All Entries Tagged With: "catalonia"
Primavera Sound 2011 Barcelona
Get your dancing shoes on because next week is the start of the long awaited Primavera Sound 2011 Barcelona festival.With bands coming from all over the place to share their Trance, Hip-Hop, Dance and other styles, we are in for a treat.
Most Catalans Feel Safe In Their Municipality
According to a report presented by Joan Saura, six out of ten Catalans feel safe in their municipalities, despite a slight increase in reported crimes.
Did Messi Deserve The FIFA Ballon D’OR 2010
The big question on everyone’s lips is did Leo Messi deserve a second FIFA Ballon D’OR ahead of the likes of Xavi and Iniesta? No one was more shocked than young Messi himself on being presented with the award by Pep Guardiola.
Lose Yourself in Catalonia
Why not lose yourself in Catalonia for a weekend break for shopping or to take in the many cultural offers the wonderful capital of Catalonia Barcelona has on show. Cheap air tickets and cheap fights to Spain are the norm now so don’t delay and book now.
Spain And Its Submerged Economy
Spain has had two economies ever since I can remember. It made no sense that the typical Spaniard could afford housing which was way out of his/her league. Spain’s Black Money economy and the toll it is paying.
13 Killed as High Speed Train Hits Revellers in Castelldefells, Barcelona
Castelldefels, a beach resort just south of Barcelona has had to cope with one of its worst train accidents in years. 13 party goers were killed crossing the railway lines instead of using the underground walkway.
The Black Eyed Peas in Barcelona
The Black Eyed Peas are playing at the new stadium in Cornella, Barcelona on July 3rd which is home to RCD Espanyol. This is their only concert in Spain and promise to be one hell of a scorcher. The masters of hip hop and R&B are coming to rock Barcelona. French DJ David Guetta is special guest.
Travel Smart – Travel Safe
Barcelona is a great place to go on holiday with its beautiful architecture, museums, beaches, fine Catalan food and wine but the problem of pickpockets should force us to make a few wise decisions. How?
Saloufest Revisited – or the monster that Spain has created
There’s been a lot of concern lately about the infamous Salou Festival down in Salou, Spain. The main culprit is money and as long as it keeps coming, problems like Saloufest will always be present.
Sitges Vintage Car Rally
Sitges is holding its annual Sitges Vintage Car Rally on 20th 21st and 22nd of March 2010 and is a fun filled event to enjoy with all the family. The cars start out in Barcelona and travel for 45km to Sitges where they will receive a warm welcome from the thousands gathered at the Port d’Aiguadolç in Sitges.
Mariano Fortuny in La Pedrera, Barcelona
Around 300 works which aim to show off the many facets of Mariano Fortuny Madrazo are on exhibit at La Pedrera in Barcelona. Among Fortuny’s gifts were his ability to paint, invent and make fine dresses.
Only 4 Out of 10 Youngsters in Catalonia Habitually Speak Catalan
According to a new study only 4 out of 10 young people in Catalonia use the Catalan language habitually while 12 percent do not even speak or understand it.
