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The centennial wardrobe of the Hotel Continental Palacete
A jewel that came from Paris in 1889 for Hotel Continental Palacete This mahogany wood jewel was acquired by the Vallet Arnau family at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. When Pilar Vallet Hernández and José María Malagarriga Miralbell, my parents, joined in marriage, this wardrobe could be located first in a family home and, later, when we inaugurated the Continental Palacete, in this privileged place in the middle of Rambla de Catalunya. This precious cabinet has become the repository for all the wonderful memories of our hotel history. Memories of our long history in the hotel world On the shelves of this cabinet, we can find silver cutlery…
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Come celebrate autumn and “la castañada” with us!
Tradition and gastronomy come together to welcome you! La Castañada is a traditional festival in Catalonia that is celebrated on November 1, coinciding with All Saints’ Day. This festival wants to commemorate our ancestors by consuming products such as chestnuts, sweet potatoes and “panellets”, typically autumn. Legend has it that for every chestnut eaten on All Saints’ Eve, a soul is released from purgatory. It is an old pagan tradition that was celebrated throughout Europe in which the end of the harvest and the good weather were assimilated with the cult of the souls of deceased relatives. Although in its beginnings the day of the chestnut had a stronger connection…
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Oktoberfest Barcelona returns to the Montjuïc exhibition centre in 2022
Can’t miss Oktoberfest Festival in October! If a visit to Oktoberfest is on your bucket list, but the October temperatures in chilly Munich keep putting you off, there’s good news. Oktoberfest Barcelona is back at the Montjuïc exhibition centre from the 5th October 2022 to the 16th October 2022. With average evening temperatures over 10C higher in Barcelona, it’s the place to enjoy all the traditional festivities of a genuine German Oktoberfest – without the winter woollies. Including the covid closures of 2020/21, this will be Oktoberfest Barcelona’s 9th annual festival, and bigger and better than any before. This year, the massive festival marquee will be filled with German and…
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Come and discover Gràcia Street Festival!
The best Fiesta Mayor in the Gràcia neighborhood! Are you going to miss it? Did you know that the Gràcia Festival has existed for over 200 years? It commemorates the patron saint of Gràcia,Saint Isidro. This year will mark the 204th edition of the Festa Major de Gràcia in Barcelona! Every August in Barcelona, the beautiful district of Gracia hosts a street festival that lasts an entire week. During this festive week, the inhabitants of the neighbourhood have a lot of fun decorating the streets. These particular Barcelona street festival dates are always 15th to 21st August every year: a truly extraordinary event that is well worth a visit. The…
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Hotel Continental Palacete: discover the perfect venues for filming & Shooting in Barcelona
Hotel Continental Palacete: the best option for your filming and photo sessions With a privileged position overlooking Rambla de Catalunya, elegant architecture and Baroque decor, the Hotel Continental Palacete is one of the best venues for filming in Barcelona. Whether you are searching for a location rental for filming, superb settings for your next photoshoot or beautiful showrooms in Barcelona, the Hotel Continental Palacete offers a choice of distinguished locations. Location rental for filming or shooting at the Continental Palacete We offer flexible packages adapted to your requirements, allowing you to book your space for as long or as short a time as you need – by the day or…
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The Hidden Bars of Barcelona
Discover with us the hidden bars of Barcelona When you ask the question, where do locals go out in Barcelona? the options you will get are interesting. The Spanish city has a vibrant nightlife. However, the popular places are not for everyone. The perfect evening sometimes means sipping a delicious cocktail in one of the most exclusive locations in town. Thanks to the interesting hidden bars Barcelona offers, you can have this experience and more. These joints gained fame during the Prohibition, when the United States declared it illegal to sell alcohol. Revellers found entertainment in speakeasies. These hidden bars are still around, tucked away in different parts of the…
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The great colour of Aitona & Lleida
The great colour of Aitona & Lleida Experience the great colour of Aitona and Lleida – the perfect day trip from Barcelona Aitona has become a popular destination for day trips from Barcelona. The Bajo Segre region of Catalonia is an agricultural landscape mainly known for fishing. However, in spring, the landscape changes, the trees bloom and the fields turn pink, announcing the arrival of peaches. A fleeting and unique spectacle that the village of Aitona promotes. In 2011, the town hall of this town of 2300 inhabitants launched a tourism project around the fruit in order to revitalize the agricultural region economically. The aim is to discover fruit growing…
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Barcelona the Spanish capital of fine dining
Barcelona offers you unique culinary experiences What is it that draws visitors back to magnificent Barcelona? Is it the warm Mediterranean sunshine? The incredible architecture. The three miles plus of pristine beaches, or the city’s famous football team. All these things attract thousands of visitors a year to this bustling capital of Catalonia. Perhaps what you didn’t know, is that thousands more are drawn to this splendid city to enjoy one of the most avant-garde culinary experiences in Europe. Fine dining in Barcelona With 26 Michelin starred restaurants dotted around the city in the 2022 guide, Barcelona fine dining establishments are continuing to make their mark, employing some of…
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The first edition of Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona
Seafood Expo Global is the leading event worldwide for the seafood sector, and this year comes to Barcelona. After a two-year pause due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is moving from Brussels and will take place from 26 – 28 April at the Fira de Barcelona in Plaza de Espanya. The move is a reflection of the Catalan city’s status as an international destination and a leading European business centre. In addition, the change to a larger venue contributes to making this year’s Seafood Expo Global bigger, better and offering even more opportunities than before. Seafood Expo Global Barcelona: the world’s largest seafood event This year’s seafood fair in Barcelona…
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Barcelona in Winter | Hotel Continental Barcelona
A Catalan tradition Calçots are a relatively mild-flavoured member of the onion family traditionally eaten grilled. They are undisputed kings of Catalan cuisine. The town of Valls on the Costa Daurada is the home of a famous Catalan festival as it is here that the tradition was born in the 19th century. Because of this, it has been awarded the Protected Geographical Indication from the European Union. Don’t miss this opportunity if you are close to “the capital of the Calçots” during the last weekend of January. Inhale the aromas of onions grilled over a wood fire invade the streets of Valls during the Gran Festa de la Calçotada. Organized by…
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This 2022 Barcelona returns with everything: The technological events of the year
Starting with the Mobile World Congress Barcelona, ??the city is prepared and open to hosting major technological events that position it as a benchmark in technology and digital innovation, a pole of international attraction. Take advantage of these events to expand your business with new contacts and keep up to date with the new trends that will mark the market in the coming years. Here is a brief list of the most outstanding technological events: Mobile World Congress Barcelona When: February 28 – March 3 Where: Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue As we told you in our last post, the MWC is the most influential international meeting on connectivity…
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MWC Barcelona is Back in Full Force in 2022
MWC Barcelona has been the beating heart of the digital communications industry since 2006. The Mobile World Congress salutes the human spirit and mobile technology’s role in celebrating it, so it was only a matter of time before it recovered from global COVID lockdowns. MWC Barcelona will finally be back on 28 February 2022. The event has been locked down since 2020, and the city’s hospitality industry has struggled under the weight of that inactivity. This year, you can expect to see the world’s largest mobile technology fair host more than 2, 400 exhibitors and 100,000 attendees. Seventy-eight of the MWC’s largest 100 exhibitors will be there. Still, the MWC…
