The 29th Barcelona International Comic Fair, perhaps the most important event in terms of comics in Spain. The Comic Fair will take place at the Hall number 8 of Fira de Barcelona. Access will be available at avenue Maria Cristina. The enclosure of the contest will count on about 19.000 square meters.
The Barcelona International Comic Fair once again features an incredible special guest list, with superstar talent from the worlds of comics and fantasy/horror novels.
The list of confirmed authors attending keeps on growing. From the English language market we have the writers Kurt Busiek, artist of the Arrowsmith, The Avengers, Iron Man. Garth Ennis, the cartoonists Eddie Campbell and Charlie Adlard, plus Brian Azzarello and Dave Johnson, the scriptwriter and cover-page designer of one of the happiest surprises of recent years.
From Italy, a group of writers from Escola Bonelli, the leading comic publishers in our neighbouring country, are coming, along with veteran cartoonists Alfredo Castelli, he has written histories of Dylan Dog, Zagor or Mister No, and others guests: Giancarlo Alessandrini and Angelo Stano.
At the eleventh hour, a great connoisseur of our city, Annie Goetzinger ("Felina", "Barcelonight"), will be joining the ranks of French cartoonists like Arthur de Pins , Camille Jourdy and Edmond Baudoin , as well as the German Reinhard Kleist, who is presenting "Castro", a biography of the Cuban leader.
And also Spanish Comic-Book professionals (creators, publishers, distributors, sellers, critics and specialized journalists.
The comic fair will open at 10:00 a.m. each morning. On Thursday and Sunday, the fair closes at 20:00 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, the fair closes at 21:00 p.m.
Tickets for the Comic Fair cost from 2 € to 6 € per day. This ticket is valid for one person and for one day. Ticket prices remain the same for throughout the duration of the fair. Every ticket holder will receive a free comic on presenting their ticket at the FICOMIC stand.
Take the Metro Line 1 (Fondo / Hospital de Bellvitge) from Clot Arago Station at a 2 minutes walking distance form our Hostel in Barcelona, and after 9 stops get off at Espanya Square.
A stay in Barcelona Urbany Hostel can provide the place for comic book fans, Backpackers Barcelona to enjoy the fair a especial cheap prices.
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Some reasons to choose our Hostel in Sevilla: Sevilla Urbany Hostel, the perfect accommodation, was designed to make you feel comfortable and safe and to help you get the most out of your stay in the Andalusia's capital.
If you're in Sevilla Urbany Hostel, you know that the thermometer reached 30 degrees in Sevilla this weekend. For this reason Urbany Hostels recommend that you will go to ISLA MAGICA, amusement park. It has six thematic areas: Puerto de Indias Sevilla, Puerta de America, Amazon, Pirate's Lair...
We have selected the most exciting and popular clubs for you to discover the authentic nightlife of Seville, some of the must-go places to enjoy an exceptional night out.
Fleeing the design and masks and labels, the Fun Club is already a legendary corner of the night in Seville. Are the local young people more choice, which allows entry to all audiences. Usually performances by emerging bands, especially rock, both the scene of Seville, and the national or international. It is the story of several generations of lovers rock, hardcore and nostalgic, which are dropped by the Alameda area, knowing that that night, there will be something to tell.
And if you are thinking of staying at the hotel in May you enjoy the festival "Sevilla Territories, which will take place on 20 and 21 May at the headquarters of the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporaneo. Renowned artists such as attending: Orbital Dj-Set, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, The Divine Comedy, Raimundo Amador, Vetusta Morla, The Fall, The Human league, Russian Red, Muchachito Bombo Infierno, Horace Andy & Dub Asante, Mala Rodríguez and The New Raemon, among others.
So don’t miss the opportunity and stay with us on your next visit to Sevilla and discover what else we can offer you!
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Staying this weekend at our Barcelona Hostel? There are several cheap & discount activities in the city, you can enjoy them saving your money, great for Barcelona Backpackers.
We have some suggestions for you, many activities taking place in the city ... and specially one of them is a must if you come to Barcelona.
Barcelona Hostel recommended to visit Museu Blau (the Blue Museum) opens with the exhibition “Living Planet”.
The Forum building with blue triangular appearance, designed by Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron opened yesterday to the public under the name of Museu Blau, an extension of the Museum of Natural Sciences at last makes sense of a space of 9,000 square feet on two floors.
You can visit an exhibition called "Living Planet" includes more than 4,500 pieces from the funds of the Museum of Natural Science, from rocks and minerals to plants, through reproductions of virus, animals and fossils. The exhibition is divided into three parts, although in this first phase has only been submitted today called Earth, which occupies 1,700 square meters and explains the current state of the planet, and geological and biological diversity. In June opened the other two areas, called the biography of the Earth and life Laboratories, which will review the history of evolution and the origin of life on the planet. And in June it will install the spectacular whale skeleton presiding over the old museum of the Citadel, which suffered an accident during the removal work for traslado.Una cafeteria, media center, chill-out areas, classrooms and a hall acts complete the offer of the museum over the next three months will be free. More info: Museu Blau.
Take the line T4-Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica - Estacio de Sant Adrià of Tramvia at the station Ca l'Aranyó and after 5 stops you must get off at Fòrum.
Another recomendation of Barcelona Hostel is see the best video clips at Zoomvi:
The Festival de Realitzadors de Videoclips de Catalunya, Zoomvi, lands in Barcelona at the CCCB on 1 and 2 April to show the best productions created by audiovisual and music fans.
The festival is held simultaneously in Barcelona, Reus and Olot. The finalists in the 2010 competition will be screened, along with the documentary Bankrobber.doc, various video clip projects will be presented and there will also be a battle of video clips. Plus there will be concerts, with Le Petit Ramon and Myriads, for example, where video clip projections will be mixed with the live music.
A unique opportunity, then, for fans and producers to exchange practices and experiences.
Place: Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona Address: C Montealegre, 5 District: Ciutat Vella. More info: http://www.cccb.org/
Take the Renfe line C1 (Badalona / L´Hospitalet del Llobregat) at the station El Clot-Aragó -just in front of our Barcelona Urbany Hostel - and after 2 stops you must get off at Plaça Catalunya station.
You can also run on the beach and enjoy the wonderful time in town!
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Staying this weekend at our Barcelona Hostel? There are several cheap & discount activities in the city, you can enjoy them saving your money, great for Barcelona Backpackers.
Starting today, the Barcelona Opportunity Week, an initiative involving some restaurants, theaters, museums and markets in the city. You’ll find offer discounts and 2 for 1 tickets to enjoy their activities and exhibitions ... at a cheaper price or even for free!
And where will you find discounts or free admission?
In some markets of Barcelona, which are always an attraction of the city: colored and bustle places where to dive during your stay. You can visit even buy some stuff there to cook your own dinner in the guest kitchen of our Barcelona Hostel. Well, these days you'll find discounted products in the market stalls.
Some museums like the Maritime Museum offer free admission all day tomorrow. Other museums, like the Egyptian Museum, with tickets at 50%, or the Museum of Ceramics, Decorative Arts and Textile, free admission after 2:00 pm. Great for Barcelona Backpackers staying in our Barcelona Hostel.
If you're interested in modern art, you can visit a selection of exhibits at the Fundació Tàpies for 2 €, or discover the Gran Teatre del Liceu -the Barcelona’s Opera House- public and private spaces, with a 50% discount.
You have all the information about participating entities, as well as prices and schedules in www.bcnow.cat
Staying at our Barcelona Hostel? Do you love vintage cars and legendary races? Then you can’t miss out the Monte-Carlo Historic Rally run out.
Today January 28th, Barcelona will host one of 5 run outs of the Monte-Carlo Historic Rally. In this rally there will participate cars that were manufactured between 1950 and 1980 and that run in some Monte Carlo Rally's ancient edition. The 114 cars running out from Barcelona will be exhibited at the Pça de la Catedral from 10 am, and the run out wil start at 4.20 pm.
How to get there from our Barcelona Hostel?
Take the Renfe line C1 (Badalona - L'Hospitalet del Llobregat) at the Clot-Arago Station -just in front of our Barcelona Hostel- and get off after two stops in Plaça Catalunya station. From there, walk down the Av Portal de l'Angel to Pça Nova. You'll be in the Avenida de la Catedral.
Finally, if you are staying this weekend at our Barcelona Hostel and you love fashion and trends, today is the closing day of The Brandery’s fourth edition, the urban fashion show held annually in the city.
Among the most interesting there, the exhibition Fashion and Street: 50 photographs taken by famous fashion photographers internationally known, exhibited in the Pg de Gràcia, in the open air and completely free.
How to get there from our Barcelona Hostel ? Take the metro to Pça de Catalunya (see above) and walk from there to Passeig de Gràcia.
Staying at our Barcelona Hostel tonight? Want to go to a party? Several bars & discos celebrate The Brandery's closing party tonight... with free entrance.
We suggest you two of them:
From 7 pm to 9 pm: Drink a Cocktail in Vintage Boutique (C / Comerç, 23). Free entry and a glass of cava.
00:00 pm: Discoteca Atic (C / Tarragona, 141) Free admission
Click here to see all the information about the The Brandery closing parties that will be held tonight. (available in catalan)
Happy weekend from our Barcelona Hostel!
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What to do in the city this weekend if you stay at our Hostel in Barcelona?
Tomorrow you can visit the Sagrada Familia for free, on occasion of the open days held there every Saturday on January. This Saturday, the basilic will be open from 9 AM until 6 PM. And you can reach the Sagrada Familia taking a 15 minutes walk from our Hostel in Barcelona.
Many of those who visit our Hostel in Barcelona like to enjoy some typical traditions. We recommend you to go to the Barrio de Sant Antoni, which celebrates its year big party. Tomorrow at 10.30 am you can enjoy the spectacle of the Cabalgata de Els Tres Tombs, a big parade with the animals as main characters. It is a 50 charriots and 76 riders parade across the main streets of the Ciutat Vella and Sant Antoni quarters. It’s a tradition that animals receive a blessing that day. As part of the festival there are more activities scheduled: theater, concerts, competitions and even a karaoke! If you like traditional festivals, you wouldn’t miss it out. The parade begins in Calabria / Floridablanca streets but it will run through the most important city streets: La Rambla, the Pça Universitat, c / Pelai or Pça. Catalunya. More Information: www.xarxantoni.net
How get there from our Hostel in Barcelona?
Take the Renfe line C1 (Badalona / L'Hospitalet de Llobregat) at El Clot-Arago station, just in front of our Hostel in Barcelona’s door. After 2 stops, get off at Plaça Catalunya.
Are you staying at our Hostel in Barcelona and you are interested on the marine world? Then you can't miss out the exhibition "On behalf of sharks, a sea of hope.¡", at the he Barcelona Maritime Museu.You will find there real-size sharks replicas, photographs and audiovisual documents. The exhibition intends to change the people's idea about sharks and make us think about the value and fragility of the marine ecosystem. The ticket price is 2.50 euros, a good price for those staying at our Hostel in Barcelona. The exhibition is highly recommended because you will also visit one of the most beautiful gothic buildings throughout Barcelona, the Reials Drassanes, that host the MMB. More information www.mmb.cat
How to get there from our Hostel in Barcelona?
Take the Renfe line C1 (Badalona / L'Hospitalet) at El Clot-Arago station, and after 2 stops get off at Plaça Catalunya. From there, take the Metro line L3 (Trinitat Nova / Zona Universitaria) and get off after 2 stops at the Drassanes station.
And finally, we there’s another awesome exhibition in the city: If you like cars and fashion, you have to go see "El traje que te lleva” (The suit that takes you). This is an initiative of BMW, in which five protypes designed by students of fashion and automotive EDI are shown on the streets. If you want to know how mobility can be Barcelona in the future, you won’t miss it out. The exhibition is free and outdoors, in the Rambla Catalunya. More info: www.iniciativa.bmw.es
How to reach the Rambla de Catalunya from our Hostel in Barcelona?
Take the RENFE line C2 (Montcada i Reixac / El Prat de Llobregat) at El Clot/Arago station and get off after one stop in Pg.De Gràcia. Walk 100 meters through the Aragó st. and you’ll reach Rambla de Catalunya.
At our Hostel in Barcelona, we won’t miss it out!
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If you are staying this weekend at our Hostel in Barcelona, we have some suggestions for you, many activities taking place in the city ... and specially one of them is a must if you come to Barcelona.
Since for all those visiting the city, the modernist route and Gaudi’s legacy are a must, we have good news! The entrance to Sagrada Familia, one the most Barcelona's emblematic modernist buildings is free every Saturday during the month of January (from 9 am to 2 pm). So, enjoy these Saturday open houses and visit the magnificent temple, now a basilic, without having to pay 13€, the price of the entry ticket .
And how to get to the Sagrada Familia from our Hostel in Barcelona? Walking, of course! It will take you approximately 15 minutes to reach it, so enjoy the good weather and take a walk around the city! Alternatively, you can take the metro line n. 2 (Badalona Pompeu Fabra / Paral.lel) at the Encants stop (100 meters from our Hostel in Barcelona) and get off after 1 stop at Sagrada Familia.
But there are more things to do in Barcelona this weekend:
Big Air 2011, the snow comes to Barcelona!
If you like winter sports, the city will live today the opening of the Snowboard World Championships. Although they’re held in the ski resort of La Molina, the opening ceremony will take place today at 5 pm at the Palau Sant Jordi.
It promises to be an amazing show, as it will include great exhibitions and the Big Air, a big jump on a 30 meters ramp specially built inside the Palau for the occasion. The athletes will perform special tricks in the air. You’ll find there are big screens for all spectators to see in detail what’s happening on the track. If you like snow sports, you shouldn’t miss it out.
How to reach the Palau Sant Jordi from our Hostel in Barcelona?
Take the Metro line L1 (Fondo / Hospital de Bellvitge) at Clot Arago station, at a 2 minutes walaking distance form our Hostel in Barcelona, and after 9 stops get off at Pça Espanya. From there, take bus the line n. 193 and after 6 stops get off at Palau Sant Jordi.
Pirena 2011, snow sledding on the beach!
Pirena is a snow sled journey in the Pyrenees that's held annually, and this year’s edition will be presented on Sunday 16 at the Barcelona's Nova Icaria beach. It promises to be a big party starting at 10 am. Sleds and dogs for one day will change the snow for the beach sand. The presentation of the "white route" will be the organization of many activities, sled exhibitions, sled dogs parades, dog training, etc. And if you want, you can even adopt a dog! Enjoy a different morning in one of the most beautiful beaches of Barcelona!
How to reach the Nova Icaria beach from our Hostel in Barcelona?
Take the bus line 92 (Gracia / Pg Maritim) at the bus stop in Consell de Cent-Av Meridiana (in front of our Hostel in Barcelona) and after 8 stops get off at Bogatell – Avda Icària.
Happy weekend from our Hostel in Barcelona!
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