Barcelona during the Summer

Since the olympic games in 1992 sparked a rejuvenation of Barcelona’s beaches, their number has grown from one to 7.  They’re situated along a 5km stretch of the city’s coastline, from North to South.  Manned by lifeguards from June to Sep, they cater for an increasing number of holiday makers and can be accessed in only 20 minutes from the town centre.  

More than 3.5million tourists now visit the beaches every year.  The city’s council is repeatedly improving services, creating a cleaner and safer place.  Part of this mission has included the founding of the Barcelona Beach Center.  Here you can take part in several free exhibitions and activities or simply relax with the day’s paperspapers.  

In each Barcelona beach section, from Sant Sebastia to Llevant, you’ll find beach bars called  ‘chiringuitos ‘.  Serving a good range of drinks and food, they are always very popular.  The chiringuitos can be more expensive nevertheless , given their beachfront position.  

Some of these bars are known to throw beach parties, continually going on late into the evening.  DJs are commonly employed to play music and attract lots of revellers who come to dance on the sand.  With nobody to bug and the sea close by for a midnight dip, Barcelona’s beach parties became mythical.  

But dancing isn’t the sole physical activity that you can do on Barcelona’s beaches.  During any visit to the sandy shores you are certain to see joggers and hikers.  The promenades are also always busy with skaters, rollerbladers and cyclists hoping to keep fit.  And, of course, no beach in Spain would be whole without teams indulging in a volleyball match.  You can read the Oh-Barcelona blog to know more about Beach Volley tournaments and beach activities

The sea is also extremely safe, with no major currents, making it well liked by swimmers.  All of Barcelona’s beaches have the ECU Blue Star rating making it perfect for bathers.  There is also a superb provision of disabled access.  One word of caution however : look out for the waves.  On windy days the surf can get a bit rough, so weaker swimmers are suggested to stay near to the shore.  

This fact has made Barcelona’s beaches very popular with surfers.  You can see surfers taking their boards to the beaches all through the year.  One reason for that is the cleanliness of all of the city’s beaches.  A clean beach campaign was started in 2006 to raise pollution awareness among bathers and the water quality has improved no end.  

Depending on what kind of beach experience you are looking for may affect where you choose to stay.  As always, leasing a loft is the cheapest way to remain in Barcelona.  The beaches at the southern end of the town – Sant Sebastian and Barceloneta – are nearest to its centre and are livelier.  For scholars and young travellers, these are the places to pick out a loft.  

For those searching for somewhere a bit quieter, the beaches to the North will suit better.  These include Nova Mar Bella and Llevant.  They are far less busy and are used more frequently by families and residents searching for peace and quiet.  For easy access to these you will need to find an apartment around Poblenou or Selva de Mar.  

With some actually wonderful beaches, Barcelona ranks alongside Spain’s most well-liked destinations for a summer holiday.  With seven beaches on offer, there are those to cater for every class of person.  Whether or not you are away with family or on a break with mates, there are lots of flats to meet your necessities.  You may also blend the very best of both worlds with a city retreat joined with a beach break.  So , before heading for one of the islands, or Spain’s famous  ‘Sunshine Coast ‘, you should always consider Barcelona.  
You might want to check Oh-Barcelona.com website to find out what’s the best apartment that fits your needs.

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Villa Bougainvillea

Located within the Pangi River Village (complicated of luxurious personal villas) adjoining to village of Pererenan on Bali’s west coast in a secluded location overlooking the rice terraces beyond the Pangi River. The restaurant and night life districts of Legian and Seminyak are only 15 minutes to the south and the journey from the Ngurah Rai International Airport to the villa is roughly 30 minutes. Le Meridien Lodge and the well-known Tanah Lot Temple are a scenic 15 minute drive to the north, as is the world famend Nirwana Bali Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman. The native beach, Pantai Pererenan, is a short 5 minute drive from the villa and is particularly in style with worldwide surfers.

Upon entering the grounds by means of a Balinese Angkul Angkul entrance gate, one finds oneself descending white palimanan steps into an exquisite tropical backyard paradise (designed by well-known Made Wijaya). The extraordinary 10 meter high open plan dwelling/eating area is the centerpiece of this tranquil Balinese oasis. From the main living space the view seems out over the swimming pool, a large flowering garden, stunning established trees along the Pangi River and then the luxurious rice fields of Canggu.

Villa Bougainvillea is decorated in Dutch colonial/Balinese style. All of the furnishings is made from strong teak and most pieces are carved Indonesian antiques. The cushions and pillows are all handcrafted and are of striking hues.

Every bed room is decorated in a distinct shade scheme and there are beautiful Indonesian batik hangings on the partitions, together with masks and different indigenous artwork works. Each of the three individual air-conditioned bedroom pavilions is a short stroll via the villa grounds and each consists of a bedroom with king dimension bed, balcony overlooking the gardens and spacious en-suite lavatory and personal courtyard with outside bathe

There is a lockable, connecting door leading from Villa Bougainvillea to the villa next door. This can be opened when there is a massive group sharing the 2 villas. There is additionally a spacious and secure communal automotive park within the walled Pangi River Village complex.

Villa Bougainvillea is supported by a rigorously selected workforce of highly skilled and skilled staff members who will make sure that its guests experience a truly enjoyable keep in Bali. The team includes an in-house chef housekeeper, a gardener & pool upkeep and 4 safety guards. The chef is educated within the preparation of both local and worldwide delicacies, and is accountable for the market shopping.

Sunday April 3, Bike and Skate Day in Torremolinos

In Torremolinos takes place on Sunday April 3 the 23rd annual Bicycle and Skate Day.The routeis five kilometers, departing at 11 am in the Plaza Blas Infante, where it also ends. This tour through the city is passing through the area of Pinares de los Manantiales,downtown streetsand neighborhood of Calvario. Those interested can register at 10 am in the Plaza Blas Infante.

Malaga is being decorated to become the capital of Spanish cinema

A total of 4,500 red flowers and 4,000 banners will decorate the centre of Malaga from next Friday (25th March). The aim of this action, designed by Cruzcampo, is that the people of Malaga will participate in the 14th edition of the Festival of Cinema of Malaga, which will be celebrated from the 26th March until the 2nd April, and will feel proud of this prestigious event, decorating their balconies, homes and work establishments.

This Friday, March 25 opens the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena

This Friday opens the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena. This Thai design space devoted to butterflies and located near the Buddhist Stupa in a privileged environment, is the largest of its kind in Europe. The exhibition is open to the public from March 26.

The orchard of Malaga – Guadalhorce Valley

The green valley of the Guadalhorce is the natural gateway to Malaga in the northwest. This fertile rural region attracts many visitors due to its charm and its proximity to the capital of the Costa del Sol.

Easter in Malaga 2011

The Easter Week in Malaga has a deeply rooted tradition that goes back to the time of the Catholic Kings and the Reconquista. In Malaga, this week is experienced in a very special way and you should at least have seen it once.

From Malaga to Sierra Nevada in Granada

There are two ways to reach Sierra Nevada from Malaga. One runs inland, on the Highway A-72. It is a very entertaining journey, slowly increasing in altitude, as we move away from the coast and the lush subtropical vegetation. After the mountain pass "Las Pedrizas" nearly 800 metres above sea level, before our eyes open vast spaces of mountains and countryside, only occasionally punctuated by country houses and large olive groves.

Craft market at Plaza de los Naranjos, Marbella

Every Sunday will take place between 10 am and 3 pm, in the Plaza de los Naranjos in Marbella the craft market "Bajo los Naranjos” (Beneath the orange trees)."

100 years of history linking Malaga and Coin by train

In a time when connections between inland areas and the Costa del Sol  are more important than ever, few people know that almost 100 years ago, a train ran between Coin and Malaga.

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