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Maritime Museum of Barcelona

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Maritime Museum of Barcelona

 

Next to the ever populous and raging Rambla, almost at its very beginning, close to the monument to Christopher Columbus, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona is located in a quiet corner in the building of the former Royal Shipyards. The Royal Shipyards have been located here since 1243, and over the past centuries many Spanish war galleys were built here. And since 1936 the Maritime Museum has been located here, among the many exhibits of which one can highlight a replica of the famous flagship royal galley of the XVI century, as well as the first Catalan submarine, constructed in 1859.
A detailed story about the history of the museum and its exhibits, as well as their photos, you can read and see in our blog following the link.

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Foreigners still love real estate in Spain.

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Foreigners still love real estate in Spain

 

The General Notary Council of Spain reported that foreign citizens bought 5.6% more real estate in the first half of 2018 comparing to the same period last year.
To be more precise, 53.359 contracts for sale and purchase of Spanish real estate to foreigners were registered, this represents 18.7% of all transactions during this period.

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Birds of prey park Cim d’Àligues

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Birds of prey park Cim d'Àligues
Pondering where to spend a day with children, surrounded by a wild nature ? Here is an option – birds of prey park Cim d’Àligues (which in Catalan means the Peak of the Eagles) located in one of the most picturesque places for which Catalonia is so famous, on a hilltop near the town of Sant Feliu de Codines quite close to Barcelona. Here you can see “alive” a numerous representatives of feathered predators – falcons, eagles, hawks, vultures, owls and eagle-owl, and many many others. But the most interesting part of a visit to the park is a “free fly” show, during which you can see the birds in a free flight – a fascinating and exciting spectacle!
More detailed information and photos can be found in our blog following the link.
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Barcelona Mobile Homes Exhibition 2018 (Caravaning Salón Internacional)

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Barcelona Mobile Homes Exhibition 2018 (Caravaning Salón Internacional)
The usual story – you purchased a property in Catalonia, preferably on the Costa Brava coast, then begins the process of exploring the countless natural and historical attractions that are ubiquitous in this blessed land. Gradually, the radius of your trips increases until the question arises – is it reasonable to travel a large number of kilometers per day, although on good, high-quality and scenic roads, but nonetheless; and then you start thinking, why not spending a night somewhere along the route?Of course, a hotel or several private houses / apartments in different parts of Spain / France, as well as in other countries of Europe / the rest of the world can help in planning an exciting trip.
But there is another option for initiates – a house on wheels. Millions of people in the world travel this way without being tied to hotels or airplanes, airport strikes and other troubles. You can stop virtually anywhere where your heart desires, have a picnic, enjoy the colors of the sunset with a glass of wine, and early in the morning, waking up early, enjoy the sunrise over the sea, or go for mushrooms, ahead of the mushroom pickers who just start their cars to get to the forest…
Barcelona Mobile Homes Exhibition 2018 – an exhibition of motor homes, as well as other equipment and smart useful things for a comfortable pastime in nature, was held in Barcelona last week, already for the 33 times. A short story and pictures from the exhibition can be viewed following the link – Caravaning Salón in Barcelona.
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Begur Beaches – Aiguablava – Fornells – Platja Fonda

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Our clients, as well as visitors to our site, as usual, have the most complete and reliable information about all the most outstanding sights of Catalonia and the Costa Brava, the most interesting holidays and the most beautiful beaches. This time, completing the cycle of stories about the beaches of Begur (for your understanding, at least 7 of the most significant beaches are listed on the official website of the city!), we bring to your attention a short note with detailed photos taken during a walk from the beach in Aiguablava bay – undoubtedly one of the most picturesque places all over the Costa Brava – to the Platja Fonda beach with unusual dark sand.

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Begur Beaches – Sa Riera

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We continue to explore the beaches of Begur, and our story today is about the beautiful sandy beach Sa Riera. There is also the Illa Roja and the Platja del Racó beaches within walking distance. Do not miss the opportunity to swim here and to tick a box in the list of the visited best places on the Costa Brava!

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Begur Beaches – Sa Tuna

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We continue to present to your attention the best beaches of the Costa Brava, today it is the beach of Sa Tuna, located in the same picturesque bay in the municipality of Begur – an old Catalan town, famous for its gorgeous beaches. In addition to the Sa Tuna bay, there are 7 more prominent and well-known bays with beaches in Begur, apart from the huge number of smaller coves and beaches located in secluded, and often not too easily accessible places for the untrained tourist .
If you are a true fan of the Costa Brava, your eyes will rejoice in the pacifying combination of the greenery of Mediterranean pine trees against the backdrop of the azure sea and the endless blue sky, and if you are tired of the monotonous landscapes on the long urban beaches of Lloret or Playa de Aro – this is a place for you!

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Sandy rocks in Ille-sur-Tet, France (Les Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt)

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Sandy rocks in Ille-sur-Tet, France (Les Orgues d'Ille-sur-Tet)

As you know, the most talented creator in this world is nature itself. Another proof of this are the incredible sandy rocks in the form of giant columns, staring at the sky and resembling the pipes of an organ of enormous size in the vicinity of the small town of Ille-sur-Têt in France, 50 kilometers from the Spanish border. As scientists say (and we have no reason not to trust them!), this structure is not too young, just some 4-5 million years old, but the remaining lifespan for these rocks is quite short – sand columns erode more and more with each rain that passed , and their appearance subtly changes. Perhaps they will last for rest of our lifetime, but better hurry!
More photos and a short story with information on route planning can be viewed following the link – Sandy Rocks in Ille-sur-Tet.
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Retro Auto Moto Museum, Barcelona

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Retro Auto Moto Museum Barcelona
If you are walking around Barcelona close to the Palace of Catalan Music, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Retro-Auto-Moto Museum, which contains vintage cars and motorcycles of the past (the oldest exhibit dates back to 1897!), disappeared brands from existing or disappeared countries ( including from the republics of the former USSR).
On the three floors of the building constructed in 1880, in an area of 1,500 square meters there are more than 80 diligently restored representatives of the automotive and motorcycle industry, most of which, by the way, can still move under their own power. A journey into the past will not leave indifferent either children or adults! A short story and more photos from the museum can be viewed following the link – Retro-Auto-Moto Museum.
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Medieval festival in Besalú 2018

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Medieval festival in Besalú 2018
Last weekend, September 1-2, the famous small medieval town of Besalu  hosted the traditional festival, Besalú Medieval 2018. Fabulously beautiful and authentic city gives us the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages with its knightly tournaments, wandering merchants, musicians and jesters…
This time we attended this holiday on Sunday afternoon to enjoy the evening closing performances. A short photo-video report can be viewed following the link – Medieval Festival in Besalu 2018.

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