2013 Primavera Sound festival Barcelona May 22 to 26th + Rodriguez

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Primavera Sound Festival Barcelona  Concerts Dead can dance,  Nick Cave and the black seeds, Blur, Phoenix, the Jesus and Mary chain, My bloody Valentine ... So GREAT !  Rodriguez is coming in Barcelona Primavera sound festival on Saturday May 25th, the incredible history from this singer (71 years old ) which we discovered in the … [Read more...]

Barcelona Circuit de Catalunya Formula 1 – Moto GP Grand Prix

Circuit de Catalunya enjoys a privileged location, at only 32 km from Barcelona. (and 18 km from the Costa de Barcelona). The Circuit is located between two major communication roads. May 10 - 11- 12 2013 How to get to the circuit from Barcelona centre : -Access by  bus from Barcelona BUS  Sagalés  : 45 minutes.  Shop : Passeig Sant … [Read more...]

Barcelona and Skate, skaters, skateboard

Barcelona is a great place for skaters.  Interesting website Barcelona Skate Spots  One of the main spot is the Macba, the Museum for Art Contemporary Barcelona (very close to the Rambla and the Plaza Catalunya). The other part of MACBA is the vibe. Now granted this can change from day to day, but generally the locals are friendly and people … [Read more...]

Cocoonbarcelona In Nederlands Magazine España & Más

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Het nederlandse magazine España & Más van September-november 2012 geeft speciale aandacht aan Spaanse stedentrips waaronder bruisend Barcelona. Onder het kopje beleef de stad vanuit je eigen appartement hebben wij een mooie vermelding gekregen, want zoals het artikel al zegt Barcelona beleven zoals de locals dat doen dat kan als je een … [Read more...]

Shop Till You Drop: Barcelona´s Most Exclusive Shopping Night!

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Enjoy this weeks´ most unique lifestyle experience on the Passeig de Gracia: Barcelona´s 3rd edition of the Shopping Night! Shops will open there doors till 1am on Thursday the 22nd of November. You can advantage a 20% off from 8pm till 1am at Sisley, H&M, Blanco, Lacoste and 10% off the winter collection of Replay. This last one, the … [Read more...]

Lets Go And Eat Tapas!

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Did you already try a pintxo or eat tapas during your stay in Barcelona? When you are in Barcelona these days the Ruta de pintxos i tapes del Poble Sec is the perfect way to try it. Every Thursday till the 20th of December you can enjoy the experience of eating tapas for only €2,- (1 pintxo + a beer or wine) in the Poble Sec area. This … [Read more...]

The Awakening Of Gaudi´s Casa Batlló

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The Casa Batllo, Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece, celebrates 10 years of cultural visits and wants to share it with the entire city of Barcelona with a vibrant, exciting visual spectacle, which will reveal all symbologies and interpretations that inspired this great architect in creating the so wonderful facade. When: Today Saturday the 20th of … [Read more...]

Top 5 Reasons to visit BARCELONA in DECEMBER (+ Cocoon insider tips & activities calender)

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Barcelona can get cold in December but you can still enjoy some sunny and warm hours at noon time. Enjoy eating a lunch on a terrace. 1 The weather Enjoy some sunny hours of sunshine per day. You might have to wear a coat and a scarf but do not forget to wear a t-shirt under your coat.  Sitting on a sunny terrace for lunch, you might like … [Read more...]

EYES cream Barcelona

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Eyes cream and friends Barcelona . EYES cream ? You thought you have seen everything about Ice cream …EYES cream ? New in Barcelona September 2012 Passeo Joan Borbo, 30 Barceloneta area, Barcelona Opening hours Mon-Thu 1 pm - 12 am Fri 1 pm - 2 am Sat 12 pm - 2 am Sun 12 pm - 12 am  EYES cream … [Read more...]

Airshow Festa al cel de Barcelona Sunday 30th of September

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Lovers of anything which has to do with airplanes can enjoy tomorrow the 30th of September the spectacular airshow Festa al cel de Barcelona! Flyboard demonstrations ( Almost like Ironman, but than in the water), Spanish airforce helicopters,  Nicolas Ivanoff, one of the Red Bull Air Race World Series pilots, who will show some aerobatics in … [Read more...]

Montjuic hill Barcelona

Magic Fountain of Montjuic, Barcelona, Spain

Montjuic Hill Barcelona How to get there : funicular from metro station Parallel or cable car from the Barceloneta Beach The name Monjuuic comes from old catalan Jew Hill , many cities in Catalona have their Monjuic. Naturally wooded, the slopes of the Montjuïc were traditionally used to grow food and graze animals by the people of the old … [Read more...]

PikNic Electronik Barcelona 2012

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Piknik Electronik Barcelona 2012 Where  : Montjuic hill ,  Jardins de Joan Brossa which was a former amusement park. When : July 8, 14, 15, 22     Septembre 9, 16 , 23 2012 How to get there : Metro Parallel, cable car (funicular)  up to Monjuic hill. Free parking for those coming by car. The cable car starting from the beach … [Read more...]

Fiesta Mayor De Gracia: Summer event till the 21st of August 2012

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If you are in Barcelona this week don´t miss the most popular Festival off the Gracia area: La Fiesta Mayor De Gracia. The neighbors of  Gracia have worked very hard to decorate 18 streets of this area with really beautiful self made decoration. There are different themes like the world of the bees & the flowers, Sun & Moon decorated … [Read more...]

Free music in Barcelona most amazing parks

Every summer, you can go and listen to some good music in one of Barcelona parks. "Music als Parcs" means music in the parks. Free admission. Starting at 9 PM   August 15 to 16th Jazz in the Ciutadella park   August 22 to 24th Iago Marta Trio + Joan Mas,  guitare quatuor , basse électrique, saxophone , with very … [Read more...]

The Night Of The Montjuic Barcelona

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This Saturday the 14th of July the most well known museums of the Montjuic hill open their doors for the night of the Montjuic (Montjuïc de nit).   Their expositions can be visited FOR FREE between 8pm and 1am and are accompanied with live music.       Free entrance for the MNAC, The Caixa Forum, Fundació … [Read more...]

Kick Off Greg Festival Barcelona 2012

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  Tonight the Grec Festival of Barcelona 2012 will have it´s kick off with two free concerts at the Arc de Triomf! From 9pm you can show your rumba movements dancing on the fusion rhythms of Canteca de Macao and the Catalan rumba and rock band  La Troba Kung-Fú.   In between enjoy a mix of magic and poetry with the show … [Read more...]

Open Air Cinema Sala Montjuic 2012

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On the 29th of June the 10th Edition of the open air film festival at the Montjuic castle starts. On Friday, Monday and Wednesday evening till the 8th of August you can enjoy Barcelona´s nice summer evenings together with your friends  in the open air. More than one month of the best movies of all times at Sala Montjuic. The movies are in … [Read more...]

Barcelona Hotel Terrace Week

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From the 5th till the 9th of June 2012 the second edition of the week of the terraces of hotels in Barcelona will take place. 52 Hotels in the city centre offer free activities on their terraces. Music performances, painting exhibitions, film screenings, fashion showrooms, swimming , bombon tasting, magic…All very interesting activities in … [Read more...]

PRIMAVERA SOUND 2012 – FREE OPENING NIGHT

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More than 250 groups will be acting from today until Sunday at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona. As 34% of the visitors are coming from foreign countries like England, Italy and France -  a great party atmosphere in the whole city is guaranteed for the whole weekend.   To get into the festival vibe, just check out this short, … [Read more...]

Barcelona Gourmet Burgers KIOSKO

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KIOSCO   Marquès de L’Argentera 1 bis (Francia train station) Metro Barceloneta   08003 Barcelona.   Phone : 933 107 313 Open from 1 pm to 1 am Price from 5,20 € to 8,90 € Choice of buns, classic white, light whole meal, deluxe brioche. Hamburgers: Classic, Chicken, Manchego, Vegetarian, Japanese, Cayenne, Catalan, … [Read more...]