01/11: Dia de Todos los Santos- All Saints Day

See how in Spain they´ve traditionally celebrated this day before Halloween took over!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints

26/10: clock changes backwards!

Next Sunday Oct 26th the clocks will change one hour backwards, so at 3 o´clock in the morning we will have to adjust the time to 2 o´clock.
Check here for more info:

http://www.hora.es/cambiohorario/
http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/clock-changes/

Sitges Film Festival, October 2nd-12th

If you like horror movies, this is the festival for you. Cult classics and new films are shown during the 10 days of the festival. In addition to that, you can enjoy the nice little seaside town where the festival is held.
For more info on tickets and screenings, visit

http://www.cinemasitges.com/es/

Spanish National Day, 12/10

Spain celebrates its national next October 12th, which falls on a Sunday this year.
More info, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispanic_Day

Ride the city!

You would like to ride a bike in the city but you don’t want to leave it in the street, you don´t have much room at home, in the Bicing station near where you live you can’t find a bike when you need it or it´s full when you want to park it. The Aula Ambiental- Punt Verd in Sagrada Familia can lend you a foldable bike so you can try it before buying one.

Requirements: 100€ deposit
More information in http://www.aulambiental.org/ (in Catalan) , 93 435 05 47 or aula_ambiental@telefonica.net

European Day of Languages, Sept 26th

Europe celebrates its linguistic diversity with activities all around the continent, like free intercambios and 20 minutes crash courses in many European cities.
Check the website of the European Commission for more info:

http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/lang/awareness/day05_en.html

Festes de la Mercè 2008- La Mercè Festival 2008

The biggest festival which celebrates the patron saint of the city with music, parades, family activities and much more!
More info:
http://w3.bcn.es/V01/Serveis/Noticies/V01NoticiesLlistatNoticiesCtl/0,2138,1653_1802_3_574583812,00.html?bcnAccessible=true&accio=detall&home=HomeBCN

La Diada de Catalunya

Catalunya celebrates its National Day next September 11th. Get info on its history here,


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_of_Catalonia

Festa Major de Gràcia 2008

One of the most famous fiestas or street parties in Barcelona takes place in the neighbourhood of Gràcia between August 15th and 22nd.
Check out their website for info on activities and the street decoration competition, which is worth seeing!

http://www.festamajordegracia.org/2004/llengues/english.html

Olympic Games 2008

This time the date with the Olympic Games is in Beijing from August 8th.
Get info at
www.en.beijing2008.cn

Eurogames 2008

Barcelona is hosting these Olympic Games for the LGBT (Lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transexuals) between July 24th and 27th.
The activities will take place in Palau Sant Jordi.
Check out their website for more info:

http://2008.eurogames.info/

Info on visiting Barcelona

If you are planning your trip to Barcelona and need some help or inspiration, check this website:

http://www.bcn.es/turisme/english/turisme/welcome.htm

It´s the official site of Barcelona´s City Council with info on getting around the city, food, where to sleep, etc
Enjoy your search! :)

Summercase Festival

Music between Madrid and Barcelona, July 18th and 19th.
Check their website for info on concerts, times and prices:

http://www.summercase.com/

La Pedrera at night

Enjoy this beautiful Gaudí building while listening to some live music and admiring the city at the same time.
From June 27th to July 26th, check the website for times and prices,

http://www.fundaciocaixacatalunya.org/osocial/main.html?idioma=3

San Fermin

San Fermin takes place in the lovely village of Pamplona, in the north of Spain. The party starts on July 7th and during a few days the streets are full of people having fun and chasing the bulls, the main attraction of this event. Enjoy!

Click here for more info:
www.websanfermin.com
www.fiestasdesanfermin.com

Spain crowned champions of Europe

Spain deserved to win the Eurocup and so they did! With only 1 goal Spain crowned champions in Vienna last night! Felicidades, chicos! :))

More info:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport
http://www.euro2008.uefa.com/
http://www.elmundodeportivo.es/ (in Spanish)

Outdoor cinema in Montjuïc

This is a great way to cool down these summer nights while enjoying a good film with friends. The Sala Montjuic organizes film screenings throughout the summer in Montjuïc, in original version, at low prices (4€) and unbeatable surroundings. You can bring your own food and drink and lay down in the grass or hire a deckchair (3€).
Check all the details here,

http://www.salamontjuic.com/

San Juan party!

Celebrate the summer solstice the Spanish way!
San Juan parties (actually on the eve of the actual San Juan day) take part on the night of June 23rd, this year falling on a Monday. It´s all about celebrating the start of the hot season with fire, fireworks, coca (special Catalan cake, no drugs in it!), cava and lots of fun!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonfires_of_Saint_John

Euro Cup 2008

If you are a football freak or just want to fit in with the football craze you must then follow this tournament. Check their website for info on matches, times, winners and loosers!

http://www.euro2008.uefa.com/

Sónar Festival 2008

The greatest festival of electronic music is back in town!
Check their website for the programme and information:

http://www.sonar.es/portal/es/home.cfm

Sónar Festival, June 19th, 20th & 21st

Barcelona Spanish School summer offers!

Hola!!


We are offering very interesting offers to learn Spanish:
259€ for an 80 hour course
159€ for a 40 hour course

Study Spanish with us if you want to learn in a friendly, professional environment in Barcelona with experienced teachers. Learning Spanish will be an enjoyable experience!
Check our website for more info (www.barcelonaspanish.com) or send us an email (info@barcelonaspanish.com). We´ll be very happy to hear from you! ;)

Hasta pronto!

Coldplay in Barcelona FOR FREE!!

Hola everyone! :))

For all of you who are fans of this British group and will be in Barcelona in the next few weeks, check this out: the band will be playing in the city FOR FREE!! yeah, it sounds like a joke but it´s true! They will be presenting their new album, 'Viva la vida or Death and all his friends'. It will be next June 17th in the Espacio Movistar, check this link (in Spanish) for more info:

http://www.espacio.movistar.es/espacio/evento/esevento220.html

Enjoy!
Hasta pronto!