Just five days ago it took place in Calella (a seaside town on the Costa del Maresme, 58 km northeast of Barcelona) the kick-start of 97th edition of Volta de Catalunya –Tour de Catalunya 2017- the oldest cycling race in Spain (1911) and the fourth worldwide behind such events as the Tour de France (1903), Tour …
Although difficult to believe, the Barcelona Marathon Zurich is a very comfortable event (in terms of organization and conditioning of the city). Among all those who have already signed up or have planned to do it next year, many are repeaters but others have the first appointment with the Zurich Marathon in Barcelona in two …
If you’re tired of the Christmas lights, the Santa Claus hanging on the balconies and carols in the streets, do not miss the open door training session of FC Barcelona on 3 January at the Miniestadi. It has almost become a Christmas tradition! With free admission for members and 5€ cost for the general public, Luis …
The great classic of Spanish football is just around the corner. This Saturday, December 3, 2016, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will face in the Camp Nou from 16:15 hours (local time) in one of those games that raise passions beyond what is usual. Much at stake will be on the field of the Barça …
In a true American style, the NBA already has its spot in Barcelona. We recently spoke of The Garden of Messi, and how the rosary player created a single town within Barcelona to enjoy the best football with entertainment and cuisine. It is now up to the big North-American basketball league to inaugurate in Barcelona …
On Wednesday September 13th is held in Barcelona the first match of the qualifying rounds of the Champions League. FC Barcelona against Celtic Glasgow. The group C is composed by FC Barcelona, Glasgow Celtic, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Manchester City. This exciting game of the Champions League will start at 20.45h at the Stadium of FC …
To all Football fans and especially to the Barça supporters worldwide, we are very happy to announce this year Joan Gamper Trophy is going to be held next 10th August. This historic Trophy was named in honor and memory of Joan Gamper, a founding member, player, and later president of the club. What makes this …
For the first time in its history, the Football Club Barcelona Stadium will host a rugby match. It is not just any match. Tomorrow 24th June at 8:45pm in Camp Nou the TOP 14 Rugby Final –the final of the French rugby championship- will happen. The prestigious trophy is called Bouclier de Brennus and will …
Do you love Port Aventura? Wait for it… An accurate description would say that Port Aventura is a leisure resort and theme park located in Vila-Seca (near Salou, Tarragona, south of Catalonia). Any booklet would include that it is the 6th most visited theme park in Europe. And any Travel + Leisure would read such …
We could actually say that in Barcelona it rains down 4 days in April. However, in one of those what seemed to be a sunny morning becomes a grey and overcast sky. Suddenly, instead of 4 drops, we are facing a tremendous downpour. Do not despair. We know you have been planning your trip for …
The second Classic of the season is about to take place tomorrow, Saturday 2nd April in Camp Nou. Barça is taking on Atlético de Madrid in what is meant to be the best chance to put some distance between themselves. Moreover, there are only 8 encounters left to finish the League and FC Barcelona is …
It seems that the runner fever has gone one step further and has also become a practice of tourism in the city. Some Travel Agencies in Barcelona offer urban routes while jogging around the main attractions of the city accompanied with an English, French or even German speaking guide-coach. Among others, there is one sports …