And the Continental Hotels in Barcelona, ??the perfect place to stay
As anyone involved with the sport of yacht sailing should be aware, one of the most prestigious awards in the field is the America’s Cup, which has a rich history dating all the way back to 1851. Despite its name, the America’s Cup is an international affair. It has seen competing teams from not only the US but also Canada, the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, and New Zealand. It has also been hosted in a wide variety of cities around the world, including New York, San Francisco, Valencia and Bermuda. For its 2024 iteration, the America’s Cup will be hosted in Barcelona. Given the Spanish backdrop, it might be more appropriate to refer to the America’s Cup as Copa America!
Barcelona is the perfect location for the event, as the city is famous around the world for its lush beaches. Copa America sailing can take place against so truly incomparable coastal sights. Even for a visitor with no desire to see the Copa America Barcelona is filled with opportunities to lose oneself by the unspoilt sea. Boat trips, from catamarans to glass-bottom boat tours, are readily available; or you can take a tour of the Port of Barcelona, a focal point of the city’s maritime history.
Leading fairs worldwide complete the 2024 agenda in Barcelona
But there is much more to Barcelona than sunny beaches and the chance to see the Copa America Barcelona. The city plays host to important congresses: for example, over the January-February period of 2024, the Fira Barcelona Gran Via will host ISE (Integrated Systems Europe), the world’s leading exhibition on AV and systems integration. This is followed in the February-March period by MWC Barcelona (Mobile World Congress), a trade show for mobile communications professionals.
The technology industries are not the only sector to gather in Barcelona. The Seafood Expo Global, taking place in April, is a trade show that covers all forms of seafood be it fresh, canned or frozen. Barcelona, with its maritime connections and thriving fishing industry, is the perfect location for such an event; but other trade shows cover topics that a visitor may not associate with Barcelona in particular. October 2023 will bring with it the three-day CPHI Barcelona event, where pharmaceutical professionals from around the world will gather and network. More such expos are set to appear in the future: Labelexpo Europe, which is devoted to the label and package-printing industry, is scheduled to relocate from Brussels to Barcelona for 2025.
Anyone visiting the city for fun rather than business might enjoy the Copa America Barcelona. This is held between August and October 2024, and a visitor who arrives in the city during this period will be able to attend some of Barcelona’s annual events. The La Merce Festival, which takes place at the end of September, features street dances, parades, fireworks, performances and other such spectacles. Part of this event is Barcelona Accio Musical, a music festival that features various popular acts. Like the America’s Cup 2024, the festival is an important event for anyone keeping an eye on Barcelona’s tourist industry.
The central locations of the Continental Hotels in Barcelona
For anyone hoping to visit Barcelona, either to witness the Copa America sailing to take part in one of the many expos and trade shows or simply to kick back and relax on a sun-soaked beach, the Hotel Continental Palacete will make an ideal place to stay. The hotel is located in the city centre, and provides easy access to convention venues such as the Gran Via; note that getting around Barcelona is easy and efficient as the city offers the “Hola Barcelona” travel card, which gives free and unlimited access to the city’s public transport over a set period.
To book your room at the Hotel Continental Palacete, visit the official site here (or here for Spanish).
Hoping for more information on attending the America’s Cup in Barcelona, including details on how to book tickets? See the official website of America’s Cup 2024!
