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August 29, 2008

Dragon Khan at Port Aventura

If you want to get this amazing ride, come to Port Aventura. The famous Spanish theme park on the Mediterranean offers the exciting Dragon Khan roller coaster with eight inversions. When it was built, this was a world record! In 2002, the record has been broken by the attraction "Colossus" in Thorpe Park in the United Kingdom with a thrilling number of ten inversions.
Staying at Salou hotels or apartments, a trip to Port Aventura will ad something special to holidays in Spain. You can even opt for Port Aventura hotels offering you the whole theme park experience as they are located on the park grounds.
Dragon Khan, being one of the main attractions of the park, lets visitors enjoy a 1 minute 45 seconds ride at a top speed of 105 kilometers per hour. Don´t miss it!
For more information on the park just consult the Port Aventura Guide!

August 28, 2008

Villa in S'Agaró with view over the sea and swimming pool

Villa in S'Agaro.jpgIf you want to spend calm and relaxing vacations together with your family or friends, the Villa in S'Agaró on Costa Brava near the village Sant Feliu de Guixols will be the right choice! The spacious apartment, located in almost untouched nature, has 150 m² and there is room for up to 6 persons. It has 3 bed rooms. One is equipped with a double bed and balcony. The other bed rooms have 2 single beds each. Furthermore there are two bath rooms with bath tub as well as fresh bed sheets and towels. The modern kitchen is equipped completely with cooker, oven, microwave and coffee maker. Further comfort like TV, hi-fi system, washing machine, electric iron, ironing board and telephone for national calls will make your holidays on Costa Brava comfortable. The absolute highlight of this villa is the own garden with swimming pool. From this point you have an amazing view on the bay of Sant Feliu. As there are many tourists that come to Costa Brava every year, there are a lot of Costa Brava hotels. And one of them will definitely suit your needs. If you are looking for some alternatives for sunbathing, you can visit the villages nearby like Lloret de Mar and Platja d'Aro that can be reached by car within 10 minutes. Day trips to the national park Cap de Creus or Barcelona are recommendable as well. That are very good possibilities to get an insight into the Catalan way of life. These holidays will be unforgettable!

August 27, 2008

Figueres and Dalí

Salvador Dali is one of Spain's most renowned painters. Influenced primarily by the Renaissance style, his paintings are beautiful and surreal in nature. If you are an admirer of this famous artist then you should visit the Dali theatre museum in Figueres.
Figueres, located on the Costa Brava, is just a few kilometers from Barcelona and can be reached easily by train within about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Spending Barcelona holidays or staying in Costa Brava hotels on the Mediterranean, art lovers shouldn´t miss the opportunity to discover Dali´s museum. It is a visual treat!

The town Figueres is the birthplace of Dalí and you will feel his spirit in the whole area. From Barcelona you can take a day trip to Figueres or even decide to spend some more time in the beautiful city.

August 25, 2008

Calella on Costa Brava - party time!

Just 50 kilometres north of Barcelona, travellers can spend holidays in Calella, the so-called tourist capital of the Costa Maresme. But more commonly Calella is regarded to be part of the famous Costa Brava.
Choosing Costa Brava holidays in Calella is especially interesting for young people and families with teenagers as it is well-known for its entertainment and party life.
Besides the lively nightlife, all holiday makers will enjoy the sandy beaches of the coastal town. There you can try the best of water and fun sports with friends or your family.

A lot of bars, restaurants and terraces on the promenade near the beaches and throughout the whole city invite you to spend some amazing days in the holiday resort.
Calella, right in between Barcelona and Girona, is easily accessible for travelers from all over the world. Wether you choose to fly to the international Barcelona airport or to Girona - you will reach your Calella accommodation without problems.

Excellent beach entertainment, the best of watersports and party all night long? Here you go! Welcome to Calella!
The nightlife of Calella offers something for everybody. Especially in the summer months, the party life seems to be endless. Spanish fiestas, nightly hotel entertainment and some beach parties will let you celebrate your holidays in Spain at best!
Don´t wait too long to choose your Costa Brava hotel or a nice Costa Brava apartment for your stay.

August 22, 2008

Port Aventura Guide

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Travelling to Port Aventura, BarcelonaPoint.com now provides you with a travel guide to Port Aventura including all the information you need for planning your trip.
The entertainment and theme park Port Aventura is a popular tourist destination on the Spanish coast line. It offers everything you might be looking for to spend some fun days with your family or a group of friends: 8 loop roller costers, action theatre, dancing and musical shows, restaurants, games and much more!

If you want to book tickets only, Salou accommodation and tickets or Port Aventura hotels and tickets together you should consult the Port Aventura special offers on www.BarcelonaPoint.com.

Port Aventura holidays are waiting for you!
Click here to download the Port Aventura Guide for planning your trip!

August 21, 2008

Costa Brava apartments

map_costabrava.JPGSpending Costa Brava holidays, more and more travelers decide to rent a holiday apartment. The reasons for choosing a Costa Brava apartment are simple: Apartments offer you a pleasant stay without any hotel procedures like waiting in a long queue for having breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Renting an apartment you can plan your holidays independently and will have the freedom of choice when to have breakfast or where to have dinner. Whether you opt for a nice Blanes holiday apartment or a stylish Lloret de Mar apartment - you can always travel around the area without being dependend on a fixed schedule.
Furthermore, traveling with your family or friends you can benefit from the high level of privacy. Staying all together in one apartment will also reduce the costs in comparison to the more expensive hotel rooms.
Costa Brava apartments are nicely furnished and will offer you all the amenities you need in order to have a pleasant stay on the sunny Spanish coast line. If you book early in advance you can choose from a wide range of holiday rental offers!

August 19, 2008

Port Aventura holidays with BarcelonaPoint.com

Searching for family fun, beach relaxation and Spanish lifestyle all in one?
Then probably Port Aventura is the place to spend your next holidays in Spain.

Located on the Costa Dorada in the city of Salou, the Port Aventura Park is a highlight for family holiday makers at Costa Dorada. The amazing Mediterranean theme park offers a lot of activities, stunning attractions and great shows. With BarcelonaPoint.com you can benefit from the great "2 for 1" ticket special, offering you access to the park for two consecutive days, paying just for one. And there are even more Port Aventura special offers to discover!
Even choose your Salou hotel or one of the hotels on-site the park at the same website and your Port Aventura holidays are just a few clicks away. All information you need are provided in the Port Aventura FAQ - online booking has never been easier!
PortAventura is one of the biggest theme parks in Europe. The theme park is divided into five regions. You can visit Mexico, the Far West, Polynesia, China and the Mediterranean just within one journey!

August 14, 2008

Discover Fuerteventura!


Fuerteventura is the second largest of seven Canary Islands and is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Africa. It is an ideal place to spend your holidays with your affiliate or your family and it is perfect to relax or do outdoor activities. Furthermore, the island's weather is known as the "eternal spring" as you can travel to Fuerteventura the whole year with pleasant 20°C as a minimum temperature. Even in summer it is not too hot, since there is always blowing a refreshing wind. On Fuerteventura there is no vegetation so you can experience a very unique kind of nature with several formations of rocks. This beautiful island offers many long beaches with white sand, palms and turquoise, transparent water that seem to be almost untouched. They are not crowded and you do not have the feeling to be in a typical tourist area with people lying on a beach close-packed. Two extraordinary amazing beaches are Costa Calma in the South of the island and the protected space Corralejo with its dunes and the tiny island Lobos which has only about 5 square kilometres. If you spend your holidays in Fuerteventura, the island will also offer you many activities, so that there will be no boredom. If riding on camels or horses, windsurfing, trekking, doing a jeep or quad safari, snorkeling, or paragliding, everybody will find the suitable adventure for himself. As there are a lot of Fuerteventura hotels, it will be easy to find the right accommodation for your unforgettable holidays.

August 12, 2008

Spanish island holidays in Menorca

Thinking of the Balearic Islands, you might not think of spending holidays in Menorca on first sight. But the second largest of Balearic islands off the south east coast of Spain has a lot to offer and is the the new insider´s tip for the Spanish islands.
Whether you are going to Menorca with family or friends - there is something for everybody!

The mainly untouched Northern coast line of Menorca will offer you the tranquility you might be looking for with little children. Choosing a Menorca hotel in the South, you will experience a party and nightlife atmosphere similar to Mallorca and Ibiza holidays.

With BarcelonaPoint.com it is now possible to book accommodation in Menorca easily and quickly. more than 100 hotels, from 1 star to 3 star Menorca hotels, are offered all around the island. Find the place you would like to go to and choose your perfect holiday resort in Menorca.

The beaches of Fornells are a very popular destination on the island. Menorca hotels in Playas de Fornells will offer you closest location to the beaches and nice surroundings.
And there are many locations more to discover...

August 11, 2008

Hotel Acapulco, Lloret de Mar

hotel_acapulco_LloretdeMar.JPGSpending holidays in Lloret de Mar, you will have plenty of choices for accommodation. If you are looking for a nice beach resort, the 3 star Hotel Acapulco in Lloret de Mar is a perfect home for Costa Brava holidays. It has 201 rooms and is located right in the heart of Lloret de Mar and just 400 meters from the beach. Around the hotel you will find a lot of restaurants, bars and pubs inviting you to experience the hospitality of the region. The Lloret de Mar hotel "Acapulco" offers best comfort and service to its guests. There are even one café, a bar, a disco and one restaurant on-site the hotel area. Traveling with your family, Hotel Acapulco will offer your children playgrounds and a kids´club.

One of its best features is the swimming pool area, offering 2 pools for adults and 1 just for the small hotel guests. You can also enjoy a sun bath at the sun terrace or spend some relaxing hours in the spa bath of the hotel.
All rooms of this Costa Brava hotel have an en suite bathroom with shower/bathtub and are equipped with satellite TV, telephone and a fridge. Of course air conditioning and central heating are provided to make your stay a pleasant one.
From the balcony of your room, you will have stunning views on the seaside and the city of Lloret de Mar. There is nothing left to miss during your holidays - have a nice stay!

August 8, 2008

Welcome to Roses!

Roses is situated on the coast at the northern end of the Gulf of Roses. Located at the North of the Costa Brava, it is an important fishing port and tourist centre. Spending Costa Brava holidays in Roses won't disappoint you as there is a variety of activities and the town itself lies within a unique natural setting.
Those who love history will enjoy their stay in Roses hotels while discovering more than 3000 years of history of the coastal resort. Holiday makers choosing a Costa Brava hotel in Roses will experience the hospitality of the region and a great service.
Offering fine sandy beaches along its coast, Roses is loved by sun worshippers and fans of beach holidays. The city is as well known for its Mediterranean cuisine based on fresh fish from the bay. Don't miss to have a delicious seafood dinner in one of the restaurants near the water front.

If you come to Roses with children, you might want to spend a day in the Aquabrava Park close to the town. This water park with great rides will be fun for every family member! The water attraction park can be easily reached from Roses, following the road to Cadaqués. Aquabrava is located just on the edge of Roses. In the tourist office of Roses you will get information on the free bus service from Roses to the park if you don´t travel by car.

August 6, 2008

Salou holidays

portAventura_funpark.jpgThe seaside and holiday resort Salou on the Costa Dorada is a great place to have vacation! Holidays in Salou won´t disappoint travelers as the coastal town offers a variety of activities and some of the best beaches on the "Golden Coast" (Costa Dorada). Besides the lively town life at day and night and its beautiful beaches Salou´s main attraction is the Port Aventura theme park.

Staying at Costa Dorada hotels in Salou a visit to Spain´s famous PortAventura will be a trip you will never forget. Especially children will love all the different attractions of the park, from 8 loop roller coasters to carousels and wild water slides. Furthermore Port Aventura offers over 100 performances each day - from Can Can dances, to Chinese Acrobats, to Polynesian tribal dances, through to the award-winning Fiestaventura, a stunning midnight firework spectacular on the Mediterranean lake.
From Salou hotels you can reach Port Aventura easily by bus or car. You might even opt for hotels onsite the park that allow you to visit PortAventura as often as you want during your stay.
Whatever you choose, travelling to Salou and Port Aventura will be exciting and will let you enjoy the best of Costa Dorada!

For more information on Port Aventura, please consult the Port Aventura FAQ that will give you an overview on all the things you need to know about the famous theme park.

August 1, 2008

Natural Park Cap de Creus

Spending Costa Brava holidays a visit of the Cap de Creus, a marine and terrestrial natural park, might be an excellent supplement to your stay on the Spanish coast line. The Cap de Creus is the most Eastern point of the Peninsula and has been declared as a natural reserve since 1998. This natural park is the only one in Spain, which covers sea and land at the same time. Its flora and fauna is amazing and cannot be found elsewhere.
The area is also considered to be the largest uninhabited area in the Spanish Mediterranean. Diving at the Cap de Creus will be an amazing experience, however, diving permissions are limited in order to preserve the natural reserve with all its beauty. The video will give you some ideas of what you can see in this natural park.The beautiful coastal resort Roses is just a stone´s throw away from the park and will offer you a great location for your vacation. In the town you can choice from a wide range of Costa Brava hotels that will accommodate you comfortably. Staying in a Costa Brava hotel in Cadaques, the home of many artists and writers, might also be an option for those who love a great mixture of nature and culture.
Hiking tours through the natural reserve will enable you to discover the untouched beauty of the region.
Furthermore, the cultural setting of Cap de Creus is unbeatable. In the sourroundings, including towns like Cadaqués, Llançá, El Port de la Selva and Roses, visitors will get in touch with a rich artistic and monumental heritage.

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