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Barcelona Ferryport -- Turism
The variety and wealth of Barcelona's heritage provide a number of attractive routes through its various districts. This way, the traveller will get to know the many faces of the city.
Its early city centre, which was surrounded by walls during Roman times, makes up what today is the Gothic Quarter. Narrow streets, with quiet squares and attractive corners, are home to an abundant collection of Gothic buildings, both civil and religious. Surrounding Barcelona's impressive Cathedral, medieval palaces emerge, such as Casa dels Canonges, La Pia Almoina, and Casa d´Ardiaca. The Plaça del Rei brings together another labyrinth of marvellous buildings, such as the Palau Reial Mayor, the Chapel of Santa Ágata, and the City History Museum. The Plaça Sant Jaume holds the Palau de la Generalitat (headquarters of the Catalan government) and the City Hall, or Casa de la Ciutat. We must not forget the church of La Mercè, patron saint of Barcelona.
Next to the Gothic Quarter, the Ribera district, also of Medieval origin, begins. In its origins, it brought together traders and seagoing people, but with the passage of time many magnificent, small palaces were built as well. Some of them have been converted to house important city museums. Examples of this are the Palace of the Marquises of Llió, (Museum of Clothing and Textiles) the Palau Nadal (Barbier-Müller Museum of pre-Columbian Art), and the Palau Aguilar (nowadays the Picasso Museum), to name just a few. Because of Barcelona's focus on integration, it is possible to travel in time in a matter of a few metres, from the Gothic structures of the church of Santa María del Mar, to the modernist Palau de la Música Catalana, a concert hall.
The urban development of the central area of Barcelona was defined, towards the end of the 19th century, by the Eixample (urban expansion). An extensive grid, with large avenues and chamfered corners, joined the irregular layouts of old districts and outlying towns to the surrounding hills. The emerging Catalonian bourgeoisie chose this place to build its mansions and palaces, following the most daring principles of Modernism. Architects such as Gaudí, Doménech i Montaner or Puig i Cadafalch relied on the help of master craftsmen to fill the streets of Barcelona with fantasy. Works by Gaudí, such as Park Güell, the Palau Güell, and Casa Milà “La Pedrera”, as well as Doménech i Montaner's Palau de la Música Catalana, and the Sant Pau Hospital have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The temple of the Sagrada Familia (the Holy Family), and houses such as Casa Lleó Morera, Casa Amatller, and Casa Batlló are just a few of the many modernist gems treasured by the city.
One of the main arteries of the historic quarter, La Rambla, leads to the Mediterranean Sea, and it is one of the best places to catch the rhythm of the city. The visitor is led through its different sections, from the Romanesque church of Santa Anna, to the bird and flower stalls, passing gorgeous examples of Baroque and Renaissance architecture on the way. The Palau Moja, the church of Betlem and the Santa Creu Hospital serve as guides. There are other centres of cultural activity and daily life in this area, such as the Palau de la Virreina, (now a gallery), the Boquería Market and the Liceu Opera House.
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Westin Palace Hotel
Plaza de las Cortes, 7
28014 Madrid
In the heart of Madrid, just minutes from the Prado and Thyssen museums, The Westin Palace, Madrid is a monument to elegance, combining turn-of-the-century grandeur with new amenities and high-tech touches of a modern world-class hotel, including the internationally acclaimed Heavenly Bed by Westin ©. You'll quickly discover why it was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List and was honored with a spot on Condé Nast Traveler's 2001 Readers' Choice Awards List. A full-service business center and 18 ultramodern function rooms make The Westin Palace ideal for meetings and conferences. Work out at the 24-hour fitness center, relax in the sauna or solarium, then enjoy elegant dining at La Rotonda, where Mediterranean specialties are complemented by selections from the extensive wine cellar..
Barcelo Hotel Avenida
Avenida Zumalakarregi 40
48006 Bilbao
Hotel completely refurbished in 2004. Located next to the Basílica de Begoña and the Old Town. Very well connected with the Airport. 189 exterior rooms fully equiped and decorated in a very innovative way. Offering also restaurant Sarasate, cafeteria, 14 comference rooms, cybercorner, WiFi coverage and indoor and outdoor parking.
Zenit Conde de Orgaz
Avda. Moscatelar 24
28043 Madrid
The hotel Zenit Conde de Orgaz is perfectly communicated by metro and bus with the centre of the city and has very easy access to the airport. It's also very close to the fair centre Juan Carlos I..
Golf courses
Parador Málaga Golf
Apartado de Correos, 324
29080 Málaga (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952376677 / Fax: +34 952376612
holes: 18
par: 72
The holes on the course at the Real Club de Campo de Málaga (which belongs to the Parador Nacional del Golf) are steeped in history. The pioneers of the sport in the province took their first shots on its fairways. With a history reaching back sixty years, the facilities of the club are in perfect condition thanks to years of careful maintenance. The course is situated on the coastal dunes and between ancient eucalyptus and mimosa trees. It presents a challenge for amateurs of all levels. The course reaches down to the sea and the terrain is wide and flat, with wide fairways and few water hazards.
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Santa Clara Golf
Carretera N-340. Málaga - Cádiz, km. 187,5
29600 Marbella (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952850111 / Fax: +34 952850288
holes: 18
par: 70
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