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Love is in the air: Saint Valentine´s in Catalonia

valentinstag_paar_strand_so.jpgDo you want to give your Love something very special for Valentine´s Day this year? Then you should surprise her with a weekend on the coast of Spain. Book a little romantic Costa Brava hotel somewhere in a cozy little village. Or do you rather want to have a Costa Dorada accommodation? It doesn´t matter on which part of the coast you will spend the most romantic days of the year. They will be unforgettable and your Dear will love it.
You can do a lot of things here to win someone´s heart. Discover little places along the coast. You can do long walks along the beach. Especially in the twilight the walk hand in hand under palms could be one of the romantic things. But keep in mind that the way to a heart leads always through the stomach. Let yourself carry off to the Spanish cuisine. Find a place in a lovely restaurant where you can enjoy your food without disturbance.
Afterwards you can inspire yourself by the passion of the Spain people when you will dance Flamenco, the typical dance here. sonnenuntergang-lazise-hafen-2.jpgBut don´t forget the most important thing! Get a present for your partner. In Catalonia it is tradition to give the beloved girl a red rose. But if you think men aren´t getting anything, than you are completely wrong. All the girls and women get a book for their truelove.
But whatever you plan to do - the coast of Spain is the perfect place to spend romantic and relaxing days with your beloved one!

Holidays in Lloret de Mar

2582316326_481d42647d.jpgDo you think Lloret de Mar is a party city for young people? That is true but only for the summer month. During the other seasons, it is a quiet and peaceful little holiday city at the Costa Brava. It is located directly at the coast in Catalonia, Spain. The city provides all you need for perfect holidays: nice Lloret de Mar apartments, Lloret de Mar hotels, many shops and supermarkets, leisure activity possibilities and wonderful beaches. The nicest ones are Canyelles, Lloret, Fenals, Boadella and Santa Cristina. Here you can spend beach holidays with the whole family in spring or autumn, when the weather is very pleasant and not too hot.
But also the nightlife is excellent. There are many restaurants, bars and discos, which are suitable for young people as well as for elderly ones. During the summer months, these will be overcrowded by young party people, but in other times, they are very lovely.
Of course, Lloret de Mar offers also cultural sights. These include the sculpture of a fisherman's wife (Dona Marinera), a historic castle and the church Sant Pere del Bosc. Thus, Lloret de Mar offers for everybody the perfect holiday surrounding!
And if you want to travel: Barcelona is only 80 kilometers away from Lloret de Mar and really worth seeing!

Carnival in Roses

Roses is always a nice city to spend holidays at the beautiful Costa Brava. Next to comfortable Roses apartments, the city has a lot to offer for perfect beach holidays. The small fishing village contains numerous beaches, shopping and leisure possibilities. But the city is also worth seeing during the colder months of the year.

2294874158_9629ffdcb8_m.jpgIn February, Roses celebrates carnival. Due to the fact that the carnival in this city is especially colorful and lively, spending holidays in Costa Brava in the charming city Roses during this time is highly recommendable. The parade of the artists takes place from the 31st January to the 4th February in many streets of the city. Every year the gorgeous carnival is celebrated and this goes for more than 5000 years. This event attracts more and more visitors every year. Thus, come to the Costa Brava and enjoy this beautiful time of the year!

The world of Christmas in Salou

1558264297_044292c898_m.jpgAs Salou is located at the Costa Dorada, most people come during the summer months to enjoy wonderful beach vacations. But also during winter and especially Christmas is the city and its surroundings worth seeing. As it becomes more and more a popular destination for the colder times during the year, also many Salou hotels are available. Also finding comfortable and charming Salou apartments is not that difficult.

During these times, the city will not be crowded as in summer times but it is still charming and lively. You can find nice restaurants and bars to enjoy the evenings. Salou is the ideal place for relax holidays and as it is often sunny during winter, walks on the beaches, which are uncrowded, are ideal.

If you wish to enjoy some action, you can visit the amusement park Port Aventura, which also have a Christmas special. Next to that you can take the train to Barcelona (approximately 80 minutes) to visit the metropolis and its wonderful Christmas market, with all the typical Catalan Christmas issues. Salou as well as Barcelona are lovely decorated with Christmas light and trees. So, come and enjoy the winter and Christmas time in Spain!

Christmas in Port Aventura

224PE_8656.jpg Spending a day full with adventures in Port Aventura is enjoyable during the whole year. The Port Aventura is the biggest amusement park in Spain and the second largest in Europe. There are different events during the year and, next to Halloween, Christmas is one of the largest. Also Port Aventura hotels are available during this time and they are perfect for staying some days in Port Aventura. Christmas is celebrated in the park from 22.11.08 to 06.01.09. Thus, there is enough time to go to Salou, which is located at the beautiful Costa Dorada, and to spend a few days in this nice and charming city.
The Port Aventura offers a lot for Christmas time and the feeling is really authentic. The rooftops are covered with snow and the typical Christmas light are in the streets. Santa Claus, the Three Kings and many other famous characters regarding Christmas can be seen. Next to that there are different Christmas shows that are really enjoyable. After a long day enjoying the different attractions, like roller coasters and carrousels, you can try the tasty meals in numerous restaurants. Thus, come to Port Aventura during your Christmas vacations and experience the wonderful Christmas feeling which covers the whole park!

Sitges - the paradise for gays

538700836_5413c744dd_m.jpg Spending holidays in Sitges is wonderful. In the small city which is located at the coast of Catalonia. Next to the picturesque alleys, nice beaches und a lots of shopping possibilities, the city is really gay friendly. And that is unique in Spain. There you can find gay communities, bars, restaurants, discos, beaches, shopping possibilities and hotels, which are especially for gay people. Almost everything can be reached in only five minutes walking - perfect holidays! Everybody will be welcomed in the city and there are no differences between straight and gay people. So, everybody can live and stay here without feeling any discrimination. If you have not been in Sitges before, you definitely have to visit it. The special culture is really worth seeing. Here you can just relax, go out during the night or just enjoy the wonderful beaches.
The city is just 35 kilometer away from Barcelona. Thus, you have the perfect possibility to visit the Spanish metropolis and perhaps to stay some days in a nice Barcelona apartment. Also Barcelona is a very gay friendly city and many homosexual people come to this city.

The Delta del Ebro in Costa Dorada

301955828_d8a61fccb1_m.jpg In the North of Catalonia, the Delta del Ebro is located. It is the second largest wetland with 320 square meters in the Mediterranean region. During holidays in Costa Dorada, this is really worth seeing. If you stay in an Ametlla de Mar hotel, you can make a day trip to this nice nature park easily.
As the nature of Spain offers a lot of variety, the Ebro Delta is an interesting place to experience of part of it. It is located at the sea as well as next to a river and the landscape. It consists of many kilometers of unspoiled beaches, sand dunes, springs with fresh water, lagoons, large lakes with salted as well as fresh water and also many bays and riverbanks.
As it is a preserved nature park, many different animals are living there. Rare bird species can be seen by exploring the landscape, like flamingoes and coots.
To discover the Delta del Ebro, you can either go by ferry and visit the landscape by walking or you can hire there bicycles. Really worth seeing is this nature park and you will enjoy the beautiful and calm nature surroundings.

Cap de Creus in Costa Brava

365168281_5c0831f602.jpgThe Cap de Creus is a national park and it was declared as a nature reserve in 1998. It is located at the Costa Brava as an outlet of the Pyrenees, so at the border between France and Spain. It is the only one in Spain that covers sea and land at the same time. If you spend holidays in Costa Brava, you should definitely visit it. If you stay in a Costa Brava hotel in Roses, like the hotel Maritim, you can easily make a day trip to the Cap de Creus. The legend says that the region was made by Hercules.
The nature of the park is really worth seeing. There are the mountains and the rocky coast with small bays. Moreover, the landscape has its unique flora and fauna, which is the home of many different birds and other animals which are in danger of extinction. The area is environmental protected and fishing is only sometimes allowed. Therefore, there is not much pollution and the underwater world is fascinating. Thus, diving there is really an activity to enjoy. There is a lighthouse with a restaurant where you can make a rest.

Halloween in Port Aventura

Crea-Hallo-08.jpgFrom 27th September till 16th November the Port Aventura shows its dark side. The theme park is located next to Salou at the Costa Dorada and it is the biggest park in Spain. If you enjoy holidays in Spain in autumn, you should definitely visit Port Aventura. In this time the whole park celebrates Halloween. Therefore, you can experience fear and terror in all different areas. There are monsters, zombies and ghosts who are really authentic. You can meet Freddy Krueger, the Exorcist and the Adam Family. Also special shows regarding Halloween are offered and there are special rides, like a jungle of fear. In the nights, there are parades with many terrifying characters.
So, the park is really worth seeing in this time and it is an experience for the whole family. Also Port Aventura hotels are available, which make a stay really comfortable. They offer everything you need for enjoying the trip to Park Aventura!

International Cinema Festival Sitges

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From 2 October to 12 October 2008, the coastal town Sitges - just 45 minutes from Barcelona - will hold the International Film Festival of Catalonia.
Sitges is located in the southwest portion of Barcelona. It is a small sized city which promises splendid architecture and lovely sightseeing places. There is a wide range of Costa Dorada hotels in Sitges if you are looking for a place to stay during the International Film Festival of Catalonia.
As the number one fantasy film festival in the world, Sitges international Film Festival of Catalonia will present a variety of exhibitions, presentations and of course screenings.
The first festival of that kind took place in 1968 (International Week of Fantasy and Horror Movies). Today it is the date that movie lovers from all over the world remember and flock to Sitges.
Even the movie stars and famous directors will be present, allowing the audience to come into contact with a complete universe of fantasy film joy!
Planning the Sitges trip to visit the Festival one can opt for Sitges hotels or Sitges apartments. As the Catalonian capital Barcelona is also close to the town, you can also spend a day their or even find a nice Barcelona accommodation close to the train station to Sitges.

Port Aventura Guide

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Travelling to Port Aventura, BarcelonaPoint.com now provides you with a travel guide to Port Aventura including all the information you need for planning your trip.
The entertainment and theme park Port Aventura is a popular tourist destination on the Spanish coast line. It offers everything you might be looking for to spend some fun days with your family or a group of friends: 8 loop roller costers, action theatre, dancing and musical shows, restaurants, games and much more!

If you want to book tickets only, Salou accommodation and tickets or Port Aventura hotels and tickets together you should consult the Port Aventura special offers on www.BarcelonaPoint.com.

Port Aventura holidays are waiting for you!
Click here to download the Port Aventura Guide for planning your trip!

Spanish island holidays in Menorca

Thinking of the Balearic Islands, you might not think of spending holidays in Menorca on first sight. But the second largest of Balearic islands off the south east coast of Spain has a lot to offer and is the the new insider´s tip for the Spanish islands.
Whether you are going to Menorca with family or friends - there is something for everybody!

The mainly untouched Northern coast line of Menorca will offer you the tranquility you might be looking for with little children. Choosing a Menorca hotel in the South, you will experience a party and nightlife atmosphere similar to Mallorca and Ibiza holidays.

With BarcelonaPoint.com it is now possible to book accommodation in Menorca easily and quickly. more than 100 hotels, from 1 star to 3 star Menorca hotels, are offered all around the island. Find the place you would like to go to and choose your perfect holiday resort in Menorca.

The beaches of Fornells are a very popular destination on the island. Menorca hotels in Playas de Fornells will offer you closest location to the beaches and nice surroundings.
And there are many locations more to discover...

BEACH FORBIDDEN TO SMOKERS!


After beaches for nudists, here come beachs for anti-smoking. So far it's just a local experimentation in a small town on the Cost Brava : L'Escala (Province of Girona). The mayor of the town, Josep María Guinart, has also drafted a bill aiming at creating non-smoking areas on every Spanish beach. The smoker hunt is just starting on the Spanish sand....

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