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Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Football match! Barcelona-Milan. Barcelona won


Hello to everyone! Hi to all big fans of football! Especially for sport club Barcelona!

Two weeks ago Barcelona and Milan teams had an intensive football match in Milan. But unfortunately no one could demonstrated their masterpiece performance. The match finished with dead heat that helped them to maintain their leading positions in the group. After that “Milan” in the championship loose to “Parma” and “Fiorentina” and played to dead heat with Lazio.
It was not the best result for Milan, that’s why society wants some changes and Massimiliano Allegri’s dismissal.
The Catalans in the national tradition maintain their primacy and have a victory after victory. So, that’s why they were the favorite of today match.
The match started, Milan had the ball, but soon they gave it to Catalans! On the 30th minutes Lionel Messi did his first goal!
After a couple of minutes on the 39:13 Sergio Busquets goaled!
+00:09 – Gerard Piqué made a goal to itself! What a terrible thing! 
Milan
It time for break.
With a great advantage “Barcelona” finished first time. In fact, “Milan” didn’t threaten to Valdes gates a lot, but the missed goal in the end of the time could be considered as a ridiculous accident.
At the beginning of the second time Barcelona entered the ball into the game.
Incredible thing happened Messi Lionel did it one more time!!! One more goal! And now it is 3:1! Barcelona is winning!
Barcelona
The match lasted for 47:08 and it was impossible feeling and experience to every person on the stadium.
For a clear advantage Barcelona won today, still leading and is on the top of the lost.
Good job, guys! Keep going!

November 2013 in Barcelona! What to do? Where to go?


November 2013 in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the best cities in the whole world. It is true that here you have many things to do! But how to manage your time properly so you can enjoy Barcelona’s best things? Don’t worry, we will help you!

1 November is All Saints Day 
Location: All Spain

All Saints is the day after Halloween and this is a public holiday. In Catalunya you can hear not Halloween, but in Catalan tradition of La Castanyada This is tradition of eating “castanyes” (roasted chestnuts) “moniatos” (sweet potatoes,) “panellets” (cakes) and drinking muscatel sweet wine. The meaning of All Saints Day is to attend church services and to visit family graves to place flowers. 
What is the chestnuts?
The chestnuts and sweet potatoes come from the “castanyers i castanyeres" who roast them on charcoal grills and sell them from street corner stalls from October to end February. A bag of 12 chestnuts is around € 2.50 and a sweet potato goes for around €4. The idea is to eat something warm as the weather turns cold, but often when the first chestnut stalls appear on the streets of Barcelona in October, many people on the street are still in T-shirts.The Castanyada tradition started around fifty years ago and stalls are set up from autumn to February on the streets of Barcelona.  
What are Panellets? 
Panellets are small, round and sweet cakes made in all different varieties. The most typical one is ground almonds in a dough and layered with pine nuts, but you can find many other delicious panellets with almonds, coconut, lemon, chocolate and many other flavors. You buy the panellets at your local Patisseria or baker. Many famiies also celebrate All Saint day, which is a public holiday and the day after halloween with a meal together and a usually a visit to church to honour Catholic Saints and a visit to Barcelona's cemeteries to honor departed family members with flowers and wreaths. Read more about Halloween in Barcelona here.(ссылка на страничку с фотками)


21 November Barcelona Shopping Night 

Location: Passeig de Gracia
Do you love shopping? Even if you are not real big fun of that NO WAY don’t miss Barcelona Shopping Night. It is going to be the 4th edition of Barcelona’s shopping night! Around 80 shops open their doors this evening till 01.00 hour for the kick-off Christmas Shopping at Passeig de Gracia. These extended open hours are not the only miraculous thing about this shopping night. Every year there are special activities and discounts in the shops. So, remember that! We are waiting for you.

22 November to 22 December - Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair 

Location: Avinguda de la Catedral
The Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair is the biggest and the most famous Christmas market in Barcelona and this year it is going to be the 227th edition. This market is very particular to Christmas time, with a large percentage of the stalls selling Christmas trees, decorations, toys and mistletoe. It is also a place to buy your Christmas Caga Tio, this is a log with a friendly face that is an important part of Catalan Christmases.



Whole November-Barcelona Jazz Festival 
Location: Various venues


Are you a big fun of a good party? If you are, so you should visit the Jazz Festival in Barcelona. This Jazz Festival is going to be one big ´Fiesta´. The Barcelona International Jazz festival is one of Europe’s premier jazz events with world class actors and over fifty more concerts in twenty venues around Barcelona. The Barcelona jazz festival is at the following venues in Barcelona: Institut Francais, L’Auditori, Sala Luz de Gas, Liceu, Teatre Arteria Parallel and  Harlem Club, Palau de la Musica


Concerts

Suede Concert – 5 November
Location: Sala Razzmatazz
Alter Bridge Concert – 14 November
Location: Sala Razzmatazz
14 November Bruno Mars Concert 
Location: Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona
Artic Monkeys Concert – 16 November
Location: Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona
FC Barcelona Games


FC Barcelona – RCD Espanyol – 3 November
Location: Camp Nou

FC Barcelona – Milan – 6 November
Location: Camp Nou

FC Barcelona – Betis – 10 November
Location: Estadio Benito Villamarín

FC Barcelona – Granada – 24 November
Location: Camp Nou

FC Barcelona – Ajax – 26 November 
Location: Celtic Park




Monday, 4 November 2013

Barcelona 5 unique hotels

 Unique hotels in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the famous tourist city in Europe, be sure, here you will find numerous hotels where to stay, but which one choose? The one that will suit your value and provide your incredible staying in Barcelona.
Here you will find the list of the most special hotels in Barcelona that will make your vacation unforgettable. 

“Immerse in luxury”
Hotel Neri
Hotel Neri, located in the heart of Barcelona's Gothic quarter, combines echoes of history with a sophisticated and contemporary style. Boutique Hotel with 22 exclusive rooms and a gastronomic restaurant offering a treat for the five senses. Sensual and unique. Music is an essential part of the ambiance in the hotel; in all common areas you hear pleasant notes and chill-out tunes. At the restaurant, people say time appears to stop and all senses awake because of the sensual and unique food. All these craftsmen were led by interior designer Cristina Gabás, who managed to give all rooms the personality and ambiance required to make Neri H&R a time-travel destination taking you on a marvelous journey through creativity and art. To create a unique ambiance, "to play with the limits without falling into vulgarity". The inspiration is to strike a balance between excess and moderation in order to find the point of virtue, where both extremes complement one another.

2. Circa 1905
 “Charming athenticity”
Circa 1905
Circa 1905 is a Boutique Bed & Breakfast located on the first floor of a modernist building in the historic quarter of "Eixample" in the Barcelona city center. The hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from many of Barcelona’s famous landmarks including Gaudi houses, El Paseo de Gacia, Plaza Cataluña and Barri Gotic. Nine cozy rooms with individual design touches, combining the tradition with the best hotel facilities and conditioning. Spacious common areas to enjoy breakfast served daily, a glass of Spanish wine or simply the pleasure of reading a good book. Each room in decorated with individual touches, combining the Spanish tradition with the best hotel facilities which makes you feel like you are back in the beginning of the 20th century.

3. Casa Camper
 "The green hotel"
Casa Camper
Casa Camper is a boutique hotel located near the Ramblas and prioritizes sustainability. The hotel is committed to the environment; they have water management that lowers the water consumption up to 50% and they use solar energy. Each of the twenty-five rooms is decorated in a unique minimalist style, while not compromising on comfort. This style is chosen because Casa Camper believes that luxury is based on simplicity, authenticity and understanding the culture, as source of inner satisfaction. Casa Camper Barcelona is a hotel in Raval, the heart of the city, between Las Ramblas and Museum of Contemporary Art. It is close to the famous market La Boqueria, the Opera El Liceo, the Cathedral, Plaza Cataluña and famous shopping areas. It is also only 2 minutes away from the main hub of transportation in the city (Plaza Cataluña). Casa Camper Barcelona boutique accommodation offers the choice of twenty rooms and five hotel suites. At Casa Camper Barcelona, each room is decorated in a truly minimalist style, while not compromising on comfort, and have two spaces separated by a corridor: the bedroom which faces a vertical hanging garden and an additional room, the ‘mini-lounge', with a second flat screen TV, a hammock, a sofa, a working table, and a balcony onto the street, so you can indulge in some people-watching. This undoubtedly adds an extra dimension to hotel living, creating the perfect work or rest space after a hard days sightseeing. Tentempié. The "Tentempié" is an exclusive service for our guests that substitutes the usual minibar in the rooms. Tentempié is an open permanent buffet that serves a fresh selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, fresh sliced fruit, desserts, snacks, soft drinks, juices, waters, coffee and tea. This service is complimentary and available 24 hours for our guests to enjoy in the lobby, room, mini lounge, or terrace!

“Feel the atmosphere from another time”

Hostal L´Antic Espai
Let Barcelona steal your heart! Stay in the fascinating rooms of Hostal L'Antic Espai, full of atmosphere from another time and elegant artisan furniture. Thecharm of our exclusive spaces will make your stay in Barcelona unforgettable. The splendid accommodations at the historic L'Antic Espai residence is in a comfortablebuilding and has all the amenities; it has kept its irresistible appeal from the first half of the 1900s intact and is located in a lively and elegant neighborhood downtown Barcelona. Each room isunique, authentic and offers all possible comfort to their clients. So, you will feel the atmosphere from another time. The hostel is located in the lively city centre of Barcelona.


“Peace upon the mountain”
Gran Hotel La Florida
Gran Hotel La Florida is a luxury boutique hotel located on the Tibidabo hilltop just outside Barcelona. Because of this location, you have amagnificent view overlooking the city and the Mediterranean Sea. In this hotel you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the peace of nature. The hotel has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a full range of fitness equipment and a delicious, authentic Spanish cuisine.


So, after that you have all chances to spend your time in Barcelona with the best members of it. Enjoy your life, You only Live once.