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Christmas with you is the best of us
Welcome to the fact that Christmas changes all of us. From the very first lights, the first bite of a gingerbread biscuit to the very first George Michael´s Last Christmas of the year… all this changes us. We wish it is cold to light the coal on the stove or the wood in the fireplace. To take out the blankets and cover the whole of ourselves but the nose and the eyes. We love wearing woolen hats and globes plus kilometric scarfs. We do enjoy endless table talks after a large meal and we welcome the excess because the occasion worth it. Christmas changes us. At this special moment of…
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Barcelona, or one of the most photographed cities in the world
This autumn, Google Photos ranked Barcelona in the third place among the most photographed cities on the planet, only surpassed by New York and Paris. Google Photos is currently the largest online storage space where 100 million people let their pictures rest. Have you ever wondered why? If one thinks of Barcelona as a collection of iconic monuments and spots, it would be undoubtedly easy to understand the magnetic attraction exerted on tourists by historic streets like the Ramblas, commercial venues such as Passeig de Gràcia, temples like the Sagrada Famìlia, thrilling parks like the Park Güell or the incredible modernist façades that dot the whole city. YOU HAVE TO…
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Christmas Shopping Offer
Do you fancy a Christmas shopping break in Barcelona? The great city combines both precious architecture and culture with entertainment and designer shopping. As an appetizer, we would like to highlight four classy names reference worldwide you can find in Barcelona: The famous Italian brand Prada with their bags, leather skirts and their flattering fit wide-sleeved coats. Louis Vuitton with their old-time clothes and snazzy high-heeled shoes. The king of haute couture Valentino who uses Barcelona as a big showcase of his designs. And our audacious tip: go check Stella McCartney prêt-à-porter store in Paseo de Gracia and look up her fresh winter collection. As the icing of the cake,…
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George Orwell en Hotel Continental Barcelona
One of the greatest British writers of all time, Eric Arthur Blair spent more than a few days in Barcelona. Better known by his pen name George Orwell the novelist was born in Bengala, British colony, in 1903. Orwell arrived in Barcelona in 1936 to be sent to the front during the Civil War in Spain. From those experiences of war, most of the essentials were gathered together in 1938 in “Homage to Catalonia”, a personal account of his involvements and observations in the Spanish Civil War. The book, along with “Animal Farm” (1945) and “1984” (1949) became one of the writer’s most famous and best-selling works. Ever since Orwell…
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A Walk Through the Barcelona Gothic Quarter
At this time, when the temperature rises the spring gives us warm sunshine, longer days and the first flush of green. Therefore, another fantastic recommendation for this breezy season is a walk through the Barcelona gothic quarter and its more emblematic Places (the Catalan Squares). Plaça Sant Felip Neri Taking our Continental Barcelona and Continental Palacete Hotels as a starting point, the Sant Felip Neri Square is a must when strolling around the former Jewish quarter. In this Romantic with a hint of decadence plaça there is a baroque church from which it is honored its name. The Plaça Sant Felip Neri tells more to pedestrians when it is silent…
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History of the Hotel Continental and Michelin Guide
History of The MICHELIN Guide Spain & Portugal Available in 14 editions that cover 23 countries and sold in nearly 90 countries, the MICHELIN Guide has made it through years, centuries, eras and fashions. Hotel Continental is proud to be part of this history, of being among an exclusive club of hotels. The first edition of The MICHELIN guide Spain & Portugal was published in 1910. Its 164 pages collected information of 61 hotels and 159 towns in Spain, Portugal and France. Well, after more than 100 years there are only 6 establishments which have remained until 2014 between the selected hotels, edition after edition. Between them of course is…
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Zurich Marató de Barcelona 2014
There is little left for the sport event of the year! One of the most popular sport events in Barcelona is the Zurich Marató de Barcelona 2014 which will be held next Sunday 16 March. Departure is at 8:30 AM in Avenida Reina Maria Cristina, near Plaza España, and the approximate arrival of the first corridor will be at 11:00 AM at the same place. The marathon runs through the center of Barcelona where are located Hotel Continental Barcelona and Hotel Continental Palacete. If you will participate and you are still looking for accommodation for the Barcelona Marathon, remember that indicating your race number you can get discount on accommodation…
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Mobile World Congress 2014
One of the most important events during February’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) to be held in Barcelona from 24 to 27 February in the Fira of Gran Via. This conference has a great economic impact on the city with the presence of more than 75,000 visitors. Mark Zuckerberg will be the guest star of the Mobile World Congress. Facebook founder will participate in the opening day of the fair, bringing together more than 240 professionals. Likewise, the founder of WhatsApp, Koum Jam will be one of the protagonists of the congress. We are already preparing the arrival of our guests that will be attending the congress. We hope to make…
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ERS Annual Congress in Barcelona 2013
ERS 2013 will be held in Barcelona, Spain at FIRA BARCELONA. Our hotels, Hotel Continental Barcelona and Hotel Continental Palacete will accomodate part of the visitors to the event. From today to friday they will be arribing and we look forward to welcoming them. The event will take place in the Convention Centre de Gran Via, Plaza Europa from 7 to 11 September 2013. Most of the visitors will use this days to enjoy the city of Barcelona. We will be here to help them to have an enjoyable stay. Various Educational Activities are organised during the Annual Congress: Post-Graduate Courses, Morning Seminars, Meet-the-Expert Seminars, Educational Skills Workshops and HERMES…
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23th April. Diada de Sant Jordi 2013
The 23rd April is a special day in world literature for two reasons. Firstly it commemorates the death of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare, who died with a difference of only a few hours on 22nd and 23rd April of 1616. In addition, it is also Sant Jordi’s Day (Saint George’s Day), quite possibly one of the most extraordinary days in the Catalan calendar as the streets are packed with fresh roses, book stands and couples eager to share a romantic moment. In order to understand this unique day, we have to go back in time… Once upon a time, a fierce dragon threatened Montblanc, one of the most…
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Primavera Sound 2013 Barcelona
Spring has arrived, the good weather and awaited events like Primavera Sound 2013 in Barcelona city. Once again, one of the most important european festivals will be celebraed in Barcelona. The dates for the Primavera Sound 2013 will be from 22 to 26 May in the Parc del Forum. This year the festival in Barcelona bring groups like Phoenix, Hot Chip, Crystal Castles and the incombustible Blur. It also will feature artists such as Nick Cave and Fiona Apple. If you are looking for accommodation in Barcelona for the Primavera Sound, Hotel Continental gives you the chance to enjoy the festival while staying in the city center of Barcelona where…
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X Games Barcelona: sport, entertainment and adventure!
The X Games is the world’s biggest and most important action sports event. This years and the following two Barcelona will have the privilege to host this event. the X Games 2013 edition presents a generous variety of shows that includes four sports features (skateboard, BMX, Freestyle Motocross and Rally Car). You can see the calendar here. You can also buy your tickets. The dates for the X Games: from 16th to 19th May 2013, Montjuïc Park will be the setting for the self-styled “action sport Olympics”. During the week of the X Games, the city will become the world capital of action sports with related musical, artistic and cultural events. If you…
