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Dancing Fridays at Plaça del Rei

              More than a traditional dance is the motto of the Friday dance gatherings at Plaça del Rei. With the arrival of Spring ( very shy this year) the festival Els divendres a la plaça del Rei  returns to Barcelona for the 57th time! For all the music and dance [...]

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Dancing Fridays at Plaça del Rei

              More than a traditional dance is the motto of the Friday dance gatherings at Plaça del Rei. With the arrival of Spring ( very shy this year) the festival Els divendres a la plaça del Rei  returns to Barcelona for the 57th time! For all the music and dance [...]

The Human Rights Film Festival of Barcelona 2013

This year the Human Rights Film Festival of Barcelona celebrates its 10th aniversary.  Recognized by ICAAR of UNESCO as a model for fighting against the many forms of discrimination and racism the festival brings once again the selection of  more than 120 fiction, animation and documentary films from the whole world. If you are interested [...]

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• Upon strolling along the beach you will find Carpe Diem Lounge Club, aka CDLC. This place is definitely pricey but the ambience is great. Reigning as a Top Nightlife on the water's edge, CDLC is modeled on Amsterdam's Supper-club. Daybeds heaped with silken cushions discreetly obscured by gauze drapes (usually occupied by members of the F.C. Barcelona football team) are the main attraction. The rest consists of a gaudy restaurant and sea-facing terrace, roaring techno on the dance floor, and a red velvet chill-out room. If you can get your name on the list among the C-list celebrities, count yourself lucky. The restaurant itself is very nice and appears very trendy. Make sure you book an outside table on the terrace- it’s quite dark inside and much quieter also. Recommend ordering the yellowtail Hamachi served with passion fruit sauce and land caviar. It is very tasty. You should also try the rocket and Iberico ham salad. The presentations of all the dishes are mouth-watering. It’s so flavorful and appealing that you’ll probably inhale all of our food. To complement the ambience even more, the waiters look like models. The waiters are also nice enough to recommend what to do and where to go at night! Find information on reservations, restaurant and more at http://www.cdlcbarcelona.com/. Preview Carpe Diem's events on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OBH6Q4E0V5A#!   #
• Barcelona is exceptional to involving the entire family with fun and relaxing activities. Near our Vilamarí apartment there is Parc de Joan Miró. Joan Miró was a socialist visionary and expressed his opinion through surrealism an art style most popularized by Spain. His modernist style; a subconscious dreamlike perspective invoked a playful childish attitude. In his work reflects his interest in the subconscious, in it "childish" and in your country. Although the park is in tribute to Joan Miró it not necessary to be an expert in art history to enjoy the parc. In 1983, the Exiample District commissioned modernist artist, Joan Miró, who contributed to his hometown the monumental sculpture 'Dona i Ocell" (“Woman and Bird” in English) of this Barcelona artist. This was one of the first expressions of public art in the old city of the democratic era. The monumental sculpture is located in the Parc de Joan Miró (former Escorxador) in Barcelona, at the foot of a large artificial lake, the sculpture was made of concrete and 22 meters high, represents a female form with a hat and this image of a bird. A small fun fact, this large open park was once more commonly known as s "Parc de l'Escorxador" (Slaughter Park); due to functionality during the ages of bullfighting. Now the parc serves residents and vistors who may take a morning run in the park or have their children they will enjoy the creative space to play. Find more information at the following link: http://www.spain.info/es/conoce/jardines-historicos/barcelona/parque_de_joan_miro.html #
• Parc Central del Poble Nou is the green “lung” in the former industrial area of Poblenou. The urban park is a precious oasis in a within the old factory district. The surreal and innovative urban jungle project was designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel, who designed the Agbar Tower in Barcelona. The space is vital for the life of social activities while dealing with ecological issues for preserve the environment. You can observe that the city of Barcelona places great importance on public open space since many highly innovative urban parks have been built during the cities long history. The park incorporates innovative color schemes with unique approach to light and shadow. A unique feature surrounding the park is the whimsical wall covered with Mediterranean plants surrounding the park, it helps defense against fragmentation allowing the pedestrian’s experience to change to dramatically from the noise of the road to the quiet freshness of the park. This wall has several entries - the main access includes an artistic wrought-iron gate - and sculpts in the form of window, all of Gaudi influence. Most of the park’s vegetation comprise of willows, shady trees, lianas and flowers, which are irrigated by underground system, while makes the park have a chilled refreshing temperature during the summer. You can relax in the metal chairs in the shade of lush, colorful plants and trees. Find Parc location and hours at Barcelona Turisme’s website: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/Parc-del-Centre-del-Poblenou/_3Ngb8YjSpL3U56ScBHOWcxpDev_Vr2xeL0Y-XDdOtMLgz3tYfQZa9DWUDzW_WRmB. #
•   Shoko Restaurant and Lounge Club It sits proudly on the beach front. It is popular amongst tourists and locals alike who are in search of a glamorous setting to eat, drink and dance the night away. Great location, great food, great music. Shoko is an ideal location for those in search of Barcelona beachside glamour - this is where people come to see and be seen. A new and trendy restaurant and club on Barceloneta’s beach front. It’s very popular given their lounge club is often chosen to host official after parties of concerts. If you pass Shoko’s restaurant at lunch time it is very comfortable and pretty busy. You’ll discover freshly made food and efficient yet friendly service. Find club events and free guest-list entrance at http://bpremium.com/barcelona/shoko/.   #
• Gaudí began this breath-taking surreal temple in 1882 and it is still under construction. Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family) was originally intended to be a modest, Neo–Gothic church, but it has become the most famous building in Barcelona. Gaudí moved away from the reigning Neo–Gothic style of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and imbued every element of the Sagrada Família with symbolic meaning. The Christian symbolism is present in all the work of Gaudi, but the most obvious example of its application is in the temple, which escenogràficament, “scenographic”, presents the life of Jesus and the history of faith. This temple has been built as the original idea of Gaudí, which stages the Catholic Church architecture with Jesus and the faithful, represented by Mary, the apostles and saints. This is visible in the eighteen towers, symbolizing Jesus, the Virgin, the four evangelists and the twelve apostles; on three fronts, representing the human life of Jesus (from birth to death), and the interior, suggesting the heavenly Jerusalem, where a series of columns dedicated to Christian cities and continents, represents the apostles. In addition to Christian symbolism, there is also Chinese symbolism and inspiration throughout Sagrada familia. Turtles form the base of columns (the Chinese symbol of order within chaos) and the pillars are palm trees. The most outstanding feature of this building is its Baroque style, plus the mixture of colors and the diversity of materials used (plaster, ceramics, mosaic, iron and many types of stone). For more information about Sagrada Familia view their website at http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/. Also you can find a cheap ticket to tour the Sagrada familia at http://barcelona.ticketbar.eu/en/museums/sagrada-familia,-skip-the-line!-/. #