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International Comic Fair of Barcelona

Published: March 27, 2013Posted in: Barcelona Events, Barcelona ExhibitionsTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The 31st edition of the International Comic Fair of Barcelona will take place in Hall 8 of Fira Barcelona Montjuïc from 11 until 14 April. The show will be open from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm and the access will be by Avenida Reina María Cristina, Plaza de España. The venue of the event will feature some 19,000 m2.

The International Comic Fair of Barcelona 2013

The initial list of confirmed foreign guests included renowned authors like the French Manu Larcenet, the Italian Lorena Canottiere, responsible for the graphic novel Little People, Liniers, considered one of the best exponents of the new Argentine humor. This list also includes the Canadian Guy Delisle, author of the award-winning graphic novels Shenzhen, Pyongyang and Chronicles of Jerusalem.

This year one of the themes of the International Comic Fair of Barcelona is the Western genre in comics. ‘A fistful of comics’ is the title of an exhibition that’ll show some of the classics Western scenarios in comics, where cowboys, soldiers, Indians, outlaws and vigilantes live great adventures.
The International Comic Fair of Barcelona will host over a hundred pages of original comics and illustrations by authors of different nationalities. There will be an anthologic exhibition for the 75th anniversary of Superman, the popular character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and Friends Forever: The X-Men and the Avengers, two series created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that meet its 50th anniversary this year.

The 31st edition of the International Comic Fair of Barcelona is organized by FICOMIC will feature the participation of renowned national and interncionales cartoonists and numerous cultural and recreational activities such as exhibitions, conferences, workshops or author signatures. It will also be part of professional meetings with foreign and nationals publishers and authors. All info on the official webpage of the International Comic Fair of Barcelona.

Barcelona with children

Barcelona is a beautiful city that offers its visitors endless opportunities to enjoy the wonders of art and culture. You can admire its beauty in the street, or visit one of its many rich museums. Book one of our exclusive luxury apartments in the city center or directly on the beach, for a unique experience in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

EACTS in Barcelona, the 26th annual meeting

Published: October 2, 2012Posted in: Barcelona CongressTags: , , , , , , , , ,

The 26th Annual Meeting of the the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery EACTS will be held from Saturday 27 to Wednesday 31 October in Barcelona, Spain.
The European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery wants to work with other organisations towards a global culture of data collection to create a European wide repository of information on the practice of cardio-thoracic surgery as a tool for quality improvement and to disseminate that information in such a way that is easily accessible and understandable to our patients and the public.

26th EACTS in Barcelona

The Techno-College of EACTS will be held from 08:00-18:00 on Saturday 27 October. Postgraduate Courses will be held all day on Sunday 28 October from 08:30 to 16:30. The main scientific programme will commence at 08:30 on Monday 29 October and end at 13:00 on Wednesday 31 October. Pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of technical equipment and software, as well as publishers of related scientific books and journals are invited to participate in the Trade Exhibition held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. For more information click on the official website of the EACTS.

The venue for this year’s Presidential Dinner is the MNAC Museum – Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya – which forms part of the Palau Nacional building in the Parc de Montjuïc. The Palau Nacional is one of Barcelona’s most emblematic buildings, an architectural icon shaping the city skyline. The museum’s privileged location makes it one of Barcelona’s foremost vantage points for enjoying a unique panoramic view of the city, with the Magic Fountain and the Venetian Towers in the foreground.

MNAC for EACTS 2012

The MNAC offers a peerless, 1000-year panorama of Catalan art, contextualised with masterpieces by leading Spanish and European artists. Guests will be free to tour the Romanesque galleries during the pre-dinner drinks reception. Dinner will then be served in the Oval Room, one of Europe’s largest halls for social gatherings, famous for its immense dome and the 11-metre-high, 34-metre-long organ, which presides over it. Tickets are €80 each and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

CCIB Barcelona accommodations

The 26th EACTS will take place in Halls 1, 2 & 3 of the CCIB (Centro de Convenciones Internacional de Barcelona) at the Plaza de Willy Brandt, 11-14, on the new coastal seafront of Barcelona, Diagonal Mar. Here we can offer our quality apartments for rent located in Diagonal Mar, which are situated close to the CCIB, one of the largest convention center in southern Europe.

Barcelona Comedy Festival 2012

Published: September 26, 2012Posted in: Barcelona EventsTags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Barcelona Comedy Festival is the world´s only multilingual comedy festival, held in venues citywide over four weeks from september 27th to october 21st 2012.
Since 2007 the Festival hosted live comedy shows in 8 different languages – Catalan, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Italian, German, French and English and it’s made possible by taking place in one of the world’s coolest and most cosmopolitan cities.

Barcelona Comedy Festival 2012

There are all genres of comedy from Stand up, Improv, Storytelling to mime and clown. In 2012, the Barcelona Comedy Festival will host the Logan Murray Workshop, the best workshop in the comedy industry for the third time, leaving a real legacy of amateur comedy in both Barcelona and Madrid.
This ever developing local amateur comedy scene in Barcelona will form the backbone of this years English programme complemented by the city´s 1st English language Amateur Stand up comedy competition. The program will see Irish comedian Sean Hughes (Never Mind the Buzzcocks) and American stand-up Rich Hall (QI, SNL) get anglophone audiences laughing, with Martin Lagos and Hans Sibbel adding their respective Swedish and Dutch humor to the mix. You can find all information on the oficial web site of the Barcelona Comedy Festival.

After an initial 3 year trial plan, the festival is now beginning to consolidate itself. Programming involves a curated international core with unique special shows surrounded by an open invitational platform built around that core, creating the possibility for the broader city to truly become part of the event.
This unique event, reaching as it does all segments of Barcelona’s different communities simultaneously in the most positive way possible offers a marketing platform for small and large business to connect directly with your public.

Holiday in Barcelona

So enjoy the Barcelona Comedy Festival in your own language through what it is a shared human experience… to produce tears of laughter. Forget about dull October by booking a getaway break in breathtaking Barcelona.
We have applied a 20% discount to ALL of our luxury apartments, so you can profit of great accommodation and also spare you some extra pocket money to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city!

The Dali Museum in Figueres

Published: March 21, 2012Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , , , ,

The Dali Theatre Museum in Figueres was inaugurated in 1974 and over the years has grown to be one of the main tourist attractions in the Barcelona region. The extraordinary design of the former theatre,  the outstanding work of Dali that is on display and its location in the beautiful city of Figueres make it worthwhile a visit, whether you are an art lover or not.

© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2004.

© Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres, 2004.

In the early 1960s Salvador Dali (1904-1989) began to create the museum, which is now considered to be the largest surrealistic object in the world, on the ruins of the Figueres Municipal Theater. He dedicated himself to this project over a decade, being excited by the objective of bringing together all his work in his birthplace.

Next to the impressive and detailed work that can be observed on the building, the museum contains the broadest range of works of the artist. It displays work ranging from his earliest artistic experiences to surrealistic creations, to those created over the last years of his life. It exhibits some of Dali´s most outstanding work such as The Girl from Figueres (1926), The Spectre of Sex Appeal (1932) and Soft Self-Portrait with Fried Bacon (1941) and next to paintings and drawings also shows sculptures, installations and photography of this exceptional artist.

Dali Museum in Figueres

Dali Museum in Figueres

Make sure to visit the museum and explore the Cataluña region for a day, should you be thinking about visiting Barcelona. To be comfortable during your stay have a look at  our quality apartments in the Barcelona city centre and our Diagonal Mar apartments. For availability and prices visit our website.

 

 

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell – Trofeo Conde de Godo

Published: March 9, 2012Posted in: Barcelona EventsTags: , , , ,

Between the 21st and the 29th of April 2012 the Open Banc Sabadell, the Trofeo Conde de Godó, will take place in Barcelona.  The tournament will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year, being hosted by the oldest Spanish tennis club the Real Club de Tenis. The event is considered to be the International Championship of Spain and has gained fame not only as an important sporting but also as a social event.

The first Conde de Godo was played in 1953 as part of the history of the Real Club de Tenis, which already opened its gates in 1899. After more than 100 years of existence the club can show off with a list of the most successful tennis players of Spain such as Arantxa Sánchez, Conchita Martínez, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Moyà, Albert Costa, Javier Sánchez, Alberto Berasategui, Félix Mantilla, Julián Alonso, Tomàs Carbonell, Francis Roig or Galo Blanco.

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell

The trophy of the tournament displays a miniature tennis player made out of silver with a base of American Oak and a decoration engraved around the Cup. It was designed by the jewelers Solar Cabot in 1953 and has been totally restored three years ago so that it now shows the complete list of champions of the tournament. Last year Rafael Nadal was the one holding the cup, which has a value of 36 million Euros, in his hands after winning his sixth title in a final against David Ferrer (6-2, 6-4).

Surely this is an event which should not be missed and which not only gives you the opportunity to see one of the most exciting sporting events in Spain, but also the chance to explore the amazing city that it is held in. To add a bit of homely flavor to your stay you should check out our quality apartments in Barcelona and visit our website for availability and prices.

The Food Show of Barcelona

Published: October 20, 2011Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , , , ,

Celebrating its 4th anniversary, the following 2nd, 3rd and 4th of December 2011, the “Food Show for the Consumer and the Specialized Channel” will be set in the Barcelona’s Fair’s space, in the “Recinto de Montjuic, Palacio 1”.

Barcelona The Food Show

Barcelona The Food Show

This is a great chance for both consumers and professionals of the gastronomic sector, to find out new recipes and products, trends, and meet culinary secrets thanks to the sharing time offered by the fair.

The exhibitor profiles go from “Producers of food specialities”, to “Organic produce and integrated production”, passing by “Catering schools and cooking courses”, “Associations and Cooperatives” or “Major distribution outlets”.

Barcelona Degusta

Barcelona Degusta

Exclusive products, the best companies in the world, and the most passionate food lovers, will converge in this year’s food show of Barcelona. Getting new ideas for your most original menus, finding business’ partners or welcome new commercial possibilities, are only some of the aims of this event.

By paying the 12€ general ticket, you will also have right to taste two different products chosen among all the stalls in the fair.

The prepared activities consist in culinary demonstrations and workshops, conferences with the best specialists or the possibility to buy directly in the fair.

Barcelona is one of the richest cities regarding the gastronomy and restaurants’ world. The density of good places to eat is outstanding, and part of this can be explained by the importance and the health power of the Mediterranean diet, so present in the kitchen of the Barcelona’s homes and restaurants. Sometimes, this diet is reinvented thanks to the modernity and the influence of the worldwide culinary traditions.

Visiting Barcelona in this occasion can be a fantastic way to enrich your “inside” cooker or to improve your job’s skills. Moreover, Barcelona is a city that deserves to be consumed slowly, as a good wine, by walking calmly through its streets, taking some drinks in a terrace and maybe having dinner in front of the sea.

And for those who like to live comfortably, with the peace and luxury that can make your journey, an unforgettable experience of pleasure and emotions, we invite you to check our range of luxury apartments in Barcelona, and find the style that best matches your desires.

 

 

 

 

The gay world in Barcelona

Published: October 13, 2011Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , , ,

The gay and lesbian’s world in Barcelona

There is a site in l’Eixample district of Barcelona, called Gayxample to create a word’s joke and to express the affluence of homosexual people who visit it. It is full of business, shops, bars and clubs focused in this sector. By walking there, you can easily notice its atmosphere.

Barcelona is an open-minded city. It has been recognized as a sexual tolerant place thanks to its public support to the gay and lesbian community, through the massive celebrations of the Gay’s Proud Day, the Gayixample or the large offer of entertainment designed for this public.

Barcelona Gay Friendly

Barcelona Gay Friendly

Among the nightclubs of Barcelona of this category, we have to highlight Arena (Gran Via, 593) for gays, and Aire, for lesbians. Both clubs welcome a very heterogenic public, and offer original celebrations to satisfy the most demanding customers. The entrance is free and some of the parties start from 11pm or 12am.

Another option is Salvation (Ronda Sant Pere, 19-21). This is a Matinée Groups’ place, which has a combination of styles: the best of the Ibiza’s music and the most famous remember hits.

If you want live performers by the best drags, you can try Dietrich (Consell de Cent, 255). For crazy and funny activites, shows and more, you can’t miss Metro (Sepúlveda Street, 185), a classic for those inside the “ambient”.

These are only some of the places that deserve to be visited during a getaway in Barcelona. The night and the day is magic in this city, and everybody can find his/her place. This is what makes Barcelona, a city that invites to have fun, live the life and stay young.

Besides, you can have all the luxury and glamour you look for, by staying in a top rent apartment for yourself. Hotels don’t let the guests have their own space, neither intimacy, and you never feel like living in a city, but just visiting it for a while. If you book a luxury flat in Barcelona for some days, you will be able to design your days and organize exactly depending on your needs and desires.

 

Moving by bicycle in Barcelona

Published: October 7, 2011Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , ,

Bicing Barcelona

Bicing Barcelona

Its beautiful full-of-trees avenues and tiny old streets, its walking sites, the beach way and the wide modern areas, make Barcelona a perfect city to move through by bicycle. People who work and live in Barcelona, usually use this way of transport to gain time, save money and at the same time, keep healthy through the sport. Besides, Barcelona can be a little stressing due to the density of cars on the road, and the crowded subway during specific moments of the day.

That’s why we want to propose you an alternative manner to move through the city: the bicycle!

If you travel very often to Barcelona, or you are going to stay a long time here, you can take a look to the urban bike booking service, called “Bicing”. This service costs less than 40€ per year, and let you use any available bike parked in the Bicing’s stations, for 30 minutes. After this time, you can use it up to 2 hours, with a charge of 1.50€ (50€ every half an hour). You can get more information on the official website of the service. It’s good to know that it will take around 10 days the card to arrive to your address. After it, you just need to activate it and start pedaling!

Another option, for those of you who will just stay some days in Barcelona, is booking a cycle for hours/day. There are different shops offering not only bikes, but any kind of urban vehicles to have a different sightseeing experience in the city.

Barcelona by bicycle

Barcelona by bicycle

One of these companies is “Barna Bike” that has a good range of original vehicles: Steppy, Ktrak, Golf Green, Tandem, Balance Bike, etc.  Obviously, you can also rent normal bikes to have a day on your own, moving around with all the freedom these great vehicles can bring to you.

Barcelona by Bike

Barcelona by Bike

Other similar companies are “Barceloneta Bikes”, “Biciclot”, “Barcelona Rent a Bike”, “Barcelona Biking” or “O2Town”. Check more details of what they can offer, by searching them in Internet.

Definitely, all the options are welcome if they help you to enjoy a more original and a happier tour in Barcelona. Besides, you know that you can trust the best accommodation option by trusting our rent top apartments in Barcelona, exclusive and luxury apartments to rent for some days in the city that will make your dreams come true.

 

Photos: SergiL - jordi tamayo

Lovely sweet Barcelona

Published: October 7, 2011Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , ,

Although maybe the English tradition of the tea time, and the French or Austrian bakery reputation are irreplaceable, Barcelona is a city where any kind of food can find its place. Along different articles of this blog we have proved the diversity and rich offer of restaurants and food shops in Barcelona, and today is the turn of the cupcakes and cakes, the sweetest members of the menu.

Barcelona Luxury

Barcelona Luxury

Either you just like the incredible taste of a good cupcake or you want to celebrate something in your Barcelona holiday apartment, visiting one of these sites will bring you to a different universe, full of pastel colors, cute pictures and a very feminine atmosphere. And for sure, your sweet desire will be more than satisfied.

One of the shops that are really worth visiting is a brand-new one called “Victoria’s Cakes”.  This is a smart and lovely place where you can eat fantastic cupcakes, excellently decorated and all them made by 100% natural ingredients. You can also order a personalized cake in case your days in Barcelona match with a birthday event or other special moment that deserves to be celebrated: the professionals of the place will be able to add all the details you ask them, in order to create a unique cake. You can find this new shop in Laforja Street, 17.

Barcelona Delicious

Barcelona Delicious

Another place you can go is “Lolita Bakery”, a small and also very cute shop with exclusive sweet gifts that are as beautiful as tasty. You can find the “Lolita Bakery” both in Provença Street, 267 (Eixample) and Portal Nou Street, 20 (El Born).

Barcelona Gourmet

Barcelona Gourmet

As you see, Barcelona is ready to delight you with very talented bakery artists and fantasy places. Give an unforgettable surprise to your beloved ones, and buy some beautiful cupcakes or a personalized cake, and take it in your luxury apartment’s terrace with great views of Barcelona, or in your warm living room. All you can wish can be possible with one of our exclusive flats to rent in Barcelona for your days abroad: just imagine a perfect time, and it will become real!

Vegetarian Restaurants in Barcelona

Published: October 3, 2011Posted in: UncategorizedTags: , , , ,

Barcelona has plenty of vegetarian and bio options for those who care about their health and so they follow a specific diet.  You can cook in your Barcelona holiday apartment or go out to a special restaurant. Keep reading and find out all the possibilities you have in Barcelona in this sense:

 

Barcelona Restaurants

Barcelona Restaurants

“Veritas” and “FresCo” are the names of two restaurant chains in Barcelona. Both of them offer a rich list of delicious and quality dishes. “Veritas” is focused on the ecologic food, while “FresCo” has fresh, traditional and natural ingredients and offer a great variety of salads, rice and pasta components, that you can take in a self-service way. “FresCo” has a buffet system (so does “Veritas”) in which you can eat pizza, hot pasta, meat and deserts, and repeat as many times as you want! It is really well worth.

Other vegetarian buffets are “Organic” (de la Junta de Comerç Street, 11) , “Self Naturista” (Santa Anna Street, 11-17) or “El Buffet Verd” (Roger de Llúria Street, 134, Eixample).

Barcelona Gastronomy

Barcelona Gastronomy

Another ecologic restaurant in Barcelona is “Hàbaluc” (Enric Granados Street, 41): it has fish, meat and ecologic vegetarian options. For an original site, which is perfect if you don’t have much time, go to “Foodball” (Elisabets Street, 9, El Raval): literally, the food is served in a ball shape, and you can choose which combination you prefer for you fast meal. The place’s design is also unique, so don’t miss to visit it!

 

Barcelona Hàbaluc

Barcelona Hàbaluc

If you are also into the other cultures’ gastronomy, you must try “Maoz”, a chain of “falafel” food: delicious! There are “Maoz” sites in the centre: Las Ramblas, Sant Jaume Street and Ferran Street.

And, as we have already said, you can also prepare your salads or vegetables in your luxury flat to rent in Barcelona.  Booking luxury and  rent top apartments in Barcelona don’t mean that you can’t enjoy a home-made meal with your travel companions. Enjoy your Barcelona flat during your days in the city, keeping following your personal food diet.

 

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