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Christmas Markets in Barcelona in 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016October 1, 2024 by Barcelona Guide

Are you in the mood for some Christmas shopping in Barcelona? Want to know more about the Christmas markets in Barcelona in 2016?

There are two Christmas markets that are well known in Barcelona. Here we will give you some basic information about those and also tell you when they will open and when they will close in 2016.

Fira de Santa Llucia Christmas market 2016

This Christmas market in Barcelona is arranged just in front of the big and famous Cathedral in Barcelona. At this market there are around 300 stalls from which you can buy all sorts of Christmas effects. It has its origin back to a celebration of Santa Llucia on December 13th, but has since then developed into a big and full-time Christmas market.

Christmas market dates in 2016: November 27th – December 23rd

Fire de Reis Christmas market 2016

This Christmas market isn’t as big as the Fira de Santa Llucia, but it is growing every year. As you visit this you can expect to meet around 200 stalls from where you can buy all sorts of stuff. This was first of all a market where children could buy presents and toys, and it has kind of preserved that feeling. If you bring children you should be warned that they will find lots of toys and objects to play with here.

Christmas market dates in 2016: December 18th, 2016 – January 6th, 2017

More about the Christmas markets in Barcelona

At the Spanish Christmas markets – counter to the Christmas markets in cities such as Prague and Budapest – you can mostly buy Christmas trees and other Christmas effects at the markets in Barcelona. Another important object to buy is the so called “Cagatió”. What is Cagatió? It’s a piece of wood with a painted face. A few weeks before Christmas everz family place it in the house and then cover it with a cloth. As the children look to this creature they know that Christmas is approaching.

Getting ready for the Summer Olympics

Posted on August 1, 2016October 3, 2016 by Barcelona Guide

The Summer Olympics will start in a few days and the people of Spain are having great expectations for what the Spanish contestants will perform.

It will be easy for the people of Spain to watch the Summer Olympics. It will be shown on big screens in restaurants and bars all around the nation, and in addition you can watch the live broadcasts on all TVs in the nation. The TV channel broadcasting the event is RTVE, one of the best and leading TV channels in the nation of Spain.

During the Summer Olympics in London in 2012 Spain only got three gold medals. They did however get ten silver medals and four bronze medals. During the Rio Olympics they will for sure be eager to change lots of those silver medals with gold medals, and they will then soon turn into one of the top nations competing in the Rio Olympics.

Spain has strong teams, especially in sailing, and during the Olympics in London they got two gold medals in sailing (Women’s Sailboard, Elliott 6m) and in Taekwondo. One of the most popular sports during the Olympics in Spain is handball, and the people of Spain have great expectations to the female and male handball team. In addition the water polo team for the women can surprise.

We look forward to the Summer Olympics and we will cheer for Spain from the start till the end. You can watch the Summer Olympics and cheer for Spain as well. To watch the event on Spanish TV read the following article and to watch the Summer Olympics online on BBC, read the following article.

If you do not really care about the Summer Olympics, then Barcelona is still a great city. And it is only a few weeks left before Liga BBVA will start with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. The first matches will be played on August 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd – which also happen to be the last dates for the Summer Olympics. You can find a full Liga BBVA schedule right here.

Il Divo concert in Barcelona

Posted on April 28, 2016March 26, 2026 by Barcelona Guide

The fantastic singers in Il Divo will come to the home of Liones Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar to do a concert, just before the start of Euro 2016.

The Il Divo concert in Barcelona will be arranged on June 5th in Forum Auditorium and if you would like to be there, then you can buy tickets for the concert using the link further down. There you can not only buy tickets for the Il Divo concert in Barcelona, but you can also lay your hands upon tickets to the rest of the Il Divo concerts in 2016 in big and beautiful cities such as Vienna, Prague, Krakow and more.

It might be that you on June 5th, only five days before the start of Euro 2016, you will be a bit tense and excited about the big event soon to start. Maybe you are curious and wondering how and where you are going to watch the matches, but there is no need to worry about that, because you can find out more about how you can watch Euro 2016 online at www.euro2016.one.

Il Divo concert in Barcelona

Tickets: WorldTicketShop

You can find more information about Barcelona here in our Barcelona Guide. Enjoy your stay in our beautiful city!

Netflix has arrived!

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Barcelona Guide

We have had quite a lot of people coming to our Barcelona Guide asking the question whether it is possible to watch Netflix in Spain or not. For a long time the answer has been kind of negative, but that has changed today!

Because, as of today Netflix has arrived to Spain and to Barcelona, meaning that you can now sign up and create a Netflix account and start watching all the beloved Netflix content, also in Spain. Because, for a long time it has been impossible to watch Netflix in Spain, or it could only be done in the same way as you now for example watch HBO Now in Spain. So, if you follow the instructions at netflix.fromabroad.org you could watch Netflix in Spain until now, but luckily you are no longer in need of such instructions, because you can now simply go ahead and start watching without using any sorts of VPNs or Smart DNS services.

It is not such a big thing for Netflix to launch in Spain, because since Netflix is available in for example Mexico all content is already made available in Spanish, meaning that both dubbing and subtitles are ready, so now you can watch House of Cards and Orange Is The New Black on Netflix in Spain, with spanish subtitles and with spanish voices as well, if you would like that. Now you might miss those English subtitles if you are used to watching Netflix content with English subtitles, so to get those back you will need to jump to another Netflix region, but since you are in Spain you probably understand Spanish and thus you will have no problem watching Netflix content without English subtitles.

Have fun watching Netflix in Spain, available as of today!

Barcelona in movies

Posted on March 2, 2015October 3, 2016 by Barcelona Guide

Although Barcelona is a really popular tourist destination there are not too many movies that were shot in this beautiful and vibrant city. So in this short article we collected some of the best movies that takes place in Barcelona.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona
The first movie we would like to introduce to you is the Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Vicky Cristina Barcelona is an American romantic comedy which was released in 2008. The movie was written and directed by Woody Allen. The story is about the two American friends Vicky and Cristina who spends the summer in Barcelona where they meet a local artist Juan Antonio who is attracted to both of them and he attracts both of them as well. The whole movie was shot in Barcelona and some parts of the movie in other Spanish cities. The movie stars Rebecca Hall as Vicky, Scarlett Johansson as Cristina, Javier Bardem as Juan Antonio and Penelope Cruz as Maria Elena the unstable ex of Juan Antonio.

The Orphanage
The second movie from the list is The Orphanage. The Orphanage (El Orfanato) is a Spanish horror movie which was released in 2007 and it was directed by J. A. Bayona. The movie is centred around a woman Laura who returns to her childhood home to the orphanage. She wants to turn it into a home and the problems arise when Laura and her husband notices that their son, Simòn thinks he has a masked friend who he has a lot of fun with and after an argument he disappears. The movie stars Belèn Rueda as Laura, Fernando Cayo as Carlos who is the husband of Laura, Roger Prìncep as Simòn their son.

– Find out more about how to watch films on Netflix in Spain.

Red Lights
The third movie from our list that was shot partly in Barcelona is the Red Lights. Red Lights is an American-Spanish thriller that was released in 2012. The movie was written and directed by Rodrigo Cortès. The film focuses on a physicist and a university psychology professor. The movie Red Lights stars Cillian Murphy as Tom Buckley, Robert De Niro as Simon Silver, Sigourney Waver as Margaret Matheson, Joely Richardson as Monica Handsen, Elizabeth Olsen as Sally Owen and Craig Roberts as Ben.

The Gunman
The other movie from the list which was also shot partly in Barcelona is The Gunman. The Gunman is an American action thriller that will be released in March 2015. The movie was directed by Pierre Morel and it was written by Don Macpherson and Pete Travis and it is based on Jean-Patrick Manchette’s novel The Prone Gunman. The film stars Sean Penn as Martin Terrier, Idris Elba as Dupont, Peter Franzèn as Reiniger, Javier Bardem as Felix and Ray Winstone as Stan. The movie is about Martin Terrier who is an agent.

The Passenger
Our last movie from the list is The Passenger which was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and written by Petter Wollen. The Passenger was released in 1975 and it stars Jack Nicholson as David Locke, Maria Schneider as The Girl, Steven Berkoff as Stephen, Ian Hendry as Martin Knight and Jenny Runacre as Rachel Locke. The movie is about the American journalist who is working on a documentary in Chad and gets involved in some shady situations.

These films can all be seen on Amazon Instant Video, and if you want to know more about watching them online on Amazon.com even from outside the US, click the link.

The most romantic places in Barcelona

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Barcelona Guide

Barcelona is the second largest city of Spain and it is definitely one of the most popular ones as well. Barcelona has a lot to offer to its visitors from the most romantic places in the city, through the good weather and colourful programs to the historical sites and attractions of the city. So in this short article we will list some of the nicest and most romantic spots in the city you should visit during a visit.

The first place on our list is the Parc de la Ciutadella. The Parc de la Ciutadella is a big park in the city. At the park you can find several bars, a running track, table tennis tables, playgrounds and even a zoo. The Parc de la Ciutadella is one of the largest green area in the city which offers countless possibilities for everyone.

Our second favourite place in the city is the famous architectural wonder of Barcelona the Sagrada Familia which is one of the most known symbol of the city. From the spire you can have an unique view on the city.

Encants Mercat is one of the largest open air flea market in Barcelona. What could be more fun and romantic than exploring the hidden beauties of the city together with your loved one?! At the market you can find literally everything from rubbish to the most unique treasures.

These are our favourite places in the city and if you would like to know more on Barcelona and its programs check the following site.

Top events in Barcelona in 2015

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Barcelona Guide

In this short article we will list the top events in Barcelona in 2015. Barcelona is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain and it is also the second largest city in Spain.

Barcelona is among the most visited cities in whole Europe so during the whole year there are countless programs such as the different exhibitions, concerts, markets and various festivals as well. So in this article we will just go through some of the nicest programs in Barcelona.

If you like sport events and if you are especially interested in marathons then the ‘Barcelona Marathon’ is the perfect choice on a holiday in Barcelona. The annual ‘Barcelona Marathon’ is one of the most popular events in the life of the city and each year thousands of people from different countries attends the race. The route of the race changes every year and usually it leads through some of the most beautiful spots of the city. The goal is to finish the 42km less than 6 hours. This year the ‘Barcelona Marathon’ will take place on 15th March.

Another popular sport events is the ‘Trofeo Conde de Godò de Tennis’ which is a tennis tournament. This year the tennis tournament will be held from 20th April to 26th April. Another awaited event in the city is the ‘La Diada de Sant Jordi’ which is the Lover’s Day. On this day the city commemorates the death of Sant Jordi and in this occasion men give women roses and women give men a book. The best place to celebrate this day is at La Rambla. The ‘La Diada se Sant Jordi’ will be held on 23rd April in 2015.

One of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in the summer is the ‘Barcelona Summer Festival’ (Grec). At the festival you can experience the best concerts, theatre, music and dance performances. The ‘Grec’ is usually held some time in July but the exact dates are not confirmed yet.

In the winter when the weather cools down and Christmas is just around the corner the various Christmas markets open in the city. Usually just like in the other big European cities they are open from the end of November until the end of December. It is one of the highlights of the city in the winter and it is a perfect place to get into the festive spirit and do some of your pre-Christmas shoppings as well.

Apart from these events in the city there are plenty of concerts in Barcelona through the whole year. Visitors can attend the most famous artists concerts such as Katy Perry, Robbie Williams, Roxette, AC/DC, Maroon 5, U2, Nickelback and so on.

If you want to know more on the programs such as the festivals, concerts and various events check tour Barcelona Guide for more information and advices!

Some Barcelona pictures

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Barcelona Guide

Do you long for Barcelona but have no chance to come and visit the city in the near future? Would you like to get a sip of the atmosphere in Barcelona just by watching your computer screen? Take a look at some Barcelona pictures and if you like them, press the Facebook like button or share them on Google+ or Twitter.

On the pictures you can see the TV tower in Barcelona, a picture from a beach near Barcelona, a Barcelona by night picture, one from the inside of Sagrada Famila, the most famous of all Barcelona attractions and one more church in Barcelona. Enjoy!

Where can I watch World Cup 2014 in Spain?

Posted on May 6, 2014May 28, 2024 by Barcelona Guide

I will be travelling to Spain and to Barcelona this summer and want to watch the World Cup 2014 matches. What channel will broadcast from Brazil during the World Cup in Spain?

There will be a mixture of channels broadcasting from the World Cup 2014 in Spain. The main rights are given to Gol TV, a pay TV which require a subscription from their viewers, while some of the matches will be broadcasted by Telecinco and Cuatro, whereof all matches where Spain is playing will be available on Telecinco for free (source). If you are a big football fan you will of course want to watch all the matches, so if you are lucky, then you might have Gol TV available in your hotel room, but we can of course not guarantee that. If not, then a solution will always to be look for a sports bar somewhere in Barcelona, and there you can see all matches with or without Spain.

If you want to watch the World Cup 2014 on your computer or tablet from your hotel room, then the following article will tell you how to watch the World Cup online. If you click the link you will also be able to find schedules and see what matches are played when during the FIFA World Cup and information about every single stadium where matches will be played. Lots of good stuff and information.

We hope this information has given you a somewhat good answer. If you still want to watch the Spanish broadcast on Telecinco and Cuatro online, then that can be done, but it will require that you have a Spanish IP address. A guide on how to watch these channels online from outside Spain, can be found here.

Now it is just to lean back, and make yourself ready for what might be a new Spanish victory and World Cup gold medal!

MotoGP Barcelona 2014

Posted on April 12, 2014March 26, 2026 by Barcelona Guide

The Spanish Grand Prix is the highlight of the year for speed lovers in Barcelona, but for those who want more adrenalin and high speeds the MotoGP is a good second option. While the Spanish Grand Prix is arranged in May in 2014, the MotoGP will be arranged in the middle of June.

On June 14th the best motorcyclists in the world will gather together to compete at the Circuit de Catalunya. This will be one crazy race, and if you do not want to loose out on any of the details, then order your tickets today and get ready. This is also a perfect program for men traveling together to Barcelona, or maybe for father and son on a boy trip to Barcelona. Much better than shopping!

If this sounds interesting, visit the WorldTicketShop link and buy your tickets for the event today!

MotoGP Barcelona 2014

Circuit de Catalunya
June 14th, 14.00

Tickets:
WorldTicketShop