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Free museums and fairs on the Rambla

15 December 2022marcopac

TFree museums and fairs on the Rambla Part 1. Between chaos, sangria and tapas, the most famous street in Barcelona hides some pleasant surprises La Rambla is the epicenter of the tourist frenzy. Between souvenir shops, vendors and street artists it has become the symbol of the holidays of this city. An avenue just over 1 km long that meanders dividing two famous districts of Barcelona: the Gothic and the Raval. La Rambla The history of La Rambla begins in an ancient past. A long time ago, in place of the tiles and small kiosks, the Malla torrent flowed, into which the black waters of the center flowed. In the… Read More

The luminous universe of Sant Pau

21 November 202221 November 2022marcopac

The luminous universe of Sant Pau A new light show inspired by the universe and our solar system Thanks to a draw for tickets with limited availability, the hospital of Sant Pau gave the possibility to some citizens to admire the new luminous decoration of its facade and of the internal patio. A play of lights and sculptures centered on the theme “The universe of light” that will illuminate the nights until the new year. Sant Pau hospital The Santa Creu y Sant Pau hospital has always been an emblem of decoration and art. In his project, Lluís Domènech i Montaner wanted to integrate decorative art into the hospital structure… Read More

The gnomes hut

9 November 2022marcopac

The gnomes hut A space dedicated to fantasy and to the typical characters of fairy tales hidden in a pine forest of La Garriga A free day can offer you different possible activities: watch a series, read a book or maybe take the R3 train, which takes 45 minutes from Barcelona to La Garriga. La Garriga La Garriga is a Spanish municipality located in the Eastern Vallès of Catalonia. A small town where the surrounding landscape is characterized by mountains and pine forests. An environment with clean air and silence, very different from the chaos of the Catalan capital. Apart from the historic center, churches and ancient villas of the… Read More

EGBFM PARTY

25 October 202225 October 2022marcopac

EGBFM PARTY The radio program organizes its first thematic party at Razzmatazz in Barcelona What is EGBFM EGBFM is a weekly entertainment program broadcast on 36 radio stations in 20 provinces of the Spanish territory. EGB stands for Enseñanza General Basica equivalent to the compulsory education system in England . What is magical about the program? Well all the music, memories, TV series, games and lifestyle of a fantastic period that goes from 1970 to 1990, the year of the Spanish school reform. Who has never remembered with nostalgia and a sweet smile the past times of adolescence among friends? This is EGBFM. A program to recall the beautiful moments… Read More

The most sarcastic mailbox in Barcelona

12 December 202113 December 2021marcopac

The most sarcastic mailbox in Barcelona A detail immersed in the frenzy of the Gothic quarter The party mood and the frenetic crowding make its way the famous Christmas markets. Walking through the narrow streets can be a suffocating experience making it difficult to observe the beauty and the details hidden between the faces and the hasty legs of tourists. Everybody is busy for the Christmas shopping or distracted by the magic of the period. Fortunately, the city has its moments of respite from the hectic chaos. The shops don’t open before nine in the morning. The cold of these days has delayed even more the Christmas crowds. I walk… Read More

The public fountain of Portaferrissa

1 February 20212 February 2021marcopac

The public fountain of Portaferrissa Life near one of Barcelona’s most famous entrances The city where I live is full of stories and curiosities but it is not always easy to dwell on details. This article focuses on some corners often unnoticed by the distracted eye of passers-by. The public fountain of Portaferrissa is the first of a short series of stories centered on the public fountains present in the center, witnesses of an ancient past. A corner on the sidelines The low turnout of tourists no longer crowds the streets of the center and the space between passersby gives breath to those places in the city that are often… Read More

Mysterious numbers in Barcelona

29 November 20202 February 2021marcopac

Mysterious numbers in Barcelona An artistic work that contains the fundamentals of nature Walking along the Paseo de Joan Borbò, on the side of the Barceloneta district, the view is difficult to distract from the luxurious moored yachts, the palm trees and the recently reopened restaurants. The smell of the sea leaves no room for other thoughts except to reach the beach and relax in the sun. Few tourists finally give space to enjoy the surrounding environment. Suddenly my eyes are drawn to a strange detail on the ground. A square with a number inside, a large one, 6765. Pausing to look the shape, I notice another a little… Read More

The melancholy of the “Camì dels Monjos” and the Mola

2 June 20202 June 2020marcopac

The melancholy of the “Camì dels Monjos” and the Mola The curious rock formation carries with it a legend of the monks of Sant Cugat del Valles On May 25, 2020 Barcelona will finally move on to the long-awaited Phase 1. However, we are on the alert for the Covid-19 pandemic. A historical event that has changed and will change the way we live and socialize. Waiting for the next steps necessary to return to normality, if we can say so, past images and sensations of my excursions resurface. This is one of those. The city of Terrassa Beyond the Collserola massif extends a vast plain el Vallès Occidental which… Read More

An incredible panorama from the Turò de les Maleses

25 December 20182 February 2021marcopac

An incredible panorama from the Turò de les Maleses Discovering an ancient Iberian settlement Do you want to admire a good part of Catalonia without getting on a balloon or a helicopter? Here is a really interesting excursion to stay amazed once you reach the Turò de le Maleses. To begin, as usual, a train takes me to the city of Besòs. From here the Tugsal bus leaves me at the Can Ruti hospital. An impressive building at the foot of the Serralada de Marina park. I leave the hospital behind and enter the path called La Font de l’Amigò. The route goes into a vegetation of pines and shrubs,… Read More

From Hostalets de Balenyà to Aiguafreda de Dalt

18 December 20182 February 2021marcopac

From Hostalets de Balenyà to Aiguafreda de Dalt The charm of an ancient monastery immersed in the peaceful winter

The colors of the Tagamanent peak in the fall

10 December 20182 February 2021marcopac

The colors of the Tagamanent peak in the fall An easy path that allows you to admire a magnificent autumn panorama In the first days of December, despite the late autumn, you can come across some still warm and pleasant days. The interesting excursion to the Dolmen de la Pedra Gentil has meant that my search for interesting places continues. Above all reachable by train from Barcelona. There is nothing better than taking advantage of a good day to catch the R3 train line from Barcelona and get to the small El Figaro-Montmany station. The village was in the past formed only by a hostel used to receive travelers. Today it… Read More

Extreme Sailing Seriers 2017 Barcelona

19 September 20188 May 2019marcopac

Extreme Sailing Seriers 2017 Barcelona The GC-32 world championship of catamarans that develops in eight different cities, on three continents. For the first time, it comes here too in Barcelona. The best opportunities happen by chance. And so it was. A few days before the start of the competition, I notice the event manifesto by chance. Few steps: I visit the site, www.extremesailingseries.com I ask for information to access as a photographer. I receive permission. Perfect. Quick check of my equipment and Thursday 20 are inside. Easy, no? For the first time this catamaran competition has arrived in Barcelona, in the beautiful background of the Mediterranean Sea, right in front… Read More

Extreme Sailing Series 2018

19 September 20188 May 2019marcopac

Extreme Sailing Series 2018 The Extreme Sailing Series, the GC-32 catamaran championship together with the class called Flying Phantoms, was held for the second year in a row. The event started on Thursday 14 and lasted until Sunday 17 June where they competed: England, Switzerland, Mexico, Spain, Denmark, Oman, Austria. During the four days, the different weather conditions gave the captains the chance to demonstrate strength, speed and technique. Arriving first at each race session required not only physical qualities but above all tactical skills. Extreme Sailing Series 2018 Alinghi Team Vs. Red Bull Sailing Team At the end of the 26 races the Swiss team Alinghi, captained by… Read More

REGATTA PUIG CLASSIC SAILING BARCELONA

15 July 20188 May 2019marcopac

REGATTA PUIG CLASSIC SAILING BARCELONA With over forty boats taking part, the classic sailing regatta of Barcelona reaches its 11th edition. Barcelona, 14/07/2018 In addition to the Extreme Saling Series in Barcelona another important nautical event takes place. The Regatta Puig classic sailing comes to its XI edition reconfirming event of prestige and attraction for lovers of classic sailing in the Mediterranean scenery of the Catalan capital. With over five hundred participants in the race, forty boats from seven nations have struggled to gain the victory during the three days from Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14. Three categories Classic, Vintage and Big Boat, have divided the boats participating in an… Read More

Free Skate Jam Barcelona

17 December 20178 May 2019marcopac

Free Skate Jam Barcelona On December 16th 2017 the Free Skate Jam Barcelona took place at the Centre Esportiu Municipal Ciutadella. Seeing a skateboard in Barcelona is not a rare thing, especially if you stop near the MACBA, the museum of contemporary art. A multitude of young and “experienced” people who try to perform jumps and acrobatics of all kinds. If you take a stroll around the city’s waterfront, you will also hear the typical sound of skate wheels here. We do not talk about Raval, day and night the streets are crossed by young people on tables. In short, Barcelona is a city full of skaters. Just last… Read More

Stone faces and a Flat Iron Building at Born

26 May 20172 February 2021marcopac

Stone faces and a Flat Iron Building at Born If you are in Barcelona for holiday, take a little walk to El Born district. Is a famous district inside the historic center due for the secession war. Did not you know? It does not matter if you read something here at least you’ll not look at like a lunatic. In any case, in terms of faces, if yours will be strange, you find some really curious. Like stone I would say. yes right! If you come across the church of Santa Maria del Mar it will be easy to find one. You do not even know this church? Okay, let… Read More

LA FLORESTA VALLDOREIX TREKKING

3 March 20172 February 2021marcopac

LA FLORESTA VALLDOREIX TREKKING La Floresta Valldoreix trekking: just fews numbers to remember 10 Km distance 4h time 250 mt disnivell and remember to bring water, good shoes and a camera This is my story: Sometimes I’m very tired about massive traffic, caos of Barcelona, one of the most polluted city in Europe. So when I want to get immerged in a quiet and relaxing environment there is a quick and cheap solution, just behind the city. The solution is called Collserola Park. Over the little mountains, limiting the city, concrete stops to allow green colors and quiet nature take place. By train (S1) direction Terrassa I reach… Read More

Torre Salvana

11 December 20162 February 2021marcopac

Torre Salvana Torre Salvana. Just few numbers to remember: 1 is the hour to reach the fortification from the Barcelona’s city centre. 1000 and more are the years of existence of the structure, dated 992 1988 is the year when is cataloged as of Cultural Interest. but…different episodes define this castle like an hauted fortification, where some people never want to see it again. They called the Hell’s Castle. This is my story: After a brief search on the web, I jumped on metro L1 and then train S8 to get to the desired location. Fortunately Torre Salvana is just 5 minutes of walk from the train station. Turning… Read More

Cable Car Of Barcelona

7 November 20162 February 2021marcopac

CABLE CAR OF BARCELONA Cable car of Barcelona. Do you like to fly over the port area of Barcelona and reach the Montjuic? Well cable car of Barcelona is what you need. From the most famous beach of Barceloneta to the famous promontory: The Montjuic. You can ceck tickets and time table here. Few numbers to keep in mind: An architect, two important dates and three stations. Carles Buigas designed the structure for the exhibition of 1929 but 1931 was the year of inauguration. The three stations: the towers of St. Sebastien, St. Jaume and Miramar. In ten minutes you will arrive at Montjuic enjoying a unique panorama with… Read More

Shake-off the Summer

5 October 2016marcopac

Shake-off the Summer Shake-off the Summer. “It’s time to leave tourist!”. The season has gone, the money too. Shake-off the Summer from your towel and bring at home just few memories. Marco Pachiega.