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Let yourself be seduced by the charm of Barcelona
On our blog, you will find the best events, activities, and secrets of Barcelona to make the most of your stay in the city and in our hotels: Continental Barcelona on La Rambla and Continental Palacete on Rambla de Catalunya, right in the heart of Barcelona, the best location.
Christmas shopping in Barcelona – Compras de Navidad en Barcelona.
Shopping in the beautifully decorated Christmas streets of Barcelona, is an experiance that gets you in to the holliday spirit. Besides from the many cultural sites that Barcelona has to offer, the Mediterranean city also offers great shopping posibilities. The best...
Cirque du Soleil – Varekai
Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world—a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. From the sky falls a solitary young man, and the story of Varekai begins. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest,...
Barcelona Welcomes Pope Benedict XVI
An enormouse amount of police, Guardia Civil, and Mossos d’Esquadra will be on duty this weekend, due to the Popes visit. Benedict XVI will be in Barcelona on Sunday for the consecration of the Sagrada Familia, before visiting the new childrens hospital Nen de Déu, in...
The first Mass in Sagrada Familia
The pope will be hosting the first Mass inside the still unfinished Temple on Sunday 7th November 2010. It is expected that King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia will attend the Mass. There is space for 10,000 people inside the temple, but only 7000 will be permitted....
Pope Benedict’s Itinerary
The Pope is expected to arrive at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport around 21.00 on the 06th November 2010. He will be spending the night at the cardinal’s residence, before his journey through Barcelona in his popemobile on Sunday the 7th November. Pope Benedict starts his...
Pope Benedict XVI visits Barcelona
This coming weekend Pope Benedict XVI visits Barcelona to preside at the consecration of famouse Sagrada Familia. The pope will be hosting the first Mass inside the still unfinished Temple on 07th November 2010. Before coming to Barcelona the Pope will visit the...
Europe Changes to Winter Time on October 31th 2010
European Summer Time ends on the 31th October 2010 (clocks go backward) at 01:00 GMT 02:00 GMT+1 Europe - Standard Time Zones Since 1996 all clocks in Europe have changed on same date There are three different time zones across the EU: Western Europe Time (Standard...
The Cemetery of Montjuïc dressed up for All Saints day.
The Cemetery of Montjuïc dressed up for All Saints day, is worth a visit. The cemetery opened in 1883 and is the last resting place of many a famous personage, including Joan Miro, musician Isaac Albeniz, the painter and writer Santiago Rusiñol, and also Salvador Puig...
Carmen in Barcelona
Carmen is one of the world most famouse plays and has been seducing opera fans for more than a century. A new production is now being presented in Spain's historic Gran Teatre del Liceu, and will be playing until the 30th July 2011. For information and tickets:...
Our Hotels in Barcelona
HOTEL CONTINENTAL BARCELONA
El Hotel Continental Barcelona está situado en La Rambla 138, esquina con Plaza de Cataluña, la mejor ubicación, justo en el corazón de Barcelona.
Un hotel familiar recientemente renovado con habitaciones totalmente equipadas que ofrecen comodidad y estilo. Algunas habitaciones cuentan con balcones con vistas a La Rambla, lo que le permitirá disfrutar de esta famosa avenida mientras saborea los snacks y bebidas de nuestro buffet especial gratuito, disponible las 24 horas del día para todos los huéspedes.
El Hotel Continental Barcelona dispone de una terraza llamada "El Patio", donde podrás disfrutar de una tranquilidad increíble en el mismo centro de Barcelona.
HOTEL CONTINENTAL PALACETE
El Hotel Continental Palacete está clasificado como "Monumento" y está idealmente ubicado en Rambla de Catalunya 30, un elegante paseo arbolado en el corazón de la ciudad, donde encontrará hermosas tiendas y restaurantes.
Inaugurado en 2002, fue un sueño hecho realidad para la familia adquirir una propiedad tan hermosa y bien ubicada: la Casa Batlló en Passeig de Gracia y Plaza Catalunya están a sólo 5 minutos, lo que hace que la ubicación esté justo en el centro de Barcelona.
En el Centenary Lounge podrá disfrutar de nuestro buffet gratuito de bebidas y snacks las 24 horas, cortesía del hotel para todos los huéspedes. Y, si quiere soñar, reserve una suite "Versalles" donde tendrá la oportunidad de vivir el esplendor de la época con intimidad y comodidad.