Sant Jordi's legend and festivity
23 de Abril de 2013 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosToday, April 23, the Catalans take the streets to celebrate the feastivity of St. George, patron saint of Catalonia, the Day of Books and Roses Fair. Catalan flags are waving in many balconies. Throughout Catalonia roses and books are sold, reaching its peak in Las Ramblas, where new street shops... (read more)
Celebrating Valentine's Day at @HMareNostrum
18 de Febrero de 2013 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosLast Thursday it was Valentine's Day all around the World, and of course at Hostal Mare Nostrum all special dates are an excuse to celebrate something with our guests, so we took the opportunity to sweeten a little bit the day with some delicious chocolates. We wish you had a great Valentne's... (read more)
TODAY WE CELEBRATE “CARNESTOLTES” OR CARNIVAL
07 de Febrero de 2013 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosCarnival or Carnestoltes as stated in Catalunya, is a celebration that belongs to moon worship. This is why it is a moveable festivity, which this year takes place from 07 to 13 February. It seems that the word Carnival comes from "carnem levare" which is understood as "remove meat", which... (read more)
The 35th Edition of Zurich Marató of Barcelona 2013
29 de Enero de 2013 | 0 comentarios | 1 votosHostal Mare Nostrum wants to announce today that on Sunday March 17, 2013 at 08.30 it will start in Barcelona the Zurich 35th edition of the Barcelona Marathon, and it will give a turn around the entire city of Barcelona, as usual. The Zurich Barcelona Marathon is powered by a Promoting Committee... (read more)
For Christmas, Santa Llúcia Fair will be installed on the Cathedral's Square of Barcelona
30 de Noviembre de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosThe famous “Feria de Santa Llúcia” comes back to Barcelona to stay until December 23rd. The fair dates back to 1786 and consists of dozens of craftsman from different parts of Catalonia coming to sell their products, as figures for Bethlehem, Christmas lights, trees and decorations... The... (read more)
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The most glamorous night of Barcelona is undoubtedly the Barcelona Shopping Night
16 de Noviembre de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosThe Hostal Mare Nostum wants to lead you to the Barcelona Shopping Night. You already know what we mean, right? If not, continue reading, as we think you might be very interested on it! Next Thursday November 22nd it will take place in Barcelona a big party. A huge party! The Barcelona Shopping... (read more)
Alegria by Cirque du Soleil will be in Barcelona on December
08 de Noviembre de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosToday from Hostal Mare Nostrum we want to announce that the magical and fantastic Circ du Soleil settles in Barcelona over Christmas, from December 26, 2012 to January 6, 2013. The show that is on tour is called Alegria, and as they themselves point out, it is a "baroque ode to the vitality,... (read more)
A very big ice rink returns for Christmas to Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona
06 de Noviembre de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosToday we come to you with a very nice story. Fundación Barcelona Comerç has reassembled this year, just like last year, an enormous ice rink of 1,400 square meters where young and not-so-young poeple can skate in the heart of Barcelona city. This cold initiative will start next November 22,... (read more)
Hot chestnuts, panellets, sweet potatoes and moscatell: La Castanyada 2012 is almost Barcelona
17 de Octubre de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosToday we want to talk you about the "Castanyada". This Chestnut Fest is a popular festival in Catalonia which is celebrated on November 1st, on the occasion of the All Souls Day, although the celebration has lately moved to the vigil of this feast: the night of October 31st. Just like the... (read more)
Downtown Market Maremagnum
22 de Agosto de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosToday we want to inform you about the arrival in late September of the famous Downtown Market Maremagnum in Barcelona. The second floor of the Maremagnum shopping center has a unique view of the port of Barcelona and invites you to this special event in which everyone can attend from 12:00 to... (read more)
Typical Spanish PART IV: Sevillanas
14 de Agosto de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosSevillanas is a typical song and dance of Seville and all Andalusia region in general, and it is considered a kind of flamenco music. Its origins would be in the years before the time of the Catholic Kings, in compositions that were known as "Castilian seguidillas". With the time they evolved and... (read more)
Typical Spanish PART III: Paella
13 de Agosto de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosPaella is one of the most typical Spanish dishes, mostly next to the Mediterranean Sea, where there are hundreds and hundreds of different recipes for paella: meat paella, seafood paella, vegetable paella... We would like to warn you that this receip never turns out the same: it always taste... (read more)
Spanish Supercup @ Camp Nou: Barça vs Madrid
19 de Julio de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votosHostal Mare Nostrum wants to happy your day announcing the most famous football match in the world: Fc Barcelona vs Real Madrid. The match at the Camp Nou faces the winner of the King's Cup, FC Barcelona, with the winner of the first division league, Real Madrid. A game like this always... (read more)
The festival of St John in Barcelona
20 de Junio de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 1 votosThe festival of San Juan is celebrated on June 23rd and it is one of the shortest nights of the year because of its proximity to the summer solstice, and is considered as a magical night: legend sais that fantastic beings come out with more intensity that night than any other, where the fire,... (read more)
Typical Spanish PART II: "Having the Vermut”
31 de Mayo de 2012 | 0 comentarios | 0 votos"Making a Vermouth" or “Hacer el Vermut” is to drink a liquor called Vermouth and eat a snack a while before eating at noon, so about 12 hours. There are several types of vermouth, but perhaps the most traditional one is the red vermouth (or French vermouth) and it is composed of over 40... (read more)
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