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The Fiesta Mayor, which takes place in Sitges every year in late August, represents an important event of great public interest, especially for Catalonia citzens.

This traditional festival is held in honor of St. Bartholomew, the patron saint of the city. This year the event takes place between the 21th and the 27^th of August on the streets of Sitges. You can enjoy music and traditional dances and of course, also rush into the fray yourself. There will also be final parades with giants with big heads and a spectacular fireworks display, which is late in the evening of the 23^rd.

The Festa Major in Sitges is also the setting of a famous Catalan tradition: the realization of human pyramids or castles. Very impressive, these pyramids can have a vertiginous height of 10 people over each other, which may correspond to a height of up to 20 meters! The acrobatics in the street are superb with a small child at the very top. People gather around them to form a human safety net. Sometimes they fall, but most of the time they perform spectacular shows that will take your breath away.

If you think about to take part in this traditional event, you should start considering about booking an apartment in Sitges! But if you prefer to spend your vacation in Barcelona, ??you can still participate in this festival, and then go by Renfe train, it only takes 30 minutes. Barcelona apartments in a centrally located would be of great advantage and suppositionfor a perfect holiday.

All these animations are ultimately a momentary outburst of joy in the city, which makes up a stage of stunning events with a great cultural interest for a few days.

As I have already talked about Lloret de Mar, this city with thousands of tourists every year, especially in summer ist the most popular destination, at which people come to enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches, the weather at the Costa Brava and their hotel in Lloret de Mar.

But the city also attracts many young people for its festive atmosphere during the nights. So have you thought about to go out in Lloret de mar this summer? On the site of the tourist board of Lloret de Mar, you will find the complete list of bars, nightclubs and other dance clubs (for all ages).

For more information of the upcoming parties in Lloret de Mar, those that should not be missed, you better check out before leaving and make your decisive choice

You can refresh with a cocktail with having spent the day sunbathing on the beach, or in a themed bar to find local drinks or rather exotic. After that why not continue the evening in a nightclub, there surely be something for everyone!

In Lloret de Mar more than 25 nightclubs exist, which make you dance, and also many music bars, to make you vibrate to the rhythms of Spanish music.

If you want to get some sleep during your stay, there are a lot of hotels by the sea, but you can also find a holiday rental in Lloret de Mar to be in a more intimate atmosphere.

Are you looking for an extraordinary experience in the summer 2011?

Then you should go to Valencia, more precisely to Bunol, the place where the Tomatina festival takes place and in which playing and throwing with tomatoes is allowed and strongly recommended. It is a tradition with thousands of people from all over the world willing to participate in this battle of tomatoes.

The rules are simple: don´t be afraid to get dirty and jump on each other. All you need now is a hotel in Valencia or an apartment in Valencia, a little craziness and a real desire to enjoy and have fun!

In 2009, 45,000 people gathered using 125 tons of tomatoes throwing them at eachother. It is important to note that the tomatoes used to be rotten and were not sellable.

This amazing tradition began in 1945 when the young at that time found themselves at the center of the village of Buñol. People started throwing tomatoes after a man which caused a huge riot afterwards.

This year's Tomatina 2011will take place on the 31^st of August, so do not hesitate to participate and meet the basic safety rules, namely use prohibited bottles, dangerous objects, the tomatoes must be crushed before being thrown and the battle must be stopped when the bell is rung after the second time.

How to get to Tomatina 2011

Bunol is a town and municipality in the province of Valencia, Spain and is situated approximately 38 km west of the provincial and autonomous community capital city, Valencia.

The majority of people travelling to the Tomatina festival stay in Valencia and make the trip to Bunol for the day of the tomato battle.

There are various options to reach Buñol from Valencia city. One possibility could be, to rent a car. Another option would be to take the train to Buñol.

You also could take the bus in Valencia, to Buñol. The bus leaves from "Estación del Norte", the central train station in Valencia at 08.30 hour on Wednesday the 31^st of August 2011. Then the bus will return to Valencia (from the football field in Buñol) at 15.00 hour. The price of this bus ticket is €30,-. The ticket for the bus, you need to book online.

Calella is a popular destination at the Costa Brava coast and is only 55 km from Barcelona. It not only provides a beautiful beach and landscape but also a family friendly environment.

As a plus, the city is awarded with the certificate for family destination by the Official Tourism Office of Catalonia. It there for provides its visitors with plenty family friendly accommodation, such as apartments in Calella or hotels in Callela. The resort is approximately 60 kilometers from Barcelona´s International Airport and 45 kilometers from Girona´s Airport.

Calella offers an excellent range of activities, such as beach entertainment, nice restaurants and an vibrant nightlife. This holiday destination will appeal to any kind of person but teenagers, families, young children will particularly attract. The beaches of Callela are sandy and pure as cristall water, due to the fact that it is kept spotlessly clean by local council workers. The beaches are not overcrowded, because they have 50,000 square meters of sand between them. During summer times beach games, activities for children, plenty of water sports, dancing, and fiestas are arranged.

Calella is surrounded by a beautiful landscape. In addition to the great the beautiful beaches which are worth visiting (and by the way awarded for cleanness by the European Union) there is also Montenegro Nature Park. For adventurous visitors Calella offers a great landscape for mountain bike tours, spa and wellness centers, boat trips, museums and many more.

Marbella, situated in Andalusia and in the province of Malaga, is a favorite location of the rich and famous, as well as for ordinary folk who are willing to pay a bit extra. Marbella and the nearby marina Puerto Banus are important tourist resorts on the Costa del Sol. Marbella is famous for its luxury cruise ships and yachts which are docked in its harbor. Those who like Golf will also find plenty of golf places around Marbella.

The closest airport to Marbella is in Malaga in a distance of 50 kilometers; you can reach the luxurious city by transfers and shuttle bus in around 40 minutes. The area is served by the A7 autovia also called Autovia del Mediterráneo.

But Marbella has a down to earth side as well, an air of individuality which can be best appreciated by exploring back streets in the old part of town. One of the prettiest places is the fabled 'Orange Square' which is located just off the main street in the older district and is also home to the 16th century town hall and tourist office where you can pick up a detailed map and visitor information.

If you prefer, stroll on towards the sea along the Avenida del Mar. This is arguably one of the most delightful promenades on the Costa, flanked by classy restaurants and bars.  

Back to Orange Square, or "La Plaza de los Naranjos", as it is called in Spanish. There you will meet stately buildings, small shops, art galleries, bars and bistros have the possibility to do a lot of activity day and night. 

  Be aware of this charming place, after your visit, you might be inspired by its beautiful landscape and start to consider living there. But by now, you should consider booking a Costa del Sol accommodation. With the help of Perfect Sun Travel, finding a charming Marbella Hotel or a luxurious as well as an authentic Costa del Sol Beach Hotels has never been easier!

Lloret de Mar is one of the most popular destinations for nightlife at the Costa Brava. If you are looking for a place for the upcoming summer holiday 2011 and you love to party until the crack of dawn, you better should go to Lloret de Mar. Young people all over Europe and weekend excursionist meet at the place with numerous bars and nightclubs. Besides there are a lot of Costa Brava Hotels in Lloret de Mar. Lloret de Mar is only 40 kilometers from Girona and 75 kilometers from Barcelona and there for easily accessible. The main beach is awarded by the blue flag for cleanliness and is one of the most popular one of the Costa Brava.

Although it is known for its nightlife Lloret de Mar has a lot more to offer. There are many sights to visit. In the southwest you can visit the statue Dona Marinera. It was built in the 1955 by Ernest Maragall and it portrays a woman uplifting her hand and saluting towards the sea. This statue is representative for Lloret de Mar and is placed on a rock at the beach. Anyone who touches the statue with his feet and viewing the horizon gets the luck on his side and apparently all his wishes will come true. The famous Catalan fortress of Sant Joan from the early 11th Century invites you to visit. Unfortunately only the foundations and the tower of Sant Joan remained. The castle is now a museum in which the Catalan culture during the Middle Ages is presented. Since 1949 the fortress of Sant Joan is a cultural monument and there for strengently protected from demolition. From the fortress you have a beautiful view on Lloret and on the sea.

  Moreover there are two romantic churches in Lloret de Mar, on the one hand there is the church of Sant Pere del Bosc and on the other the church Església de Sant Romá. The Els Jardins de Santa Clotilde garden allows you to do a romantic walk with your beloved one. So make your reservations now for an accommodation in Lloret de Mar and experience the hilarious party atmosphere, the perfect weather and the international people.

Planning your Costa Dorada holiday in November proves to be a good idea, because on 7^th November in Salou, the Sardana Festival of San Marti is held! Salou is located in Tarragona at the Costa Dorada.

As you probably know by now, the sardana is the traditional dance of Katalonia. Sardana is a quite relaxing dance as it has a slower rhythm and simple, but beautiful steps. It is also a nice group activity because sardana is danced in a circle with many people holding their hands above their heads while dancing. Sometimes more than 20 people dance in a circle! But smaller circles are also possible of course.

If you are interested to join this cultural dance during your Spain holidays, don't hesitate to join! As a sign for mutual respect the dancers, or sardanistas, put something in the middle of the circle, usually their handbags or other belongings. This way, you can have a look at your belongings while dancing at the same time! There are also professional sardana groups that wear special costumes and study performances.

So expect a wonderful Sardana Festival in Salou with music and sardanistas! Salou apartments should also be no problem, because there are many beautiful Salou holiday rentals to choose from.

Most people know Salou because of its near main attraction, the Port Aventura park with its adventurous attractions and events. And of course this is also a huge plus for planning your Spain holiday in Salou! Especially if you have children, because they will love the attractions and roller coasters.

You can enjoy the park and later visit the Sardana Festival de San Marti to engage in a more calm activity. It depends on you if you want to book hotels directly in the Port Aventura Park or a Salou hotel that is near to Port Aventura.

But the park is not the only beautiful thing about Salou. The town at the Costa Dorada is beautiful itself, too. Salou has a lot of exciting beaches were you can relax, walk around or just admire the beautiful sea. Maybe you would like a hotel directly at a beach to enjoy the sea and coves and later experience the Sardana Festival San Marti? You can also try different sport activities, for example golfing at the Costa Dorada or many watersports.

But don't forget to use your Spain holiday in Salou to visit the Sardana Festival de San Marti!

Starting from 7^th October to 17^th October it is time to plan your Sitges holidays, because the Sitges Film Festival 2010 ist held again in the small coastal town next to Barcelona!

The Sitges Film Festival is known to be specialized in fantasy and horror movies, and this year it is held for the 43^rd time! It is an annual event that shouldn't be missed if you plan your Sitges Barcelona holidays in October.

As an advice, you should search for a Sitges property early enough; if it's a Sitges Hotel or apartment in Sitges is up to you. But be sure to be scared and entertained all the time! The Sitges Film Festival 2010 was originally founded in 1967, by now it is one of the most recognized and renowned film festivals in Europe and offers its visitors perfect entertainment, showing different movies and choosing winners of special categories.

But the Sitges Film Festival 2010 is not only known for the films! A very special event is the Sitges Zombie walk, held every year (this year on the first Sunday during the festival). People who want to participate can find their way to the Miramar Building around 2 pm (you should be there early as its very popular), to get dressed up and styled as a zombie for free. Then, at 20:30 pm the big Zombie Walk 2010 in Sitges starts! You can also get yourself dressed up in your Sitges Hotel and then enter the city to spend an evening full of zombie fun.

But of course, during the Sitges Film Festival 2010 the movies are important, too! Many different films are going to be shown during the film festival in Sitges, to have a overview you should visit the official Sitges Film Festival 2010 website. Besides the wonderful Sitges weather, you can enjoy foreign movies from various countries such as Japan, China or Korea, but also European countries and more Asian countries. The prices for the tickets range from 8€ to 295€ depending on your needs, so everyone should be pleased.

Prepare for horrific fun during your Sitges holidays at the Sitges Film Festival 2010!

Besides Sitges, Roses at the Costa Brava offers a unique carnival celebration in sunny Catalonia. Not only because of its costumes can Roses offer its visitors a great carnival party.

The "Carnaval de Roses" has a long tradition. This celebration takes place in Roses at the Costa Brava in the middle of February. Not only because of this, Costa Brava hotels and Costa Brava apartments are often booked out.

The festivities start this year at 11 February for activities for the young and the young at heart. However, the official beginning is set by the arrival of the "king of carnival" in the afternoon. Music and dance follows throughout the whole day into late night. Who is interested in taking part is welcome to do so. There are no costs for taking part in the festivities. Merely, the traditional rice lunch requires a small amout of money.

In the late afternoon, dozens of people meet at the beach, next to the citadel of Roses. This large group of people will run simultaneously into the Costa Brava floods. this is usually a big spectacle - not only for the swimmers.

Also, part of the programme will be, of course, a large parade through the streets of Roses. Children play usually a major role of the parades. Like the grown ups, the kids diguise themselves with splendid costumes. But beside the kids, the elderly people take also part in the festivities. They even alect their own "carnival's king and queen". Those two lucky persons will be called out in the evning celebration, besides the regualr carnivals king and queen.

Similar to other carnival parties in Catalonia, the festivities end with the funeral of the old king. The "Carnaval de Roses" ends on February 15th with this annual tradition.  

Lloret 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.

One 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.
Another 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.

Sitges 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:
- 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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