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Cursa de la Mercè 2014

Posted on September 24, 2014September 24, 2014 by Barcelona Guide

The Cursa de la Mercè is a really popular sports event in Barcelona which shows commitment to sports to the world around us and to our society.

This athletics race is held each year in the beautiful city of Barcelona and the first race was held more than three decades ago. Every year there are more than 18.000 runners joining the race. The Cursa de la Mercè is one of the city’s best known sporting event which is supporting several NGOs. The registration for the race costs 5 euros and as it was in the previous years the registration fee is donated to the NGOs.

The race covers around 10 kms and it goes through one of the nicest highlights of Barcelona. The race starts and finishes at the Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina by the Plaça d’Espanya. This year the first time the race will cover of a distance of 2 kms for people with reduced mobility and who are disabled and are unable to take part of the 10 kms race. The main point of the sporting event is to make Barcelona a better place through sports. The race will take place 28th September in 2014. The registration fee is 5 euros for each persons.

For more information on the race, check the official site. For information on other events and happenings in Barcelona, click the link.

Barcelona Catamaran cruise

Posted on September 9, 2014October 14, 2023 by Barcelona Guide

Get the best out of your holiday in Barcelona and experience the city’s highlights while you are cruising along the Barcelona cost getting an unforgettable memory for the rest of your life. Enjoy the three hour long catamaran cruise as you leave the Port Olimpic behind discovering the city’s attractions from a new distance.

During your sailing you will have the chance not only to see Barcelona’s beautiful spots and its beautiful landmarks and skyline, but also you will have the chance to swim in the beautiful Mediterranean sea and enjoy the free drinks that are included in the sailing. There are two options to choose from the Leisure Cruise and the Party Sail.

The cruise starts at the Port Olimpic where you will board to a catamaran that fits up to 80 persons. After a short introducing and safety briefing to sailing you will be ready to cruise out to the Mediterranean sea and leave Barcelona’s harbour. During the sailing you will see Barcelona’s main beach the Barceloneta Beach and the Maremagnum. The Leisure Cruise is a perfect option for families for a great family get away on the sea. It is more relaxing than the Party Sail, if you want to lay back and enjoy the perfect summer weather of Spain then it is the best choice for you.

On the other hand if you are more into partying then the Party Sail is the perfect option for you. The Party Sail is perfect for celebrating or just simply have a fun day with your friends. Enjoy the music from the live DJ with a glass of beer, sangria or ice cold soda and have fun in the water with floating mattresses and round floating trampoline.

For more information on the sailing, prices and booking, visit Viator.

If you want a smaller and more romantic tour, read about the romantic Barcelona sailing tour here.

Romantic sailing trip in Barcelona

Posted on September 9, 2014October 14, 2023 by Barcelona Guide

The sailing trip from Barcelona is a really good way to escape with your loved one and to see Barcelona from another point of view. While you are sailing the Mediterranean Sea you will have the chance to see some of the city’s most popular spots such as the Sagrada Familia, Barcenoleta Beach which is the main beach of Barcelona, Port Olimpic and at last but not least the beautiful skyline and landmark of Barcelona at dusk.

The private trip will make your and your loved one’s a memorable vacation. The romantic get away with the boat will definitely get the most out of your Barcelona holiday. You will meet your local skipper at the Barcelona Port. After a short safety training and introducing to sailing you will be ready to discover Barcelona’s highlights from the sea too. Cruise along at the Barcelona coast and enjoy the city in a new perspective as you will pass by the Port Olimpic, the Tibidabo, the Sagrada Familia and the Agbar Tower. Check out the famous Port Forum and Barcenoleta Beach while your personal skipper takes care of the sailing.

There are morning and evening sailing trips to choose from. If you choose the evening sailing trip you will see the beautiful sunset over the city and its highlights from the sea. One trip costs 153 euros which includes a professional skipper and a bottle of cava.

If you want to know more about the romantic get away, visit this site and book your holiday.

Barcelona Helicopter Tour

Posted on September 8, 2014October 14, 2023 by Barcelona Guide

If you plan to visit Barcelona and spend some days there and you want to try something different the Barcelona city and coast tour by helicopter is the perfect choice for those who likes some excitement. It is definitely a must try during your visit in Barcelona and a perfect way to escape from the crowd of tourist in the city and see the famous spots in Barcelona the way most of the tourists have never seen.

The helicopter tour takes approximately 12 minutes where you will have the chance to experience Barcelona the way you have never done before. You will fly over the famous Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Camp Nou (Barcelona football stadium), the Olympic Port, Torre Agbar, the Olympic Ring and many other famous tourist attractions you have never seen before from this angle.

The helicopter tour will start from Barcelona’s downtown helipad, near to the cruise docks. You will fly over Barcelona’s popular spots and famous landscapes. The tour begins with flying over the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the well known stadium of Barcelona the Camp Nou. During your tour you will also pass by the Olympic Port, Torre Agbar and the famous Barcenoleta beaches. All the seats on the helicopter provides the best view of the city.

If you want to know more about the trip check this site and book your holiday now.

If you want to know more about other tours and programs in Barcelona, visit our guided tours page.

Learn to make Spanish food in Barcelona

Posted on September 8, 2014October 14, 2023 by Barcelona Guide

Barcelona offers you a special way to discover the Spanish culture and its cuisine. The Barcelona cooking class let you learn how to make the most delicious and most Spanish meals such as the Spanish omelette, tapas or paella.

Discover the secrets of cooking the perfect Spanish foods in a friendly atmosphere. The cooking class is led by one of the local chefs who will teach you how to make a 4 course Spanish lunch or dinner. If you upgrade to include a guided tour you will have a tour led by one of the local guides who will show you around and give you tips to get the most out of your stay in Barcelona.

The cooking class is located in the central of Barcelona at a cooking school. The lesson begins by preparing some traditional Spanish starters such as seasonal vegetable with traditional romesco sauce or red bell pepper soup flavoured cod and saffron. After this to discover more of the Spanish cuisine you will cook some roasted veal with buttered potatoes or the traditional food the paella which is rice with seafood or other selection of meats. As dessert you will make some delicious Catalan cream or rice pudding. After making all the foods you can eat it and enjoy it with a glass wine of the best Spanish wines of the region. If you upgraded to the guided tour a tourist guide will show you around at the food market called Boqueira Market where your guide will show how to choose the perfect products for your cooking.

If you want to know more about the cooking class and would love to try yourself out, check the following site.

Tapas tour in Barcelona

Posted on September 8, 2014October 14, 2023 by Barcelona Guide

The tapas evening walking tour offers a unique and new way to discover Barcelona. It is led by one of the local tourist guide of the city. It is a really nice way to discover Barcelona and its culture during your visit in Spain.

It is a great way to get an overview of the city and get to know the local restaurants and bars and learn how to order tapas for yourself at different places. You can also get tips from your friendly tourist guide to get the most out of your stay in Barcelona.

The evening walking tour starts near to one of the most famous street of the city in the central of Barcelona. The name of the street is La Rambla which is well known from its restaurants and tapas bars. From here your guide will lead you to the famous food market of Barcelona called La Boqueria, which offers all kind of fresh Spanish goods such as vegetables, fruits, cheese, seafood and all kind of meat with the best quality. After this your tour continues in one of the restaurants where you will enjoy three tapas with a glass of wine, cider or beer. The next stop of the tour will be the Gothic Quarter where you will get to know the Spanish architecture and culture. The end of the tour will be at another tapas bar where you can try four tapas with a glass of wine, beer or cava.

If you would like to be part of this tour, visit the following site for booking and prices.