4/26/11

Barcelona Holiday Rental Offers and Culture Calendar

Barcelona is top 3 among city breaks destinations world wide. It is not difficult to see why, mild Mediterranean climate, a rich history, lively nightlife, clean city beaches, cutting edge architecture and cutting edge cuisine. There is never a dull moment in this city, unless you really work hard at it! It is a year round destination and perfect for a spur of the moment impulse trip. Which is why it is handy to know what is happening from week(end) to week(end) and to have a list of Barcelona holiday accommodation vacancies. "Barcelona Weekend" should be a good resource for those last-minute decisions to go experience this amazing city and have an overview of available accommodation and a list of cool events.

Barcelona Culture Calendar:

25 - 29 May: Barcelona Primavera Sound - One of the best music festivals in Europe!

1/13/11

Barcelona Events and Accommodation

Up-Coming Events in Barcelona

26 - 28 Jan The Brandery: Fashion trade-show at the Fira Barcelona.

22- 26 Mar. Graphispag 2011: Trade fair for the graphics industry.

Available Barcelona self catering aparments.

Concerts:

  • Jan 20  Joanna Newsom at Palau de la Música. 
  • Jan.29  Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Sala Apolo. 
  • Feb.09  Band of Horses at Sala Apolo
  • Mar.12 Kylie Minogue at Palau Sant Jordi
Best Barcelona Apartment deals right now:
Two Bedroom apartment w. harbor view  20% off February 25 to March 3
Three Bedroom apartment  Barcelona Old Town 20% off February 26 to March 3


11/16/10

Barcelona Accommodation New Year's Eve


Weekend in Barcelona for New Year’s

If there is one night a year you’ll want to spend with your friends it is New Year’s Eve! And, what better place to celebrate together than one of the world’s most popular city break destinations, Barcelona?
With your own self catering apartment with a fully functional kitchen you and your  friends will have the choice of making your own private feast in the apartment or heading out to one of the city’s many wonderful restaurants and nightclubs!
To make the most of your New Year’s celebration in Barcelona you need to know where the best parties are, what restaurants to go to, basically where the fun is at! This guide will introduce you to some of the most exciting and special places to experience a New Year’s eve in Barcelona!
New Year's count-down spots:

Curiously for a city that normally needs “no excuse” to celebrate with fireworks there is no central fireworks organized. There will, however, be no lack of celebrations and general good spirits! Where to gather:
Plaza Catalunya
The center square in Barcelona. It is bound to packed, so this is only for those who don’t mind intimate moments with strangers in public locations! Bring twelve grapes and eat one for every toll of the bell!
The Beaches
The city beaches are always a good choice for celebratory events in Barcelona! Plenty of room for large crowds, nice views of the city and no shortage of bars and restaurants.  
 
Restaurant Recommendations:
Naturally for the last day of the year you’ll need to make a reservation, and make it well in advance!
Rita Blue
Placa de Sant Agustí 3
Tel: (0034) 93 342 4086 


C/Montsió 3  
(0034)93 302 4140
Desc As traditional as they come. Located in n a back street in the Old Town with a history going back to the bohemian epoch around turn of the (19th) century. Evidently their first menu was drawn by a young upstart called Pablo Ruíz Picasso.
   
SHOKO
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta 36
Tel: (0034) 93 225 9200
Desc: Expensive and a bit “pijo” (snooty), but excellent food a a great setting by the beach.
CDLC Barcelona
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta 32
Tel: (0034) 93 224 0470
Desc: Like Shoko, by the beach, expensive, stylish and exclusive!

New Year’s Eve Parties in Barcelona
Sala Apolo
Calle Nou de La Rambla 111
Tel:
(0034) 93 441 4001
Desc: The old ballroom should be a perfect setting for a new year’s eve bash! Music ranges from club, hip-hop to rock.
Bikini
Calle Deu I Mata 105
Tel:
(0034) 93 322 0800
Desc
: Informal club with a progressive booking policy.

Jamboree
Placa Reial 17
Tel:
(0034) 93 319 1789 
Desc: The Plaza Reial is the heart of the Gothic Quarter and the Jamboree an eclectic club with a relaxed vibe.

Sala Razzmatazz Clubs

Calle Almogavers 122
Calle Pamplona 88
Tel:
(0034) 93 320 8200
Desc: The Razzmatazz is more than one club and one concept situated in adjacent buildings in the Poble Nou area. Check the web site for details.   
A guide to christmas shopping Barcelona.
 

6/26/10

Barcelona Events Weekend 24.06 - 02-07

Paco de Lucia - the grand master of flamenco is an obvious highlight of this year's "Festival de Guitarra de Barcelona". The Andalucian is more then "just" a flamenco artist having reached an audience way beyond the converted flamenco enthusiasts with his flair and his originality. Highly recommended! Place: 27.06 Place: Gran Teatre Liceu. Price: 36-125 €.

6/8/10

Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 11.06 - 14.06

Best Self-Catering in Barcelona

Very quiet apartment with terrace - very well located (Sarrià area)
Spacious 70 m2 with open design - close to la Sagrada Familia
Duplex apartment with a large blackyard - close to the beach
4 bedroom apartment with terrace -in l'Eixample, one of the city's trendier area