Archive for February, 2012

Sant Medir Dolça Festa

Published: February 28, 2012Posted in: Barcelona EventsTags: , , , ,
Festival of Gracia

Festival of Gracia

Like every year on the 3rd of March the Sant Medir Dolça Festa (The Sant Medir Sweet Festival) takes place in the vibrant neighborhood of Gracia. This event, mostly even unknown just outside of Barcelona, is the perfect happening should you be visiting Barcelona with kids. But in any case, this quirky tradition is bound to be fun due to the colorful costumes worn by people participating in the parade, the animating music and the considerable amount of sweets handed out.

As the story goes, the owner of a local bakery fell sick and prayed for the help of Sant Medir being in desperate need of a miracle that would cure him. So he promised to visit the saint`s shrine situated in the mountains, if he would be helped. In 1830 when he finally felt better, he went on his first pilgrimage. Over the years he was joined by his family and an ever-increasing number of people until his lonely journey evolved into a popular procession throughout Gracia.

Nowadays there is a parade that takes place in the day-time between 9 am and 13 am following the main streets and squares of Gracia neighborhood such as Sarria-Sant Gervasi and the Bordeta. A big number of horses, carriages and floats along with a band that plays music along the way form the parade. People taking part in the parade are organized in various different groups, each representing the local club that they belong to. They chuck sweets at bystanders, who try to catch as many as possible with their upturned umbrellas.  Like its tradition, the main parade takes place during night time, starting at the intersection of Gran de Gràcia and Carrer de Maurizio Serrahima and finishing at Plaza de Salmeron, where they are greeted by the Mayor of Barcelona and other important authorities of Barcelona.

Sweets festival Barcelona

Sweets festival Barcelona

If you are thinking of staying in Barcelona for this great event make sure you have a look at our tourist luxury apartments in Barcelona. We have a number of amazing apartments in the city centre and close to the beach available for short term rental in Barcelona.  Enjoy your time in one of the most amazing cities in the world.

The Torelló Carnival

Published: February 12, 2012Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , , ,

Shortly, one of the most famous and followed carnivals in Catalonia will take place. It is known as the “Carnaval de terra endins”, and it will be inaugurated at February 6 officially. However, the activities won’t start until Thursday 16 of February, the day for the old people’s carnival.

The two most popular events will take place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18. The Friday’s one is called “Senyoretes i Homenots” and is the craziest and funniest day of the carnival. The aim of the “Senyoretes i Homenots” is to look as the opposite genre. It means the boys have to wear a girl’s costume (with wigs, skirts and so on) and the girls have to wear as a boy. It is more or less, “the world upside down”.

 

The Torelló Carnival

The Torelló Carnival

But the major event is reserved for the Saturday’s afternoon and night. All kind of people from all ages meet in a parade where plenty of groups show their carriages and costumes related to a specific theme. All together march through the Torelló town dancing with music and having fun. After a pair of hours, the jury decides which group had the better theme, carriage, costume design and choreography and therefore, which one deserve to win the carnival’s contest.

At the end of the parade, young people go to special tents displayed for the Carnival occasion, to drink, dance and let the night become magic.

 

The Torelló Carnival

The Torelló Carnival

If you are staying for holidays in a touristic luxury apartment in Barcelona, you can travel by bus, train or taxi to Torelló and live this great event during the weekend. There is not much more than 1 hour from Barcelona to this town and the experience will surely be amazing. After the carnival you can come back to your short term rental in Barcelona and keep enjoying your days in Catalonia!

 

 

Revolutum, the most original shop of Madrid

Published: February 3, 2012Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , , , , ,

You can buy all kind of surprising products in this shop placed in Madrid. By visiting its online website, you will have the possibility to check the great amount of available objects existing in its catalogue. You can easily buy or book whatever you want online or reach the shop in person during your days in the city. Revolutum is located in Doctor Fleming, 28.

Revolutum Madrid

Revolutum Madrid

 

The products of the shop are organized among categories such as boxes and musical scenes, cinema, music and comic, beatlemania, originals, games, etc. The customers can find here, those objects that will surely make them smile. Make your life funnier with an alternative phone, originals clocks, unexpected lamps or unique wallets.

And if you take a look to the catalogue in the Madrid’s shop but want to buy something when you come back home, just be aware of the special conditions applied to the online shopping, that you will also find in the official website.

In Madrid there are plenty of exceptional shops deserving to be visited and buy there souvenirs like these ones. We recommend you to spend some time trying to find them out, as well as sightseeing and enjoying your time in your accommodation. To help you find the best place to stay, we suggest you to trust our luxury apartments in Madrid. The Rent Top Apartments are placed in the best locations of Madrid and represent the most comfortable and glamorous option for your lovely holidays.