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Creamfields is an electronic music festival held every year in Andalucia. It takes place since 2004 in El Ejido, but this year 2011 for the first time, the Creamfields 2011 will be held in Jerez de la Frontera, in the province of Cadiz.

The Creamfields 2011 lasts a weekend: Saturday 13 and Sunday, August 14, 2011. It attracts more and more spectators, and in 2008 for example it gathered more than 40,000 spectators.


And we understand why, when you look at the line-up, the best artists from around the world will attend. To cite but one, even Armin van Buuren, considered the best DJ in the world and of all time participate in edition of Creamfields 2011! 
 

You can buy your tickets online via their website or if you are already on place for your holidays in Costa del sol, you can buy your tickets at the Corte Ingles and many other places announced in the bottom of the internet Creamfiels Andalucia. The price of the pass for the full weekend is € 70 and € 50 for one day.

 

But Creamfields 2011 is part of international festivals Creamfields; Brazil, Peru, Abu Dhabi, Malta, Australia, Buenos Aires are the places where the festival Creamfields takes place also for a few days of madness. The Creamfields festival comes originally from England (and in Winchester in 2006 near Liverpool) in 1998 and is the one who brings the most people each year and continues to be in the top five festivals English.

Fan of electronic music or simply spending a weekend in Costa delsol, go ahead and join the Creamfields 2011!

 

Where to Stay

The festival offers camping on site, on land reserved for spectators, but space is limited.

Otherwise, you can easily find some Costa del Sol hotels right in the city of the festival or chose a holiday rental costa del sol.

 

How to get to Creamfields 2011?

By plane: The airport is located 7km from Jerez de la Frontera, which is pretty convenient.

There are daily flights from Madrid and Barcelona (Iberia) and Frankfurt and London (via Ryannair).

By train: Jerez de la Frontera is served by a RENFE railway station

 

Enjoy your holidays in Costa del sol, and have a great festival!

Benicassim Festival 2011 is a 4-day festival of music taking place in Benicassim on the east coast of Spain between Valencia and Barcelona. Benicassim 2011 takes place the weekend of July 14 to July 17, 2011.

The Benicassim Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in Europe. The lineup is always impressive!

Take the opportunity to spend a holiday in Spain and book a cheap hotel Benicassim to complete your stay after the concert in Benicassim.

Program information of Benicassim Festival 2011

Thursday:

The Streets, Paolo Nutini, Pendulum, Plan B, Chase & Status, Congotronics Vs Rockers, Crystal Fighters, Dorian, Julieta Venegas, Aldo Linares, Anna Calvi, Grupo Salvaje, Henry Saiz, Jack Beats, Layabouts, Violens

Friday:

Brandon Flowers, The Strokes, Elbow, James Murphy, Friendly Fires, The Stranglers, Atom Rhumba, Herman Dune, The Juan MacLean, nudozurdo, The 1945, Ainara LeGardon, The Marzipan Man, The Morning Benders,O Emperor, The Paris Riots, Zombie Zombie

Saturday:

Arctic Monkeys, Mumford & Sons, Primal Scream, Beirut, Big Audio Dynamite, Bombay Bicycle Club, Amable, Astrud & Col·lectiu Brossa, Lori Meyers, Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club, Logo, McEnroe, Nadadora, Smile, Spectrals, Tame Impala

Sunday:

Arcade Fire, Portishead, Tinie Tempah, Noah & The Whale Professor Green, Antònia Font, CatPeople, The Go! Team, The Joy Formidable, And So I Watch You From Afar, Anika, The Coronas from Ireland, Indienella, Hidrogenesse, Veronica Falls

Price of Benicassim Festival

The 4- day pass is from 165 € to 187 €.

How to get to Benicassim Festival?

By car
Take the motorway AP-7 until Castellon 12 km north of Barcelona and then take the exit to the highway N-340.

By plane
The two nearest airports are: the airport of Valencia and Reus. You will then take the bus or train to get to Benicassim.

By train
From the major cities in Spain, you can take the RENFE train to Benicassim.

By bus
You can take the bus from the capital cities and major European cities to Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante with Eurolines, Alsa, Starbus or National Express.

From the major cities in Spain, you should take a bus to Castellón, located 14 km from Benicassim.

Finally, you can take a bus from Castellon to Benicasim Autos Mediterraneo.

Where to stay during the festival Benicassim 2011?

Benicassim Costa Azahar is located between Barcelona and Valencia on the Spanish coast. We therefore advise you to book an apartment Benicassim Costa Azahar if you do not want to stay there or even rent an apartment Oropesa or in location Castellon. A campsite will be at your disposal if you have a weekend pass Benicassim.

You can take advantage of your Barcelona holiday to come to the Rally Sitges or come to spend your holiday in Sitges. Fan of cars or no, the Rally Sitges has to be seen.

You didn't think about going in Sitges apartment or you booked a Barcelona apartment that is the opportunity to discover Sitges. You already heard about Sitges. Indeed, the city doesn't offer just the Rally Sitges but also the renowned carnival of Sitges. The city of Sitges is also known not for the Rally Sitges but for the gay population who live there.

The Rally Sitges started before 1924 is a race of 45 km from Barcelona to Sitges. More than a race, get out from your Barcelona apartment to see the parade of old cars.

The Rally Sitges will be on the 26, 27 and 28 March 2011.

The program of the Rally Sitges is the following: on the 26th of March 2011, cars will be exposed in Barcelona next to the Cituadella Park. It is only the 27^th of March that the race will start, the departure of the Rally Sitges is Place San Jaume and the arrival will be on the Fragata beach of Sitges.

The speed of the old cars of the Rally Sitges is not the only element which accounts the style of the cars of the Rally Sitges is also important. If you are in Barcelona apartment, the Rally Sitges will enable you to discover the Garraf Coast, that is to say the Coast from Barcelona to Sitges.

From the past years, the number of participants to the Rally Sitges, as well as the number of spectators increased. We can now account more than 80 participants to the Rally Sitges.

Book a Sitges apartment is a good idea because you could enjoy the beach and the Garraf Coast, you could also go to visit Barcelona and enjoy the open and friendly ambiance of Sitges. Sitges is a own destination. In Sitges apartment, you will enjoy all the richess of the city, its cultural events as the Rally Sitges. Sitges is also becoming a cultural capital; you can book a Sitges apartment for the Sitges Film Festival for instance.

Think about it, come in Sitges apartment to spend wonderful holiday in Spain and see the Rally Sitges.

Like every year in the week before 19th March, the city of Valencia becomes witness to one of the most interesting festivals in Spain, when the Fallas Valencia 2011 will take place. From 15th until 19th March the city dresses up in costumes to celebrate Saint Joseph, designed and building huge statues called falla and eventually burning them at the end of the Fallas Valencia 2011.

Mentioned in this entry before, Valencia attractions are abundant and there are a lot of sights to explore during Valencia holidays in Spain. But there are at least as many Valencia festivals and Valencia events as there are sights in Valencia! If you decide to visit the Fallas Valencia 2011, you can expect to spend a wonderful time with an unique atmosphere. Booking a Valencia hotel or an apartment for your holidays is recommended, because the city can get crowded during the Fallas Valencia 2011. There are costumes, fireworks, street discos, concerts, parades, paellas cooked on the streets, dances, music and much more events during this time, with the city celebrating the Valencia culture and traditions.

Preparations for this event usually take place throughout the whole year before, when the different neighbourhood groups of Valencia, also called casal faller or comissió fallera, prepare dinners, costumes and of course the famous figures fallas. The puppets are made of papier-mâché and decorated with a lot of detail and care. Starting with the 15th March of the Fallas Valencia 2011, each group is parading with their puppets through the streets. If you are lucky enough to spend your holiday in a Valencia hotel or an apartment in Valencia near one of the streets, you have the perfect position to see and enjoy the incredible event during your Valencia holidays.

Usually the falla puppets are intended as a satirical pun on different persons, from all over the world or even fictional characters. During the falla parade in Valencia the city is celebrating on the streets, adding to the party colorful fireworks and enjoyable music. Also the people cook Paella on the streets, which is an excellent opportunity for you to try this traditional dish, if you stay in your Valencia hotel or apartment in Valencia.

The Paella is often seen as Spain's national dish, but did you know that it originated from Valencia? The original recipe includes rabbit and chicken, sometimes also duck and snails in a special kind of pan, the paellera or also paella. Later the recipe was adapted to the region it was made in; the Mediterranean coast offered plenty of seafood and fish which was added to the paella.

So after enjoying the delicious paella during the Fallas Valencia 2011, you can return to your hotel or apartment in Valencia to replenish your health during your Valencia holidays, because the celebrations and parties continue until the 19th March. Also typical for the Fallas Valencia are the medieval styled costumes the people wear, although other costumes are also allowed.

The queen of the fallas is also elected, reigning for one year and called fallera mayor. Of course this position has a high reputation in Valencia, and a lot of effort and money is put into the detailed costumes. Besides the fallera mayor of the festival, there are also falleras mayores for each of the falla parades.

On the Plaza de la Virgen in Valencia the people of Valencia build a huge wooden statue resembling the Holy Virgin, which is decorated with a lot of flowers, marking the beginning of spring an creating a wonderful picture.

On 19th March, the last day of the Fallas Valencia 2011, all the wonderful fallas will be burned. This process is called crema and symbolizes the end of old things and beginning of new things. This event should you absolutely see during your Valencia holidays, but it is important to stay a few meters away due to safety reasons.

Staying in a Valencia hotel or an apartment in Valencia gives you the perfect opportunity to experience this incredible event, so make sure to not miss the Fallas Valencia 2011 during your Valencia holidays!

The Enomaq 2011 in Zaragoza, the International Show of Winery and Bottling Machinery and Equipment, is an important fair and trade show about the winery and bottling industrie and will be held from 15^th February to 18^th February 2011 in Zaragoza, the capital of the province of Aragon in Spain. The fair Enomaq 2011 in Zaragoza not only gives detailed insight about the world of wine, but also gives the possibility to discover the city and book a hotel in Zaragoza.

To spend your holiday in Zaragoza without stress and to have easy access to the Enomaq 2011 in Zaragoza, it is recommended to book a hotel in Zaragoza in advance. By doing this, you can select the best suitable hotel in Zaragoza and can avoid unpleasant and tiring problems.

In general, Zaragoza is a perfect city for holidays in Spain, having hosted important fairs like the Expo 2008 and will host the Flowers Expo in 2014, besides having excellent connections with Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao and Toulouse in France, which adds to the worth of a holiday in Zaragoza. There are also many sights in Zaragoza, like the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, which is one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.

The location for the Enomaq 2011 in Zaragoza will be the Feria de Zaragoza, with different halls and sectors dedicated to the different parts of winery and bottling. Some of the sectors include: the bottling machinery and auxiliary equipment, tanks and containers, machinery for wine treatment, products and material, grape processing machinery and wine-growing auxiliary trade.

Everything from the development of a grape to a good wine will be explored and discovered, which makes this wine fair in Spain not only interesting for exhibitors and professionals, but also for private persons interest in wine and winery. With the Enomaq 2011 in Zaragoza fair about wine, you will experience one of the most important trade shows in the wine sector in Europe, so booking a hotel in Zaragoza to see the International Show of Winery and Bottling Machinery and Equipment 2011 in Aragon's capital in the north east of Spain will be worth a visit and a stay.

The Enomaq 2011 International Show of Winery and Bottling Machinery and Equipment in Zaragoza is also a perfect opportunity to make important business contacts with manufacturers, food and drink industrialists and producers, as well as wine growers and oenologists. Spend your business holiday in Zaragoza and enjoy the world of wine with the Enomaq 2011 in Zaragoza!

Address:

Feria de Zaragoza

Carretera Nacional II

50012 Zaragoza

Spain

Hotels in Madrid can be full in February quite easy, when the SIMM 2011 Fashion Fair in Madrid will take place from 3^rd to 5^th February 2011 in Spain's capital. The SIMM 2011, Salón Internacional de la Moda de Madrid, or Madrid International Fashion fair will concentrate in the 65th edition about the Fall - Winter 2011-2012 fashion collections and also Spring - Summer 2011 in the Feria de Madrid.

The Feria de Madrid fair centre is located in the Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I, an important location for events. It is near to the airport, which makes the Feria de Madrid a very accessible fair centre and Hotels in Madrid near the fair centre are a good solution for accommodation in Madrid. Deciding to visit the SIMM 2011 in Madrid will definitely be a good decision if you like fashion as a private person or if you are interested in this because of your business.

This event has a leading position in the fashion industry of Spain and attracted around 9.700 visitors in September 2010 (the SIMM 2011 is twice every year) and even more visitors and exhibitors are expected this year. The winter fashion part this year will be about charm, class, ego, gala, man and woman, also a special section about fur and leather fashion for winter.

But if you are staying in your accommodation in Madrid, don't forget to see the spring and summer part of the fair, which will focus on ready to wear clothing and fashion. It is an excellent chance to see the newest fashion items and bring them back to one of the hotels in Madrid you are staying in, also to receive a lot of information about fashion trends of the future during the SIMM 2011 in Madrid.

To have access to the SIMM 2011 during your stay in Madrid accommodation in one of the Hotels in Madrid, you can use the metro lines of the Madrid metro system. The Feria de Madrid, where the SIMM 2011 will be held, can be reached by the metro line 8. The bus lines stopping at the Feria de Madrid are: 112, 122 and 828.

The SIMM 2011 will be held in the Feria de Madrid showrooms or halls 12 and 14, and will be open from 09:30 to 19:30 every day from the 3^rd to the 5^th February 2011.

It is wise to book accommodation in Madrid in one of the many suitable hotels in Madrid in advance in order to easily avoid a stressful holiday travel.

Taking place on 28^th December, in a small village called Fuente Carreteros near Cordoba, an interesting event is going to take place: the Dance of the Mad Ones, or Baile de Los Locos.

The day of 28^th December is also the Spanish equivalent to Aprils Fool's Day and is called Día de los Inocentes, perfectly fitting the amazing and funny dance with swords.  The village of Fuente Carreteros is about 55 km away from Cordoba and therefore suitable for a day tour from Cordoba to the Dance of the Mad Ones.  Booking Cordoba Hotels in advance is therefore recommended to better organize your stay and tour to the Dance of the Mad Ones in Fuente Carreteros.

The number 6 is what an important element of this exciting event in Spain 2010, as there are 6 dancers with swords, six drummers and the beginning and end of the dances are indicated by shooting 6 shots into the air. The Dance of the Mad Ones in Cordoba consists of three different dances, each dedicated to Mary. Impressing and astonishing, this event captures the eyes of the visitors with ease and makes you retreat to your hotel in Cordoba pleased and satisfied, having enjoyed a wonderful dance and cultural tradition in Spain.

Usually the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010 in Fuente Carreteros is followed by another dance event: El Danza del Oso, or Dance of the Bear. During this dance, one inhabitant of the city is chosen to be dressed up as a bear, with the help of a detailed costume. Another chosen inhabitant then chases after the "bear" along the streets of Fuente Carreteros. This funny event is a must see during your holidays in Spain, so prepare your stay in one of the Cordoba hotels and a tour!

But the small village is not the only one celebrating the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010 on 28^th December, there are different villages as well and each of them will give you a wonderful time during your holidays in Spain. In whole Andalusia this tradition is celebrated, as well as in other regions of Spain are celebrations for the Dia de los Santos Inocentes, or April Fools' Day.

If you want to experience a wonderful event in Spain in winter, why don't you book your hotel in Cordoba and spend a day in Fuente Carreteros to witness the Dance of the Mad Ones 2010?

The famous Christmas in Port Aventura will be entertaining its visitors with special Christmas shows and events, so prepare yourself and your children for spending the best time of the year in Port Aventura! (Read here about general information about Christmas Holidays in Port Aventura).

Port Aventura tickets are not too expensive, as they offer a lot of promotions and discounts. But what is important to know about accommodation in Port Aventura, is that you have different options. You can either book a hotel inside Port Aventura itself; which is easy and simple and you have access to the park, but you can also book a hotel in the different surroundings at the Costa Dorada, for example a Salou Hotel PortAventura which includes the tickets to Port Aventura.

PortAventura is well-known for family holidays or family vacation in Spain. It offers fun and entertainment for the whole family, especially with the new shows they offer during Christmas time.

Here I present you a summary list of the best shows in PortAventura:

Christmas Present

This is your chance to know the toy's factory of Santa Claus, in an acrobatic show with gnomos and reindeers dancing with the typical Christmas carols.

Where? In the Great Imperial Theatre in China.

Christmas Dream

A tender and moving show where Catherine, who didn't want to celebrate Christmas, recovers the illusion and the will to share Christmas magic.

At the Saloon.

Port Aventura on Ice

Great skaters on ice will performe a magnificent artistic exhibition. In Polynesia.

Great Christmas Party

Live Christmas as if you were in Mexico, funny and colourful. In the Cantina.

Woody on Christmas Tour

Join the tenderest parade, where the little ones will be able to share incredible moments with Woody and other famous characters.

In Mediterrània and Far West.

The Enchanted Forest

You will find Mörla witch who'll show incredible tricks, you'll meet the fairies ice palace and the toys' factory of Santa Claus. In Mexico.

The Arrival of the Royal Emissaries

The 3 Kings assistants arrive on floating chariots to pick up the children's letters, to end with a great show of music and fireworks. In Mediterrània.

The 3 Kings Ride

¡Just don't miss this important event, especially for the littlest ones!

In Far West and Mediterrània.

The Big Small Show

The small children will particularly enjoy this special show with puppets.

In the Tarima of the Far West Station.

The Christmas Stop

The most tender Christmas characters take every corner in Port Aventura, and they are waiting for you followed by artists and dancers... In Mediterrània.

La Posada de los Gnomos

For an authentic Christmas meal, in the Gnomos Inn the naughtiest Gnomos will help you a very special banquet of typical homemade American food, Cesar salad, Ribs and Brownies.

In The Iron Horse Hotel - Emma's House, in front of the Silver River Flum.

When spending Christmas Holidays in Port Aventura, keep in mind that the Christmas offers and specials apply from the 27^th November 2010 until the 8^th January 2011, and the park is closed on the 24^th, 25^th and 31^st December.

Now I wish you a merry Christmas in PortAventura during your holidays at the Costa Dorada!

Like I mentioned on Christmas in Salou before, lovers of adventurous holidays in Spain will love Christmas in Port Aventura 2010! Starting from 27^th November 2010 until 9^th January 2011 the Port Aventura Christmas Event will take place in the famous theme park near Salou. Be sure to spend your Christmas holidays in Port Aventura 2010!

Port Aventura Theme Park offers every year its visitors different events, designed after certain themes and seasons.  And Port Aventura holidays in Spain are always unforgettable for a family!

After the Halloween in Port Aventura event (don't forget to visit that as well!), during Christmas in Spain Port Aventura decorates the whole park with snow and wonderful lights. The decorations are very detailed and there are also a lot of ornaments on the park's grounds, which you should see and admire.

If you want to spend your Christmas holidays 2010 in Port Aventura Park, you can also be sure to expect a lot of different shows that perfectly fit to the best time in year. Tickets for Port Aventura holidays can be bought easily online, combined with a hotel if you wish, so try to book something now to enjoy the various benefits a stay in Port Aventura Park during Christmas 2010 has! By the way, that would also be a perfect Christmas present for your children.

So besides the shows, you can also enjoy special Christmas dinners in the many restaurants in Port Aventura during your holidays there. At the moment, Port Aventura tickets are cheaper, because to celebrate their 15th birthday, the park offers you a 15% discount on its tickets. So I suggest you combining your wonderful Port Aventura Holidays in Spain during Christmas with your family with taking advantage of the current discount.

Family holidays during Christmas are especially suitable, enjoying your time together and appreciating holidays that suit every taste and preferences. During Christmas, the cold Port Aventura weather will make you enjoy a cup of hot chocolade and watch the dazzling lights on trees and buildings, while experiencing wonderful Christmas food in the Port Aventura Restaurants.

During the family holidays in Port Aventura, you can enjoy the different rides, which please courageous people as well as also enjoy the numerous other attractions of the park. Your children can see Santa Claus coming to town, tell him about their wishes and hope they behaved well!

So what do you think about this Christmas present for your perfect family holidays? Spend your Christmas holidays in Port Aventura 2010!

Christmas in Salou Costa Dorada can be a good suggestion for you, because with the majority of tourists having left, you will experience more traditional holidays in Salou!

Catalonia's location directly at the Mediterranean sea thanks you with many sunshine hours even in winter. And maybe you prefer sunshine on Christmas in Salou rather than snowy weather? During Christmas time, the Costa Dorada will be mostly visited by locals who want to take a day off and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere Salou offers.

And remember, to experience the best from a culture or region during your Spain holidays, you should always let yourself guided by locals, because they have insider knowledge! So what to do during Christmas in Salou Hotels or other parts of the Costa Dorada?

Well, the good thing is that you have a lot of possibilities. Depending on your personal taste, you could visit the tourist areas in Salou during your Christmas vacation in Spain. At that time, they are much less crowded because usually tourists are gone. In bars and restaurants it is however vice versa, now that many locals enjoy the delicious Salou food and Mediterranean cuisine in general and due to the fact that also many other bars and restaurants are closed during winter. But that shouldn't distract you from enjoying your Chistmas holidays in Spain! Especially because Salou hotels are now calm and not crowded.

How about visiting a traditional bar or restaurant in Salou, enjoying the Catalan atmosphere and dishes and later walking with nice weather in Salou during the soft rays of sunlight in winter? In any case, Christmas in Salou is a good solution if you like calm holidays, so you should book a nice Salou hotel already now!

But also those who want to enjoy more active holidays find in Salou a perfect place to spend their Christmas holidays, because the Port Aventura Theme Park is still open during that time.

Port Aventura holidays are very popular with families and also couples, not only because of the many rides and attractions, but also because the different events that take place regularly in the park near Salou. And during Christmas, Port Aventura has an event especially for that! PortAventura Christmas is going to be a pleasure to take part in, with special Christmas shows and performances. Port Aventura Christmas takes place from November 27^th 2010 until January 9^th 2011.

You see, if you want to spend in Salou cheap holidays during Christmas, this might be the chance for you!

Besides wandering around the beautiful Costa Dorada beaches and enjoying the culture and traditions, you can also participate in a lot of sport activities in Costa Dorada Spain!

One of the most popular sports is golfing in Costa Dorada, not only because of the typical nice Costa Dorada weather, but also because there are a few quite renowned places to golf. So during your next Costa Dorada holidays, think about swinging your golf club in a beautiful vacation location!

The most popular golf court is propably the one Port Aventura offers. The Port Aventura park is located in Salou, Costa Dorada and is perfect for families with children or couple who are searching for adventures during their vacation in Spain. So if you decide to visit the Portaventura Golf Course, why don't you combine it with a longer stay in the popular amusement park? You can choose between booking a hotel directly situated in the park or booking a holiday rental in Salou that is near to the park. Whatever you choose, be sure to spend your perfect holiday in Spain!

So let's take a look on the courses Port Aventura Park offers. There are three different courses, the North Course, the Centre Course and the South Course. While designing the courses, PortAventura decided to restore the nature to give the visitors a unique feeling while golfing in Costa Dorada. The courses are also environmentally sustainable.

The North Course has a lot of lagoons and little lakes and is therefore very good for golfers who are experienced in golfing. The centre course has a lake, but what the most impressing on this golf course are the many trees that give you a feeling for the original Costa Dorada landscape.

Both the North and Centre Course were designed by Greg Norman, an Australian professional golfer and designer. The South Course combines a forest with the beautiful sight over the sea and is suitable for different levels of golf. There are also learning sessions for vacationers who want to start golfing for the first time.

So, everyone from beginner to professional should be very satisfied with this golf facility during their Costa Dorada holidays!

 
So have you already decided to book Costa Dorada hotels in Port Aventura?

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!

Are you looking for an amazing and unique experience for this summer 2010? Head off to Bunol, Valencia, to the Tomatina, tomato festival, where playing with food is allowed and recommended. Real tradition, gathering thousands of people each year coming from all over the world ready to participate to this tomato battle. The rules are simple: do not be afraid of getting red, dirty and throw tomoatoes at each other. All you need now is a Hotel in Valencia or a Holiday Rental in Valencia, a bit of craziness and a real will to enjoy and have fun!

Last year's edition gathered 45000 people using 125 tons of tomatoes. It is important to precise that the tomatoes used are rotten and not saleable.

 This astonishing tradition started in 1945, when young people back then, used to meet up in the centre of Bunol village. People started throwing tomatoes at each other after one man pushed another one and provoked a giant riot.

This year, the Tomatina is going to take place on the 25th of August, feel free to join in and to respect the basic security rules: prohibited use of bottles, dangerous items, tomatoes must be crushed before being thrown and the battle must be stopped when you hear the bell for the second time.

Look forward to seeing you on the 25th!

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.

20 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.

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.

One 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.

The secound largest carnival in the world is the Carnival of Tenerife. As soon as the Spanish spring begins, the whole island is on its feet. Because of this two reasons, tourists from around the world travel to Tenerife and spend the first warm days in a Tenerife hotel.

Most people combine their holidays on the Canary Islands with a trip to the world famous carnival party of Tenerife, which has an interesting history: The carnival of Tenerife has a far reaching history, which begins in the 16th century. Even at that time, people used to disguise themeselves to express their criticism about satirical speeches and vocals. In the following years, the carnival has been forbidden. Not until the beginning of the 18th century, the prohibition has been lifted.But the during the dictorship of Franco, the prohibition returned. In 1961, the prohibition has finally been lifted.

Since that time, Santa Cruz de Tenerife was the first city that has celebrated carnival after years of prohibition. Until 1977, carnival has been known by the name of "winter festival" befor it changed his name to the Carnival of Tenerife.

The similarities of the carnival parties in Latin America is not a contingency. Like in Rio de Janeiro, the Carnival of Tenerife is known for its gorgeous costumes. This is why immigrants from latin America brought their influences to Tenerife.

The election for the carnivals's king and queen sound the bell for the beginning of the festivities. The queen wears a traditional and eloborate costume.Beside the carnival festivities for adults, there is also a carnivals party especially for children, which at least as lavish as the adult carnival..

Europe's largest carnival party starts on 7 February 2010 and ends on 21 February. The celebration will be located nearly in every village and city on Tenerife. The biggest party however, will be located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Puerto de la Cruz. The Carnival of Tenerife ends with the beginning of the Lent at the end of February.

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Do you want to experience something quite different for Carnival? Or do you just plan to spend your Costa Dorada holiday earlier this year to relax and get some sun sunlight? Then you should definitely go to Sitges to attend the Carnival in Sitges there. It will be an unforgettable experience for you and your friends or family. You can discover how the Spanish people will celebrate this event.
Just book a Sitges hotel and get dress up yourself! The carnival will take place from the 19th to the 25th of February 2010 and is known as one of the most extraordinary and most colorful one in the world.
The celebration will begin on Thursday with the arrival of the King of the Carnestoltes who is the spirit of the carnival. But the most spectacular event will be the parades which will be on the Ruá del Extremini. But if you are expecting a normal parade you are absolutely wrong. This one will be much more colorful and a lot of drag queens will attend it. You will also see beautiful decorated carriages and amazing costumes. So therefore this special period of time is also really attractive for the gays but it is not only for them. Last year over 250 000 visitors came to enjoy the happening and celebrate during the next mornings.
But even the greatest feast will come to an end. In this case it will end on Wednesday with an old tradition. There will be a traditional fight between the queen and the king of Carnival and the ghost of the Shrovetide. Of course the ghost will win this fight. Afterwards the king and his queen will be buried symbolically. With this action the Carnival of Sitges will be over.
So if you want to come now to Sitges to see it yourself than take you chance!

Blanes, which is located in the province of Costa Brava in Catalonia, is a wonderful vacation destination for families and those without children as well. With its beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, daily activities and active nightlife, you will be able to relax and participate in a variety of activities during your Costa Brava holiday.

Blanes also has an active festival calendar, so be sure to plan your vacation around one of the many street festivals so you can mingle with the locals, sample local cuisine and just enjoy the surroundings.

Outdoor Fun in Blanes
Because of its proximity to the ocean, Blanes is the perfect destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing and picnicking by the ocean. With cliffs overlooking the ocean, you can spend the day hiking to see beautiful views of the town and the ocean.

You can choose to camp during your vacation, rent an Costa Brava apartment or stay in one of many Costa Brava hotels located in the town. Blanes is close to other seaside towns as well including Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar. These towns also have historic landmarks and views of the ocean.

Local Cuisine in Blanes
During your stay in Blanes, you will notice that there are many restaurants, cafes and bars to visit. If you like seafood, you will find many restaurants that serve traditional Catalonian cuisine that include various seafood delicacies. Fresh vegetables, lamb, beef and fresh herbs can also be found in many of the dishes served in restaurants and cafes.

Festivals in Blanes
In case that there are so many small festivals held in Blanes during the year, you should have little trouble scheduling your vacation around one or more. Popular festivals held in Blanes include:
• Festa Major - held in July (21st-28th) to celebrate Santa Anna, patroness of the region
• Sant Tomas Fair - held on December 21st to celebrate Christmas
• Artisan Fairs - held throughout the year
Other events include folk music concerts, the International Costa Brava Fireworks Contest and dance festivals.

Port Aventura offers many Festive activities for Christmas in this year. The Christmas and new year period at Port Aventura runs from the 22nd November to the 6th January. It's magical snow and hundreds of lights give the attraction an enchanting atmosphere, perfect for sharing with the family; that's what Christmas is about after all. It is a great opportunity to catch some christmas atmosphere by visiting the park for several days, where you can stay in a comfortable Port Aventura Hotel. To add to this there are, of course, shows put on specially for Christmas and new characters designed to squeeze out every last smile.

It is important to remember that the Park is only open on Saturdays and Sundays during November although a variety of other dates are made available over the Christmas period: From December 6th to 8th, 13th and 24th as well as the 20th until the 31st. In January the park opens from the 1st to the 6th.

The best price for a single day entry is £38.62 for adults and £30.72 for children. For a four day pass the best prices are adults £56.05 and children £45.60. Passes for entry up to 14 days are £65.51 for adults and £52.56 for children.

Christmas is a time for spending with the Family. Even though Christmas has become more and more consumer lead throughout the developed world, there is still an emphasis on Family, even as the age old traditions are slowly playing a smaller role. Port Aventura, Salou offers a modern Christmas Experience which has something to offer for all the family, thus keeping the true spirit of Christmas alive and providing an unforgettable experience for the whole family. So get some Port Aventura tickets and have fun in Port Aventuras christmas world!

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.

One 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.

The 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.

FIB is the abbreviation for "Festival international de Benicassim", the international festival in Benicassim. The FIB is hold from 16th to 19th June and presents independent and electronic music, as well as rock and pop.

The FIB took place for the first time in 1995. Since then, each year the festival is hold in the city of Benicassim in Costa Blanca. Numerous Costa Blanca hotels and apartments in Costa Blanca are located in the area and offer an ideal accommodation during the festival.

Some actors were already confirmed and will perform on the festival:

Oasis: Thursday, 16th July
Kings of Leon und Paul Weller: Friday, 17th July
Franz Ferdinand: Saturday, 18th July
The Killers: Sunday, 19th July

Furthermore the following actors and singers are getting to see: Lily Allen, Gang of four, Nacho Vegas, Catpeople, White lies, etc.

The tickets for the festival you can buy at several locations. Do not forget to book a suitable Costa Blanca accommodation or a beautiful Benicassim Costa Blanca hotel.

You are a fan of Bruce Springsteen and you absolutely like to go to the concert of this great artist? Well then, on 28th July 2009 you have the opportunity to go to the concert in Seville. Bruce Springsteen gives a concert in the Olympic Stadium. The concert begins around 10 pm and promises an unforgettable evening for all Bruce Springsteen fans.

The artist performs in 5 cities in Spain, in Bilbao, Seville, Benidorm, Valladolid and Santiago de Compostela. Tickets are momentarily still available for all five concerts.

If you like to visit the concert in Seville, you will find a suitable accommodation in Seville. Perfect Sun Travel offers beautiful and comfortable Seville hotels and vacation homes, e.g. the Seville hotel Abanico. The 3- stars hotel is housed in a late 19th century building.

There are also some interesting Spain blogs, e.g. the Barcelona apartments blog or the blog hotels in Majorca.