Life in Catalonia – Catalonia Travel Blog

Today is Saturday, July 31st, 2010

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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.

25Jun2010 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued

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.

19Jun2010 | Steve | 2 comments | Continued

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?

18May2010 | Catalonia | 10 comments | Continued

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.

14Apr2010 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued

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.

7Mar2010 | Catalonia | 4 comments | Continued

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.

3Mar2010 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued

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.

10Feb2010 | Catalonia | 2 comments | Continued

Michelin Restaurant Guide 2010 – Catalonia has some of the best

Catalonia has been put firmly on the map regarding the new 2010 edition of the Michelin Restaurant guide. With 3 star restaurants such as Celler de Can Roca and El Bulli featuring highly.

26Jan2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued

Auguste Rodin on the streets of Barcelona

The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, has been installed on the Rambla de Catalunya in Barcelona where it is displayed along with six other pieces by the French sculptor and you can see them until 6th February 2010.

13Jan2010 | Catalonia | 1 comment | Continued