Archive for the Spain Category
Best Area to Stay in Madrid
- Posted April 23, 2012
If you enjoyed staying in Barcelona’s Gracia district, you’ll love staying in Salamanca quarter. This very upscale area does get very quiet on weekends and it’s certainly the safest area to lodge, within walking distance of everywhere and there is a few really nice places to eat along the square. For an area that is [...]
What to See in Madrid’s Buen Retiro Park
- Posted November 1, 2011
The Retiro Pond (a large artificial lake) The Monument of King Alfonso XII (a semicircular colonnade and an equestrian statue of the monarch) The Rosaleda Garden Fountain of the Falling Angel (1922, representing Lucifer falling from Heaven) Palacio de Cristal (Built in 1887, today it’s used for temporary exhibitions) The Palacio de Velazquez (1884) The [...]
The Best Areas for Shopping in Barcelona
- Posted October 18, 2011
There are several shopping areas in Barcelona as Placa de Catalunya, Las Ramblas and Passeig de Gracia. There is also a stretch of road that goes on for 5 km and has over 30,000 shops on it. These all sell the latest books, jewelery, and fashion. Passeig de Gracia Passeig de Gracia is one of [...]
What to See in Barcelona
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Casa de Les Altures in Barcelona The neo-Arabic “House of Heights’ was originally constructed as part of the city’s Water Board and its central area held engines that pumped water to the peak of Turo de la Rovira. After renovations in 1991 by Victor Argenti, this airy,cool delight of Barcelona architecture now opens internally onto [...]
Barcelona International Jazz Festival
- Posted October 10, 2011
Founded in 1988 by Tito Ramoneda and Joan Roselló, Barcelona Jazz Festival has consolidated its position as a leading promoter of shows, large-scale events and also corporate event organizer. The Barcelona Jazz Festival organises more than 300 productions and events a year which are attended by more than 500,000 spectators and more than 3,000 international [...]
Estampa Madrid, Print and Art Editions Fair
- Posted October 6, 2011
The 19th edition of Estampa, Madrid’s contemporary art and print editions fair, is set to take place towards the end October. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse a large selection of photographs, engravings, digital works, artists’ notebooks and more. Lithographs, etchings and screenprints are on sale at affordable prices during Estampa, Madrid’s Print and [...]
Barcelona-Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia
- Posted September 29, 2011
Born in 1968 as the 1st International Week of Fantasy and Horror Movies, today the Barcelona-Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia is considered the world’s foremost festival for international fantasy and horror films. Film buffs of these genres flock to Sitges and every hotel, Barcelona Apartments and hostel is full to bursting so if [...]
Feriarte, Madrid Art and Antiques Fair
- Posted September 26, 2011
Madrid will once again become a centre for the antiques, decorative arts and paintings market with the staging of the thirty-fiveth edition of FERIARTE, the Art and Antiques Fair, an event organised by IFEMA that is due to take place between 19th and 27th November, in Hall 4 at Feria de Madrid. This fair will [...]
Madrid Apartments for Holiday Rentals Beating Hotel Rooms
- Posted September 21, 2011
Vacation rentals аѕ a concept аrе fаѕt becoming one οf thе mοѕt рοрυlаr options fοr tourists traveling tο thе bеаυtіfυl city οf Madrid. Thе vacation rental business typically offers furnished apartments fοr rent аѕ аn alternative accommodation tο hotels. Many Madridians rent out thеіr second apartments οr a раrt οf thеіr homes tο tourists аt [...]
Auto Retro Barcelona for Vintage Car Enthusiasts
- Posted September 19, 2011
If you are a classic cars professional or just a fun or vehicle collector, Auto Retro Barcelona is leader show that you shouldn’t miss. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique holidays in Barcelona while attending such great exposition of vintage cars. Last year, Auto Retro exhibited on 30,000 square meters, over 600 [...]