Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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