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The 3 years after the farewell of the Indian crew “family” at Continental Palacete
Remembering May 2020: 3 years ago, already! It was at dawn on Sunday, May 31, 2020, when a bus waving the Indian flag came to pick up at 4am, the 23 crew members who were stranded at our hotel during the state of alarm. They were taken to the Madrid airport and from there to Mumbai: their long-awaited home, after 71 nights staying at our Continental Palacete Hotel. In this post we want to pay tribute to them again and remember those difficult days that, fortunately, ended with a happy farewell. Here you will find the post that we publish at this moment. It seems like yesterday and it’s been…
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A Short History of La Rambla
Getting to know why La Rambla is the most famous street of Barcelona La Rambla is arguably the most famous street in Barcelona, the capital city of Catalonia in Spain. It runs from the bustling Plaça de Catalunya to the Mediterranean Sea. It has a varied history that goes back several centuries. Originally, La Rambla was built on a dried-up riverbed called the Riera de Sant Josep. This watercourse had separated the city’s old town from the newer district that was expanding towards the sea. In the late 18th century, the city council decided to turn the empty riverbed into a pedestrian boulevard, the street now known as La Rambla.…
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The robbery in 1981 at the “Banco Central” and its connection with Hotel Continental
The most famous bank robbery in the history of Spain As one of the most iconic and historic hotels in Barcelona, ??at Hotel Continental we are passionate about the history and culture of our vibrant and beloved city. And, in this sense, today we want to share you about one of the most outstanding events in Barcelona in the 1980s: the robbery of the Central Bank on Saturday, May 23, 1981, just three months after the failed coup attempt. The headquarters of the Central Bank had been the Continental Hotel at the beginning of the 20th century This famous robbery, carried out by a group of highly organized criminals, has…
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Celebrate Sant Jordi with us!
April 23rd Sant Jordi’s Day in Barcelona Barcelona and Sant Jordi are closely related to the culture and history of Catalonia. Sant Jordi is the patron saint of Catalonia and is celebrated on April 23 each year in commemoration of his death, fulfilling the ritual of giving a rose and a book. The streets of Barcelona are filled with stalls of books and roses, the locals take to the streets to buy them and give them to their loved ones, it is a way to honor the figure of Sant Jordi and to celebrate the Catalan culture and literature, it is a festival with a strong popular character, which combines…
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Easter in Barcelona
Discover our religious tradition Spain is a country of Catholic heritage. Easter is, therefore, an essential religious tradition in Catalonia. Holy Week, also called Semana Santa, begins this year with the most important day of Easter, Palm Sunday. Many people will spend the Easter holidays in Barcelona. However, the Easter celebrations include several public holidays, so it is vital to find out before your citybreak about the opening hours of sites, museums and attractions. The same goes for shops, restaurants and other events. Top Easter Barcelona Activities The traditional Easter parades and processions make Barcelona an unforgettable experience because the city is even more sumptuous and full of life than…
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Discover the 12 most emblematic stores in Barcelona
Barcelona bets for the European Capital of Proximity Commerce Barcelona has a very important commercial axis that has been woven over the years and that in some cases has lasted until today becoming a highly valuable heritage for the city. Establishments located, in many cases, in streets, squares and corners of Barcelona that have a special charm and that have become emblematic due to their history and architecture. On January 17 of this year the European Parliament approved the Capitalidad Europea del Comercio de Proximidad, a proposal launched byBarcelona Comerç and Vitrines d’Europe with the support of various institutions and administrations and that will be an element to preserve and…
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The Malagarriga Family and Tibidabo
A hotel family since 1826 As a family tradition in Hotel sector and Barcelona since 1826, we are delighted to share with you part of our history that its link with the Tibidabo amusement park and temple. In this post we will explain you the history of Tibidabo and how our father, José María Malagarriga Miralbell and, later, with our mother Pilar Vallet Hernández, dedicated body and soul to the restaurants (La Masía, La Miranda and the Pim, Pam, Pum) and hotels of Tibidabo (Hotel La Masía and Hotel Florida). A little history of the Tibidabo Amusement Park It all began in 1886, when a neo-Gothic chapel dedicated to the…
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Barcelona Trade Shows in 2023
Discover the most relevant trade Shows! What could be better than combining a visit to some of the world’s leading trade shows with a little Spanish sunshine? For several years, Barcelona has been enticing an increasing number of Europe’s biggest companies to highlight their products in the Catalonian capital. And the new season is just about to kick off. MWC Barcelona 2023 When: Monday, February 27, 2023, 9:00 AM – Thursday, March 2, 2023, 4:00 PM Where: Fira Exhibition Centre, Barcelona. Returning for the 15th year, after a two-year hiatus for covid, the MWC Barcelona is considered the most significant and influential expo held by the mobile and connectivity industry…
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A Romantic Weekend in Barcelona
Top activities for couples Paris is famous for being the city of love, but anyone familiar with Barcelona knows that the Catalan capital is equally romantic. It’s also one of the most popular weekend destinations in Europe, with plenty of activities for couples looking for romantic things to do in Barcelona. The Magic Fountain For many couples staying in Barcelona, a trip to the Magic Fountain near the Plaça España is amust-see. Atmospheric displays of light, water and music make this spot one of the most magical and romantic in Barcelona – and even better – it’s free! More money to spend on treats for your lover! Rowing Boats If…
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Happy New Year 2023 from Hotel Continental!
And you, what do you ask of 2023? On December 22nd we celebrated our Christmas party with the entire Hotel Continental team. It was a great occasion to celebrate and invite everyone to share their best wishes for 2023! We share with you the best wishes of our staff, with all the love of the family owners and the entire team! • “May it be as beautiful as 2022” Pilar Vallet Vda. Malagarriga The alma matter of the hotel and our dear mother • “It is a pride to have a team like the one we make up Hotel Continental, thanks to everyone with all my heart for all…
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Merry Christmas from Hotel Continental Barcelona & Palacete
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The best plans to experience Christmas in Barcelona
Find your favourite plan for this Christmas time and enjoy Barcelona with us! Barcelona offers you a wide variety of plans to experience an exciting Christmas, full of tradition, surprises for all interests: culture, tradition, gastronomy, shopping and sport. “Fira de Santa Llúcia” in front of the Cathedral Just 10 min. from the Hotel Continental Barcelona and 20min. from the Continental Palacete is the traditional “Fira de Santa Llúcia”, a concentration of products and a Christmas atmosphere that has been celebrated since 1786! Located on Avenida de la Catedral in Barcelona, ??it once again fills us with illusion and light for the Christmas time. Take the opportunity to enjoy the…
