum MNAC and the Caixa Forum (free entrance). Also it´s the entrance to the lovely Montjuic mountain and lots of fairs are being held in the FIRA, the main exhibition halls of Barcelona.
Considered one of the most attractive squares of Barcelona you can rent an apartment close to the Plaza Espanya
Enjoy your stay!
Jan
22
2009
The inside of the Sagrada Familia. The Sagrada Familia has been recently covered. Masses are now being held inside the cathedral the all year around.
Video inside of the Cathedral from Gaudi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGULXBiqHCE&feature=related
Jan
22
2009
The New entrance door of the Sagrada Familia … the Passion.
You can see why it is called the Expiatory Temple …. emaciated figures of Christ being flogged and on the crucifix …the work of Josep Maria Subirachs.
It is the west facade , the Passion; the East facade is called the Nativity and is Gaudi’s work.
The architect of the Sagrada Familia , Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926 ) worked with his faith in God. Since 2003, the Catholic Chuch is considering Gaudi becoming a holy Saint.
Jan
22
2009
The giggling guiri comedy club is the leading professional English language comedy provider in Spain, staging regular live comedy nights and offering corporate entertainment solutions since 2005.
Have a laugh in Barcelona and buy your entrance on:
http://www.comedyinspain.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=58&Itemid=67
For an apartment in the city center of Barcelona have a look on www.cocoonbarcelona.com.
Jan
21
2009
Barcelona has established itself as one of Europe´s most popular tourist destinations, and it is not difficult to understand why. With its ideal climate, its modernist architecture, its typical gastronomy, its lovely beaches, Catalunya´s capital can be proud of what it has to offer visitors. Transformed by the 1992 Olympics, the city has attracted millions of curious independent travellers and, in the last few years, it has become very popular as a family destination.
There are many things to do for families with children like:
Activities in Imaginarium (every Saturday in this Toy Shop) Passeig de Gracia 103
A visit to the aquarium http://www.aquariumbcn.com/AQUARIUM/index.php?wlang=en
For a holiday apartment in Barcelona you can visit the website of Cocoonbarcelona.