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Hi good people!

Can you imagine watching some of the best rock, pop, electro and independent bands under the stars on a warm spring evening with a sea breeze and 150,000 like-minded music enthusiasts…? Idealistic isn’t it.

From the 22nd to the 25th of May, you will be able to do just that. Once again, the long anticipated Primavera Sound music festival will land in the Parc del Fòrum (L4, yellow line), bringing with it world famous acts such as Blur, The Vaccines and Peace (not so famous, but they’re a favourite of mine so clearly deserve a plug).

For the 12th year running, the organisers of Primavera have managed to present us with a more than impressive line-up, from Catalan pop group Manel, to the smooth British folk sounds of Daughter, with a bit of hip hop thrown in from the Wu-Tang Clan. I think it’s fair to say there is something for everybody!

All of this in the name of celebrating the arrival of spring!

Obviously, it all comes at a price… but if you aren’t willing to spend 80€ on a day ticket I can assure you that as every year, there will be a number of free concerts and gigs around the city for those whose ears can appreciate good music, but whose bank balances cannot. From the 24th April up until the 18th May, 22 bands will be playing in bars around Barcelona as a gentle warm-up for this unforgettable weekend - keep an eye out on flyer boards and online for more details!

Sadly, the end of the weekend is unavoidable but you can blow away those post-Primavera blues by buying yourself a ticket to Barcelona’s second music festival of the year taking place in June – Sónar!

Enjoy!!!!

Hey everybody!

How are you? Have you all enjoyed Sant Jordi yesterday?

If you do not know what to do next week-end in Barcelona, and if you like Andalucía and its traditions, I would surely recommend you to go to the “Feria de Abril”.

Heather has written a nice entry about this “must see” event in Barcelona. Enjoy reading!!

In the early 70s, thousands flocked from Andalucía in search of a better way of life and more working opportunities, bringing with them aspects of their lives which many people instantly recognise as part of traditional Spanish culture. When Spain is mentioned, I’m sure many of you would immediately picture flamenco, extravagant and colourful dresses, and delicious plates of food.

Luckily for you, you will find all of the above in Barcelona from the 26th April until the 5th May at the Parc del Forum, in the Diagonal Mar district.
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Hi folks!

Our new intern Heather has a written a blog about valentine’s day! Yes, it is tomorrow and we suggest some things you can do on this special day here in our beautiful city, Barcelona.
Enjoy it:

Hello everybody! I’m Heather, a new intern here at Camino Barcelona. As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, I’ve been set the challenge of gathering a few ideas to help you bring out your romantic side on one of the ‘most loved’ days of the year.

Looking to impress someone with your sporting prowess? Sandrine suggested taking to the boats in the Parque de la Ciudadella – why not bring a bite to eat and set up a picnic on the grass afterwards to regain your energy. Who knows, you might need it later… for a walk around the Born neighborhood! Is there anything more romantic than getting lost amongst the narrow streets and admiring (more…)

Hello again and a happy new year!

Here’s a blog to help you start 2013 in the best possible way!!!

There is a whole other Barcelona out there full of traditional, old bars. In these bars, homemade vermouth is sold on tap and time stands still. Maybe they stopped in 1962, maybe be was 1974 or even 1999 but when you enter one of these bared, you can’t help but notice that you’re in another era. It’s like a photograph of a Barcelona that once was.
So here you are, this is my way of introducing you to them. You are bound to fall in love!
In these bars you have to order vermouth and a little tapas dish. They are always cheap (more…)

Hi again

And here comes a blog about the Christmas activities in Barcelona. Of course there is a lot going on in this fantastic city, but Becca has picked out the top 10!

Enjoy it and we hope to see you here in Barcelona

The Chirstmas lights have been turned on all over the city and in just 2 short days you can crack open the first window of your advent calendar.

So, after a bit of research have decided to give you the Top Ten Christmas activities to get you feeling festive.

1. Christmas at the Magic Fountain: The Magic Fountains in Plaza España are a treat all year round but at Christmas, the organisers really go (more…)

Hi folks,

Hope you are well!

Becca has written an excellent blog about her favourite cake and coffe spots in Barcelona. Enjoy the virtual tour and try them all!

Now that winter is closing in and trips to the beach in your bikini might not seem quite so appealing, we thought it only right that we offer you an alternative to picnics, ice cream and Sangría. So here you have it: Where to find the best cakes in Barcelona?

After 5 months of VERY in depth research into where to eat around the city, I would say that my sweet tooth and I are more than qualified to give you all a virtual cake-eating tour of Barcelona!

If you have spent anytime walking through the streets of the city you will know that almost everything you go, you find something that looks good enough to eat! So here are a few of my favorite spots for a cake, a coffee and a catch-up! They are all within 20 minutes of the school so will have time to pop by before your classes.

- The first was recommended to me by a Camino student and despite having a minor tantrum when the waiter told me they didn’t do hot chocolate (apparently August in Spain isn’t exactly hot chocolate season!), the giant slab of cheesecake he brought me didn’t half but make up for it! It was honestly the best cheesecake I have tried since I arrived and (more…)

Hi everyone

Halloween is around the corner and Naomi explains to you how we celebrate it here in Barcelona.

Enjoy it!

Hi guys!

We are coming to the end of October and all around the world there is a special tradition that is celebrated. I’m talking about the “Día de los Muertos” or as they call it in English “Halloween”! Millions of people celebrate this occasion with different customs and rituals and I am going to tell you a little about what you will be able to experience in Barcelona this year!

“La Castanyada” is (more…)

Hola

I wanted to share some of my favourite places close to the school with you all: they are all within 15 minutes walk. Why not make a trip and don’t forget to let me know what you think of them!!!

Bar Olimpia
Located between el Paralelo and la Ronda Sant Pau, you get there within 10 minutes if you follow the road that the school is on. It has a retro feel and is tucked away in an old shopping street, it is a place which is full of history and with cheap, high quality tapas.All their products are homemade and local to the region. I recommend Asturian cheese platter, the selection of catalan sausage and the house vermouth. It´s only a 10 minute walk away!

Bar Calders:
This bar is (more…)

Hi everybody,

if you are wondering what to do in Barcelona this weekand and perhaps fancy practising your English, check out Vahri’s latest blog about an interesting theatre production taking place this month in Barcelona.

Enjoy and give us your comments!

Hello!

Today the team at Camino Barcelona would like to present to you all an interesting event that will soon be taking place in Barcelona and that would be of particular interest to any arts and drama fans out there!

From the 19th of May onwards, an English theatre company Jocular Theatre who produce shows in English in Barcelona will be putting on show their latest piece of work: BatBoy the musical! Previous productions of there’s have included; Private eyes, The foreigner, Lend me a Tenor and The little shop of horrors and have all been very successful. Batboy is to be their 11th production and hopefully it will have as much success as its predecessors!!

The musical has been described as a “darkly-funny, pop-rock musical” about the discovery of a member of a small village who is half boy half bat and the story follows his struggle to survive within a world that rejects him. It has been described as an exotic mix between My fair lady and Edward scissor hands and as a classic love story but with a modern day twist. It is promised to be like nothing you have ever seen before!!

So, if you are interested in Theatre and fancy a break from your Spanish studies, or even if English is not your native language but you just fancy brushing up on your  English language skills in a relaxed and fun way, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience some perhaps more alternative culture of the city!

The show will take place in the Centre Moral I Cultural de Poblenou on Saturday and Sunday for two consecutive weekends, 19th and 20th of May and the following 26th and 27th of May starting at 9.30pm on Saturdays and 6.30pm on Sundays. Tickets are available on the door for 15€ or can be purchased at a discounted price when bought in advance on atrapalo.com. For directions to the theatre please see the follow page. You can also find more information about the event on Facebook!

Have a good weekend everyone and keep checking the blog for upcoming events!

¡Hasta pronto!

Vahri

Hi everyone!

Last week we had a really nice activity organised by Vahri and Cara: Language exchange.
All our students had the chance to practice Spanish with natives. Vahri has written a blog about this activity, so you have more information.

I personally was there last week and had so much fun! It is great to meet so many people from all over the world in one place and speak about different topics while enjoying a nice afterwork coctail.

Hello!

I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed New Year, especially if you were lucky enough to celebrate in Barcelona!!

Today I wanted to let you know about a new and exciting activity that the school is running – an English/Spanish language exchange!! We had (more…)