by Hotel Continental | Jan 5, 2012 | Barcelona, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos, or Procession of the Three Kings, is a popular Hispanic Christmas tradition. In Barcelona, crowds gather at the harbour steps of the Moll de Fusta to witness the glorious arrival of the regal trio. The first sightings of the...
by Hotel Continental | Jan 4, 2012 | Barcelona, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
Usually at the end of the first week of January, Barcelona celebrates the Tres Tombs Festival, in honour of the patron saint of animals, Sant Antoni. The actual Saint´s day is the 17th January and there are many parties surrounding the date. At the Tres Tombs...
by Hotel Continental | Jan 3, 2012 | Barcelona, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
With La veritable història de Pinotxo (The true story of Pinocchio), Il Circo Italiano tells the story of the puppet that turns into a child, and at the same time presents various circus numbers. Jugglers, acrobats and contortionists combine with the appearances of...
by Hotel Continental | Jan 2, 2012 | Barcelona, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
It was 50 years ago when Montserrat Caballé made her debut at the Liceu with the opera Arabella by Richard Strauss. Xavier Montsalvatge, the opera critic of the time, highlighted the soprano’s voice, defining as a total novelty. Since then, the sentimental...
by Hotel Continental | Dec 31, 2011 | Barcelona, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
We would like to wish a happy 2012 to all our guests, friends and family… Feliz año nuevo! Bon Any Nou! Bonne Année! Felice Anno Nuovo! Prost Neujahr! Godt Nytår! Godt Nyttår! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! Click here to reserve your hotel barcelona Click aqui per fer la...
by Hotel Continental | Dec 29, 2011 | Barcelona, Hotel Continental, Hotel Palacete
The Màgic Fountain wants to join the Cristmas celebration in Barcelona. The performance of light and water is still being a great show itself, but now, we can enjoy it with a beautiful selection of tradtional and modern Christmas songs sounding at the same time by...
