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June 18, 2010

Terra Mitica. A theme park of a special kind

schiff.jpgTerra Mitica is a theme park situated in the South of Spain that stands for fun and adrenaline. Being located in Benidorm at the coast of Alicante, the park also offers a magnificent location and atmosphere.

The theme park is perfect destination if you plan to spend your holidays in Benidorm because it is just a few minutes away. Also there is the possibility to arrange a Benidorm Hotel + Terra Mitica tickets together.

The theme park offers numerous attractions, from the massive water slide to carousels and roller coasters, you as a visitor will have the agony of choice. The park is divided into different areas representing the civilizations that used to live all around the Mediterranean Sea. The sea is represented by a lake at the heart of the park being surrounded by the "civilizations" Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and the islands.

terraver04_int.jpgMoreover the park offers not only fairground rides, but also shows and entertainment. Within the "Rome" area, you will be able to find a circus show called "Tarantela"  with dance, acrobatics and especially fun. At the first sight, the pirate show "Red Beard" might be more serious but the show that deals with "The Battle of the Pirate Ship" is a funny and entertainung show for the young and young at heart. Therefore, Therra Mitica stands for thrill, fun as well as entertainment. 

 

June 17, 2010

Barcelona welcomes Europe's best athletics

This summer, Barcelona will be hosting the 20th European Athletics Championship as of 26 July to 1 August. This sports event will revive the spirit of the Olympic Games in 1992.

farah2.jpg20 years ago Barcelona was the host of the Olympic Games. Since that time, the city has built numerous sport facilities as well as an Olympic Village on the Montjuic mountain right above the city. As in 1992, Barcelona is expected to be destination for plenty of sport enthousiasts from around the globe. Therefore Barcelona hotels and apartments in Barcelona will be almost sold out at that time.

Those of you who will be there at that time, will have the possibility to see some of the most popular sportsmen. Among them, Yelena Isinbayeva, World Record-Holder and Olympic pole vault champion; Sebastian Bayer, indoor long jump European Champion; Ariane Friedrich, indoor high jump European Champion; Philips Idowu, triple jump World Champion and Marta Domínguez, 3,000 m steeplechase World Champion.

Tickets for the European Champoinship have been on sale since the beginning of the year. They can be bought online at Servicaixa. There are different ticket options, from 1-day-ticket to a week-ticket, you will be able to find the ticket that suits to you. Prices range from 600, 300, 120 to 60 Euros.

June 2, 2010

15th anniversary of Port Aventura

The 15th Anniversary of the theme park Port Aventura is coming up in a couple of days! Port Aventura is the biggest and most popular theme park in Spain.

Port Aventura celebrates the birthday by offering a lot of special offers to its visitors. A very appealing offer is that related directly to the 15th Anniversary: It grants a 15% discount on your booking, as well as a free ticket for children under the age of 12. In addition there are additional offers, like the 2x1 ticket Port Aventura and the 3 days 2 parks-ticket Port Aventura. Both are available all year long.

The theme park offers not only exciting rides, hotel within the theme park and fabolous restaurants but also a wide offer of entertainment. One of their new shows is the show "Celebration On Ice" starting in July 2010. This is a show on ice that will delight the whole family. Tickets on advance sale are about 15 Euros for adults and 10 Euros for children. Shows will take place daily át 7pm and 10pm.

oferta_verano_3.jpgPort Aventura is located in proximity to Salou, a city at the Costa Dorada, a few kilometers from Barcelona. In conclusion, it offers not only a variety of entertainment and accommodation but also a warm and pleasant climate - perfect for your family holidays. 

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