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Barcelona – What’s happening in Barcelona at this moment?

Red Hot Chili Peppers playing in Barcelona

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On the 15th of December the legendary Californian Punk Rock Band is hitting Barcelona on their current worldtour.

After a 5-year pause, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are back with a new album and world tour.  Many did not believe that the quartet would continue to play after guitarist John Frusciante decided to focus on his solo career and side projects. He quickly got replaced by his long time friend co-artist Josh Klinghoffer who is making a very good impression in the new songs.

The latest Studio Album “I`m With You” which was released on August 30 hit similar tones like the predecessor “Stadium Arcadium” but with occasional refreshing new tones and alternative songwriting. It is overall a good CD that shows that the band  is far from its end. See for yourself and rent apartment Barcelona now to experience the legendary band here.

Touring and live performances have always been the highlight of the band. They are one of those rare groups that sounds better, funkier and more engaging live than on CD. And they always manage to surprise. The Boys so far have suddenly appeared on Stage with Giant light bulbs on their head, freshly cut Mohawks, or even dressed with just a sock (don’t worry…they didn’t wear it on their feet.). It’s a once in a lifetime experience to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers live that you should not miss out.

So book your tickets for the 15.12 in Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona now and see your favourite RHCP songs like “Dani California”, “Under the Bridge” or “Californication” performed live.

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43 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz in Barcelona

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Do you like music? Does the Jazz literally force you to swing your legs and dance? From 20th of October till the 1st of December 2011 the popular beer brand Voll Damm is sponsoring a spectacular music event. The annual Festival Internacional de Jazz is going into its 43th round.

This event represents one of Europes longest and most popular Jazz sessions. Day after day different artists playing different sub-styles of Jazz are being featured in various locations, from major clubs and hotels to public parks. A wide scale of individual experiences is offered during this event. Whether you want to dance the night or just take a drink in some relaxed Jazzy atmosphere there will be something there for you.

 

Book your Barcelona Apartment Rentals now to see the event and experience the Jazz in Spains largest seaside city. Who knows, maybe some of the bands will even stick around the for a little and you can get the chance to meet some of the most famous modern Jazz artists

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Halloween en Barcelona

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A finales de Octubre se celebra una de las fiestas más espeluznantes y famosas  en el mundo entero, HALLOWEEN. Incluso en la tradicionalista España empieza a celebrarse con fuerza esta popular fiesta. ¿Pero qué es exactamente Halloween y por qué usted puede organizar alquila apartamentos Barcelona para disfrutar de esta experiencia aquí?

Halloween se celebra el 31 de Octubre y tiene sus raíces en Roma. Penetró con fuerza en Inglaterra y finalmente en Norteamérica. El concepto es el mismo: Se conmemora el final del verano y el inicio del invierno. Desde siempre, el invierno ha sido visto como una estación peligrosa y mortal, asociado a la idea de espíritus y demonios. Esta celebración usa exactamente este tipo de imágenes, con el fuego como elemento de barrera a la entrada del demonio en los meses venideros.

Usted se preguntará, ¿cómo puedo alquilar un apartamento en Barcelona y tomar parte de estas celebraciones? Si bien es verdad,  que es  Norteamérica quien popularizó Halloween e inventó la graciosa costumbre de disfrazarse  e ir a las casas pidiendo caramelos ante la frase de “trampa o trato” es la bonita Barcelona quien celebra plenamente Halloween en la actualidad!!!!

Cerca de la playa, el día 31 se celebran muchos espectáculos. Cada pequeño bar o restaurante decora sus paredes con espeluznantes muñecos, calabazas, fantasmas, esqueletos.. La mayoría de las discotecas, como Razzmatazz, Opium o Polo abrirán el lunes para ofrecer fiestas especiales. El gigantesco parque de atracciones de Port Aventura se ha transformado en un camino oscuro y tenebroso, siendo la principal atracción la ambientación de sus calles. Las calles del parque están repletas de gente disfrazada, riendo, gritando y por supuesto….pasando mucho miedo.

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Halloween in Barcelona

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End of October is the year’s most spooky seasons as the whole world celebrates Halloween.  Even the relatively traditional Spain is taking part in this famous event which has its root in Europe. So what exactly is Halloween and why should you organize your Barcelona apartment rentals to experience it here?

Halloween is celebrated the 31st of October and has its roots in Rome and breached further to England and finally North America. The core concept is the same. The event celebrates the end of summer and beginning of winter. Since winter has always been seen as a dangerous and even deadly season, it is also associated with bad spirits and Demos. The celebrations use images of exactly those in combination with fire to ban all evil for the upcoming months.

You may ask why would I rent apartment Barcelona and take part in these celebrations there? Well, while it is true that it was North and later whole America who made Halloween popular and invented the fun customs of wearing costumes and going around for famous “trick or treat” sessions; it is the beautiful city of Barcelona who celebrates it to its fullest!

Here close to the beach the 31st is full of spectacles. Every small bar or restaurant will use its spookiest decoration to get as many spider webs, pumpkins and skeletons around as possible. All the major discotheques like Razzmatazz, Opium or Polo will be open on Monday and offer special parties and the gigantic attraction park Port Aventura is redesigned in a dark and scary way. The main attraction will be just the streets though.
They will be crawling with people in the most awful of costumes enjoying, laughing and of course…being afraid!

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Muay Thai Tournament – Art of Fighting

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Next to well known advantages like the beach, the weather, the nightlife, the good food etc, Barcelona has far more to offer. It is also a high culture of fitness, training and exercising. Literally all kinds of sports are practiced around here (O.K., besides skiing!). The cities many joggers are frequently passing by lots of playfields, gyms, and Dojos; which leads us to the Martial Arts.

Next to Judo, Karate, Kung Fu and Jiu Jitsu the most popular fighting style around Barcelona is probably Muay Thai. Later is actually a mix of the mentioned self defense styles and the popular competitive boxing and kickboxing. It is ancient art originated in Thailand. The fighters mainly use fast and short punches and elbow blows as well as heavy kicks and knee jabs. Muay Thai encounters are always very physical, fast paced and thrilling.

If you want to see for yourself, or if you are already an experienced fighter who is looking for some inspiration and improvement, you can rent apartments Barcelona and go visit the famous Templo Thai on the 8th of July to see a one of a kind Muay Thai tournament. The best fighters of all weight classes and from all the cities dojos and gyms will gather to compete in exciting matches. It will be an evening full of action and adrenaline which you should not miss!


 

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Fiesta de la Mercè Barcelona

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Voici le temps venu de la Fête de la Mercè à Barcelone. Comme chaque année,  le 24 septembre est synonyme de célébration. A l’origine de cette fête, la Vierge de la Mercé : Mare de Déu de la Mercè, que les barcelonais ont prié en 1687, lors d’une invasion de sauterelles.  Depuis elle fut consacrée et choisie comme sainte patronne du district de Barcelone.

La fête de la Mercé est attendue par tous les barcelonais et attire évidemment de nombreux touristes venus du monde entier, nouveaux ou habitués à venir chaque année. Le 24 septembre est un jour sacré et férié  pour les barcelonais, dommage que cette année, celui-ci tombe un samedi ! Mais cela n’empêchera pas la fête de battre son plein. Il y a une foule d’activités et il va falloir faire votre choix ! Même si cela est impossible de toutes le suivre, ne vous inquiétez pas, il y en a pour tous les goûts! Et cela dure du 22 au 25, de quoi remplir son agenda !

 Si vous voulez faire partie des chanceux et voir Barcelone sous un autre angle, avec ses parades de géants, ses feux d’artifices, ses défilés et ses correfocs, des cracheurs de feu déguisés en dragon ou des diables portant des tridents enflammés, typiquement catalans, vous serez intéressés par la location appartement Barcelone.

De notre côté, on vous a préparé une  petite sélection des meilleurs moments, et en plus classés par thème :

  • Découvrir la tradition: partez à la rencontre de la tradition catalane: le fameux discours d’inauguration, pregó, prononcé  cette année par Joaquim Maria Puyal, personnalité du monde de la communication.

 Les castellers: impressionnants châteaux humains, les défilés de  géants, symbole de la fête depuis ses débuts, la sardane, une danse populaire catalane, et spectacles pyrotechniques à la fontaine de Montjuïc…

  •  Goûter : la gastronomie  Amateurs de cuisine et de vins, ces activités sont pour vous !  Au Moll de la Fusta une dégustation de vins et cava (sorte de champagne, produit en Catalogne)

Au Raval, service toute la journée de paella, risotto, riz au curry et riz en tous genres… Pour ceux qui aiment autant goûter que cuiisiner, rendez-vous à Si vous souhaitez savoir comment préparer et d’autres plats internationaux à 17h à la Plaza Catalunya pour un atelier de cuisine internationale !

  • En famille, ne manquez pas le festival d’arts de rue et le « Festival du ciel »: du cirque, des acrobaties, des jeux de lumières et ballons en l’air…. De quoi ravir les petits et les grands !
  • Si vous aimez la musique, vous allez adorer la programmation de cette année du « Barcelona Acció Musical » (BAM) (c’est jusqu’au 24 septembre), c’est tous les soirs, c’est gratuit, et ça se passe en plein air,sur les places plus emblématiques de la ville : Plaça del Rei, Plaça dels Àngels, Parc Fòrum…  Parmi les artistes plus attendus : Herman Düne, Mando Diao, et  4t1a, un groupe catalan qui joueront dans la fameuse ancienne usine de bières locales, Estrella Damm, transformé aujourd’hui en salle de concert.

Où : partout dans Barcelone ! La Mercé prend possession des rues, parcs, salles de concerts, salles d’expositions….

Quand : du 22 au 25 septembre 2011. Point culminant le 24 septembre !

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ITMA- Feria Textil

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If you‘re planning to go to Barcelona in September, you certainly know about the ITMA , the major event that the Fira of Barcelona will host at the end of the month.

You will visit Barcelona maybe because you will attend it as an exhibitor, maybe because you are interested in the latest technology, machines and curious about the products of the textile industry.

Itma means International Exhibition of Textil Machinery. The Feria Itma is the textile machinery industry’s most important global exhibition. It is known as  the Olympics of the textile and garment machinery industry.

It has been held every four years since 1951 in different capitals of the world, and this year will take place from 22 to 29 September 2011 in our lively city. This will be a great meeting of manufacturers specialized in the textile and leaders of the sector.  And you’ll see many stands showing among others centrifuges, spinning, fabric, weaving, washing machines, bleaching, dyeing and drying, transportation, recycling equipment, software design, among others. And this also the opportunity to be in Barcelona !

Therefore if you wish to take part in the Fira of Barcelona, as an exhibitor or as a visitor and you need to rent apartment Barcelona , our range of apartments close to the Fira or in the entire city are the best solutions for you.  And this is also the opportunity to be in Barcelona !

The Fira is expecting more than 1400 professionals and this will be a great effusion in the city. You should know that Barcelona have been since the mid-19th century, a center for the production of textiles and machinery. All is prepared to make this event a big occasion for Barcelona and this would be also the moment to meet people from all over the world.

Where: Fira Barcelona Gran Via

How to get there: Metro L1, L3 Plaza Espanya and autobús

When:  from the 22 to the 29 September: 09.00 – 20.00 (exhibitors), 10.00 – 19.00 (visitors)

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On with the neighborhood’s Fiestas!

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After the Fiesta of Poble Sec and the Fiesta mayor of Gracià, the next one is Sants!

The Fiesta Mayor of Sants has already started on Saturday the 20 of August but you can’t wait for the week-end to begin and to take the opportunity to discover new places! You will enjoy the district of Sants in a different light. The neighborhood is quite nice and too often forgotten by tourists. Yet it’s worth the trip,and even more with the streets that are superbly decorated and with all the activities organized for this occasion.

If you’ve got kids, don’t worry they’ll have a lot of fun. Some interesting moments are running during the festival: the famous chocolatada whose funny purpose is to meet together to chat and eat many many chocolate! There are also salsitxada or botifarrada for the sausages fans but also paella..! And many concerts, castellers ( catalan tradition of making a human tower) bingos, karaokes and concourse every day.

Just go to explore it! If you want to meet catalan food and tradition, come and rent apartments in Barcelona for these days.

Impossible to miss: the most striking features of the end of the festival on Saturday 27th at 22 o’clock, the correfoc, a typical parade with people dressed as devil dancing around the crowd and setting off fireworks among the spectators.

Where: everywhere in the streets of Sants

When: 20-28 August 2011

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