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May 31, 2010

Gay Circuit Festival 2010 Barcelona & Sitges

Barcelona and the nearby city Sitges have a big gay community. Therefore, it is no wonder, that here one of the biggest gay festivals in Europe takes place.

circuit2009-298x300.jpgOne of these festivals in summer is the Circuit Festival 2010. This year it will not only take place in Barcelona, but also in Sitges, at the Costa Dorada. Sitges is world famous place for gay communities. There are a lot of gay bars and restaurants attracting a lot of people from around the world.

Last year, the festival was a big success. Thousands of people came to the Mediterranean metropolis to arrange it so that few accommodation were available at that time. Therefore, it is advisable to arrange a Barcelona hotel or a Barcelona apartment beforehand.

The festival will take place in several locations across the city from 31.07 - 08.08.2010. There are 13 great parties to be visited. Among those, are for example the "Circuit Beach" as well  as a waterpark. This year, up to 30.000 people are expected to come to Barcelona and Sitges to celebrate summer and themselves.

May 14, 2010

Family holidays in Santa Susanna

Summer 2010 at the Costa Brava will be perfect for your family holidays. Santa Susanna, at the Costa Brava invites you to spend unforgettable holidays in a natural environment.

Familienurlaub.jpgLocated East of Barcelona and at the heart of the Costa Brava, Santa Susanna has been awarded in 2003 with the certificate for "Family Holidays Destination". In particular, this means that you and your family can expect family Costa Brava hotels and other Costa Brava accommodation, as well as restaurant and public facilities that are adapted to family needs.

In addition to that, Santa Susanna offers kids clubs, playgrounds, multi-lingual babysitters, beach guides, leisure activities for kids and amny more. Also, you will be able to do the following activities in the surrounding areas: bike tours, spa and wellness, horseriding, skating, boat tours, museums, shopping, and many more. Moreover, there is a selection of great parks and cultural activities, such as Waterworld, Activ Natura, Marineland, Zoo, Aquarium and the famous Church of Santa Susanna.

Santa Susanna can be reached very easily using the two Catalan airports Barcelona and Girona. These airports are also headed by the so called "low cost carriers" Ryanair, easyJet etc.  

 

May 12, 2010

Family holidays in Malgrat de Mar

Summer is almost here! Have you already thought about your holidays? Those of you planning to travel with your family, should have a look at Malgrat de Mar at Costa Brava.

Malgrat%20beach.jpgNo matter if you are planning to stay in a Costa Brava hotel or a Costa Brava apartment, you will not only have the opportunity to discover Malgrat de Mar but also rest of Costa Brava and Barcelona.

Awarded with the certificate for "family tourism" in 2007, Malgrat de Mar is an official destination for family tourism. This encorporates family taylored services, such as multi lingual baby sitters, child-oriented furniture, childcare and child-friendly public facilities.

Malgrat de Mar is a destination offering rest and relaxation. Located between two nature parks, you will be able to enjoy pure nature. Besides water sports, such as sailing, swimming and scuba diving, you can also explore the "Francesc Macia Park".

In addition, Malgrat de Mar is easily reachable by Girona airport (Ryanair) and Barcelona airport (easyJet). Therefore, thre will be nothing standing in your path to ejoay unforgettable family holidays at Costa Brava.   

May 4, 2010

Holidays with the whole family in Calella

Calella is a small town at the Costa Brava coast aaprox. 55 km from Barcelona. This wonderful holiday destination does not only have a magnificent beach but is also famous for its family friendliness.

calella.jpgTherefore, it is no wonder that Calella is awarded with the certificate for family destination by the Official Tourism Office of Catalonia. This means especially that Calella provides its visitors with family orientated accommodation, such as apartments in Calella and hotels in Calela.

Calella expects you with plenty of specialized services for your family. To meet the wants and needs of families, most restaurants are close to public playgrounds. Also, ther is the possibility of a cildcare with multilingual babysitters, if you wish to explore the local culture and nature of your own.

Calella is surrounded by beautiful nature. Beside the great Montnegre nature park, the beautiful beaches are also worth visiting (awarded for cleanness by the European Union). For the active visitors, there are numerous activities available, such as water sports, mountain bike tours, spa and wellness, boat trips, museums and many more.

Visitors looking for a balanced family holiday with relaxation and activities, Calella is the destination to go to.

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