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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…
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Happy 2022 full of friendship, peace and prosperity!
Remember: No person who has friends is a failure With this heading begins “Bernardo y compañía”, the first foray into the field of the novel by Francesc Roca and whose presentation took place at the Hotel Continental Palacete on December 16. It was such a beautiful and emotional moment that we think it symbolizes our wish for 2022: that the strength of friendship and love fill us with good energy to overcome and come out strengthened from the complex situation that we have been living in recent months. The journalist Eduard Berraondo was in charge of moderating the presentation: a conversation between the author, Cisco Roca -this is what they…
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Our best wishes to you and to the humanity that unites us
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Science Friction. Visit the CCCB exhibition until November 28
Incredible exhibition at CCCB, five minuts walking distance from Continental Hotel Is it possible to imagine another way of living with and on the planet? «Science Friction. Living Among Companion Species” explores these issues through a selection of artistic works and popular science pieces, which will be open to the public until November 28 at the CCCB, very close to our hotels. An opportunity to walk the streets of the surprising and diverse Raval neighborhood, on the way to the exhibition. Paradigm shift The approach to a change in mentality and sensitivity runs through the entire exhibition: The transition from anthropocentrism – a human-centered worldview that has prevailed in the…
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Barcelona dresses up this September 2021
Come to the Fiesta Mayor in Barcelona, enjoy it with us! La Mercè, the Fiesta Mayor of Barcelona, celebrates its 150 years and although we will still have capacity restrictions and ticket reservations, the city promises to be filled with traditions, street arts, circus, dance, music and cinema, hundreds of options to enjoy. The best autumn plan is in Barcelona, from September 23 to 26! If Barcelona were a woman, how would you imagine her? “Beautiful, protective, and powerful” These are the words of the Parisian artist Malika Favre, who has lived in Barcelona for some years and who was the author of the poster for this year’s festivities. How…
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Come to know and enjoy our close Raval neighborhood!
El Raval is diversity, color and charming corners to discover! The Raval neighbourhood, in the Ciutat Vella district, is located right in the centre of Barcelona and is home to around 45 different nationalities, which shows just how diverse its cultural richness can be. Anyone wishing to visit it will discover exceptional corners that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Do you dare to ravalear? Yes, you read that right, it has its own verb. Dare to discover the other side of the Raval! Let the adventure begin! The neighbourhood’s location has allowed it to undergo an overwhelming transformation, from its beginnings as Barcelona’s Chinatown, located near the…
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3 Top Culture Barcelona Plans that you can’t miss!
3 cultural plans in Barcelona that you cannot miss! “Spring alters the blood”, a typical Spanish saying… and more these days that the advance in vaccination and the opening of restaurants at night until midnight is already being noticed. Good news that they are bringing life back to our streets and that invites you to enjoy our beautiful city with renewed enthusiasm. With the opening of the Hotel Continental Barcelona in La Rambla, we celebrate the progressive arrival of visitors and the enjoyment of good weather and the cultural, gastronomic and commercial offer of our city. In this post we are going to present you with three “must see” plans…
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Romantic Barcelona – The Couples Staycation Guide
Turn Your Date Night Into A Date Minibreak Hideaway under super-soft linen, rekindle the romance on a warm evening stroll, picnic under the trees in a secret park, and eat and drink your way from cozy café to cava by candlelight in our Barcelona guide for couples. We’ve put together some of our favorite Barcelona spots, and romantic ideas to help you plan the perfect couples minibreak. A Room for Romance – The fairy tale interiors at Hotel Continental and Hotel Continental Palacete are easy to fall in love with. Refreshed and ready to welcome guests, the Balcony Ramblas Rooms at Hotel Continental are a couple’s favorite with a polished…
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The Family Staycation Barcelona Guide
Five Reasons to Book A Hotel Continental Staycation After a year of stay-at-home to stay safe, the idea of a staycation at home might be difficult to get excited about – especially if you’ve got kids. Why not swap your four walls, for the hotel comfort and famous service of Hotel Continental in Barcelona. A staycation at Hotel Continental combines all the things you love about a family holiday, with the stress-free convenience of a location close to home. Find out our top five reasons why a Hotel Continental staycation with the whole family is going to get your summer off to the best possible start. 1. Stay Central, Explore…
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Why Attend Mobile World Congress 2021?
Welcome Back to The World’s No.1 Connectivity Event The world’s most influential tech and connectivity event is getting ready to open its doors once again, and Barcelona has never been more ready to welcome you. Since 2006 there has been nowhere better to network with the world’s most important connectivity companies, the hottest start-ups, and thousands of CEO’s and entrepreneurs. Find out more about how the MWC experience has been redesigned from the ground-up to ensure a safe and industry-leading event experience. Here are our top five reasons why attending MWC 2021 is going to be a game-changer. 1. It’s the Biggest and the Best The who’s who of decision-makers…
