EL ALMA DE LA BARCELONETA June 10, 2009
Posted by janey in : southern europe , comments closedCuando el sol comienza a caer más fuerte sobre la costa de Barcelona y nos acercamos cada vez más a la primavera, difícilmente se puede pasar por alto las notas festivas que lleva consigo el aire de la ciudad.
Las personas que caminan por la barceloneta bailan a diferentes ritmos los compases de la música que emiten las bandas de diversos géneros. En esta serie de artículos de cuatro entregas comentaré la labor de mis cuatro bandas favoritas de la zona.
Hay una banda que se encuentra en el puerto a solo pasos del museo de historia de Cataluña la cual es conocida como “made in Barcelona”. Esta banda compuesta por 10 integrantes de diferentes nacionalidades y ameniza la visita al puerto con su muy característico estilo latino.
Dentro de su repertorio se encuentran temas muy conocidos en América latina e incluso un remix de la famosa melodía de Bob Marley “No woman no cry”, eso sí adaptada a su estilo.
Escuchar a estos artistas no cuesta absolutamente nada, claro que al final de este mini concierto les pedirán una pequeña contribución que en palabras textuales del grupo servirá para terminar de construir la sagrada familia (pero no os preocupéis, el tono sarcástico con el que lo dicen nos indica la veracidad de su labor altruista).
Los podemos encontrar sábados y domingos a partir de las 3 de la tarde y si tenemos suerte podemos escuchar alguno de los dos conciertos diarios.
Existe la posibilidad de adquirir uno de sus dos CDs al terminar el concierto por diez euros. Siempre pidan el ultimo CD ya que si compran el anterior escucharan temas distintos a los del concierto en donde incluso se puede escuchar la voz de integrantes pasados de la banda.
Si llegan a encontrarlos durante su caminata por la barceloneta pasarán 30 placenteros minutos bajo el sol y escuchando la música de esta gran banda que junto a otras le dan vida a esta parte de la ciudad.
Affordable Holidays in Lanzarote June 1, 2009
Posted by janey in : southern europe , comments closedDespite the current economic climate and the depreciation of sterling against the euro the small Spanish island of Lanzarote, in the Canaries, expects to welcome well over one million tourists during the course of 2009. With British and Irish holiday makers comprising the largest contingents of visitors.
This figure will still be way down on previous years however. As island tourist authorities have already recorded a 20% drop in arrivals during the first quarter of this year. As some consumers opt to either stay at home or journey outside of the euro zone. But many more still find that a good value break in a destination such as Lanzarote can even work out cheaper than a holiday in the UK.
Many Lanzarote apartments for example offer room rates that start from around €170 per week – which is the price per room, not per person. With the best offers usually available on apartments in Puerto del Carmen – the largest and oldest resort on the island. Which boasts the highest concentration of complexes of any destination on Lanzarote.
The bulk of these tend to be located in the New Town area. Usually in close proximity to the beach (within ten minutes walking distance) and all of the other amenities of the resort. Puerto del Carmen has also enjoyed a makeover in the last twelve months. And now boasts a smart new beachfront promenade and an upmarket marina in the Old Town harbour area. So further enhancing the resorts appeal.
For those who prefer more space and a private pool there are lots of good quality Lanzarote villas available for rent in all locations right across the island.Expect to pay from €400 upwards for a standard two bedroom villa with swimming pool. With many owners offering deals on their villas in Playa Blanca for early bookings. As competition for business intensifies in the islands southernmost resort due to an over supply of property there.
Details of holiday deals on villas in playa blanca lanzarote and apartments in Puerto del Carmen can be found here.
Playa Blanca is an ideal location for a break in the sun. Not least as it enjoys the best microclimate on the island. And is also home to some of Lanzarote´s finest beaches – such as the set of coves at Papagayo, which are just fifteen minutes walk from the town centre. Along with Playa Dorada and Playa Flamingo in the heart of the resort itself.
No matter where you choose to stay on the Island of Lanzarote just as with the other Canary Islands you can be assured of a warm reception and a fantastic holiday.