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Catalonia Travel Blog
http://www.lifeincatalonia.com/
A travel blog about the beautiful region of Catalonia in north eastern Spain. With local news, world news, stories and travel articles.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1351 )
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Messi Fresher Than Ever Says Mascherano
Barcelona’s Javier Mascherano said on Wednesday that despite being in preseason his team mate and fellow compatriot Leo Messi, scorer of four goals already, is... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Mireia Belmonte Wins Second Medal at London 2012 Olympics
Mireia Belmonte has won a second medal at the London 2012 Olympics and in just one week has become the best spanish swimmer of all time. Read more
Posted on 04 August 2012 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS -
Thiago to Stay at Barca Says Mazinho
According to Thiago Alcantara’s father Mazinho, an ex Brazil star, his son is staying put at Barca despite great interest from Premier League giants Manchester... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Barcelona Plans to Charge a Fee to Visit Park Güell
The city of Barcelona Council plans to charge an entry fee to access the historic area of the Güell Park built by Antonio Gaudí from autumn with an exception fo... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Mayor of Badalona Bans Muslims from Praying in the Street
The mayor of Badalona (Barcelona), Xavier García Albiol of the Peoples Party, reminded people yesterday (Friday) of the Muslim community in the neighborhoods... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Austerity Measures Hit Catalonia Jails, No Snacks for Prisoners
There will be no more evening snacks for prisoners in Catalonia as part of a crackdown aimed at finding ways out of Spain’s economic crisis that is crippling th... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, SOCIETY, TRAVEL -
Spain Economic Crisis: Bankia Board to Be Investigated
Here is some news about the Spain economic crisis that was on the cards from the get go: The board at Bankia are to be investigated. Read more
Posted on 05 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, SOCIETY -
Maria De Villota Loses Right Eye in Horror Crash at Duxford
Test driver Maria De Villota has lost her right eye as a result of the horrific crash she suffered when her F1 car plowed into the side of a truck that was... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
F1 Test Driver Maria De Villota in Horror Crash
F1 test driver Maria De Villota was involved in an inexplicable horror crash today at Duxford Airfield when her MR-01 accelerated into a parked truck on the... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2012 MOTO, SPORTS -
Spain Are Tops in a Thrilling Euro 2012 Final
It was a thrilling final to end the Euro 2012 Tournament in Kiev last night and once again spain has left us open-mouthed with some beautiful football.Andrea... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
Barca Sign Jordi Alba from Valencia
The most impressive Spaniard at the Euro 2012 tournament at the moment has to be the 23 year old Jordi Alba. Anyone who’s been following the football will no... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Guti to Play for London Club West Ham
London club West Ham United are interested in the services of Guti for next season. West Ham, who are now back in top flight football are on the lookout for a... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Tito Vilanova Named as Barcelona Coach
Tito Vilanova has been officially appointed Barca’s new coach and takes over from Pep Guardiola. Tito will sign a 2 year deal on Friday (tomorrow) that’ll keep... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Shoplifters Leave Baby Behind After Fleeing Police
A couple of shoplifters in Catalonia who were caught stealing in a bookshop in Badalona, just outside the Catalan capital of Barcelona, left their baby in a pra... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Chilean Couple Cash Deceased Man Pension for 13 Years in Catalonia
An elderly couple from Chile has been arrested for apparently claiming a dead man’s state pension for the past 13 years.A bank clerk became suspicious of the... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Sónar 2012 Barcelona
Barcelona’s 19th International Festival of Advanced Music and New Media Art, Sonar 2012 begins soon on 14th, 15th and 16th June and it gets better every year. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Primavera Sound 2012
Get your rocking boots on because this year's Primavera Sound kicks off in Barcelona. Many bands have already begun to play in different venues around... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Lock by John Constable to Be Sold at Auction
One of John Constable’s most famous paintings is up for auction in July and it has sparked much interest especially from private collectors the world over. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Blues Want Guardiola
There’s been a lot of talk about guardiola’s future just lately and he wouldn’t be short of offers that’s for sure. Guardiola also stated that he wanted to... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS -
The Ugly Truth of Spain’s Economic Crisis
Antonio is a 35-year-old man and lives in Madrid with his two children. Alicia is from Argentina and has been living with her husband and two sons in Valencia... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL