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July 27, 2009

FC Barcelona - més que un club

The FC Barcelona is one of the biggest and most impressive football clubs in the world. If you visit the city of Barcelona you should definitely watch a game of the FC Barcelona or at least visit their museum including the stadium. During your stay in Barcelona you can live in one of the numerous Barcelona hotels or you can rent a comfortable Barcelona apartment.

Barcelona+v+Valencia+Copa+del+Rey+0SNNqKA1zVyl.jpgThe Nou Camp, which is the great stadium of the FC Barcelona is situated in the middle of the neighborhood Les Corts. It is the biggest stadium in Europe, with a capacity of 98.600 seats. You can easily reach it with the Metro lines 3 and 5. Tickets for the FC Barcelona are really easy to get. The FC Barcelona has signed several world famous players. One of them is Lionel Messi, who is seen as the best football player in the world of many football experts. In summer 2009 the club won the Champions League which underlines the extraordinary strength of the team.

The Motto of the FC Barcelona is "més que un club", which means more then a club. The motto totally fits for most of their supporters. For most of them the FC Barcelona is part of the family. The club is the way of life and is a symbol for freedom and home. Especially for the proud Catalans, it is a pleasure to win against their unpopular enemy Real Madrid which represents the central Spanish force Madrid. This game decides every year again about the mood of most Catalans.

camp_nou.jpgIf you experienced the atmosphere in this stadium once, then you will realize that the FC Barcelona is more than just a football club. If you feel like visiting this stadium now, then come to Barcelona and spend a few days in a comfortable Barcelona accommodation. The city also offers more cultural and artistic highlights, so that you can also discover a lot of other attractions besides the stadium.

July 22, 2009

Park Güell - Gaudís Masterpiece

The Park Güell is one of the biggest tourist magnets in Barcelona. It is a unique park, situated in the North of Barcelona which was created by the famous artist Antonio Gaudí. He worked on that park from 1900 until 1914. The park includes unique pieces of art. If you want to visit this exceptional park, you can live in a nice Barcelona apartment or Barcelona hotel.

parc-guell.jpgWhen you enter the park, the first that you see are two house that look like they are taken from a fairy tale world. The houses are colored and have round and natural forms. After theses two houses, you walk up some stairs which are decorated nicely with some mosaic and a fountain. Then you are at the big terrace square. This one can be seen as a big piece of art. But you can also find a lot of small pieces of art in it. This square is main place for tourists and artists to come. There are also several cultural events taking place from time to time. In the whole park you can find impressive stone constructions, ceramic works and unique buildings.

2955800070_cc6f2f0ec0.jpgIn the park you can also find Gaudi's house where he used to live in during he created this park. This house is used as a museum now and includes paintings and furniture that he designed. In front of that house you can find his former garden. It is a really interesting created big garden which is free for visitors. You can combine the visit of this park with a great Barcelona holiday.

How to reach the park:
The easiest way to reach the park is via Metro. You just enter the green line 3 and get out at the station "Lesseps". From this station you walk approximately 15 minutes to entrance of the park. The way to the entrance is provided with road signs, so that it is really easy to find the park. You can also reach the park easily by bus or taxi.
The entrance to the park is free. It is opened every day from 10.00-19.00.

July 21, 2009

Nightlife in Salou

Salou is a perfect tourist destination that satisfies every tourist. There is a great nature, amazing beaches and of course an exceptional nightlife. In Salou you can party and dance until the sun comes up. The city offer numerous clubs and bars. You can visit the city and live in a nice Salou holiday accommodation.

The best place to party in Salou is the street "Carlos Buigas". This street is situated close to the beach. Over the summer it is full of young people that want to have a great time in the several of nightclubs. feedback_salou2.jpg
In the city of Salou this street is known by the name "Slammers". Here you can find tourists from all over Europe. This popular tourist magnet is especially attractive for French, English and Dutch party travelers. The nightclubs that are most popular and can be recommended to every tourist are the "Kiss" and the "Pacha". There are nice Salou hotels close to this street, so that you can spend your holidays just a few meters away from a great place to party.

salou-beach-at-night.jpgThe city does not just offer opportunities for younger people in the night. Also families have several possibilities to to spend their night. In the city you can find a lot of nice Salou family hotels. There are a lot of family restaurants around the place. If you are looking for a more quiet area then the Carlos Buigas Street, then you have to visit the Levant beach. This is a nice and idyllic place during the night.

Advantageous in this city is that you can easily compare prices of each restaurant in this city to find out which is the cheapest. There are always workers of the restaurants outside on the street showing you the pricelist of their restaurant and trying to convince you to enter their restaurant.


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July 20, 2009

Classic Music Festivals in Costa Brava

The Costa Brava has always been a cultural and artistic destination thru its long lasting tradition. In summer, the Costa Brava is the place of many festivals. Four of these festivals can be seen as a highlight of the cultural and social life. Combine visiting these festivals with a nice holiday in Costa Brava. During your stay you can life in one of the numerous Costa Brava hotels.

con-4-12049763471-Concert-01,-Orquestra-Historica-del-Festival-de-Torroella-de-Montgri.jpgOne of these festivals is the "Festival de la Porta Ferrada". This one is the oldest music festival in Catalonia. The festival takes place in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. The festival could establish itself over the years and is now known for its qualitative formidable program creation. The festival takes place at the Plaça de l'Abadia, in front of the church. The audience of this festival can be considered as a relatively small group.

Another festival at the Costa Brava is the Festival Castell de Peralada. It takes place in the palace garden and the church Mare de Déu del Carme. The festival offers its audience a high artistic standard and exceptional surroundings. The program of this festival consists of operas, symphony concerts, chamber music, ballet and Spanish zarzuelas.

A really important festival of classic music is the International Music festival at Torroella de Mongrí. This festival is already existing for more than 120 years. It takes place at the gothic church Sant Genís. This unique festival is known for combining classic music with elements besides the music and cultural content.

726838.jpgThe last important festival of classic music that should be named is the "Festival Jardins de Cap Roig" in Calella de Palafrugell. This internationally known festival hosts numerous of world famous artists that make visiting this festival a unique experience. It takes place at the botanical garden Cap Roig which is situated above the sea and offers you an exceptional surrounding. The program of this festival includes classic music, jazz, ballet, singing concerts and world music. Thru a wide range of offers, a lot of people are visiting this festival to experience this artistic highlight.

If you feel like coming to the Costa Brava now to visit one or more of these great classic music festivals, a wide range of Costa Brava hotels is offered for you to have a nice stay under sun of Catalonia. It is a good opportunity to combine your visit with a holiday in Barcelona or at the Costa Brava. Barcelona has a lot of cultural and artistic sides that can be explored.

July 17, 2009

Partycapital Lloret de Mar

lloret_de_mar_almklausi_yvie_markus-becker_10.jpgLloret de Mar is the ultimate capital of nightlife at the Costa Brava. Every year, thousands of tourists are coming to this party city to spend an unforgettable Costa Brava holiday over there. You can find everything in this city, from the German bear basement, British pubs to numerous nightclubs in which you can party all night long. In this city every kind of music taste is going to be satisfied. In the discotheques you can find everything from House, Rock, Pop over Hip Hop, RnB, Salsa to Karaoke. There are numerous Lloret de Mar hotels in which you can experience a unique holiday.

In the center of Lloret de Mar there is a wide street which leads straight to the beach. In this street you can find one nightclub after another. So you have the possibility to take a relaxed look in which nightclub you are going to spend the night. Before or afterwards you can relax at the beach.

Tropics.jpgOne of the most known nightclubs in the city is the "Tropics". This has 2 dance floors, 5 bars and an impressing laser show. The club impresses thru an exceptional tropical atmosphere. Every summer, internationally well known DJs are coming to the "Tropics" to give the audience a great show.
Bumpers.jpgAnother nightclub highlight in this city is the Bumper`s Club. This club has a unique Caribbean atmosphere with tropic palms which are integrated into the club. The best thing about this club is the dance floor which consists of glass under which fishes are swimming.

If you do feel like visiting Lloret de Mar now, the city offers you a lot of hotels. But you can also just stay a little bit outside of the city in a beautiful Costa Brava apartment.

July 16, 2009

Sightseeing in Costa Brava

The Costa Brava is known for being a holidayparadise . The beautiful nature, the wide, endless seeming beaches and the exceptional spanish culture invite you to visit a nice Costa Brava hotel.

costa_brava.jpgThe Costa Brava is the perfect place to get rid of stress. You can find some of the best sightseeing objects in whole Spain here. The region of Girona not just offers a breathtaking nature, but also a high number of architectural highlights. To do sightseeing at the Costa Brava is perfect, because a lot of beaches invite you to cool down from the sightseeing. The beach at the Costa Brava is 214 kilometers long. Most of the cities there are situated directly between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees.

Here you can find numerous historical buildings which are spreading over the whole coast. This unique cooperation between the beautiful nature and the numerous historical buildings makes a Costa Brava holiday memorable.

So do not hesitate to spend your holidays at the unique Costa Brava. There you have a wide range of Costa Brava hotels in which you can get yourself spoiled.
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July 15, 2009

Fishing in Andalucía

Have you ever thought about going fishing in Spain? Spain offers great possibilities to experience a fishing holiday that you will never forget. One place that is known as a great fishing destination is the small town Rio Frio. It is a paradise for fishing fans. It is situated between Granada and Malaga. The place is close to the Costa del Sol. You can enjoy your stay in a beautiful Costa del Sol hotel.

07-01-16_malaga_cove01.jpgThe village which is situated in the foothills of Sierra de Loja is well known for its history in fishing. It is a popular for trout fishing. In recent times, records have been catched in this idyllic small town. At this place there is an all year round season, but it is better to go fishing here in autumn, winter or spring because the temperatures in summer a really high. You have several choices where to go fishing. There is the possibility to fish on the Delta-Cares, Narcea, Navia, Sella and Asòn rivers. In these places you can mainly find salmon and trout.

The place is not just a perfect place for fishing, you can also spend your holiday at the Costa del Sol with your family. The place is a really nice touristic place. You can have a nice time in one of the numerous Costa del Sol hotels. The people in this area are welcoming. In fact that there is a lot of fishing in this area, in many restaurants you can find barbecued trout which is a specialty of the area.

What you always have to consider when going fishing in another country is question whether you need a license or not. In Spain there is not national licensing system existing. But therefore you always need a regional license. The prices of these regional licenses are differing from 5€ to 12€. You can purchase such a license in the regional administrative office.
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July 13, 2009

Tarifa, the southernmost city of Spain

tarifa1.jpgTarifa is situated in the South of the Iberian Peninsula, in the province Cádiz, in Andalusia. Tarifa is located between the coasts Costa de la Luz and Costa del Sol, near the self-governing British overseas territory Gibraltar. Punta de Tarifa is the southernmost point in continental Europe.

windsurfing.jpgTarifa provides a small-town friendly atmosphere and is well- known as the capital of windsurfing due to the strong winds. For windsurfing fans there are numerous fantastic Costa de la Luz hotels or apartments in Costa de la Luz, near the great city of Tarifa.

Tarifa is also popular for kite- surfing. You will find a wide range of kite- surfing possibilities, especially on the beaches Valdevaqueros and Los Lances.

In addition, the castle of Guzmán in Tarifa and the historic centre of Cádiz are two sights you absolutely have to visit during your Costa de la Luz holiday.

July 6, 2009

Exceptional Catalan Cuisine

paella2.jpgCatalonia is known for its excellent Mediterranean and culinary food. In Catalonia you can find various restaurants in that you can experience the exceptional Catalan food. Their chefs are known for giving their meals a handful of essential ingredients like olive oil, garlic and tomato which gives Catalan cooking the special Mediterranean flair. The creativity of the Catalan cuisine is known in the whole country. Specialties are for example to cook meat with fruits, to mix nuts and raisins into vegetables or to combine rabbit with snails. It is a great experience to visit Barcelona and try the amzing cusine during your stay you can live on on of the various Barcelona hotels.

1350134369_f06b9406a3_m.jpgThe Catalan food is an important ingredient of the Mediterranean tradition. You will notice neighboring influences from France and Valencia when enjoying the extraordinary Catalan cuisine. The closeness to the sea also influences the cuisine by adding a lot of seafood. In general you can find 3 kind of Catalan cuisine. There is the cuisine from the Mountains, with its meat, cheese, sausages, and vegetables. Then you have the cuisine of the coast which includes fish with rice, pasta or potatoes. Finally there is the cuisine from the cities with its diversity of traditional and international meals.

A visit in Catalonia is not just advised because of the great cuisine, the nature and culture of Catalonia is also very interesting. The region satisfies every kind of traveler. You can travel to the big city Barcelona, you can do a party holiday in Lloret de Mar or Blanes or you can just spend a relaxing holiday on the nice Catalan coast with its long beaches. During your stay you can stay in one of the various Costa Brava hotels or Costa Dorada hotels.

Sierra Nevada National Park in Andalusia

sierra nevada.jpgThe Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in Andalusia. The highest point of the Sierra Nevada, the Mulhacén, consists 3,478 meters. It is a very popular destination for people, who like to spend their Spain holiday in a region where one can find a wide range of different activities.


There are over 20 peaks more than 3000 meters. The high peaks offer the possibility to ski in Europe's most southern ski resort. You will find more than 79 ski pistes with a total of 87 kilometers. Until the end of may you can ski in this wonderful paradise. The Sierra Nevada offers the most solar days in Europe. You should absolutely visit this great destination while you stay in a comfortable Costa del Sol hotel or apartment in Costa del Sol.

But the Sierra Nevada not only offers great ski resorts, you also have the opportunity to hike in this fantastic national park. Hiking provides an insight into the nature with its great flora and fauna. The landscape is varied. From an easy stroll to a challenging hike in the Sierra Nevada you have all possibilities. Stay in a great accommodation in Costa del Sol and make a trip to this fantastic mountain range.

July 2, 2009

Cultural Highlights in Sitges!




Sitges.jpgSitges is a very famous city for a Costa Dorada culture- holiday. The fantastic location between mountains and the sea offers a wide range of activities. The beaches are fantastic, some of them are award with the blue flag and the water is absolutely clear with a high quality. Sitges is an ideal destination for families with children who like to spend their holiday in Costa Dorada in a beautiful Sitges hotel or Sitges apartment.


City Center:
The city center of Sitges has wonderful, ancient monuments. The churches Santa Tecla and Sant Bartome are absolutely well worth seeing! Further nice buildings are Casa de la Vila, a neo- Gothic, 19th Century building and the Maricel Palast, a building with influences from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque.


Culture:
events-rally.jpg- International Oldtimer Rallye:
(08th March 2009)
- Fiesta Mayor:
(21st - 27th August 2009)
- Sitges International Bear Week:
(07th - 13th September 2009)
- International Film Festival of Catalonia:
(02nd - 12th October 2009)


Museums:
In the Maricel-Museum you can see great collections of romance, gothic and modern art. The Romance Museum shows the Catalan community of the 19. Century. The Cau Ferrat Museum houses important artworks by modern artists. The museum is situated in the ancient home of the artist Santiago Rusiñol.



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