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Barcelona is the number one visitor destination in Spain ahead of Madrid, Seville, Granada, Corralejo and Malaga. Since the regeneration of the city for the Olympics in 1992 its reputation as a friendly, vibrant and interesting city has flourished. The top five visitor attractions in Barcelona Basilica of the Sagrada FamiliaOnly recently completed after years of toil, Gaudi's masterpiece is one of the main visitor attractions in the world, let alone Barcelona. The strange, freeform architecture of the towers have dominated the skyline for some time...

Tuesday, May 19, 2015



Holiday events in Catalonia 2013. A guide to the main events in Catalonia this summer.In February the centuries old carnival at Vilanova i La Geltru is held each year in Vilanova on the coast.Also in February the International Percussion Festival of Catalonia is held in the Auditori in Barcelona each year.The Barcelona Carnival is held in the regions capital in March each year.The annual Sitges Vintage Car Rally in March is open to owners of cars built before 1924.Also in March in Terrassa close to Barcelona is the annual Jazz Terrassa event.Spanish...

Monday, August 05, 2013



Cadaques music festival in Catalonia in August is an opportunity to enjoy some fine classical music, Spanish style.The forty first Festival internacional de musica de Cadaques as it is known locally is on from 3 to 19 August 2012. This classical musical treat will include an opening performance by the Tarragona symphonie orcestra, includes pianist Hisako Hiseki, gospel from the Viu choir and winds up with renditions of Maontsalvatge, Dvorak and JS Bach from the Cadaques orchestra.For more information on the Cadaques music festival see...

Monday, July 16, 2012



Camp Nou is a major attraction in Catalonia, attracting thousands of visitors even when its not match day.As Barcelona FC head once again towards a possible European Champions league trophy the mythic Catalonian football giant captures the imagination of more football fans around the world each day.Renowned for their fantastic brand of champagne football as well as their strong regional identity Barcelona is much more than just a football club. So its no surprise that many a young man, and girl, even parents use the opportunity whilst on a villa holiday...

Thursday, March 29, 2012



Holiday events in Catalonia 2012, this is our guide to what’s on where in Catalonia, Spain. Use this social calendar to organize attending an event during your villa holiday in Catalonia.The annual carnival at Vilanova i La Geltru is an event which goes back centuries in the coastal town of Vilanova. It on from 16th to 22nd February 2012.The International Percussion festival of Catalonia takes place each year in the Auditori in Barcelona in 2012 it’s from 2nd to 26th February.In March it’s the annual Carnival in Barcelona, a lively...

Sunday, January 22, 2012



Montseny biosphere reserve Park, a beauty spot to visit on a Catalonia holiday, located in the coastal hills north of Barcelona, near Girona in Spain.This impressive range of hills peaks at the top of Turo d’Home which is 1,712 metres high, closely followed by Les Agudes and El Matagalls which itself is nearly 1,700 metres. An area of outstanding natural beauty the Montseny massif is a UNESCO nominated site due to its great array of fauna which includes many alpine plants as well as those of a Mediterranean nature. Added interest comes in the form...

Wednesday, November 02, 2011



Sardana dance festival in Calella, Catalonia takes place again on the 4th and 5th June 2011.Known locally as the Alpec de la Sardana, the annual dance festival in the charming fishing town of Calella on the Catalonian coast is a lively outdoor event performed by the locals and enjoyed by visiting holidaymakers.During the weekend there are celebrations running well into the early hours by the sea on the Saturday and dancing during the day in Dalmau park on the Sunday. The sardana dancing is a traditional Catalonian dance in an area of Spain which values...

Monday, May 23, 2011



Jazz Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain takes place 16 March to 3 April 2011.The Jazz Terrassa is a long standing event, it has been attracting the big names of Jazz, such as the World Saxophone quartet and Ann Hampton and big band, to the Nova Jazz Cava and a selection of other super venues in Terrassa, just outside Barcelona, for over thirty years. For more information on Jazz Terrassa call +34 93 786 27 09 or email info@jazzterrassa.orgTo reserve a holiday in Catalonia choose from our Catalonia holiday villas selection, click here: Catalonia...

Tuesday, February 08, 2011



Kylie Minogue in Barcelona on March 12. Kylie is on a world tour, The Showgirl Returns, to promote her new album Aphrodite. The Spain venue is Barcelona at the Palau Sant Jordi, Sale Principal.For more information on the Kylie Minogue concert in Barcelona, Spain call +34 93 426 2089 or view www2.kylie.com Tickets are on sale from 40€.Kylie Minogue is renowned for being spectacular in concert and this world tour will surely be no exception, she is expected to perform new songs Get Outta My Way and All The Lovers.To book your holiday in Catalonia, the...

Tuesday, January 11, 2011



Vilanova I La Geltru Carnival, Catalonia, Spain takes place again in February 24th to 9th March. The Catalan seaside town comes alive with Carnival fervour.There is a typically Spanish slant to the Vilanova I La Geltru Carnival such as food fights with piles of meringues. There is nothing like a good food fight in Spain, its all good fun.There is a strong tradition of Carnival in Vilanova I La Geltru, it continued even through the Franco years when they were banned by the authorities.The main event centres around the Plaza de Coles which is the scene...

Sunday, January 09, 2011



Catalonia holiday attractions 2012, our guide to what to do in Catalonia and what to see. You can use the guide to make sure you visit the principal attractions during your holiday in Catalonia. La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has become the iconic image of the city. The cathedral’s distinctive gothic towers are the work of Gaudi.Camp Nou in Barcelona is home of the legendary football club Barcelona FC.Park Guell is another example of the Spanish architect Guadi stamping his mark on Barcelona.Gran Teatre del Liceu situated on Las Ramblas in...

Saturday, January 08, 2011



Catalonia villa holiday events 2011, this is our guide to what’s on where in Catalonia, Spain. Use this social calendar to organize attending an event during your villa holiday in Catalonia.In March it’s the annual Carnival in Barcelona, a lively event.The annual carnival at Vilanova i La Geltru is an event which goes back centuries in the coastal town of Vilanova. Its also on in February.The International Percussion festival of Catalonia takes place in the Auditori in Barcelona in February each year.The annual Carnival in Sitges takes...

Wednesday, December 08, 2010



Catalonia villa holidays are ideal for exploring the Catalan regions numerous examples of amazing architecture created by Catalonia’s most famous architect Antoni Gaudi.Whilst it’s very tempting to simply relax by the pool on Catalonia villa holidays, enjoying the wonderful weather and scenery, its definitely worth making the effort to discover the many architectural jewels bestowed by the incredible Gaudi.The Catalan capital Barcelona is home to the worlds most well-known Gaudi landmark the Gaudi Catherdral as well as the...

Tuesday, April 13, 2010



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