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 in the Gothic Quarter 20% off March 2 to 5
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!
Book your Barcelona self catering apartment for New Year’s now! For New Year apartment vacancies in Barcelona.
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
SHOKO
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.
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!Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta 32
Tel: (0034) 93 224 0470
New Year’s Eve Parties in Barcelona
Sala Apolo
Calle Nou de La Rambla 111
Tel: (0034) 93 441 4001
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.
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.
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. 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.
A guide to christmas shopping Barcelona.
8/9/10
7/8/10
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
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
6/4/10
Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 05.06 - 08.06
Best Self-Catering in Barcelona
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms close to la Sagrada Familia - L'Eixample area
Sunny and large appartment in Ciutat Vella - City centre
Cosy flat (1 bedroom) - in scenic surroundic
4 bedroom apartment and a sunny balcony - close to Sagrada Familia
Modernisted flat, 2 bedrooms - close to las Ramblas
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms close to la Sagrada Familia - L'Eixample area
Sunny and large appartment in Ciutat Vella - City centre
Cosy flat (1 bedroom) - in scenic surroundic
4 bedroom apartment and a sunny balcony - close to Sagrada Familia
Modernisted flat, 2 bedrooms - close to las Ramblas
5/26/10
Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 28.05 - 01.06
Best Self-Catering in Barcelona
Newly renovated apartment in the Gothic Quarter - with the see and city smell
Newly renovated apartment in the Gothic Quarter - with the see and city smell
5/19/10
Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 21.05 - 24.04
Best Self-Catering in Barcelona
Cosy flat with a pretty terrace - Eixample Quarter
4 bedroom apartment close to Sagrada Familia - Sant Martí area
Modernised flat next to Las Ramblas - located on Gothic Quarter
3 bedroom on a quiet area - Close to la Sagrada Familia
Cosy flat with a pretty terrace - Eixample Quarter
4 bedroom apartment close to Sagrada Familia - Sant Martí area
Modernised flat next to Las Ramblas - located on Gothic Quarter
3 bedroom on a quiet area - Close to la Sagrada Familia
5/13/10
Barcelona Events 13.05. - 17.05
Concerts
Monday 17th
Mark Lanegan - The most gravelly voice in rock (Tom Waits aside) is doing a solo, acoustic performance at the Bikini club. Whether he moonlights in Queens of the Stone Age, performs in his duo with Greg Dulli, the Gutter Twins or makes Lee Hazlewood/Nancy Sinatra syyle duet albums with Isobel Cambell, that voice is always center stage.
Place: Bikini, Av.Diagonal 542 Time:30.30h Price: 20/24€
In Museums
CCCB - C/Montalnegre 5. Admission: 4.50 eur. "Atopia" - Art and City in the 21th century. Fascinating work from artists like Erwin Olaf, Baltazar Torres, Tim Eitel, Carey Young and more. Human alienation in the urban landscape.
Caixaforum
Federico Fellini - The Circle of Illusions
More than 500 images from the illustrious world of Fellini movies.
Caixaforum, Av. Marqués de Comillas 6-8 Time:Now - 13/06/10
Monday 17th
Mark Lanegan - The most gravelly voice in rock (Tom Waits aside) is doing a solo, acoustic performance at the Bikini club. Whether he moonlights in Queens of the Stone Age, performs in his duo with Greg Dulli, the Gutter Twins or makes Lee Hazlewood/Nancy Sinatra syyle duet albums with Isobel Cambell, that voice is always center stage.
Place: Bikini, Av.Diagonal 542 Time:30.30h Price: 20/24€
In Museums
CCCB - C/Montalnegre 5. Admission: 4.50 eur. "Atopia" - Art and City in the 21th century. Fascinating work from artists like Erwin Olaf, Baltazar Torres, Tim Eitel, Carey Young and more. Human alienation in the urban landscape.
Caixaforum
Federico Fellini - The Circle of Illusions
More than 500 images from the illustrious world of Fellini movies.
Caixaforum, Av. Marqués de Comillas 6-8 Time:Now - 13/06/10
5/12/10
5/5/10
Barcelona Events 06.05 - 11.05
Here you find our recommendations for the following weekend:
Concert
07.05
Cesaria Evora and Mine!
We might have used the word "legend" once or twice in our blog, but in the case of the queen of morna it is most pertinent! For those not familiar with the term morna, it is the Fado-type music of Evora's native Capo Verde. She has one of the most recognizable voices on the planet, and a personal favorite for its naturalness and depth. The Palau is naturally a perfect setting for Evora's "regal appearance" - an evening most warmly recommended!
Place: Palau de la Música Time: 21h Price: 25 - 54€
11/05
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus might come from one of the planet's most famous music families, son of Loudon Wainwright III and the late Kate McGarrigle and brother of Martha, but he has certainly made his own mark. A singular voice, and ambitions beyond the scope of most singer-songwriters has made him a critical favorite and earned him a loyal following. He is visiting the Liceu Opera, not with his ongoing opera project, but promoting his latest album, 'All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu'.
Place: Gran Teatre Liceu Time:21h Price: 15 - 65€
Concert
07.05
Cesaria Evora and Mine!
We might have used the word "legend" once or twice in our blog, but in the case of the queen of morna it is most pertinent! For those not familiar with the term morna, it is the Fado-type music of Evora's native Capo Verde. She has one of the most recognizable voices on the planet, and a personal favorite for its naturalness and depth. The Palau is naturally a perfect setting for Evora's "regal appearance" - an evening most warmly recommended!
Place: Palau de la Música Time: 21h Price: 25 - 54€
11/05
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus might come from one of the planet's most famous music families, son of Loudon Wainwright III and the late Kate McGarrigle and brother of Martha, but he has certainly made his own mark. A singular voice, and ambitions beyond the scope of most singer-songwriters has made him a critical favorite and earned him a loyal following. He is visiting the Liceu Opera, not with his ongoing opera project, but promoting his latest album, 'All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu'.
Place: Gran Teatre Liceu Time:21h Price: 15 - 65€
5/4/10
Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 06.05 - 10.05
Best Self-Catering in Barcelona
Modern and spacious 2 bedroom apartment - close to Mercat de la Concepció (Eixample Dreta)
2 bedrooms close to las Ramblas - Raval area
4 bedroom apartment with terrace - Eixample Dreta district
Luminous loft (for 2 people) - Ideal location in the Gothic area
Quiet and cosy 2 bedroom apartment - Glories-Clot location
Stylish and cool with a sunny balcony - Eixample Dreta
Modern and spacious 2 bedroom apartment - close to Mercat de la Concepció (Eixample Dreta)
2 bedrooms close to las Ramblas - Raval area
4 bedroom apartment with terrace - Eixample Dreta district
Luminous loft (for 2 people) - Ideal location in the Gothic area
Quiet and cosy 2 bedroom apartment - Glories-Clot location
Stylish and cool with a sunny balcony - Eixample Dreta
4/28/10
Barcelona Events 29.04 - 04.05.
Concerts:
XXXIII Festival de Música Antiga de Barcelona
This is a festivals for lovers of early music with a rich and exciting program for the next few weeks.
Place: Auditori Date: 22/04/2010 - 10/05/2010 Time: 20.30 h Book tickets: www.servicaixa.com
Sunday 02/05/2010
Efterklang
Danish post-rock/electronica ensemble with a propensity towards pretty pop sounds.
Place: Apolo Sala 2
Time: 20.30 h Price: 15€ .
Monday 03/05/2010
Robert Fripp & Theo Davies
Guitar experimentalist Robert Fripp of King Crimson fame with saxophonist/flutist Theo Davis.
Place: Apolo, Nou de la Rambla, 113
Time: 21h Price: 35€
Tuesday 04/05/2010
Gil Scott-Heron
A proto-rapper who is forever associated with the phrase "the revolution will not be televised". His last album is somewhat of a comeback and has received very positive reviews all over.
Place: Bikini
Time: 20.30h Price:23/35€
XXXIII Festival de Música Antiga de Barcelona
This is a festivals for lovers of early music with a rich and exciting program for the next few weeks.
Place: Auditori Date: 22/04/2010 - 10/05/2010 Time: 20.30 h Book tickets: www.servicaixa.com
Sunday 02/05/2010
Efterklang
Danish post-rock/electronica ensemble with a propensity towards pretty pop sounds.
Place: Apolo Sala 2
Time: 20.30 h Price: 15€ .
Monday 03/05/2010
Robert Fripp & Theo Davies
Guitar experimentalist Robert Fripp of King Crimson fame with saxophonist/flutist Theo Davis.
Place: Apolo, Nou de la Rambla, 113
Time: 21h Price: 35€
Tuesday 04/05/2010
Gil Scott-Heron
A proto-rapper who is forever associated with the phrase "the revolution will not be televised". His last album is somewhat of a comeback and has received very positive reviews all over.
Place: Bikini
Time: 20.30h Price:23/35€
Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 29.04 - 03.05
Best Self-Catering in Barcelona from 29.04 to 03.05
2 bedroom apartment on the prestigous Eixample quarter - ¡Discount! A great accommodation for a family or a small group
80 m2 apartment, 2 bedrooms close to Monestir de Pedralbes - Apartment artistically decorated
2 bedroom flat close to Las Ramblas (Gothic Quarter) - In a very charming street
4 bedroom apartment in the Eixample Dreta - ¡Discount!
Loft-apartment next to Olímpic Parc. Montjuïc area - Charming neighborhood close to the main attractions
2 bedroom apartment by seaside. El Born area -Over Barcelona's amazing Port Olímpic - the Olympic Port
2 bedroom apartment on the prestigous Eixample quarter - ¡Discount! A great accommodation for a family or a small group
80 m2 apartment, 2 bedrooms close to Monestir de Pedralbes - Apartment artistically decorated
2 bedroom flat close to Las Ramblas (Gothic Quarter) - In a very charming street
4 bedroom apartment in the Eixample Dreta - ¡Discount!
Loft-apartment next to Olímpic Parc. Montjuïc area - Charming neighborhood close to the main attractions
2 bedroom apartment by seaside. El Born area -Over Barcelona's amazing Port Olímpic - the Olympic Port
4/21/10
Barcelona Events 22.04 - 25.04.
FIESTA
Friday 23.04Fiesta de Sant Jordi - St.George's day in Barcelona.
Catalonia's patron saint is celebrated with a day of romance, partying, lots of flowers, dance and naturally fireworks! Join in the fun!
In Museums
CCCB - C/Montalnegre 5. Admission: 4.50 eur. "Atopia" - Art and City in the 21th century. Fascinating work from artists like Erwin Olaf, Baltazar Torres, Tim Eitel, Carey Young and more. Human alienation in the urban landscape.
Caixaforum
Federico Fellini - The Circle of Illusions
More than 500 images from the illustrious world of Fellini movies.
Caixaforum, Av. Marqués de Comillas 6-8 Time:Now - 13/06/10
Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 22.04 - 26.04
Sant Jordi weekend in Barcelona in a great accommodation
Two options:
4 bedroom apartment in l'Eixample - Close to la Sagrada Familia: Discount!
2 bedroom apartment in el Raval - Next to Mercat de la Boqueria: Discount!
Two options:
4 bedroom apartment in l'Eixample - Close to la Sagrada Familia: Discount!
2 bedroom apartment in el Raval - Next to Mercat de la Boqueria: Discount!
4/15/10
Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 16.04 - 20.04
Last minute offert for the upcoming weekend!
4 bedrooms apartment close to la Sagrada Familia - L'Eixample
4 bedrooms apartment close to la Sagrada Familia - L'Eixample
4/7/10
Barcelona Apartment Vacancies 08.04 - 12.04
April: Weekend in Barcelona
Two great options to spend this weekend in Barcelona!
Two great options to spend this weekend in Barcelona!
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