3 bedrooms apartment (1 large with two big beds, one large and one single), living and dinning room, fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom.

Capacity: 3-4 people

Location

More Information Altiro Barcelona

Nice apartment located in the center, next to Pl. Catalunya. The flat has 2 large bedrooms, living room, fully equipped kitchen with dinning area and bathroom.

Metro and FGC Station: Catalunya

Location

More information Altiro Barcelona

La Mercè (Festes de la Mercè 2014 From September 18th to 24th) is the festival of the city and a showcase of Catalan traditions, also a unique opportunity to see in action the best street performers and enjoy good free concerts.

Legend has it that the night of September 24, 1218, the Virgin appeared simultaneously to King James I, and San Pedro Nolasco Penyafort San Ramon. The three were asked that would create an order of monks dedicated to saving Christians imprisoned by the Saracens. Those were times of religious war. Centuries later in 1687, Barcelona suffered a plague of locusts, and placed itself in the hands of the Virgin of La Mercè. Once the plague had been overcome, the Council of the City named her patron saint of Barcelona.

The last blast of summer before the autumn starts, the streets are filled with music and joy for all. La Mercè is the festival of festivals, where, in just a few days there are hundreds of activities like these:

• BAM(Barcelona Musical Action): to hear new sounds
• Mercè Arts de Carrer (MAC): circus arts, dance and street arts.
• Festival of tradition: human castles, bigheads, giants and all the festive beasts of the city.
• The Fire Festival: all kinds of sparks from the musical fireworks to the Fire Run…

With a long etcetera of more than 500 activities to everyone’s taste.La Mercè is the festival of a thousand faces. Welcome to Barcelona, welcome to La Mercè!

The Chinese year 4713 begins 19 February

The Chinese New Year celebration lasts 15 days and ends with the Lantern Festival.

At the Chinese Lantern Festival, you will be able to experience this celebration live and search for good luck amongst the colours and lights of the impressive figures exhibited.

According to the Chinese calendar, the year 4713, or the Year of the Goat, begins 19 February, 2015.

2015, Year of the Goat

According to the Chinese horoscope, those born in the Year of the Goattend to be sincere, honest, timid, very creative, helpful to those who need support, and compassionate.

They defend those who are most weak against mistreatment and they know how to forgive mistakes. They are quickly held in high regard by people and prefer small get-togethers over large celebrations. In fact, they are homebodies and family-oriented.

During the Year of the Goat, it is customary for families to find a way to reunite and reconcile. The Year of the Goat will not return for another 60 years, which is why many quarrelling families seek reconciliation.

2015 will contribute much creativity and innovation in art, music and food.