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An enjoyabvle winter's walk in the sunshine up in the Costa Brava - just 1 hour's drive from Barcelona. January 2012.
La Festa dels Tres Tombs is celebrated around St Anthony’s Day (Jan 17th), and, of course, in the neighbourhood of Sant Antoni in Barcelona. Here are photos of the Horse Procession, which is part of the week long “festa mayor” in this Sant Antoni barrio of the city. taken Saturday 21 Jan 2012.
An enjoyable evening at the recent El Borne Wine Tastng Fair - Nov 2011.
The festival takes place in Calle Agullers in El Borne and is a chance for the local wine merchants to present their selections of wines for the general public to try. They set up stalls and display their vinos tintos, rosados and blancos for everyone to taste. There is only one cost and that is to buy the commemorative wine glass you need to taste the wine - 5€.
Some of the local bars and restaurants provide free tapas to help soak up the tastings! It is a popular local festival and finishes when all bottles have been drunk!!
Montjuic Open-air Cinema at the Castle....a great evening for a picnic, jazz music and then a classic movie. Last one for this summer is tonight 5th July 2011 - Film is The Black Knight. Go & enjoy!!
A piece of tranquility in a buzzing city. A place for a quiet walk or reflection, and a maze to find your way out of too! El Parc del Laberint d'Horta. Photos - 16 July 2011.
Well done Barca!!! The city was full of Messis, Piqués y Iniestas last Saturday and everyone was celebrating their Champions!
Whatever next?!! Holidaying penguins in Barcelona!! May 2011.

The magic fountain is one of the most spectacular sights in Barcelona. It's a fusion of light, color, motion and music. It is a great highlight for everybody who visits Barcelona!! Taken 9th April 2011.
The new Shopping Centre, Las Arenas Barcelona, at Plaça Espanya, officially opened its doors yesterday. Most of Barcelona decided to visit there today!! Photos taken 26th March 2011.
Wherever you walk in Barcelona you will be treated to amazing examples of Barcelona's incredible architecture. This example is the façade of one of the city's main hospitals - Hospital Clinic. Taken 24 March 2011.
Try a typical Barcelona Paella....the traditinal Catalan family Sunday lunch or el primero (1st course ) of a menu del dia (daily menu) in restaurants on thursdays!

A quiet sanctuary right in the city centre of Barcelona (Santa Anna Church & Cloisters). Taken 7 March 2011.
Barcelona in the spring sunshine. Taken 6 March 2011.
Traditional Catalan Feast - the Calçotada. Available from October to April in country restaurants. Enjoyed here 27/2/2011
Before After!! How to eat a calçot!
The Sardana is Catalunya´s national dance.
Locals meet every Sunday at 1 pm in front of Barcelona Cathedral to dance the Sardana..
See them enjoying it. 20 Feb 2011

20 Feb 2011

20 Feb 2011
20 Feb 2011
20 Feb 2011
Don´t forget your sunglasses - even in February!!
You can see the Segway Tour in Barcelona's Winter sun.
This cute dog enjoys a drink beside the beach. Sangria perhaps?
The Barcelona Beaches. Come and enjoy!
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Belgian, Stefaan Engels, completing his 365th marathon in as many days in Barcelona on 5 February 2011. Congratulations Stefaan!!
Barcelona's Placa Catalunya, the centre of the city, in the February Sunshine - 4 Feb 2011
Enjoy a walk in the winter sunshine, less than an hour from Barcelona, by train or car - Sant Pol de Mar

The Barcelona Vintage Car Rally 2011 - 28 January
The start Platform infront of Barcelona Cathedral

And, they're off!!

The Barcelona World Yacht Race started in Barcelona on 31 December. Follow its progress here - Barcelona World Race
Tibidabo in the Barcelona Winter Sunshine
8 January 2011

Barcelona FC v Real Madrid. Barca won 5 - 0 !!
Monday, 29th November 2010
Collita 2010, 23rd November
The streets of El Borne around Santa Maria del Mar were packed with local wine and food lovers, testing out the local produce.

Above is a picture of one of the many wine stalls.
You bought your wine glass for 4€ and then went around to each stall where you were given a taste of their wines.
Pictures of the Cal Pep restaurant stall who were serving barbecued sardines in marinated parsley and olive oil....delicious!!

Wednesday, 17th November
Outside the Arc de Triomf, local men get together to enjoy an afternoon game of Petanca.

Sunday, 14th November Gaudi's Park Guell
Saturday, 7th November Outside the Sagrada Familia.
The Pope making his exit after The Consecration of The Sagrada Famila. The crowd of fans wave goodbye to El Papa.

Barcelona's Famous Sagrada Familia, In readiness for the Pope´s visit on Sunday. Its not a for sale sign! November 2nd 2010

Christian Dior Spectacular at Sephora in Barcelona - Dancers getting ready - October 29 2010.
Mango has decorated the Paseo De Gracia with mannequins displaying the entries for the 3rd edition of
Barcelona Beach Promanade in beautiful winter sunshine 17th October 2010

En Route to Madrid from Barcelona on the AVE Train - 7 October 2010

Glorious sunshine in Barcelona - 6 October 2010.
A near miss during Barcelona Airshow - 3 October 2010





