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Barcelona’s hotel terraces, pleasant urban oases This summer, visit the terraces and gardens of Barcelona’s hotels where you’ll be able to sample the delights of Catalan and international cuisine and all kinds of cocktails, while you enjoy cultural and musical entertainments. At the Arts, Grand Marina, ME Barcelona, 1898, W, Claris, Mandarin, Bagués, Zero, La Florida, Miramar, and many more hotels, everything is ready for you to enjoy the summer to the full, in the coolest way. What are you waiting for to visit them? MORE INFO …………………………………………………………………………………………………………    |
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Immerse yourself in traditions like one of the locals Barcelona is a Mediterranean city that takes to its streets and squares to celebrate its main festivals which feature events for all age groups, from the morning to the early hours. Dance next to the gegants (costumed figures wearing giant papier-mâché heads), run with the correfocs (colourful processions featuring loud music and fireworks), and the dragons. Be amazed at the human towers, or castellers, learn to dance the typical Catalan dance, the sardana, in one of the city’s squares, and take part in the festivals like one of the community. You’ll be welcome! Gràcia Festival – 15th to 21st August Sants Festival – 22nd to 31st August Mercè Festival – 22nd to 25th September ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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Barça’s victories have been celebrated at the Canaletes fountain since 1930 It is said that years ago Barça fans used to go and look at the results of the day’s matches that were displayed on a blackboard outside the offices of the sport newspaper El Diario Deportivo La Rambla, which was just across the road from the Canaletes fountain. On 22nd August join the Barça fans and don’t miss the 46th Joan Gamper Trophy Estrella Damm, where the new squad for the 2012 season will be unveiled. Oh! And remember to drink from the fountain because it is said that anyone who does so will return to Barcelona. MORE INFO ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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The musicals that have made history, now in Barcelona Chicago, a universal story about fame, fortune and jazz featuring the most amazing dance numbers ever seen. At the Teatro Tívoli of Barcelona from 22nd September. Los Miserables, this successful production, set in the 1920s, comes to Barcelona for a limited run. At Barcelona Teatre Musical from 30th September. Tickets are already on sale. Make sure you get yours! ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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Barcelona Bus Turístic by Night Barcelona is a city worth visiting both day and night. And this is why we suggest you take a unique, night-time tour on the top deck of the Barcelona Bus Turístic by Night. Get ready to enjoy Barcelona with its colourful fountains and discover the beautifully floodlit landmark buildings… it’s quite a spectacle! MORE INFO ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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Barcelona welcomes the world’s top DJ’s “Be part of the night, dress in white”, is the slogan for this new musical and sensorial event that has revolutionised the concept of dance culture. On 8th October, the Palau Sant Jordi of Barcelona will be hosting Sensation Innerspace, an ingenious and elegant 7-hour event featuring music, light, fire, acrobatics and dance. Don’t miss the finest DJ’s on the planet and become another of the millions of followers of this new concept of fun focusing on music. MORE INFO ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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| josh friedman luxury travel at casto in san francisco’s financial district 415.248.5079 | joshfriedmantravel.com a virtuoso member agency |
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