COME WITH US TO THIS GREAT MUSIC FESTIVAL IN BARCELONA

When & Where: 5-6 July 2013 at El Parc del Forum, Barcelona.

The countdown to summer has started and I can’t wait to go to Cruilla Barcelona 2013. It’s my first Cruilla Festival, I saw it advertised and thought wow, with such a line up, it would be unaffordable. But then I read the price I went straight to buy my ticket. Come on, just for Snoop Dogg people normally pay much more!

Anyways there at least 5 good reasons to go to this great music festival in Barcelona.

1 – The price

30€ for 1 day, 50€ for 2 days. You can buy tickets online. As I told you, it’s a great deal, don’t you agree?

2 – The line up

These are the artists performing Cruilla Barcelona 2013. I think there is no need to comment! I can just say I like the idea to put so many different styles together: rock, reggae, electronic, pop, there is something for every taste.

3 – The location

The location is strategic, because it’s really close to the center and well connected. It means that you will be back home safe after your crazy night!

El Parc del Forum is an area on the coast of Barcelona in the neighborhood “Sant marti”. It was originally constructed for the 2004 “Universal Forum of Cultures” exhibition and is now used for many annual events and music festivals in Barcelona. There is a huge shopping mall called Diagonal Mar.

It’s really easy to get there:

• By metro: El Maresme / Forum L4 (Yellow Line)
• By bus: bus 7 or 36 (stop Av. Diagonal–Rambla Prim), bus 43 or 141 S(stop Alfons el Magnànim–Ronda S.R. Penyafort), night bus N6 (stop Alfons Magnànim–Rambla Prim)
• By car: the Parc del Forum is on the Ronda del Litoral ring road, take “Selva de Mar” exit. Around Diagonal Mar shopping mall there are 4000 parking places.

4 – Summer in Barcelona

A music festival in Barcelona is something magic you have to try. Plus, you will be able to discover the city during the day, relax at one of our recommended beaches, walk up and down in Gracia, and much more . Take a look at our blog for every kind of information you may need. Even if you will be just for two days in Barcelona, there is a lot of stuff you can do.

Barcelona in summer is simply A-M-A-Z-I-N-G  !

5 – We can accommodate you

As the Snoop Doggs of the holiday apartments in Barcelona, we have the best solutions for you and your friends. Feel free to write us if you find something interesting!

I recommend to book as soon as possible!

I hope to see you guys jumping in the crowd and having a lot of fun together!

Peace and love,

Elio

Top 10 Hottest Spanish Men

We all know that beauty is very subjective and what you or I might find beautiful others may not agree with. However, we at SuitLife have taken the liberty of compiling a list of the top 10 most desirable Spanish men. If these men don’t make you wish you lived in Spain then nothing else would.

10. Antonio Banderas

We know that he is somewhat outdated and I would have stricken him off this list just for marrying Melanie Griffith and becoming such a perfect house wife while destroying the macho image that had me drooling over him in the early to late 90s. But one must give credit where credit is due. His wild behaviour on screen and look gave us some Spanish flavour growing up and made us wish we were born in Spain. Even now I wouldn’t kick him out of bed if the chance was presented and for that he is our number 10 on this list.

9. Rafael Nadal

Not my cup of tea (remember; beauty is subjective) and the only reason for making this list is because he can make us wonder if the way he screams every time he hits a ball during the Grand Slam competition is the way he might…er…call someone’s name during…er… more personal games. And not to forget that he has a butt that could crack open nuts (makes you fantasize doesn’t it?).

8. Enrique Iglesia

What? Number 8? Yes. Not only does he has the look but this singer oozes pure charisma and sensuality on and off the stage. Perhaps we have to thank his genes for it (any one remember his sensual father Julio Iglesia?). This is one man who has given me fantasies about Spanish men since my teens but unfortunately time passes and with it others take the throne.

7. Dani Martin

This singer/actor from Madrid has made our list for very obvious reasons… just look at him for Godsakes! He’s got a dangerous combination of a bad boy with the voice of an angel – the kind of guy whom your mother advices you not to date and your father fantasizes about killing when you have them meet him.

6. Javier Bardem

His on this list because of his charisma and because he just reminds us that the older and rugged look can be hot. He seems to know what he wants and would not be shy or apologetic to ask for it.

5.  Xabi Alonso

Oh Xavi! He is wild, passionate, sweaty and has a great body. Who, in their right mind, wouldn’t want to date him?

4. Miguel Angel Silvestre

What can I say about this Spanish actor? Wow could sum him up. His dark looks is what we imagine mediterranean men should look like.

3.  Jorge Guerra

His blue eyes, dark and boy-ish looks makes Jorge a perfect fantasy. These reasons were probably not enough to help him win ‘Operacion Triunfo’ in Barcelona but it was enough for us to put him into our top three.

2. Dani Mateo

Who? That was the same question I asked myself the first time I set eyes on this guy one evening when I was flipping through the TV channels. The guy is a late night talk show host and made me do a double take.  Probably a lot of you readers would wonder what the hell he is doing on the number two spot because you found others on this list or off it to be more sexy/handsome. However, sexiness is not about how a person looks but something deeper and when you watch this guy you would understand why he is here and why everyone who sets eyes on this guy melts.

1. Gerard Pique

A blond soccer player wins our votes and no – it’s not because we’re a football crazed country that this guy makes it to the top here nor because he is married to Shakira – but because of the abs, his blue eyes, his legs, his glutes…you get the idea.

Do you agree with our top ten list of the hottest Spanish men? We’d love to hear from you in the comments!

~Argenis

VISCA FC BARCELONA!

FC Barcelona clinched their fourth Spanish la Liga title in five years and have been crowned Spanish champions for the 22^nd time on Saturday night after rivals and defending champions Real Madrid CF were held to a 1-1 draw at RCD Espanyol. FC Barcelona was mathematically already the champion of the Spanish la Liga, but Barça still managed to win on Sunday night against Atletico Madrid in Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid. Even tough, FC Barcelona fell behind to Falcao’s 28^th goal of the season, the Catalan club were not to be denied. Alexis Sanchez struck the equalizer on 72 minutes and the comeback was complete eight minutes later when Atletico Madrid player Gabi turned the ball past his own goalkeeper. By winning la Liga, FC Barcelona continue to be the dominant force in the 21^st century. Since the year 2000, FC Barcelona have won six league titles, followed by Real Madrid (5), Valencia (2) and Deportivo la Coruna (1).

INTERESTING STATS AND THE SEASON:

In the 2008/09 season, with former FC Barcelona coach/player  Pep Guardiola and Tito VIlanova on the bench, FC Barcelona won the league with 87 points (27 victories, 6 draws and 5 defeats). The following year, FC Barcelona won the la Liga with 99 points (31 victories, 6 draws and 1 defeat). In the 2010/11 season, Barça claimed their third consecutive la Liga title with 96 points (30 victories, 6 draws and 2 defeats). With 3 matches left on the schedule this year, FC Barcelona has already collected 91 points (29 victories, 4 draws and 2 defeats) and if they win the rest of their games, they will equal the best ever point haul in La Liga. In addition, they’ve scored 107 goals, a record breaking tally for any team with three games left to play this season. This is also the first time in club history that FC Barcelona have won la Liga after losing the year before, where they won consecutive league title before. On three occasions FC Barcelona had to wait at least two years before they managed to regain la Liga crown (from 1944/45 to 1947/48, from 1948/49 to 1951/52, and from 2005/06 to 2008/09.

Just like in the past seasons, Barça broke records that seemed to be out of reach. The most notable of which was the team’s sensational first half of the season, when they won 55 of 57 possible points. It was the best ever start to a league campaign in Spanish la Liga history, and it saw the Blaugrana 10 points clear at the top in December. Furthermore, Leo Messi has netted 46 goals and he’s the front runner to win the Pichichi award. Last year he scored 50 goals. This is FC Barcelona’s era, an era marked by a unique style of play. Long live the champions!

However, this isn’t just another la Liga title, the Club’s 22nd Liga holds special meaning. The team had to overcome extremely difficult setbacks. The illnesses of Tito Vilanova and Éric Abidal left the team without a head manager and one of the best defenders on the roster for part of the season. The players and coaching staff, led by Roura and Altimira, met the challenge with hard work and an unflinching commitment to the Club. Not to mention the biggest setback of the season is the injury of FC Barcelona Football star Lionel Messi, who could not perform for his team for weeks because of an hamstring injury, from which he is still suffering. Each and every one of them had to step up to secure the league title, a league that was always under FC Barcelona control, from the first to the last week of the competition.

Cesc Fabregas, Alexis Sanchez, Alex Song and Jordi Alba, who were brought into the Club over the past two seasons, have won their first La Liga title

Marc Bartra, Martin Montoya, Jonathan Dos Santos and Cristian Tello, all of whom played for Barça B last season, also won their first La Liga crown. Here’s a look at each one individually:

TO THE NEXT SEASON!

Winning the Spanish la Liga weeks before the competition ending reflects the fact that Barça followers regard success in La Liga as only half-fulfilling their demands. In addition to domestic success, fans also expect their team to win – or at least come close to winning – the Champions League. However, the brutally demolishment of 7-0 against Bayern Munich prompted a debate that will continue well into the summer months. Many people believe the team needs new transfers  for the new season and even called  for coach Vilanova to be sacked. Although that view was held by just the minority of the fans.

A new central defender  is a priority for the summer as Barça defenders suffered serious injuries this season. Barça came close to signing Thiago Silva before he opted to join Paris St-Germain last year, and the Brazilian could come back into the frame, while Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels and Roma’s impressive teenager Marquinhos are also being touted as potential recruits.

One enforced change could come in the goalkeeping department, where Victor Valdes has rejected a new contract and may therefore be sold this summer while he’s still valuable, rather than being allowed to leave for nothing when his contract expires at the end of next season. Manchester United’s David De Gea, Liverpool’s Pepe Reina and Valencia’s Vicente Guiata are among the candidates to replace him.

David Villa is another potential departee. Despite speculation to the contrary from the British media, the Catalan club always insisted the striker would not be allowed to join Arsenal – or anyone else – during the January transfer window. They have, however, been notably less eager to state that Villa will be at Barcelona next season. In his place, Brazilian star Neymar is a red-hot tip to arrive in Catalonia.  The flamboyant winger has been a long-term target for FC Barcelona, who have openly admitted they are interested in securing his services from Santos.

The fans are already excited with the upcoming summer arrivals, such as the Brazilian football talent Neymar, a central defender and a goalkeeper. But that could well be it for FC Barcelona.

What do you think of the potential new arrivals of FC Barcelona? Give us your thoughts about who you think Barça should sign this summer.

- Alper

Here is a short cartoon video of our champion players!

WHAT IS PRIMAVERA SOUND 2013?

Primavera Sound 2013 is an annual music festival in Barcelona. For over a decade now Primavera sound has been offering consistently successful and innovative musical events. The festival has been taking place since 2001 and it stands out from the rest of musical events because of its characterized pop, rock and the most underground tendencies of dance music.  Primavera Sound 2013 is going to be huge as it focusses on indie rock, noise rock, alternative electro music and many other types of rock music. The festival attracts approximately 60.000 visitors per year. Also, daytime performances take place in a park somewhere else in Barcelona. These smaller performances are free to enter. In the week before the festival, several showcase nights take place in clubs and venues.

LOCATION

Primavera sound 2013 is going to take place in an outdoor area called the Forum. This place was originally built for an international convention called ‘’the Universal Forum of Cultures’’. It is a large outdoor space with large auditorium areas which is perfect for Primavera sound 2013 as you can have great views of the bands performing.  There is no camping at the Primavera sound 2013, so you will have to find your own accommodation in Barcelona.

Dates for Primavera sound 2013

Wednesday 22 May – Sunday 26 May

Where to buy your tickets for Primavera Sound 2013

Tickets for Primavera Sound 2013 are available via phone or online. Tickets are sold through various ticket outlets as well. However, you should take into account that the ticket prices at the outlets are a bit higher.

There are three kinds of tickets available for Primavera sound 2013:

Day pass: The day pass will allow you to have access to all the events during the whole weekend, which includes any Primavera sound 2013 events taking place in clubs in Barcelona organized by Primavera Sound.

Night pass: The night pass will give you access to the night time activities on a chosen night provided by the Primavera Sound 2013. The night pass only gives you access to certain stages within the Primavera Sound 2013.

Weekend pass: This is the ticket that gives you full access to all events provided by Primavera Sound 2013 during the whole weekend.

If you are going to the festival, you should know and arrange some important things before you arrive:

Primavera Sound 2013 Timetable

Primavera Sound 2013 Accommodation

For the full festival line-up, check the Primavera Sound 2013 Official Site

If you have ever been to a Primavera sound festival, please share your thoughts

- Alper

Barcelona in May 2013 – The Best of May 2013

Tenemos un version de este blog en español tambien

Barcelona is a city that never sleeps, that never relaxes! There are always thousands of events organised each year, thousands of things to do and see. What events are happening in Barcelona in May 2013 that  we should  keep ourselves free for in ? Find out here…..

The release of Scary Movie 5

On Wednesday 1st May 2013,  the fifth film of the Scary Movie series was released!
Synopsis of Scary Movie 5:

The young couple Dan and Jody begin to detect supernatural activity in their home after taking in the daughters of Dan’s brother, who have spent 3 years living alone in the forest. When the chaos invades their working life, they both reach the conclusion that the sinister spirit of the children’s mother is amongst them. Together, and with the help of numerous cameras and qualified experts, they will do all that is possible to protect their new family……..

Speed Dating

Are you between 30 and 50 years old and want to find your better half in Barcelona? Speed Dating is the best and most fun way to meet new people. Try it! Onthe 10th May, the Date Club agency organises a huge speed dating event from 8.30pm in the Snooker Bar. Don’t miss it! It will be a night that you will not forget. You can do lots of things in 5 minutes!

Where?: Snooker Bar, Carrer de Roger de Lluria, 42 08009 Barcelona Metro L1 (Urquinaona) L2 (Passeig de Gracia) or L4 (Girona)

For a description of speed dating and to buy tickets, go on the Date Club website. Also read our blog on our experience at Speed Dating.

Spanish Gran Prix – Catalonia Circuit

Spain is warming up for this unforgettable event! Experience Formula 1 in Catalonia on the 10th, 11th and 12th of May 2013! One of the most watched races inthe world that takes place in May each year – an ideal month to get a taste of Mediterranean life!

Where?  - The Catalonia Circuit is situated in Mas de Morenta, near Montmelo which is about 20km from Barcelona (north east)
- by car, it takes 30 minutes along the C-17 (Montmelo exit), or by the AP-7 (exit 13, 14 or 15).
- by train, with line R2 from Barcelona  Sants, Passeig de Gracia or Barcelona Clot-Arago. Approximately 25 minutes to the platform at Montmelo station.

How to obtain tickets?  - There are different ticket categories. Prices start from 132 Euros (Weekend General Admission Pass) and can reach up to 3589 Euros (Paddock Club Pass)!

For more information check our blog. Coming to the Gran Prix and looking for good value accommodation here in Barcelona? We have you covered!

International Motor Show

For car lovers, from the 11th to the 19th May, the International Motor Show is held in Barcelona at the Exhibition Centre at Montjuic (Avenida Reina Maria Cristin, L1 and L3 Espanya). The dates have been carefully selected to coincide with the Spanish Gran Prix in Catalonia. Other than the exhibition of vehicles and the latest in automobile technology, the event programme includes live concerts such as the best DJ’s. Tickets are still on sale on Telentrada and cost 10 Euros if bought in advance.

The X Games Barcelona

X Games in Barcelona! The extreme sports games will be held on the 16th to the 19th May 2013
Where? Montjuic, Bus – 50, 61, 57, 157 Metro – Espanya (L1/L3) FGC – Placa Espanya (R5, R6, S33, S4, S8, L8)

Price? – Between 10 and 30 Euros
Barcelona welcomes the extreme sports comeptition – the X Games! Along the mountain of Montjuic, over 4 days will see the greatest figures in skateboarding, BMX, Moto X and Rally display their talents. Travis Pastrana, Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Marcus Gronholm and Kyle Loza has been some of the champions in the history of this ESPN event. The X Games are more than a sports competition and have been linked to being a lifestyle and include music, fashion and urban art.This is why the X Games 2013 will include some of the best musical talent including 50 Cent! “I’m really excited to return to the X Games this year” said 50 Cent. “I really want to perform and experience the competitive side of the games!”

For more info and for the program of the event, check out our X Games blog!

International Construction Show

Another anticipated event this month in Barcelona is the Construmat at the International Construction Show that celebrates it’s 18th year this year. Held between the 21st and 24th May in the Parque de las Exposiciones de Gran Via. The event brings together the best innovations in the construction industry and includes other activities such as awards in Technological Innovation and awards for Sustainable Development in Construction to name but a few. Essentially,it’s a forum in which more than 170 international construction projects will be presented. The theme of this year’s show is the ‘Creation of Construction Solutions in a Global Environment’. Before the registration, you can benefit from discounts for tickets to the exhibition and the panel.

One Direction Concert

Are you a fan of the British group ‘One Direction’? They will be performing this month!
When? Wednesday 22nd May 2013 at 8.40pm
Where? Pavello Olimpic Badalona, Avinguda d’Alfons XIII, Barcelona

Primavera Sound Barcelona

When? 22nd May to 26 May 2013
Where? – In the Parc del Forum, Diagonal Mar
Price – 195 Euros for a general festival ticket or 80 Euros for a day ticket
At the end of May, Barcelona welcomes one of the biggest musical festivals in Europe – Primavera Sound 2013! For it’s 12th year, the festival continues to host independent artists as well as more famous ones and is getting ready to light up the skies of Barcelona. With an incredible programme of rockers, this outdoor festival will be a true pleasure to lovers of alternative music. Primavera Sound has been honoured by the presence of some music legends. In previous years, they welcomed headliners like Lou Reed, Neil Young, Pulp, Pet Shop Boys and Arcade Fire to name but a few!

To see the lineup and buy tickets check out the official Primavera Sound website

Alejandro Sanz concert

Are you dying to hear some amazing Latino music from icons such as Alejandro Sanz? Fortunately you can this month! Don’t miss his concert in Barcelona!
When? – Wednesday 29th May 2013 at 8pm
Where? Palau Sant Jordi, Passeig Olimpic 5-7, Barcelona

The release of the Hangover III

To finish this crazy month, catch the release of the third part of the famous Hangover series on the 31st May with the beautiful Bradley Cooper and the comedian Zach Galifianakis!
Synopsis – This time, there is no wedding. There is no stag party. What could go wrong? Everything, as always…..

If you have heard of any other events for this month in Barcelona, leave us a comment so that we can add it to the list!

- Orlane

Barcelona Sights – The Many Ways of Seeing Them!

There are an endlessly fascinating amount of Barcelona sights that will appeal to people with a whole range of passions and interests. There are so moany ways to experience Barcelona sights ranging from simple walking tours to Segway tours and even more. Whatever floats your boat, there are almost certainly tours in Barcelona that can help you indulge in your interests. Stuck for ideas on what to do in Barcelona? Check out our guide to some of the best tours in Barcelona which range from the unusual to the ‘little bit different’ to the outright cool specifically handpicked by us! Enjoy!

Bicycle tours

Not the most riveting tour on the list, but nonetheless a really nice way to see Barcelona attractions . Most of the tours tend to last around 3 to 4 hours and their are plenty of companies who offer bike tours around the city. Surprisingly, you cover a lot of the city in such a short time and bike tours prove to be a lot more relaxing than you’d expect (less strenuous than walking tours for sure!). Tours on average cost around the 20 Euro mark which is good value for what you get (as with everything it does depend on the company!).

Our favourite bike tour in the city is with the aptly named Barcelona Bike Tours or ‘Un Cotxe Menys-Bicicletes’ (as they’re known in Catalan), who offer bike tours all year round (everyday from 11am to 4.30pm) at Plaça Jaume. The company offers a daily tour in English for anyone to join but also offers tours for groups (private and for businesses) which can be delivered in a variety of languages and tailored individually to the group. Being one of the organisations instrumental in transforming Barcelona into the bicycle haven that it is today, their commitment to making their city more environmentally friendly is obvious and they are also a founding member of the Associació BiciTours Barcelona. Even today, they play an active role in the tourist scene in Barcelona and continue to promote cycling initiatives in the city.

Go Car Tours

For someone who is not from the most tourist orientated city, this is one tour that most certainly surprised me when I came to Barcelona! In a nutshell, Go Car Tours are small yellow open-top cars with a built in navigation system which talks to you and teaches you about the Barcelona sights as you drive past them. The Go Cars don’t just offer a standardised tour and are not remote controlled. You actually drive them yourself!

The tours offer a variety of themed tours from a Camp Nou tour, Olympic Barcelona, Barcelona Highlights and an All Day Tour to name but a few. The tours are also available in a range of languages and also offer tours for individuals and groups. Prices start at around 19 Euros per hour, but they also offer regular promotions too. The only thing prerequisites are that you have a full driving licence. Give it a go!

Cooking Tours

There is simply no better souvenir to take back home with you than knowing how to cook typical food from the place where you’ve visited. It’s a gift that will not only impress your friends and family, but will also remind you of your trip forevermore. Thankfully, you’re in Barcelona, which is renowned for it’s culinary offerings. If you’re a cooking amateur there are some top quality cooking schools in Barcelona who typically offer a really great selection of classes to unlock the inner chef within you and get you acquainted with just how amazing Spanish cuisine really is!

One such school is Barcelona Cooking located on the Ramblas. Taught by professional chefs, a variety of classes are on offer from a half day cooking class with the option of getting a tour of the Mercat de la Boqueria, a tapas class, a tour of some of the best Spanish/Catalan food shops in Barcelona and more. They also offer customised classes for corporate events and groups. Even better is the fact that all the ingredients are local and organic and support the producers, so you’ll have the opportunity to taste and create authentic Spanish/Catalan food. As a guide, a half day class costs around 78 Euros.

¡Buen Provecho!

Barcelona by……….speedboat!

Once in the middle of Barcelona, it’s easy to forget that you’re near the sea. But an excellent way to not forget is to hop on a speedboat and tour the length of the coastline and take in the skyline of the city. Although you won’t hit the big sights, it’s still a pretty cool way to see the city. Xmax Speed Boat Tours offers these tours and each tour takes around 50 minutes starting at Port Vell up through the Port Olimpic and to the Port Forum where they spin around and come back. Prices are 12.50 Euros and less for children and run only from April/May to November

For something a little more slower paced, Las Golondrinas offers slower paced boat tours along the Barcelona coast. They are undeniably the experts in boat tours in Barcelona and have been involved in Barcelona boat tours since 1888 and explores the history and sights of the Barcelona coast. They offer two different tours – one of the Port Vell area and a 1 hour, 30 minute tour which covers 18 miles of coastline and gives you amazing views of some Barcelona attractions! Prices are around 12/14 Euros depending on the tour you take and tours start from the Colom Statue at the bottom of the Ramblas or at Port Forum.

Naturally, some trips cannot take place due to the weather so it’s worthwhile checking beforehand!

Hot air balloon tours

Ok, this isn’t technically in Barcelona and you probably won’t see any Barcelona sights but this is still an amazing thing to do while you’re here! Ballooning offer a number of trips even including some which even cross the Pyrenees mountains into France! But a trip in a hot air balloon comes at a price – an average of 150 Euros per person!

If you’re out to impress and money is no object, then this is a perfect way to see the Catalan countryside surrounding Barcelona.

And the list goes on!

These are just the tip of the iceberg on what to do in Barcelona in terms of tours. There are tours for almost any interest. A great company who offer tours tailored to almost any theme are My Favourite Tours. You may just think twice about taking a walking tour now!

Have you been on any tours in Barcelona or experienced a really unique way of seeing the city? A Spiderman web-swinging style tour would be pretty cool! If you’re coming to Barcelona, then you may want to check out our short term apartments page which offer you a different experience of staying in Barcelona and are usually better value than hotels.

Thanks for reading!

- Chris

EVENTOS BARCELONA 2013: CUALES SON LOS MEJORES EVENTOS DE MAYO DE 2013

Barcelona es una ciudad que nunca duerme, que nunca descansa! Siempre se organizan miles de eventos cada año, miles de cosas que hacer y ver. Qué es lo que nos reserva para eventos en mayo en Barcelona? Descúbralo aquí…

1 . ENTREGA DE SCARY MOVIE 5

El miércoles 1er de mayo de 2013, asista a la quinta entrega de la saga de parodia Scary Movie ! Sinopsis de Scary Movie 5 :
El joven matrimonio formado por Dan y Jody empieza a detectar una actividad sobrenatural en su hogar tras acoger en él a las hijas del hermano de Dan, que han pasado tres años solas en el bosque. Cuando el caos invade la vida laboral de Jody como bailarina de danza clásica y la de de Dan como primatólogo, ambos llegan a la conclusión de que les ronda el siniestro fantasma de la «mamá» de las pequeñas. Juntos, y con la ayuda de numerosas cámaras y de cualificados expertos, harán todo lo posible por proteger a su nueva familia. Trailer

2. SPEED DATING

Tienes entre 30 y 50 años y deseas encontrar tu media naranja en Barcelona? El Speed Dating es la manera más agradable y divertida de encontrar gente nueva. Pruebalo tu mismo! El 10 de mayo la agencia Date Club organiza un gran SPEED DATING a partir de las 8:30 pm en el SNOOKER BAR, no te lo pierdas! Será una noche que no te olvidaras, pueden pasar muchas cosas en 5 minutos!

SNOOKER BAR
Carrer de Roger de Lluria, 42
08009 Barcelona
Metro L1 (Urquinaona) L2 (Passeig de Gracia) o L4 (Girona)

Descripción del Speed Dating y compra de los entradas aqui Página Oficial de Date Club. También lee nuestro blog de nuestra experiencia en Barcelona Speed Dating.

3. GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA – CIRCUIT DE CATALUNYA

España se está calentando para esta cita inolvidable! Experimenta la Fórmula 1 en Cataluña el 10, 11 y 12 de mayo de 2013! Una de las carrera más mirada en el mundo que cada año tiene lugar en mayo, un mes ideal para probar el sabor de la vida mediterránea!

DONDE :El Circuito de Cataluña está situado en Mas la Morenta, cerca de Montmeló, a 20 km de Barcelona, ??dirección norte-este.
- En coche 30 min. por carretera C-17 (salida Montmeló), o por la autopista AP-7 (salida 13, 14 o 15).
- En tren (25min.) con la línea R2, de Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Paisseg de Gracia o Barcelona El Clot-Aragó. Aprox. 25 min. Parada en la estación de tren de Montmeló.

CÓMO OBTENER ENTRADAS
Hay diferentes categorías de entradas. Los precios empiezan desde 132 € (Weekend General Admission Pass) y pueden ascender hasta 3 589 € (Paddock Club Pass)!
-Mas informaciones sobre el Gran Premio de España
-Donde rentar un apartamento por un corto periodo

4. Salón internacional del automóvil

Para los amantes de los coches, del 11 al 19 de mayo, se celebra el Salón del Automóvil de Barcelona 2013 en el centro de exposiciones de Montjuïc (Avenida Reina Maria Cristina, s / n, L1 y L3, Espanya). Las fechas han sido cuidadosamente seleccionados para que el Auto Show Internacional correspondan con el Gran Premio de Fórmula 1 de Catalunya. Aparte de la exposición de los vehículos y lo último en tecnología automotriz, el programa del evento incluye conciertos de bandas en vivo, así como los mejores DJ. Las entradas ya están a la venta Telentrada y cuestan 10 € si se compran con antelación.

5. X Games Barcelona

¡X Games en Barcelona! Los juegos del deporte extremo se celebrarán del 16 al 19 de mayo del 2013.

¿DONDE?: Montjuïc.
Bus: 50,61,57,157.
A 15 minutos aprox.: Metro: Espanya (L1/L3). FGC: Plaça Espanya (R5, R6, S33, S4, S8, L8).
Precio: De 10 a 30€.

Barcelona acogerá la competición de deportes extremos X Games. Por la montaña de Montjuïc desfilarán durante 4 días las mayores figuras del skate, BMX, Moto X y Rally Cross mundial: Travis Pastrana, Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Marcus Gronholm o Kyle Loza han sido algunos de sus campeones en la historia del evento de ESPN.
Los X Games, así mismo, son más que una competición deportiva; desde sus inicios, el deporte extremo ha estado ligado a un estilo de vida que va más allá y que se extiende a la música, moda y arte urbano, los cuales también tendrán su espacio en la esplanada de la Anilla Olímpica de Barcelona.
El precio de las entradas rondará entre los 14 y los 30€
Los X Games son mucho más que una competición deportiva, desde su inicio el deporte extremo ha sido relacionado con un estilo de vida con su música, la moda y arte urbano. Esta es la razón por que los X Games Barcelona de 2013 incluirán los mejores intérpretes musicales en el X Games Music, cuyo el multi-platino artista 50 Cent!! “Estoy muy emocionado de regresar a los X Games este año”, dijo 50 Cent. “Tengo muchas ganas de realizar y experimentar la parte competitiva de los juegos.”
Programa y horario del evento

6. Salón Internacional de la Construcción

Otro eventos barcelona 2013 muy esperado en Barcelona durante el mes de mayo es Construmat, el Salon Internacional de la Construcción que celebra su 18 º año en 2013 y se llevará a cabo del 21 al 24 de mayo en el Parque de las Exposiciones de Gran Vía. El evento reúne a las mejores innovaciones en la industria de la construcción, e incluye, además de otras actividades, los premios en la innovación tecnológica y el desarrollo sostenible en la construcción, así como un foro en el que más de 170 proyectos constructivos internacionales estarán presentados. El tema del salón de esta edición es la creación de soluciones se presentaran soluciones constructivas en un entorno global. Antes de la inscripción en el sitio del evento, se beneficiarán de descuentos en las entradas para la exposición y el congreso.

7. Concierto de One Direction

CUANDO? el miercoles 22 de mayo de 2013, a las 8:40 PM

DONDE? Pavello Olimpic Badalona
Avinguda d Alfons XIII
Barcelona

8 . Primavera Sound Barcelona

Cuando? del 22 de mayo al 26 de abril de 2013
Donde? En el Parc del Fòrum, Diagonal Mar
Precio? 195€ para el abono al festival, o 80€ para un tiquete de un dia

Eventos Barcelona 2013: A finales de mayo, Barcelona acoge uno de los festivales más grandes de Europa, el Primavera Sound 2013. Para su12 º año, el festival continúa apostando por la música independiente y ya se está preparando para encender las escenas de Barcelona! Con sus increible  programación de rockeros, este festival al aire libre sera un verdadero placer para los amantes de la música pop alternativa. Primavera Sound ha sido honrado por la presencia de las leyendas de la música. En los años anteriores, fueron acogidos cabezas de cartel como Lou Reed, Neil Young, Pulp, Pet Shop Boys y Arcade Fire!
Para consultar el programa y comprar tiquetes: Primavera Sound Oficial

9. Concierto de Alejandro Sanz

10. ENTREGA DE RESACON 3

Para terminar este mes de mayo de locura, asista a la entrega de la tercera edición del famoso RESACON, el 31 de mayo, con el bellisimo Bradley Cooper, y el cómico Zach Galifianakis !

Sinopsis:
Esta vez, no hay boda. No hay despedida de soltero. ¿Qué podría salir mal? Todo, como siempre…
Descubra el trailer

Si has oido de otros eventos para el mes de mayo en Barcelona, dejenos un comentario para que lo añadimos a la lista!

~Orlane~

Barcelona Gay Bars

A colleague of mine told me last Thursday that on her way home from work she had witnessed a line of people crowded outside a night club called Bim Bam Bum. A lot of cute guys! As she mentioned this last detail she gave me a pitiful pout before explaining further that they were all gay. We wanted to know why a club was so well-attended on a week day (unusual in Barcelona) and ran a quick search online.

It turned out to be their inaguration party, which was weird since Bim Bam Bum has been around for a couple of years now. It is one of those Barcelona gay bars many a gay man bar-hopping on a Saturday night stops at for a couple of warm-up rounds.

Apparently they left the scene a while back  to re-invent themselves physically and philosophically after a horrible break-up with Zeltas (another bar they had joined resources with but, like a horrible one-night stand, that arrangement didn’t last) and decided to go their own way.

And what better way to celebrate their indepence than with a Mr Gay BimBamBum pageant to start off their circuit season. So, if you really like to watch hot men dancing around in their underwear make sure that you don’t miss this big…umm…interesting event on May 1st on carrer casanova – I know I won’t. You also have the chance to compete for the grand price: a trip for two to any destination in Europe and €300 for the trip.

Let us know if you’re going, your opinion or if there are any other events taking place…oh, and don’t forget to check out our Barcelona Gay Series ‘From Behind The Rear’ for other articles of gay interest such as bookstores, cinemas, bars and much more .

Barcelona Gay Gyms

Yes, that’s right.

It’s probably the most anticipated topic in our series ‘From Behind the Rear.’ The title gives away this week’s topic; Gay Gyms in Barcelona and while we all know about the benefits of exercise, we are not discussing these here. Let’s be honest even if it’s just for one second; if you’re gay and living in Barcelona – whether as a short term or long term visitor – you would most likely want to impress the hot Spanish men. One way to do this is to head to the Gym – and not just any Gym but a Gay one.

We all know that one of the most important places for gay men is undoubtedly the gym.  Not only is working out an essential part of an active lifestyle, but it also keeps you looking good, helps alleviate stress, and can keep your libido up. There are a number of gyms that cater to gay men out there, making them great places to pick up guys. So get those short-shorts and tank tops ready and head out to keep those glutes in shape!

Axel Wellness Club 33

Who wouldn't want to see this guy working out?

A personal refuge and a place where you can experiment with new sensation of pleasure and relaxation is at the Axel Wellness Club 33, this gym is the new facility brought to you by Axel Hotel Barcelona. Here you can leave all the stress and worry behind you and dedicate well-deserved time to yourself. You will have the enjoyment of new and modern equipment that’ll get you into fabulous shape. It will be an experience that you would never forget.

DiR Eixample Gym

DiR Fitness Center has ten gyms in total spread throughout Barcelona. Their facilities are very complete and they have all sorts of extra services ranging from medicals, personal trainers, sun beds and more. They also have pools and a very wide range of classes including aerobics, fitness, toning and much more. Definitely the trendiest choice and not the cheapest, but you get a free backpack!

If you want to try any of the ten gyms across Barcelona and Sant Cugat, a Q10 membership is available which allows you to do this. If you decide to join then a monthly fee (depending on the time of day and the gym you chose to go to) ranges from €0 to €3, 15 per visit.

Thermas Gym

Boxing workout can be sooo fun!

Thermas offers all the amenities of a quality European bathhouse; pool, gym, spa, hot tub, and like-minded men of course. In this gym, you will find nothing less than good-looking, sexy guys from Europe, the Middle East, and South Americans. There are many cabins, large porn cinema, also a small bar with snacks and drinks. This is a must visit only if you don’t mind rent boys and if you don’t, you’ll have your pick of Good looking boys. In general this is a very nice facility.

Saunas

Notable Mentions

Two gyms that you must not forget about are Holmes Place and Metropolitan. Neither is a strictly ‘gay’ gym, but both are swarming with hot gay guys! Also they are pricey, but they both have multiple locations throughout the city and amazing facilities.

 

Conclusion

Lock me up in a gyms' locker room!

The two most popular gay gyms  in Barcelona can be found on Carrer Casanova 57, which many say is the city’s best equipped, and on Carrer Espolsasacs 1- though the line between workout facility and bathhouse is a little thin, with Casanova now a full-on bathhouse with gym facilities.

Barcelona offers those with a hangover every chance to eliminate toxins by flexing other muscles besides the elbow. Options abound from swimming and sailing to marathon running. For those whose feelings of guilt over the excesses of the previous night don’t translate to physical exertions, the city’s football and basketball teams provide class—A excitement when they play at home. Or indulge in a massage, day spa or a sport of floating.

The folks of Barcelona are as health-conscious as those of any other city and the number of places to indulge in a little ‘wellness’ of one sort or another is multiplying.

Do you have any suggestions to add? We’d love to hear from you in the comments!

~Argenis

Regalos para el día de las madres

El dia de las Madres es un dia especial

Como todos los años, el Día de las Madres (el primer domingo de mayo en España) es una ocasión muy especial tanto para las madres, como para los hijos. Cuando nacemos y por el resto de nuestra vida ella se convierte en nuestra niñera, lavandera, cocinera, costurera, estilista, mensajera, psicóloga, consejera, doctora y amiga; es decir está allí para nosotros en cualquier día, hora, o sitio, siempre está pendiente de lo que nos pasa, de lo que necesitamos! Entonces a la hora de agasajarla, una de las maneras más gratificantes es de regalarle algo original que la emocionará y le permitirá relajarse!

Regalos para sorprender y emocionar :

Spa – Masajes para dos

Hoy en día, las madres no paran quietas ni un instante, con el trabajo, la familia, el hogar… ¿entonces por qué no regalar a las madres modernas un masaje o un bono para un Spa que usaran juntos para que ambos se relajen un poco?Muchos centros proponen tarifas y formulas especiales para celebrar el día de las madres por todo los presupuestos. Encuentra una lista de direcciones mas abajo.

French Kiss
Avenida Portal de l’Àngel 23, Principal 1a
08002 Barcelona

Six Senses Spa, Hotel Arts
Carrer Marina, 19-2
108005 Barcelona

Aqua Urban Spa
Carrer Gran de Gràcia
708012 Barcelona

Aire de Barcelona
Passeig de Picasso, 22
08003 Barcelona

Restaurantes en Barcelona

Otra idea para el dia de las madres es cocinarle una deliciosa comida, a cambio de las numerosas veces que ella lo hizo por ti!Un buen detalle es sorprenderla con un rico desayuno o almuerzo. Y si no eres maestro en cocina, llevala a comer a su restaurante favorito, donde preparan la comida que tanto le gusta! Muchos restaurantes en Barcelona ofrecen descuentos de más del 60 % en las comidas del día de la madre. Solo asegurate de reservar mesa con antelación porque los restaurantes van a estar llenos! Lista de los 10 mejores restaurantes en Barcelona.

Regalos personalizados – Fotos

Tu mamá suele tener siempre un retrato tuyo sobre ella? Hazle desde ahora unos regalos personalizados con las fotos de los seres que ama tanto. Varios sitios internet ofrecen de personalizar delantales, llaveros, tazas, alfombrilla de ratón para el ordenador, portalápices, calcetines de móbil, bolsos, camisas y mucho más! Te recomendamos las empresas : Mypix o Regalos-personalizados que possen una larga gama de productos que, sin dudas, encantaran a tu madre!

Un diario para toda una vida

¿ En que consiste ?

Es libro de 1080 páginas con el que podrá crear su propio diario de toda una vida, sus mejores y peores momentos, preocupaciones, retos, alegrías, sus sueños, viajes y amigos que ha conocido a lo largo de su vida. Es un regalo original, una manera de decirle que ella te importa! El libro empienza con “Esta es la historia de…”, asi a lo largo de las páginas podrá recordar lo mejor, lo más importante y significativo de cada año, añadiendo fotografías, y otros detalles. El libro incluye una serie de apartados para completar en las primeras páginas, tales como la lista de las cosas que todavia no ha hecho y que le gustaría hacer y sus expectativas de la vida. Incluye tambien una mapa del mundo y  una nota con las películas, libros o músicas favoritas.

Quieres sorprenderla? Este regalo es la solucion ! Pidelo en esta página

En este día especial, saludamos a todas las madres del mundo. Por más errores que cometamos en nuestras vidas, siempre estará ahí , como se suele decir “madre no hay mas que una” entonces no te olvides que se le debes brindar cariño y atención todo el año!

Si tienes otras ideas de regalos originales y quieres compartirla con nosotros, no vaciles en dejarnos un comentario !

~ Orlane ~