Exceptional Catalonia
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Exceptional Catalonia
Exceptional Catalonia 2012 Where Who What ActiveGastroCultural Nature nomic Golf ABaC Restaurant & Hotel 5* GL Monument 66 BARCELONA CENTRE MÈDIC - Barcelona's Medical Centre 68 CASA MILÀ - CX La Pedrera 22 COSMOCAIXA BARCELONA - Science Museum 23 EVADE HOTELS - Luxury accommodation FC BARCELONA - More than a Sports Club 45 12 FUNDACIÓ SUÑOL - Contemporary Art Foundation 25 HOTEL BARCELONA CATEDRAL 47 HOTEL DUQUESA DE CARDONA Barcelona Wellness 28 HOTEL SIXTYTWO 48 Icono serveis culturals - Cultural Tours Incoming 30 Joan Miró Foundation - Contemporary Art Foundation 31 Miba - Museum of Ideas & Inventions of Barcelona MNAC - National Art Museum of Barcelona 33 Neri Hotel & Restaurant 34 Palau de la Música Catalana - Modernist Concert Hall 35 Poble Espanyol Barcelona - Barcelona’s Spanish Village Park 38 Setba Zona d’art - multipurpose cultural space 39 Turisme de Barcelona - Barcelona Tourist Board 40 Golf Patja de Pals - Golf Course Costa Brava 60 Hotel Guitart Monterrey 61 Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf 62 Hotel Santa Marta & Spa 14 Mas de Torrent - Relais & Châteaux Medaqua - Diving and Multi - Activities in L’Estartit - Medes Islands 52 16 Resort La Costa- Golf & Beach Resort 64 Sallés Hotels 73 Agència de Promoció Turisme de Sitges - Sitges Tourist Board 67 Consorci de Turisme del Baix Llobregat - Baix Llobregat Tourist Board Costa Barcelona 43 Fundació Palau. Picasso a Caldes d’Estrac - Art Foundation 24 Hotel Estela Barcelona - Hotel del Arte 29 Miguel Torres Wine Cellar 53 Can Bonastre Wine Resort Circuit de Catalunya - Racing Track 42 11 Hotel Bremon 27 La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre Catalunya Central 50 Mas de Sant Lleí Restaurant 51 Món Sant Benet - Culture, Gastronomy & Retreat Experiences 55 Parc Cultural de la Muntanya de Sal de Cardona - Salt Mountains Cultural Park 37 Real Club de Golf El Prat - Golf Course 63 Termes La Garriga Hotel - Health centre Cambrils Tourist Office - Costa Daurada Costa Daurada 74 10 Cuines del Vendrell - El Vendrell restaurant’s association 44 Gupo Natura - Sustainable Group & Events 70 Hotel Sol Costa Daurada **** 71 Berga Resort - The Mountain & Wellness Center 69 Hotel Torre del Remei - Relais & Châteaux Pirineus Terres de l’Ebre Terres de Lleida Val d’Aran La Molina Ski Resort 72 15 Parc Olímpic del Segre - Canoeing and Kayaking Park 17 Rocroi -Adventure Activities Incoming 18 Molí de Rafalet - Unique Wooden Rice Mill 54 Sant Carles de la Ràpita Tourist Board 56 Hotel Restaurant Can Boix de Peramola **** Hotel Monestir de les Avellanes - Ecoresort Monastery 49 13 Torisme Val d’Aran - Val d’Aran Tourist Board Balo Tour - Hot Air Balloon Experiences 57 9 Barcelona Golf - Golf Vacations & Events 59 Barcelona Guide Bureau - Guided Tours Incoming All Catalunya 21 Gourmand Breaks - Gastronomy & Wine Incoming 46 Grup Limousines - chauffeur driven luxury vehicles for hire 26 MEDITERRANEAN INCOMING TORNASOL AVENTURA & EVENTS - INCOMING 2 32 19 Index Introduction to Catalonia Tourist Brands Catalan Tourist Board Active - Nature Proposals 5 5 7 8 BaloTour – Hot Air Balloon Experiences Cambrils Tourist Office – Costa Daurada Circuit de Catalunya - Racing Track FCBarcelona – More than a Sports Club Hotel Monestir de les Avellanes – Ecoresort Monastery Hotel Santa Marta & Spa La Molina Ski Resort Medaqua - Diving and Multi - Activities in L’Estartit - Medes Islands Parc Olímpic del Segre – Canoeing and Kayaking Park Roc Roi - Adventure Activities Incoming Tornasol Aventura & Events - Incoming 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Cultural Proposals Barcelona Guide Bureau - Guided Tours Incoming Casa Milà – CX La Pedrera CosmoCaixa Barcelona, Science Museum Fundació Palau. Picasso a Caldes d’Estrac – Art Foundation Fundació Suñol – Contemporary Art Foundation Grup Limousines - chauffeur - driven luxury vehicles for hire Hotel Bremon Hotel Duquesa de Cardona Hotel Estela Barcelona – Hotel del arte Icono serveis culturals – Cultural Tours Incoming Joan Miró Foundation – Contemporary Art Foundation Mediterranean Incoming Miba, Museum of Ideas & Inventions of Barcelona MNAC – National Art Museum of Catalonia Neri Hotel & Restaurant Palau de la Música Catalana – Modernist Concert Hall Parc Cultural de la Muntanya de Sal de Cardona – Salt Mountains Cultural Park Poble Espanyol Barcelona – Barcelona’s Spanish Village Park Setba Zona d’Art - multipurpose cultural space Turisme de Barcelona - Barcelona Tourist Board 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Gastronomic Proposals Can Bonastre Wine Resort Consorci de Turisme del Baix Llobregat - Baix Llobregat Tourist Board Cuines del Vendrell - El Vendrell restaurant’s association Evade Hotels – Luxury accommodation Gourmand Breaks - Gastronomy & Wine Incoming Hotel Barcelona Catedral Hotel Sixtytwo Hotel - Restaurant Can Boix de Peramola **** La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre Mas de Sant Lleí Restaurant Mas de Torrent - Relais & Châteaux Miguel Torres Wine Cellar Molí de Rafalet - Unique Wooden Rice Mill Món Sant Benet – Culture, Gastronomy & Retreat Experiences Sant Carles de la Ràpita Tourist Board Torisme Val d’Aran - Val d’Aran Tourist Board 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Golf Proposals Barcelona Golf – Golf Vacations & Events Golf Platja de Pals – Golf Course Hotel Guitart Monterrey Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf Real Club de Golf El Prat – Golf Course Resort La Costa – Golf & Beach Resort 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Wellness Proposals ABaC Restaurant & Hotel 5*GL Monument Agència de Promoció Turisme de Sitges– Sitges Tourist Board Barcelona Centre Mèdic – Barcelona’s Medical Centre Berga Resort – The Mountain & Wellness Center Grupo Natura – Sustainable Groups & Events Hotel Torre del Remei - Relais & Châteaux Sallés Hotels Termes La Garriga Hotel - health center 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 Contacts 75 HOTEL SOL COSTA DAURADA **** 3 Airport Intercontinental connections with Catalonia How to get to Catalonia 4 Introduction to Catalonia • Catalonia is Spain’s top tourist destination and the second most popular in Europe after the Paris region, with more than 17,8 million tourists per year¹. • It has its own language and identity and offers the visitor an incredibly diverse range of cultural and natural attractions across its 32,000 square kilometres. • Catalonia is very well connected, with 4 international airports and an extensive, modern high-speed rail network. • Its capital Barcelona is the second largest meetings and events destination in the world² and the host of EIBTM, Europe’s main MICE exhibition. • Catalonia is a land of Mediterranean sea, the Pyrenees mountains, Romanesque World Heritage Site churches, Gaudi’s modernism, shopping, golf, sport, luxury, wellness and some of the best cuisine in the world. Tourist Brands Catalunya www.catalunya.com Barcelona www.barcelonaturisme.cat Costa Brava www.costabrava.org Terres de l’Ebre www.terresdelebre.org Catalunya Central www.diba.cat/tourisme Costa Daurada www.costadaurada.info Terres de Lleida www.lleidatur.com Costa Barcelona www.diba.cat/tourisme Pirineus www.visitpirineus.com Val d’Aran www.visitvaldaran.com (¹)- Catalunya Turística en Xifres 2010. Direcció General de Turisme i l’Observatori de Turisme. (²)- International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranking 2010. 5 Forum’s Photovoltaics - Imatge i Comunicació 6 About Catalan Tourist Board The Catalan Tourist Board (Agència Catalana de Turisme) is the Catalan Government’s official body for promoting the Catalan tourist industry in Spain and abroad. The missions of Catalan Tourist Board are: - To enhance Catalonia’s image as a diverse and professional tourist destination. - To position “Catalunya” as a quality brand in overseas tourist markets. Web: www.act.cat Product Clubs Product Clubs are programs designed for companies and government agencies which provide assistance for marketing and promoting the various segments of the tourism product on offer. The aim of the Clubs is to devise and coordinate a marketing strategy for each product with the public and private sectors. Activity & nature holidays, cultural tourism, gastronomy holidays, golf tourism and wellness tourism have their own tourism clubs (set up by specialist companies and public bodies promoting the region) for which Catalan Tourist Board carries out specific promotion and marketing activities. Activity & nature holidays www.gencat.cat/turistex_nou/minisites/clubs/actiu/index.en.html Cultural tourism www.gencat.cat/turistex_nou/minisites/clubs/cultural/index.en.html Gastronomy holidays www.gencat.cat/turistex_nou/minisites/clubs/gast/index.en.html Golf tourism www.gencat.cat/turistex_nou/minisites/clubs/golf/index.en.html Wellness tourism www.gencat.cat/turistex_nou/minisites/clubs/wellness/index.en.html Catalunya Convention Bureau The Catalunya Convention Bureau (CCB): The CCB is a new Catalan Tourist Board program created to improve the region’s competitiveness in meetings, conferences, conventions and incentive travel tourism. The CCB facilitates the work of planners in identifying and selecting the most suitable spaces and services for each business meeting or event according to needs and expectations. Contact: [email protected] Web: www.ccb.catalunya.com 7 Activity and Nature Holidays For further information please visit our website: www.turismedecatalunya.com/turismeactiu/index.asp See map: Natural Protected Areas in Catalonia Rafting in the Noguera Pallaresa river - Lluís Carro 8 CATALUNYA BALO TOUR - HOT AIR BALLOON EXPERIENCES Since 1990, Baló Tour has been using its professionalism and experience to cater for VIPs and select clients, for whom it offers exclusive outdoor and cultural activities, accommodation, relaxation, and gastronomy, all with a luxury focus. We have all the ingredients for a total experience in a beautiful natural region near Barcelona famed throughout the world. Join us on a real adventure, a hot air balloon flight. From the moment we begin to inflate the balloon until we clear up after landing, the hot air balloon flight will be an experience to remember for the rest of your life. Come with us and discover a new world of sensations and panoramas you have never seen before riding the wind in a balloon. Ballooning in Vic (© Balo Tour SL iAutor Miquel Masallera) Ballooning in Vic (© Balo Tour SL iAutor Miquel Masallera) SPECIFIC PRODUCTS FOR VIP’S The best of the day! A special product for complete relaxation doing three different activities, saying good-bye to stress and above all, having great Fun! A quiet balloon - ride in the morning and then, anti-stress-treatment at Codina Spa from Tona (www.balnearicodina. com) and end up the day with a delicious gastronomic meal at one of the Osona Cuina restaurants (www.osonacuina.com) or similar. Price: €270 per person. Includes balloon ride, gastronomic tasting - meal, anti - stress treatment at Codina Spa from Tona and balloon flight - diploma Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Culture, Active, Gastronomy, Business, Wellness. Contact: Mr. Mikel Masallera Ph: +34 938894443 / +3493607856969 [email protected] www.balotour.com 9 COSTA DAURADA CAMBRILS TOURIST OFFICE - COSTA DAURADA Historically, coastal villages have always been ‘open to the four winds’. Like a typical seaside village - simple, hard - working, open and friendly - Cambrils has learned to harmoniously combine the myriad of influences brought here by travellers from near and far with the roots of our culture, cultivated in a mild climate that invites tolerance and makes this an ideal place to live, work, visit and enjoy. Cambrils is located right in the heart of the Costa Dorada, which is one of the primary tourist destinations in Catalonia. The short distance to other towns of great interest such as Roman Tarragona, Modernist Reus, Salou, La Pineda, the Priorat region or the Cistercian routes makes Cambrils the point of both departure and return for lots of different excursions that let you get an up - close look at what the region has to offer. Another big attraction is the Port Aventura theme park, which is only 10 kilometres away. CaribbeanPort (© CambrilsParkResort) FiestaPool (© SanguliSalouCampingResort) SANGULI SALOU CAMPING RESORT & CAMBRILS PARK RESORT Sanguli Salou Camping Resort Exclusive vacation complex located steps from the Salou beach and just 3 km from Port Aventura. Themed pools, sports, a kids’ club, children’s activities, shows, restaurants, a shopping area and free Wi - Fi. Fun and excitement for families looking to relax by the sea and enjoy a wide variety of activities. Cambrils Park Resort Impressive family resort with 3 themed areas and pools: children’s activity areas, kids’ club, night shows, athletics area, restaurants, shops, free Wi - Fi and loads more for family entertainment and leisure. A unique family resort in the heart of Costa Dorada, 100 kms from Barcelona. 10 Price: From €65 to €225 a night, for 6 people VAT included, (rates depending on season). Low season offers €420 /€378 a week. Or €189 /€171 a weekend. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Dutch Specializing in: Family, Sports, Sun & Beach Contact: Maria Jose Lamana Ph: +34 977 35 10 31 [email protected] www.cambrilspark.es CATALUNYA CENTRAL CIRCUIT DE CATALUNYA– Racing Track The Catalonia Speed Circuit has set itself up as a modern sports facilities, serving as the venue for the most important motor sport events of the world such as the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix and the Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix. But the Circuit is not only about passion for speed; it also offers the chance to organise all kinds of events and activities for companies thanks to the multi-purpose facilities. Starting grid Spanish Formula One GP 2011(©Circuit de Catalunya) ENJOY F1 IN THE MOST EXCLUSIVE WAY Now you have the chance to enjoy the Spanish F1 Grand Prix to be held next 11, 12 and 13 May 2012* in a private atmosphere and with a wealth of detail. Book now your Gold Member pass and you will enjoy private Gold Suite including catering and seat on the Main Grandstand valid for the GP days, personal pass, personal attention, official programme and welcome pack. *Date subject to possible changes. Price: Gold Member Spanish F1 Grand Prix 2012: €1300 + TVA. Price per person. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Specializing in: Business, Sports Contact: Cristina Masiques/Eva Perandrés Ph: +34 93 571 97 06 [email protected] www.circuitcat.com 11 BARCELONA FCBarcelona– More than a Sports Club FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium is one of the icons of the city of Barcelona. Almost 100,000 spectators can enjoy magnificent nights in the biggest and most spectacular stadium in Europe, which was granted five-star status by the UEFA. Imagine living this experience from an unbeatable view of the pitch and enjoying special comforts in an exclusive setting including catering and bar service, hostess, CCTV and match line-ups. The Hospitality Programme. Camp Nou (©FCB – Miguel Ruiz) Hospitality Box (©FCB – Miguel Ruiz) VIP TICKETS CAMP NOU, Hospitality Programme. Feel the thrill, feel the exclusivity. VIP guests can go in the Camp Nou one hour before the kick off, to comfortably enjoy drinks with TV circuits, line-ups and Hostess assistance. During the game, they enjoy the best locations in the stadium, to see one of the best spectacles nowadays, FC Barcelona football. At the midgame pause, they enjoy a cocktail dinner and once the game is over, they can rest for an hour, with drinks at the VIP lounge, to comment the game and comfortably go out. 12 Price: From €390 to €650 VAT included. Season 2011-2012. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English,French Specializing in: Business,Sports Contact: Jordi Boix Ph: +34 93 496 36 44 [email protected] www.fcbarcelona.cat/corporate TERRES DE LLEIDA HOTEL MONESTIR DE LES AVELLANES– Ecoresort Monastery Located in the region of La Noguera, just 150 kms away from Barcelona airport, surrounded by lakes and mountains of the Serra del Montsec. We offer 37 cosy bedrooms with precious mountain views. In our restaurant “El Claustre” you will find diverse kinds of traditional and typical cuisine from the region. Possibility to do different outdoor activities as kayak, paragliding, mountain biking, wine cellars, cultural visits, etc General views (© Jordi Bonet -Monestir de les Avellanes) Our wine in the Cloister (© Jordi Bonet -Monestir de les Avellanes) WINE & ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE This proposes includes: (2 nights/3 days) 2 nights in double room basis with Buffet breakfast. 2 special dinners in Restaurant “El Claustre” including our own wine. - Cultural guided visit to the Monastery de les Avellanes. - Guided tour and tasting to the Cellar Costers del Siò. - One morning Kayak experience in Canelles Lake. - One morning Paragliding experience in Àger Valley. Price: €290 Rate per person in double room basis - VAT Included. - Special offer valid just on week ends during all 2012. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English,French Specializing in: Culture, Active, Gastronomy, Business-meetings, Sports Contact: Robert Vara Ph: +34 973 43 80 06 [email protected] www.monestirdelesavellanes.org 13 COSTA BRAVA HOTEL SANTA MARTA & SPA Located in a unique spot in front of the beautiful Santa Cristina beach, surrounded by 6 hectares of forest, this 5 star hotel offers splendid facilities directly on the beach. In a stately building, the hotel offers comfortable and luxurious rooms, spacious lounges and a spectacular terrace with a bar and restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and wonderful sea views. In 2009 opened a 400 m2 Spa with four treatment rooms Panoramica (©Hotel Santa Marta) Private Heliport (©Hotel Santa Marta) Flying on a helicopter over the Costa Brava coastline! Enjoy the elegance, modernity and glamour of the Santa Marta hotel and discover the incomparable scenery of the Costa Brava coastline by helicopter. During the North Coast Tour you will enjoy an unbeatable perspective of the Medes Islands. Going back, we return over the Baix Empordá County. The South Coast Tour combines the aerial views of Barcelona city and the mountain massif of Montserrat. 14 Price: €560,00-€1.100,00 VAT included. Double room with sea view. - Breakfast and dinner for two - 2 Relaxing Massage - 15-45 min Helicopter flight - From 10 February to 4 November 2012 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Russian Specializing in: Culture, Active, Gastronomy, Business, Wellness, Sun & Beach, Golf Contact: Rafael Espejo Ph: +34 972364904 [email protected] www.hotelsantamarta.net PIRINEUS La Molina Ski Resort La Molina is a leading ski resort with a modern sport spirit that combines its familiarity with activities for all ages. Kilometres of downhill slopes for all levels, good snow and quality services. Torrent_Negre (©lamolina_omolas) Zona_Tosa - La Molina©lamolina_omolas Skiing in La Molina Hotel 4 * + resort: 2 nights at the resort under a bed, breakfast, ski pass in a double room in 2 days skiing in La Molina Masella. Price: Price: €370 (VAT included) for 2 (price valid for the nights between Sunday and Friday throughout the season 11-12). Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Active, Sports, Snow Contact: Marta Viver Ph: +34 972 892 031 [email protected] www.lamolina.cat 15 COSTA BRAVA MEDAQUA - Diving and Multi-Activities in L’Estartit-Medes Islands Situated in the heart of the Costa Brava, the Medes Islands constitute one of the principal marine flora and fauna reserves in the Western Mediterranean, a privileged natural area for visitors. The Medes Islands are a set of seven islets listed as a marine reserve in 1983 and since then the area has seen a spectacular recovery of the rich seabed and of many sea and land species previously in danger of extinction. The pleasure of diving and boating around this beautiful seascape is thus enhanced making this an ideal place to spend a holiday. Enjoy the nature (©Medaqua-Medaqua staff) Know the underwater world(©Medaqua-Medaqua staff) One day in the middle of the Costa Brava You want to know the oldest marine reserve of the Costa Brava, enjoy an amazing environment, with our fish restored boat you could know this natural space. We lend you masks, snorkels and fins to know the underwater world, and if you want you cant have your first experience with the diving world (in the last option ask for the supplement). 16 Price: 750 euros half day /1000 complete day. IVA included. Maximum 26 people on the boat Captain, sailor, picnic and fuel included. Exclusivity. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Dutch (depending on the season)) Specializing in: Culture, Active, Sports Contact: Fina Redondo / Carme Rotllan Ph: +34 972 75 20 34 [email protected] www.medaqua.com PIRINEUS PARC OLIMPIC DEL SEGRE – Canoeing and Kayaking Park Parc Olímpic del Segre is the site of the Barcelona’92 Olympic Games and the setting for wild water competitions of the highest level. The Park, located in La Seu d’Urgell, offers the opportunity for active tourism fans to practice sports: rafting, canoeing, open kayaking and hydrospeeding can be enjoyed in a unique setting with full safety guarantee. La Seu d´Urgell is located at an ancestral crossroads and is one of the most important cities in medieval Catalonia. Popular market each Tuesday and Saturday. Santa Maria’s Cathedral, built in the 12th century, is the most emblematic monument in the city. It is also the only Romanesque cathedral that has been conserved in Catalonia. OPEN KAYAK (© Parc Olímpic del Segre) RAFTING and OPEN KAYAK in LA SEU D’URGELL (Lleida) Meeting point: La Seu d’Urgell. Let the waters attract you, sometimes in a calm and relaxed way as well as in an exciting and foamy way. Come and play with the stream, it is an experience full of sensations and with no lacking in emotions. Price: €128.00 includes: 1 night in the hotel El Castell de Ciutat accommodation and breakfast in superior double room with terrace, minibar, outdoor parking, Wi-Fi connection, free Access to hotel wellness facilities + three rafting trips at the Segre Olympic Park. VAT included. €135.00 accommodation and breakfast in superior double room with terrace, minibar, outdoor parking, Wi-Fi connection, free Access to hotel wellness facilities + 1 hour in open-kayak at the Segre Olympic Park. VAT included. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Culture, Active, Gastronomy, Business, Golf Contact: Carmen Galindo Ph: +34 973 35 15 11 [email protected] www.turismeseu.com 17 PIRINEUS ROCROI - ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES INCOMING The Rocroi school was established in 1996 in order to teach adventure travellers everything they wanted to know about the world of wild water sports. We produce, import and export specialist products throughout the world. At Rocroi we live for adventure and we want everyone to enjoy it too. We specialise in company, family, individual, school and group events. Everyone in the Rocroi team is dedicated to adventure, each member being an industry professional. Our guides currently belong to, or have been members of the Spanish white-water racing, canoe slalom and kayak rodeo teams and have a wealth of experience in competitions, events organisation and teaching. See you at Rocroi! Wild water adventure (© Toni Grases - photoset) ROCROI ADVENTURE, A GREAT EXPERIENCE The Rocroi adventure will allow you to relax and truly enjoy all the adventure activities, enjoying nature in the unique and beautiful Pyrenees. Feel the Rocroi experience with 3 adventure activities to choose from Rafting, Hydrospeed, Canyoning, Open-kayak, Kayak Course, Quad Biking, Horse Riding, National Park visit. And to recover from the excitement and the exertion of these activities, we are offering 2 at nights at a 4-star Hotel in a double Superior room, including free entrance to the spa. In addition to half board accommodation, you can enjoy a tasting menu at the Pallars restaurant. Rocroi will help you feel special. With us, the adventure really begins. 18 Price: €300-500 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian Specializing in: Active, Sports, Family, Water sports, Business, Winter holidays Contact: Rosa Panell Ph: +34 973622035 [email protected] www.rocroi.com CATALUNYA TORNASOL AVENTURA & EVENTS- Incoming Since 1991 Tornasol Aventura offers incoming services for active travellers to Catalonia. Tailor-made programmes for all ages, a perfect mix for your culture, nature, gastronomy, activities and leisure journey in our region. BALLOON FLIGHT (©tornasol) PLANE FLIGHT (©tornasol) FLIGHT & SPA RELAX & FLIGHT 4 days / 3 nights in a 4* Spa Hotel suite bedroom, with 2 outdoor activities: BALLOON FLIGHT and PLANE SIGHTSEEING 2H FLIGHT. Full board accommodation. Transfers from airport to hotel and to activities. Romantic bliss spa services and massages. Cultural tour in Vic. Free time in Barcelona last or first day depending on time arrival and departure flights. Price: Full board accommodation, transfers, flights, bliss-spa, romantic massage pack, full board accommodation (3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunch). €1,799 /person minimum 4 pax. VAT included. validity 2011-2012 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Active, Business Contact: Jordi Munell Ph: +34 972 70 27 47 [email protected] www.tornasol.com 19 Cultural holidays Further information available at: www.turismedecatalunya.com/cultura/index.asp See map: World Heritage sites of Catalonia The Casa Batlló at night - Imagen M.A.S. 20 CATALUNYA Barcelona Guide Bureau- Guided Tours Incoming Barcelona Guide Bureau (BGB) is a local tour operator specialised in providing guided tours in and around Barcelona. BGB offers our customers regular tours in English, the “Barcelona Daily Sightseeing tours”, as well as all kinds of private tours in many languages. Furthermore, we help our clients design their own programmes and we also supply all the ground services. What our customers value the most is our high quality service and reliability at competitive rates. Shopping Tour (© BGB) Urban Shopping (© BGB) Inspiring experiences in Barcelona Tell us what you like and we will take you to the best high-class shops in uptown Barcelona and to the most exclusive and original places. Our team of personal shoppers & local hosts, will save you time and make your stay more enjoyable and, if required, our private transport with driver are at your disposal within the city to show you the Barcelona you are interested in. Enjoy a very private, special tour or just live a inspiring experience! Price: Price: From €250 Include: half day guide (4h), up to 8 pax. + VAT. Prices from December 2011 to December 2012 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian Specializing in: Smart spaces, Trendy designers, Art galleries Contact: Carme Turiera Ph: +34 93 268 24 22 [email protected] www.barcelonaguidebureau.com 21 BARCELONA CASA MILÀ – CX La Pedrera “Casa Milà”, commonly known as “La Pedrera”, is a unique building, built between 1906 and 1912 by the architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926), and which was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1984. Currently, the building houses the main offices of CatalunyaCaixa Social Work and it is an important Cultural Centre and a point of reference for the city due to the number of activities it organises and the various museums and spaces for public use it contains. La Pedrera Façade (© Arxiu Obra Social CatalunyaCaixa) Jujol’s Hall in La Pedrera (© Xavi Padrós) CX La Pedrera by Gaudí as a multi-use venue A landmark by Antoni Gaudí, built between 1906 and 1912, the UNESCO World Heritage site of La Pedrera offers three exceptional and multi-use venues equipped with all facilities for hosting symposiums, conferences, concerts, corporate presentations and many other activities. Make your event a unique, innovative and different experience by taking also an exclusive tour to the building with a glass of cava on the roof terrace! 22 Price: €30 / pax (plus VAT) plus a minimum €100 pax or €3.000 Price: wide range of options, please ask for further details. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English Specializing in: Cultural, Business Contact: Marta Trilla / Mariona Tor Ph: +34 934847375 / +34 934845910 [email protected] www.cxlapedrera.com BARCELONA CosmoCaixa Barcelona – Science Museum CosmoCaixa Barcelona is a gateway to knowledge designed to give us a greater understanding of science and the environment. In a spectacular building covering 3.000 m², located next to an interesting modernist building. You can visit permanent and temporary displays devoted to Science and the environment. CosmoCaixa Barcelona (© Olga Planes) Flooded Forest (© CosmoCaixa) EXPERIENCE THE AMAZON RAINFOREST AT COSMOCAIXA! Over a surface area of 1.000 m², CosmoCaixa has reproduced a small area of the vast Amazon rainforest with the animals and plants that live around the flooded trees. The fact is, the Flooded Forest can take visitors back in space and transport them to the Amazon. Visitors can relive the everyday sounds and sensations as they observe the forest underground, underwater, around water, on terra firma and from above. Price: 130 Euros/ Group Pax 30. Museum Adult: 3 Euros/person. Museum Children: 2 Euros/ children. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English Specializing in: Culture Contact: Helena Beltran Leon Ph: +34 93 253 74 07 [email protected] www.laCaixa.es/ObraSocial 23 COSTA BARCELONA FUNDACIÓ PALAU. PICASSO A CALDES D’ESTRAC – Art Foundation The Palau Foundation conserves and exhibits Josep Palau i Fabre’s art and documentary collection. This collection is the most important private collection of Picasso in Spain. The Palau Foundation includes a room dedicated entirely to Picasso. Here, apart from examining the artist’s genius through his use of different techniques, we can also see the friendship that the Palau and Picasso maintained for many years. The Foundation also organises temporary exhibitions, talks and other cultural events based on art, theatre and poetry. Located in superb surroundings and to less than 40 km from Barcelona. Fundació Palau Façade (©Fundació Privada Palau) Room with sea view (©Fundació Privada Palau) Escape of art, with thermal water thalassotherapy in the Mediterranean 1 Ticket per person to the Museum “Fundació Palau” -36 km from barcelona. (The second museum near Barcelona (36 km), with more than 50 paintings of PICASSO after Picasso Museum of Barcelona.). 1 Night in the Colon Thalasso thermal hotel 4*, in double standard room with breakfast buffet at the Hacienda Restaurant (With 1000 m2 of magnificent terraces and sea views). Daily free access to the only Thalasso-termal centre in the country with a combination of both waters and treatments and more than 40 cabins of treatments, Spa Thalasso thermal circuit. Price: From €67 per person inc VAT package in standard double room PERSON / PACKAGE. From €74 per person inc VAT package in double room overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. PERSON / PACKAGE CONDITIONS: - Entry to the Fundacio Palau valid from Tuesday to Sunday. Except 28 to 31/10 and 2 to 10/12. - Extra night €64 per person / night from Sunday to Friday. See supplement for Saturday night. - Supplement Sea View Terrace Room - €7 per person / night. - DUI Supplement (single use) Standard - €33 per night. Sea view Terrace - €40 per night. - Half board supplement: €25 per person / night. Full board €50 per person / night. - Promotional fares are subject to availability and limited number of rooms. FREE WIFI INTERNET ACCESS IN THE HOTEL/ COMPLIMENTARY MINERAL WATER IN THE ROOM Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Italian, Russian 24 Specializing in: Culture Contact: Ramon Angrill (Manager) Ph: +34 93 791 04 00 [email protected] www.hotel-colon.net BARCELONA FUNDACIÓ SUÑOL– Contemporary Art Foundation The Fundació Suñol is a private non-profit making organisation located at 50 m2 from famous Gaudí’s building La Pedrera, which presents to the public Josep Suñol’s contemporary art collection, comprising over 1.200 works of art by artists such as Warhol, Tàpies, Arp, Giacometti, Calder, Fontana, Millares, Saura, Frangella, Zush... among others, which are sequentially shown both in individual or collective exhibitions. The visit to this collection offers a unique knowledge of the most representative contemporary artists from the sixties until today. On the foundation’s website, www.fundaciosunol.org, there is updated information regarding all current cultural activities. Fundació Suñol (© Fotògraf: Roberto d’Lara) Fundació Suñol_Visitors (© Fotògraf: Roberto d’Lara) CONTEMPORARY ART PRIVATE COLLECTION IN BARCELONA The Fundació Suñol offers the possibility to visit privately the foundation upon arrangement, and after the visit enjoy a glass of Cava or white wine on the patio outside surrounded with contemporary sculptures. We also hire our spaces for private events such as conferences, cocktails, press meetings, etc. Price: Group prices (minimum 15 people) €7 per person (entrance and guided visit to the current expositions) €12 per person (entrance, guided visit to the current expositions and a glass of Cava or wine at the patio outside) Room hire rates upon request. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Italian Specializing in: Culture, Contemporary Art Contact: Jaume Brunet / Carla Tarruella Ph: +34 93 496 10 32 [email protected] www.fundaciosunol.org 25 CATALUNYA Grup Limousines - chauffeur-driven luxury vehicles for hire Grup Limousines was founded in 1990 and today is the market leader in Barcelona (Spain) in the field of chauffeur-driven luxury vehicles for hire. We offer the largest collection of luxury classic cars available for hire. The company has two different lines of business: a) Tourism and Companies: -Airport and port transfers -Sightseeing tours (by limo and classic cars) -Barcelona by night -24 hour service -GPS tracking system b) Weddings and celebrations: Our highly qualified English-speaking staff (drivers, dispatchers and mechanics) provides a top-quality personalised service dedicated to maximum client satisfaction. Rolls Royce - Classic Cars Old timer (©Grup Limousines) Barcelona City Tour We have pleasure in inviting you into the World of Limousines by offering you our hire services for American limousines, modern vehicles and luxury classic cars, with expert chauffeurs. We offer Barcelona City or Province Tours (4 hours minimum). Price: Example of Price: Barcelona City or Province Tours from €185. We can offer very competitive rates. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English 26 Specializing in: Culture, Active, Gastronomy, Business, Wellness, Sports, Sun & Beach, Golf Contact: Frederic Busquets Ph: +34 6524828 [email protected] www.gruplimo.com CATALUNYA CENTRAL HOTEL BREMON Hotel Bremon invites you to stop time and relax with its serene atmosphere and warm hospitality behind its walls. Nineteen comfortable rooms that preserve the unique charm of its past as a former school run by Carmelite Nuns. The building, which dates back to the 19th century, is an example of respect and love for history and its memory. Its owners, the Guals sisters, who spent a large part of their childhood there, have transformed the former school and convent into the present hotel, maintaining the harmonious and flawless coexistence between its past charm and its modern-day comfort. Junior Suite (©Hotel Bremon) Restaurant Les Monges (©Hotel Bremon) Romantic surprise package Dinner for two at our Restaurant Les Monges (drinks not included). 1 Night in Superior room (junior suite upgrade if available). Romantic surprise package on the room, including: Bottle of Cava Juvé & Camps, box of chocolates, Bath salts and rose petals on the bed. Breakfast for two in the room. Price: From Monday to Saturday: €87.50 + 8% tax Per person and night. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Business Contact: Tania Infante Ph: +34 93 868 49 02 [email protected] www.hotelbremon.com 27 BARCELONA HOTEL DUQUESA DE CARDONA Boutique historic hotel in front of Barcelona Port and few minutes walk to Las Ramblas. 40 exclusive classic-modern dècor rooms (5 of them Junior Suites), 2 natural light meeting rooms, restaurant with high ceilings with an elegant and quiet atmosphere, and an impressive roof terrace with a plunge pool, solarium area, cocktail and restaurant service and marvellous views over the harbour. Suite (Hotel Duquesa de Cardona (©Travil98) Terrace with views over the port (Hotel Duquesa de Cardona (©Travil98) DISCOVER BARCELONA ON A BIKE Experience two nights in our 48m2 Junior Suite with hydro-massage and our restaurant buffet breakfast, getting ready for a bike tour for 3 hours through the Modernist jewels of Barcelona and its ancient Gothic Quarter. Price: Including 2 Junior Suite Room nights, Buffet Breakfast and a 3 hours Bike tour: From 712 Euros VAT inclusive Price based on 2 persons Valid until 31 December 2012 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Italian 28 Specializing in: Culture, Active, Gastronomy, Business Contact: Sandra Martinez Ph: +34 932689090 [email protected] www.hduquesadecardona.com COSTA BARCELONA HOTEL ESTELA BARCELONA – HOTEL DEL ARTE The Hotel Estela Barcelona – Hotel del Arte is located in Sitges, in the Aiguadolç Port area, 15 minutes from the international airport and 30 minutes far from Barcelona’s city centre. Situated on the beach-front, well known as “art-hotel” for its magnificent collection of paintings, Hotel - Art Gallery, which besides having the usual services of accommodation and restaurants, customers can enjoy the collection of contemporary art, paintings and sculptures by renowned artists. The highly-reputed Spanish artist Josep Maria Subirachs who is working on the façade of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has converted this place into the scenario of the descent from the Infinity to Earth. Flights of steps, waterfalls and spheres make up this peculiar vision of the coming together of two dimensions. Hotel (©HOTEL ESTELA BARCELONA) Artist Room (©HOTEL ESTELA BARCELONA) THE ART HOTEL – WE ARE LIKE A MUSEUM! – FREE HOTEL GUIDED TOUR At the Hotel Estela Barcelona we offer artistic events. We propose a free hotel guided tour, showing our sculptures and paintings. You will also see our special art rooms with their ceilings and walls painted by contemporary artists. Under previous request, we also organise art workshops supervised by a local artist. Price: Dui room: from 80 to €145, double room: from €95 to €160 b&b basis, +8% VAT. Art workshops: availability and special rates by prior request. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Business, Sun & Beach, Golf Contact: Dunya von Derschau (Sales Manager) Ph: +34 938114545 [email protected] www.hotelestela.com 29 BARCELONA ICONO serveis culturals ICONO serveis culturals is a company of customised cultural services based in Barcelona with more than 15 years of experience in the sector. Professional staff in the offices are specialised in the Arts, History, and Architecture… We offer: - Tailor-made products: cultural and artistic tours based on our client preferences. - Teambuilding activities for congresses and incentive meetings. - Design of tours, transfers, escorts and private transport. Passeig de Gràcia -Jardinets (©ICONO Serveis) Santa Eulàlia (©ICONO Serveis) PASSEIG DE GRACIA: LUXURY & HAUT COUTURE We all know that Passeig De Gràcia is the open air ‘museum’ of Modernist architecture, the great showcase of noteworthy buildings which have been declared World Heritage Sites. However, this is only one of things that this elegant boulevard offers us. ICONO invites you to join a route with an expert guide that will allow you to discover the history and evolution of the boulevard. Price: 172 euro + 18% VAT for groups from 1 to 20 people. The guide charges €172 for 1 to 20 people on working days and €211 + VAT at night and public holidays Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French (apart from the official guide service) 30 Specializing in: Culture, Business Contact: Ph: +34 93 4101405 [email protected] www.iconoserveis.com BARCELONA Joan Miró Foundation– Contemporary Art Foundation The Joan Miró Foundation is a major point of reference on the international art circuit. Its programme of exhibitions runs from the work of the historical avant-garde to the latest trends in today’s art. Natura morta del sabatot (© Successió Miró 2011) La masia 1924(© Successió Miró 2011) Visit the Joan Miró Foundation and the Barcelona Miró Tour Joan Miró. The Ladder of Escape will be shown in Barcelona, at the Joan Miró Foundation on 16 October 2011. The show includes over 150 works by one of the key artists of the twentieth century and the Joan Miró Foundation also proposes a Barcelona Miró Tour to visit the sites of the city related to Miró. Price: €10 TVA Included. Barcelona Miró Tour Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Culture Contact: Anna Noëlle Ph: +34 93 4439470 [email protected] www.fundaciomiro-bcn.org 31 CATALUNYA MEDITERRANEAN INCOMING We are a young and dynamic Destination Management Company. We manage all kind all reservations in Barcelona. We have our own team of licensed tour guides who speak a variety of languages as well as technical assistance staff for conferences, seminars, professional meetings and trips. We offer exclusive and original tailor-made tours such as: gourmet tours and tastings at Boqueria Market, shopping experiences... Barrio Gótico(©Déborah Chicote) Boquería (©Déborah Chicote) COME DISCOVER BARCELONA! Mediterranean offers you the opportunity to get to know Barcelona. We include 2 nights in a 4* hotel / breakfast included, one private walking tour of the gothic area and private transfers at the arrival and departure. Price: 299 euros per pax based in a DBL room. All year 2012 under request. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Italian 32 Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Business; Wellness, Sports, Sun & beach, Golf Contact: Déborah Chicote Ph: +34 93 185 63 00 [email protected] www.mediterraneanincoming.com BARCELONA MIBA, Museum of Ideas & Inventions of Barcelona Miba, Museum of Ideas & Inventions of Barcelona is the first permanent space dedicated to the world of ideas and inventions. Thoughtprovoking, hilarious, revolutionary inventions from around the world. Miba is a must if you want to enjoy a stimulating visit, which will challenge your creativity. Located in the city centre, it is the brainchild of the prestigious inventor Pep Torres and seeks to motivate visitors to come up with ideas or open their minds to new ones. Entrance (©mimabuseum - J. Deliencres) MIBA Museum Backstage The museum boasts a lecture room fully equipped with projector and sound system, ready to carry out any kind of educational activity, presentation, talk or to spend a working day outside the usual office environment. The area is without a doubt an emblematic space right in the heart of Barcelona, in an atmosphere of ideas and innovation available to anyone who seeks a really unique setting. Price: €600 (+ 16% VAT) ½ day. €1000 (+ 16% VAT) 1 day. Valid until 31 December 2012 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German Specializing in: Culture Contact: Tatiana Viladomat Ph: +34 933327930 [email protected] www.mibamuseum.com 33 BARCELONA MNAC – National Art Museum of Catalonia The MNAC takes you on a thousand-year-old artistic journey: from the best Romanesque art collection of mural paintings in the world to Modernism and Avant-garde. The Museum is housed in the Palau Nacional, with spectacular views over Barcelona. Façade (© Imagen M.A.S.) MNAC’s Terrace (© Imagen M.A.S.) Oval Hall (© Imagen M.A.S.) Gothic Art Collection II (© Imagen M.A.S.) ONE MUSEUM, 1.000 YEARS OF ART The collection includes the best Romanesque art collection of mural paintings in the world and works by El Greco, Velázquez, Fortuny, Gaudí, Ramon Casas, Dalí and Picasso, amongst others. The MNAC has also a variety of rooms available for holding cultural and business events of all sorts, thanks to the versatility of its premises. The Palau Nacional is one of Barcelona’s most emblematic buildings, and one of the architectural icons on the city’s skyline. Price: General ticket: €8.5. Children under 16 and seniors (EU citizens), free entry 30% discount for groups (minimum 10 people) Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 34 Specializing in: Culture Contact: Tourism office: Yrene Bueno / Events office: Cristina Arellano Ph: + 34 93 622 03 60 [email protected] / [email protected] www.mnac.cat BARCELONA NERI Hotel & Restaurant Housed in a 12th century medieval palace in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. Located on Sant Felip Neri square, beside Barcelona Cathedral. The hotel has 22 exclusive rooms offering an array of exclusive services, a select gastronomic restaurant with outdoor seating at Sant Felip Neri square and a standout culinary offer, a relaxing library-lounge and a gardened rooftop terrace and solarium on the top floor with evocative views of the city. Entrance / Hall © jordi sarrà Hotel and Restaurant entrance (© jordi sarrà) Junior Suite with terrace (© jordi sarrà) Stay 2 nights and get 15% discount Stay 2 nights and get 15% discount on accommodation price (If you book 14 days in advance, you can get 15% off for a 2 night stay). Payment of the stay upon booking. Non-refundable. No dates changes or cancellations allowed. Price: Tax included on the rates Rates per room and night Offer available for 2012 Subject to the hotel availability Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German Specializing in: Culture Contact: Cristina Tang Ph: +34 933040655 [email protected] www.hotelneri.com 35 BARCELONA PALAU DE LA MÚSICA CATALANA– Modernist Concert Hall The Palau de la Música Catalana is a modernist concert hall built over a century ago which UNESCO has declared a World Heritage Site. Located in the heart of Barcelona, it is near the finest hotels and best shopping areas. The Palau is easily accessible by public transport and only 20 minutes from the airport. The Palau is a social and cultural hub for Barcelona, and a concert hall renowned both nationally and internationally. It offers concerts in different musical styles, guided tours, and a venue for private, social and cultural events. Concert hall (© Antoni Bofill) A unique experience at the Palau de la Música Catalana There are lots of ways to enjoy the Palau de la Música Catalana besides seeing a concert there. You can take an architectural tour, relax at the café in a hundred year-old modernist setting, dine or have lunch at the Restaurant Mirador after your visit or before a concert, or pick up a souvenir at the gift shop. All current concerts are listed on our website. Tickets may be purchased there as well. Guided tours are offered in English, Spanish, and Catalan from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. The maximum group size is 55 and the tour takes 50 minutes. Price: 12 individual adult / €10/person for groups of 25 or more. € 20% discount with the Barcelona Tourist Bus, Barcelona Card, or Catalan Modernism Route. Hours: From 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. August and Easter Week: From 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. It is advisable to buy tickets in advance on our website, by phone, or directly at the ticket window. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English 36 Specializing in: Culture, Music Contact: emma G Ph: +34 93 295 72 00 [email protected] w ww.palaumusica.cat CATALUNYA CENTRAL PARC CULTURAL DE LA MUNTANYA DE SAL DE CARDONA – Salt Mountains Cultural Park FUNDACIÓ CARDONA HISTÒRICA manages various heritage and tourist centres: - Salt Mountain Cultural Park. - Cardona Medieval Centre and the guided tours of the Historic Centre. - Cardona Castle, within the framework of Agreement with the Generalitat for the management of tours of the monuments as a whole. Inside the mine (©Fotògraf: Fundació Cardona Històrica) Salt Mountain (©Fotògraf: Fundació Cardona Històrica) CARDONA, THE SALT OF OUR HISTORY To visit Cardona is to feel history in the making: you can walk around a medieval town, contemplate the grandeur of Roman and Gothic temples and relive sieges and battles at the most impregnable of castles. To visit Cardona is to experience finding yourself inside a salt mountain that is unique throughout the world and to enjoy routes through an exceptional natural and rural setting. Price: Salt Mountain Cultural Park - Adults: €11, Pensioners: €8,5 - Children of 2 to 4 years: €3, Children of 5 to 12 years: €6 - School groups: €8, Adult groups: €9 Cardona Medieval Centre - Historic Centre + Castle= €7,5 - Historic Centre + Castle +Josep Arnau Salt Museum = €9,5 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Culture, Active, Gastronomy, Business Contact: Gemma Barberà / Carme Mulet Ph: +34 93 869 24 75 [email protected] www.cardonaturisme.cat 37 BARCELONA POBLE ESPANYOL BARCELONA - BARCELONA’S SPANISH VILLAGE PARK Located on Montjuic Mountain and with more than one million visitors per year, El Poble Espanyol is a must-see tourist attraction. The Village was built for the International Exhibition of 1929. It gives visitors the opportunity to discover the traditional architecture of the different regions of Spain, visit its craft workshops, enjoy excellent Mediterranean cuisine and see works by famous contemporary artists. All of this in just one day! Poble Espanyol de Barcelona (© Photographe Oriol Delgado) Utebo Aragón (© Photographe Tanit Planas) ANIMATED VISIT Played by a professional actor, the character of Paco is a handyman at “ our company”. Paco dressed in his workmen´s overalls, engaging and eager to please, likes nothing better than to share his knowledge with the visitors. Armed with his ladder and toolbox, Paco will explain history, legend with a lot of humour and participation, doing a tour guided visit around the Poble Espanyol and encouraging all members of the group to get involved, he invites them to share with him the stories, customs and curiosities of their places of origin. This option can be fully tailor made to fit in with the areas of interest of each group, who serve as the lead at all times for the performance. Price: €8.20 per person (VAT included) From 1 January until 31 December 2012 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian 38 Specializing in: Culture Contact: Gemma González Rondón Ph: +34 93 508 63 15 [email protected] www.poble-espanyol.com BARCELONA SETBA ZONA D’ART - multipurpose cultural space Setba Zona d’Art (2007) is a special multipurpose cultural space destined to carry out any kind of cultural activities. It is situated in the very heart of Barcelona and it oversees one of the most emblematic city’s squares: La Plaça Reial. Our space offers the charm of the traditional flats from the XIX century with mosaic floors, plaster gadroons and the warmth of the natural light that comes from its seven balconies which look out on la Plaça Reial. View of Setba (© Balcons Setba). Gaudí’s Studio (©Taller de Gaudí – Trencadís). SETBA ART, CULTURE AND GASTRONOMY We offer: - Regular art exhibitions and sale of pieces of art. - Lovely rooms to held company meetings, conferences, product presentations... - Wine Catalan tastings, artistic, cultural and gastronomic workshops. We invite you to visit our web. You can also visit us in Facebook; or watching our videos on www.youtube.com/user/Setbalcons. Price: Rates for person from to €28 (VAT not included). Rates to rent of sales from €110 (VAT not included). Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Business Contact: Sonia Álvarez or Mayra Benítez Ph: +34 934 813 696 [email protected] / [email protected] www.setba.net 39 BARCELONA Turisme de Barcelona- Barcelona Tourist Board Turisme de Barcelona runs promotional marketing and communication campaigns in the main international incoming markets, targeting different market segments which fall within its sphere of interest (conventions, cruises, gastronomy, shopping, cultural activities, luxury travel, etc.). It provides the city’s tourist sector with the chance to participate actively in its promotions by providing services and by presenting its products internationally. Turisme de Barcelona also markets a wide range of products which are available through tour operators or directly through its tourist information offices, so that visitors can enjoy Barcelona to the fullest. Pedrera View (© Turisme de Barcelona) Barça Stadium (© Futbol Club Barcelona) BARCELONA PREMIUM: Culture, Gastronomy and Wellness are waiting for you in Barcelona Barcelona Premium is a programme designed to attract tourists with high spending power and to establish Barcelona as an exclusive travel destination offering unique visitor experiences. The programme is run in association with 50 businesses that market, plan and organise high-quality breaks to a luxurious Barcelona, in order to ensure their clients have as memorable and as exclusive a stay as possible. The businesses include luxury accommodation providers, travel agencies specialising in unique experiences and bespoke travel, private transportation, restaurants and shops. Price: Since trips are tailor-made to suit individual preferences, no quotes are available. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian 40 Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Wellness, Business Contact: Verónica Rodríguez Ph: +34 93 368 97 00 [email protected] www.barcelonaturisme.cat www.barcelonapremium.cat Gastronomy holidays For further information please visit our website: www.turismedecatalunya.com/gastronomia/index.asp See map: Gastronomy Tours Penedés Vineyards - Fons de l’ACT 41 CATALUNYA CENTRAL CAN BONASTRE WINE RESORT CAN BONASTRE WINE RESORT is a Winery converted into a Wine Resort with 12 rooms, spa and restaurant. It is located in a 16th century country house and is completely renovated. The mountain of Montserrat, one of the main touristic spots in Catalonia, is in front of the property and the hotel has amazing views over it. The hotel also has a garden house with 3 rooms (1 suite) and 2 bathrooms for private weekly rentals. Leisure is focused into cultural and gastronomic activities, and there is a Golf court 5 minutes from the hotel. Deluxe Room (©Can Bonastre Wine Resort) Terrace (©Can Bonastre Wine Resort) ACBUA Spa (©Can Bonastre Wine Resort) ENJOY THE CULTURE OF WINE AND WELLNESS 35 MINUTES FROM BARCELONA Live a different experience related to the culture of wine, in a charming hotel with an excellent gastronomy and well-being. With five senses. Special two nights with Can Bonastre Experience: - Welcome present from the winery in the room. - One night in the room of your choice. - Breakfast with views of Montserrat mountain. - Coffee point in the afternoon with tea, coffee, wine, sweet and savoury biscuits. - Dinner for two with wine from Can Bonastre winery. - Access to the SPA: swimming pool with circuit of jets, sauna, steam bath, thematic showers and path of sensations. - Guided tour of the Can Bonastre winery and wine tasting. - Parking, Wi-Fi and Minibar. Price: Room with breakfast: - Standard: 600€ - 697€ - Deluxe: 762€ - 858€ - Suite: 924€ - 1020€ CONDITIONS: Price per room occupied by two people. 8% VAT included. All prices include access to the ACBUA Spa and visit to the winery. Cancelation policy: without any charge until 48 hours before check in. After that time, 100% of the amount will be charged. Valid until December 2012. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French. Ask for private guides in Russian or German. 42 Specializing in: Gastronomy, Culture, Business, Wellness, Golf Contact: Glòria Vallès Ph: +34 93 772 87 67 [email protected] www.canbonastre.com COSTA BARCELONA CONSORCI DE TURISME DEL BAIX LLOBREGAT - Baix Llobregat Tourist Board The Consorci de Turisme of Baix Llobregat was created in 2000 as the tourism development coordinator for the county for professionals and tourists wanting to get to know the area. The main objectives of this institution are to provide you with all the information and to let you know about everything Baix Llobregat has on offer. Assembly hall-1 (©Les Marines - J. Tejero) Restaurant Entrance-1 (©Les Marines - J. Tejero) Restaurant Hall-1 (©Les Marines - J. Tejero) “We make all your dreams” The Consorci of Tourism from Baix Llobregat is delighted to introduce you to the Restaurant les Marines located in front of the beach set in 25000m2 of gardens, and with seating capacity for up to 350 people. Food service and style premium Catalan and Mediterranean, accessible to your needs. Covered terrace and parking for over 100 cars. Price: Menu €45-50 (tax included) Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German Specializing in: Gastronomy, Meetings Contact: Manel Ruiz Ph: +34 93 633 35 70 [email protected] www.lesmarines.com 43 COSTA DAURADA Cuines del Vendrell– El Vendrell restaurant’s association Cuines del Vendrell (The Restaurants of El Vendrell) is a well-established concern. Clear ideas and a strong desire have converted its oncedistant objective into a tangible reality within the reach of everyone and customised for each one. The restaurateurs who comprise the group come from diverse professional and human backgrounds. There are chefs, caterers, vine growers and wine producers and olive farmers. And without a doubt, it is this diversity throughout El Vendrell that contributes to the richness of the group. avgvstvs2(©Cuines del Vendrell) janeventura2j(©Cuines del Vendrell) Land of Wines, Land of Pau Casals. We propose a cultural short trip to introduce you to the aroma of the Penedès and the harmony of a genius. Come and enjoy it with your 5 senses! Vil.la Museu PAU CASALS: Visit the museum of the most important cellist of all times, Pau Casals (1876-1973), situated at his summer house, near the sea. Cellers AVGVSTVS FORVM: A small family-owned wine cellar, located just a few kilometres from the sea, quality wines and bittersweet vinegars, booth of recognized international prestige, are produced there. Celler MIL.LIARI: It is family-owned wine cellar located in la Bisbal del Penedes. They like to experiment with new grape varieties (tannat) and local ones (xarel. lo, macabeu and parellada). Nowadays they also produce Cava, olive oil and bittersweet vinegar. Caller JANE VENTURA: Is a family-owned wine cellar which started producing wine in 1914. With an intense labour in the vineyard and strict selection of grapes, they elaborate wines and Cava. Price: Tour of 1 of 3 cellars members of les Cuines del Vendrell wine tasting and visit to Vil.la Museu Pau Casals. €8 per person VAT inc. Children and groups of more than 15, €4 price per person, VAT inc IVA Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English 44 Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Vitiviniculture Contact: Marta Picó Ph: +34 977. 66.83.12. [email protected] www.elvendrellturistic.com/cuines_vendrell.php BARCELONA EVADE HOTELS– Luxury accommodation Exclusive hotels offering luxury, comfort, charm, gastronomy, culture, spa, wellness and above all, unique and exclusive experiences. Hotels with great respect for their environment, located in breathtaking locations of outstanding beauty and history. Unique and stylish venues for holding corporate or individual events and celebrations. We will take care of every last detail and we will work with you in all aspects of organisation to guarantee a memorable experience. A high standard of excellence is our commitment. JORDI CRUZ COCINA ABAC 2 (© Marco Pastori) Restaurant_The_Mirror 3 (© Marco Pastori) Gourmet experience in Barcelona Enjoy a Gourmet experience in Barcelona at CRAM hotel by Michelin-starred Chefs Carles Gaig or at the new THE MIRROR BARCELONA by Michelin starred Chef Paco Pérez, or delight yourself at ABaC Restaurant & Hotel headed by Chef Jordi Cruz. 2 night’s accommodation. 2 gourmet breakfasts. 1 welcome cocktail. 2 lunch or dinners to choose from: THE MIRROR restaurant, ABaC Restaurant or GAIG restaurant (drinks not included). VIP.In card to enjoy Barcelona’s nightlife. Price: Between €395 and €496 per person, sharing double room 8% VAT included. Validity: From 1 October 2011 to 28 December, 2012 (excluding 30 and 31 December 2011). Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are per package, double occupancy, exclusive of gratuities and other charges unless otherwise noted. Sunday and Monday restaurants closing days. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy,Wellness Contact: Ph: +34 938114689 [email protected] www.evadehotels.com 45 BARCELONA CATALUNYA Gourmand Breaks - Gastronomy & Wine Incoming Gourmand Breaks is a VIP inbound travel agency specialising in luxury wine, culinary and cultural tours in Spain, Portugal and south western France. Customised vacation packages for private groups and individuals, visits to top wineries in the company of true experts, cooking classes with famous Michelin-starred chefs or traditional cuisine masters, finest hams, cheeses etc., tastings with the best artisans in the trade, visits to cultural sites with our excellent multilingual local licensed guides. Unique accommodations, elite transportation. Cadaques Cap de Creus (©Gourmand Breaks) Celler de Can Roca Cooking Class (©Gourmand Breaks) Ultimate Gourmet Tour of Spain The Gourmand Breaks Ultimate Gourmet Tour is a nine day customised VIP private tour with carefully selected 5 star hotels in Barcelona and beyond, elite transportation, professional guides, visits to premium Spanish wineries, individualised culinary classes, dining at finest Spanish restaurants with chef’s personalized attention, relaxing massages, hot air balloon ride, sailing trip and much more. Unique Spanish experience tailor-made to your leisure. Price: Price from 3000 € to 5000 €, VAT included, depending on the number of participants and the transport option chosen. Valid all year. Price starting from €3000 per person, VAT included for a party of four. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Polish 46 Specializing in: Gastronomy Contact: Ursula Gierej Ph: +34 972 21 96 40 [email protected] www.gourmandbreaks.com BARCELONA HOTEL BARCELONA CATEDRAL Valued as excellent for 93% of its clients, the Barcelona Catedral Hotel, 4*, has an unbeatable location in the city centre, near the Cathedral and the Ramblas. The Hotel Barcelona Catedral is exclusive, modern and comfortable. It boasts a swimming pool, gymnasium, chill-out terrace, parking, restaurant, free internet in business centre, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms. Its Restaurant 4 Capellans, offers Mediterranean cuisine, à la carte, lunch menu, banqueting, cocktails, catering, special menus for celiac and another dietary needs. A spectacular outdoor terrace is the perfect place for hosting events and celebrations. Room (©Hotel Barcelona Catedral) Cooking lesson (©Hotel Barcelona Catedral) Chill out (©Hotel Barcelona Catedral) 2 X 1 Breakfast free during all the year 2012 We offer free breakfast throughout 2012 for all the reservations in Barcelona Catedral. Cultural activities: Every Wednesday night and Sunday morning, the hotel offers free walks through the gothic quarter, legends and secrets. Gastronomic activities: cooking lessons, Cooking Team Building and Lip Dub for companies. Price: From €129 to €299 per room VAT included. From 2/01/12-30/12/12. Not valid Fears and congress and sports events. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy Contact: Hotel Barcelona Catedral Ph: +34 93.304.22.55 [email protected] www.barcelonacatedral.com 47 BARCELONA HOTEL SIXTYTWO Located on Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona’s most prestigious avenue and a stone’s throw from Gaudi’s Casa Batllo and La Pedrera, the SixtyTwo is a boutique hotel for those who like the finer things in life, the privacy of a small hotel and a personalised service. The rooms are fully equipped with Bang&Olufsen televisions, Jacob Jensen telephones, Tangent taps, Etro bathroom products, Ipod stations and Nespresso coffee machines, Wi-Fi. After a long day’s fashion hunting the hotel’s lounge is the ideal place to relax. Help yourselfto a drink in the honesty bar in the company of your partner or friends, listen to the music on your iPod. Wine Tasting on Friday (©Hotel SixtyTwo) Entrance Passeig de Gràcia 62 (©Hotel SixtyTwo) Honesty bar (©Hotel SixtyTwo) 2 X 1 Breakfast free during all the year 2012 We offer one free breakfast during 2012 for all reservations, at Sixtytwo hotel. Gastronomic activities: complementary wine tasting sessions organised on Wednesday. Price: Price: from €139 to €329. per room VAT included. From 2/01/12-30/12/12. Not valid during trade fairs, congresses and sports events. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, 48 Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy Contact: Hotel Sixtytwo Ph: +34 93.272.41.80 [email protected] www.sixtytwohotel.com TERRES DE LLEIDA HOTEL-RESTAURANT CAN BOIX DE PERAMOLA **** Can Boix de Peramola Hotel, surrounded by nature, is situated in the heart of the Pre-Pyrenean mountainous region, where nature has created a unique landscape that invites you to relax. From its spacious and comfortable rooms, you can see beautiful views of the hotel’s quiet garden and swimming pool, leisure areas for children, and tennis court. Inside the hotel, everything is equipped with first class facilities designed for families or business groups. Heaven on Earth. Room (© Can Boix de Peramola) General View (© Can Boix de Peramola) Restaurant’s view (© Can Boix de Peramola) CAN BOIX DE PERAMOLA Four star hotel run by the Pallarès Family for generations. 41 rooms, restaurant, extensive gardens, outdoor swimming-pool, tennis, ping-pong, petanque, grass football pitch, meeting room, sauna, solarium. The hotel’s renowned and awarded restaurant has been chosen as a leading representative of the Catalan cuisine at many events around the world, including Expo Zaragoza 2008. Its excellent location, its renowned gastronomy, attention to the detail, attentive service, as well as the various further activities that the area offers, make the Can Boix de Peramola Hotel the ideal place for a family holiday, small conferences or company promotions. Price: From 130.90 euros to 172.90 euros / day, 2 persons in 1 double room, bed and breakfast (8% VAT included). All year except 45 days between January and February, and 15 days between November and December. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Activity holidays, Sports holidays, Family holidays, Gastronomy holidays, Rural holidays Contact: Carles Muñoz Ph: +34 973 470 266 [email protected] www.canboix.cat 49 CATALUNYA CENTRAL LA MOLA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE La Mola Hotel and Conference Centre is located in an exceptional setting next to the Real Club de Golf El Prat and surrounded by the Sant Llorenc del Munt Natural Park. It is just 25 minutes from Barcelona Centre and 30 minutes from Barcelona El Prat International Airport. There are 186 beautifully furnished bedrooms, of which 22 are suites, all offering both traditional and modern home comforts. Junior Suite (© La Mola Hotel) Gastronomic Escapade One night indouble room, breakfastbuffet, special menuat Sofora Gastrobar. Price: Total; €149.90 Valid until: 31/12/2012 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 50 Specializing in: Gastronomy, Wellness, Golf Contact: Helia Castro Ph: +34 937367247 [email protected] www.lamola.es CATALUNYA CENTRAL Mas de Sant Lleí Restaurant Mas de Sant Lleí is a private property located 25 minutes far from Barcelona city centre, whose origins date back to the 12th century. It is set in a stunning location, 5 minutes far from Circuit de Montmeló with some 4 star hotels nearby to accommodate your guests. Any kind of celebration can be carried out in our two main rooms with large capacity, the courtyard made of stone and our pleasant terraces. Mas de Sant Lleí exterior (© Mas de Sant lleí) Mas de Sant Lleí interior (© gabarrella) Mas de Sant Lleí You will enjoy 40 hectares of lakes, ponds, heliports and elegant lounges for your Gala dinner, drink reception and cocktails. We can provide you with any sort of indoor or outdoor activities, entertainments and performances for your event. Mas de Sant Lleí has its own innovative catering of international and traditional food. Price: From €44/pax. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Italian Specializing in: Gastronomy Contact: Aroha Doña Ph: +34 93845 88 22 [email protected] www.masdesantllei.com 51 COSTA BRAVA Mas de Torrent - Relais & Châteaux Mas de Torrent is the symbolic and remarkable establishment of the Empordà, aunique and privileged space, where exclusiveness from the history of the architecture is transmitted to every detail. The five-star spa hotel Mas de Torrent is a member of Relais & Châteaux, the prestigious Hotel Chain, thanks to the outstanding quality of service, excellent location with spectacular views and extraordinary gardens of the calm countryside. Mas de Torrent restaurant terrace (©Relais & Chateaux Mas de Torrent) MAS GASTRONOMIC PACKAGE Mas de Torrent Hotel & Spa offers 2 nights accommodation in a Deluxe Suite for 2 people with breakfast in the room, half board with a tasting menu with drinks in our Restaurant, and a wine tasting of D.O. Empordà wines. Free access to the Mas SPA Area included. Price: €1.400 per two persons, including taxes, valid all year except July and August. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian 52 Specializing in: Gastronomy, Wellness Contact: Federico Alvargonzález Ph: +34 671 097 916 [email protected] www.mastorrent.com COSTA BARCELONA MIGUEL TORRES Wine Cellar A visit to Torres wine cellar is a different and cultural way to experience the world of wine through the senses. A wide offer of activities and venues in three different wine regions is rounded with gastronomic activities at the private restaurant mas rabell. 40 minutes from Barcelona Torres is in the itinerary to some of most important Tourist destinations in Catalonia. Waltraud Building (©Miguel Torres SA) VIP TOUR FOR WINE LOVERS VIP Tour is specially created for wine lovers. Through a personalised visit we enjoy all facilities, at the vineyards and in the cellars, and tasting four delicious estate wines in a private venue. Price: Price per person 1-5 pax €236 excl. 5 or +€41.30 p.p. excl. 31.11.11 – 31.12.12 validity of offer. Languages we work with: Catalan, Spanish, English Specializing in: Gastronomy Contact: Marc Kolling Ph: +34 679 160 028 [email protected] / [email protected] www.torres.es 53 TERRES DE L’EBRE MOLÍ DE RAFELET - UNIQUE WOODEN RICE MILL At Moli de Rafelet rice mill we are dedicated to demonstrating all the different stages of growing and producing rice. We have the only wood mill in Catalonia, which has been operating since 1935. It is still active today and remains open to the public all year round. The mill also offers the opportunity to buy Ebro Delta Designation of Origin rice, produced on the family farm. An authentic, traditional Spanish rice mill awaits you in a wonderful setting, the Ebro Delta, a place to enjoy nature at its finest. Rice Mill (©Molí de Rafalet) GUIDED TOUR OF A TRADITIONAL RICE MILL An exclusive, original tour for special customers. A visit to the Rafelet rice mill offers more inquisitive guests the opportunity to see a way of life and natural environment first-hand. One-hour guided tour, or the guided tour, rice tasting and rice bag package. We introduce you to the growing and production process using the only wood mill still in operation since 1935. You will also see the packing process and preserving and cooking methods. The different varieties: Bomba, brown Bomba, Marisma, brown Marisma, organic, white and brown, as well as rice flour, not forgetting the GRAN RESERVA rice, a centennial variety with a very refined taste which can be used in a variety of traditional dishes, including: paella, arroz a banda, steamed rice, salads, risottos, desserts etc. Price: Guided tour: Groups, €15 (+ 10 people) / €25 individuals. B tasting, ½ kg bag of Marisma rice + guided tour: Groups (+ 10 people) €35.00 / Individual €50.00 Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 54 Specializing in: Gastronomy Contact: Rafel/Teresa Ph: +34 679 629 547 / +34 606 79 04 54 [email protected] www.moliderafelet.com CATALUNYA CENTRAL MÓN SANT BENET– Culture, Gastronomy & Retreat Experiences Món Sant Benet is a unique cultural, touristic and leisure project. It combines an amazing 1000-year-old Monastery with nature and gastronomy to provide the only location of its kind in Catalonia. New guided visits to the monastery, a wide choice of high quality dining possibilities, visits and activities offered by the Fundació Alícia (Alicia Foundation, the research centre dedicated to technological innovation in cooking)... It harmoniously unites different functions in order to fulfil all free-time and cultural needs. Monastery (©Marc Vila) Hotel (©hotel Món Sant Benet) TASTING PACKAGE, ENJOY A UNIQUE GASTRONOMIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE A night in incomparable surroundings and with wonderful views to the monastery. The magnificent of the Monastery will take you back in time through 1000 years of history, and the refined plates prepared by Chef Jordi Cruz at the Angle Restaurant, awarded with one Michelin star, will make your experience unforgettable. Price: €173.70 per person (VAT included) Dinner in the Angle restaurant, buffet breakfast in the Món restaurant, visits Mil anys d’història d’un monestir (a thousand years history of the monastery), Un dia a la vida de Ramon Casas (a day in the life of Ramon Casas) and of the Alícia Foundation. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy Contact: Elena Planas Ph: +34 93 875 94 01 [email protected] www.monstbenet.com 55 TERRES DE L’EBRE SANT CARLES DE LA RAPITA Tourist Board The Tourist Office in Sant Carles de la Rapita works to promote tourism and cuisine along with the Gastronomy Association la Rapita - Delta de l’Ebre and the brand Saborea España i Saborea Ràpita. We have deals in various food products and marketing platforms to share knowledge with other destinations. La Paupa Fishing (©Turisme La Ràpita) Mussels Bay (©Turisme La Ràpita) Traditional “La Paupa” Fishing & The Mussels Tour Traditional “La Paupa” Fishing: Discover this ancient tradition of fishing with real professionals and let yourself be carried away by a magical environment. 2 hour autonomous boat hire, fuel, canopy, cleaning, technical and safety material. Participation in artisan fishing to discover and experiment using just two things, sight and hand. 2 nights in HD in the Hotel del Port *** with breakfast included. Dinner in the Les Palmeres restaurant (first day) and lunch in the Varadero restaurant (second day). The Mussels Tour: The immensity and beauty of the Bay will keep you company on this tour to one of the best kept treasures of Delta del Ebro. 2 hour autonomous boat hire, fuel, canopy, cleaning, technical and safety materal. Oyster and mussel tasting on board the vessel in the middle of the sea. 2 nights in HD in the Hotel Llansola ** includes breakfast, parking, Wi - Fi. Dinner in Restaurante LLansola (first day), Lunch in Restaurante Casa Ramón Marinés (second day), dinner in the Can Víctor restaurant (second day). Price: Traditional “La Paupa” Fishing: Season 1 - From 01/01/12 to 22/03/12: €205 p.p VAT included Season 2 - From 1/11/11 to 29/12/11; From 23/03/12 to 14/06/12; From 17/09/12 to 27/12/12: €217 p.p VAT included Season 3 - From 15/06/12 to 19/07/12: 228€ p. p VAT included The Mussels Tour: Season 1 - Rest of the year: €237 p.p VAT included Season 2 - 22/06 to 27/07 y 31/08 to 14/10: €248 p.p VAT included Season 3 - 27/07 to 30/08: €272 p. p VAT included Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 56 Specializing in: Culture, Active, Gastronomy, Business, Wellness, Sports, Sun & Beach, Golf Contact: Estació Nàutica la Ràpita - Delta de l’Ebre Ph: +34 977101010 [email protected] www.enlarapita.com VAL D’ARAN TORISME VAL D’ARAN - Val d’Aran Tourist Board The Val d’Aran invites you to discover natural landscapes suitable for all levels, tours on foot or by bike, an accommodation offer with 4 and 5 - star spas, catering for over 2,800 people. At the best ski resort in the Pyrenees, Baqueira Beret, you will indulge your senses. Swim in the hot sulphurous waters with mineral and medicinal properties at the spas of Termes Baronía de Les and Banhs de Tredòs, the highest spa in Europe, discover a wide range of restaurants where you can sample traditional dishes with local produce, enjoy modern cuisine at over 180 restaurants in Val d’Aran and buy typical regional produce. Snow (©Torisme Val d’Aran, Mikael Helsing) Val d’Aran 179 (©Torisme Val d’Aran, Mikael Helsing) A LA CARTE VISITS Indulge in the world of the flavours and pleasures that Tsars and French aristocracy enjoyed, by visiting Caviar Nacarii. You will learn about the ‘black diamonds of the Pyrenees’ and savour the taste of caviar, smoked sturgeon with some Champagne. Enjoy a luxury treatment in the thermal circuit of las Termas Baronía de Les. Stay at a 4 - star hotel, located in one of the most charming villages of the picturesque Aran Valley. Price: €186 - 216 per person and day Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, French, English Specializing in: Active and nature holidays, Cultural and sports holidays, Family holidays, Gastronomy, Golf, Business, Winter holidays, Rural holidays, Health and wellness Contact: Marisol Ariño Ph: +34 973 640688 [email protected] www.visitvaldaran.com 57 Golf holidays For further information please visit our website: http://www.turismedecatalunya.com/golf/index.asp See map: Catalonia Golf Courses PGA Catalunya Resort, Caldes de Malavella, La Selva, Costa Brava - Imatge i Comunicació 58 CATALUNYA Barcelona Golf– Golf Vacations & Events Barcelona Golf is a company specialised in golf - related holidays, events and incentives in Catalonia. We work with corporate and private entities and pride ourselves in the high standard of service we offer. We have excellent arrangements with nearly all golf courses in Catalonia and have 40 sets of golf clubs including Callaways and Nike for our groups. We also organise company events and meetings which can include golf as an activity. Golf clubs and Societies from around the world are welcome to enjoy an unforgettable stay with us. PGA Catalunya (© PGA Catalunya) Casa Fuster Hotel (© Casa Fuster) Real Club de Golf El Prat (© Barcelona Golf) BARCELONA ELITE GOLF PACK Stay at one of most prestigious central hotels in Barcelona and play on two of the best golf courses in Spain. The Hotel Casa Fuster beckons you with luxury, fine dining and second to none service. We offer you the opportunity to play on two of the finest golf courses in Europe and both have held the Spanish Open including 2011. Price: From €220 VAT incl. 1 night/1 green fee (Price per person, per night sharing twin/double room). Includes: B&B double room sharing. Day ticket golf at PGA Catalunya or Real Club de Golf El Prat. Buggy. Day ticket golf at PGA Catalunya or Real Club de Golf El Prat. Buggy. Conditions: Price per person, per night sharing twin/double room. * 1 night / 1 green fee Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Golf Contact: Ian Denham Ph: +34 938 94 25 16 [email protected] www.barcelonagolf.com 59 COSTA BRAVA GOLF PLATJA DE PALS– Golf Course Ranked on the Top 100 European courses, and currently considered one of the Top 10 in Spain. Opened in 1966, it’s the first golf course on the Costa Brava, a unique space with unimaginable landscapes, exquisite cuisine and ideal climate. The course is typically British par 73 design. Century - old pines surround the fairways, and although its first holes are not especially long, from the 12 on, they are spectacular. The natural beauty and proximity to the sea inspire all type of players. Golf and Sea (©Golf Platja de Pals) Fairways with Century pines (©Golf Platja de Pals) Hotel Sa Punta (©Hotel Sa Punta) GOLF AND SEA ON THE COSTA BRAVA. PACK GOLF SPECIAL LUXURY TRAVEL 1 night at Hotel Sa Punta (Double Special Room + breakfast). 1 dinner “Tasting Menu” for two people. 1 hour of golf classes for two people. 2 Green Fees 18 holes. Price: €405 VAT included for 2 pax. From December 2011 to December 2012/ From Monday to Friday). Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 60 Specializing in: Golf Contact: Mònica Ramos Paradell Ph: +34 972 667 739 [email protected] www.golfplatjadepals.com COSTA BRAVA Hotel Guitart Monterrey Welcome to the new Guitart Monterrey, where elegance, service and personalised attention, give every event the significance that your company deserves. The exceptional environment of the Guitart Monterrey has yielded this new project, which has the most complete and varied range of quality of all the surrounding area. View (© Karel Noppé) Golf activity in one of the nearest Golf Courses in the Costa Brava 4 nights in Luxury room. Breakfast buffet included. Welcome gift and cocktail in Lounge Bar. Girona Golf Courses dossier. 2 dinners in Guitart Monterrey Restaurant. 1 dinner at Freu Restaurant (gastronomic). 3 green fees to choose from 9 Girona Golf Courses. Spa: free access to water zone, 1 hydro - massage, 1 sport relaxation massage and Sauna. Price: Package:€ 650 (X person, VAT included) Discount without Golf – €165 (person) Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Russian Specializing in: Gastronomy, Business, Wellness, Sun & Beach, Golf Contact: Rafael Gracia Arnó Ph: +34 972364050 [email protected] www.guitarthotles.com 61 COSTA BRAVA Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf An exclusive 5 star hotel located in the Empordà region in the north - east of Catalonia (SPAIN), surrounded by natural parks and only 15 min. from the best beaches on the Costa Brava. It offers 2 suites and 53 rooms, an 18 - hole Golf Course and the Wine Spa, a wellness and beauty centre based on the properties of wine. The hotel also boasts a restaurant, convention rooms, swimming pool, gym, paddle courts, Pitch & Putt and a wine tasting room. Hotel night view (©Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf – Olga Planas) Wine Spa aqua zone (©Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf – Olga Planas) Hotel & Golf course view (©Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf – Aidan Bradley) Wine Spa & Golf(4 days package) Includes: three nights of accommodation with buffet breakfast, a welcome bottle of Cava in the room, a dinner at Masia Peralada Restaurant of a wine matching menu, three green fees, a Wine Spa entrance: 1 body peeling + 1 body wrap + 1 Valmont treatment, a visit to the Wine Museum and gardens of the Peralada Medieval Castle, a dinner at the Peralada Casino, unlimited access to the fitness centre and to the aqua zone of the Wine Spa and free entrance to the Peralada Casino. Price: €650 per person and package in double room. Price per person and package. Extra charge for Double Room of Individual Use (DUI room): €210 per package. Extra charge from 1. April to 12 July and from 20 August to 30 September: - Double Room: €135 per person and package. - DUI room: €120 per package. Prices with VAT included. Available dates: from 1st January to 12th. July and from 20th. August to 30th. December. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 62 Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Business, Wellness, Golf Contact: Júlia Matarrodona Ph: +34 972 53 88 30 [email protected] www.hotelperalada.com CATALUNYA CENTRAL REAL CLUB DE GOLF EL PRAT– Golf Course Our facilities are located in Terrassa since 2003, just a 30 minutes car ride from downtown Barcelona, the port and the airport. We are proud to have a superb golf course, with 45 golf holes designed by Greg Norman, which are the first Norman’s design in mainland Europe. Our top class facilities include a large clubhouse, 350 metres driving range, 2 large putting greens, bunker and approach area, 3 training holes and a Golf School with another range, putting green and 9 pitch & putt holes. Our championship courses are meant to be a real test for the players, but you can fine tune the challenge by choosing which one of the 7 tees you want to play. A w o rld - c la s s d e s tin a tio n G o lf (© R e a l C lu b d e G o lf E l P ra t) A WORLD CLASS GOLF DESTINATION Open course, one of the best courses of the European Tour has been available since May 2011. Price: €114 day green fee (Monday - Friday). €228 Day green fee (Weekend). Rates for 2011 - 2012. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French Specializing in: Golf Contact: Isabel Gunfaus Ph: +34 93.728.10.00 [email protected] www.rcgep.com 63 COSTA BRAVA RESORT LA COSTA – Golf & Beach Resort Right in the heart of the Costa Brava, just a few metres from Pals Beach. The resort with one of the finest golf courses in Europe, Golf Platja de Pals, the oldest course on the Costa Brava, and Golf Serres de Pals, a more recent course which lies among rice fields. The resort also has a water activity centre during the summer months where you will be able to enjoy all types of water sports. Golf & Beach Resort La Costa (©Hotel La Costa) Golf Platja de Pals (©Hotel La Costa) Hotel la Costa. Swwimingpool (©Hotel La Costa) Junior Suite with golf views (©Hotel La Costa) The best golf by the sea and relax in Costa Brava Included 3 nights in a double room, Buffet breakfast, 1 Green fees p.p. at “Platja de Pals”, (direct access from hotel) included in the «TOP TEN» golf courses in Europe, 1 Green fees p.p. at “Serres de Pals”, (2 Kms. distance), Massage. An excellent golf course in the middle of the countryside. Free access to Fitness centre & sauna. Tennis courts, paddle tennis, soccer, on request. Price: From €299 per person. All above prices are per person, VAT included. Price including taxes from €299 / per person in double room with buffet breakfast. One Green Fee at Golf Platja de Pals and one at Golf Serres de Pals courses. 1 hour massage. Supplement in Junior Suite> €15 per person and day. GF supplement at weekends and public holidays > €7 per person and day. Offer valid from 30.03.2011 to 14.10.2012, except high season and special dates. Subject to availability. Retail price, commissionable by Tour operators. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 64 Specializing in: Business, Sun & Beach, Golf Contact: Mercè Vilà - Clara Ph: +34 972 740 [email protected] www.resortlacosta.com Wellness holidays For further information please visit our website: www.catalunya.com See map: Wellness in Catalonia Thermal fun centre. Hotel - Spa Montbrió (Montbrió del Camp, Costa Daurada) 65 BARCELONA ABaC Restaurant & Hotel 5*GL Monument ABaC Restaurant & Hotel 5*GL Monument, a unique gastronomic experience, in the heart of the city. Consists of 2 buildings integrated in a garden. The hotel offers 15 luxurious rooms, including suites. Completely soundproofed, minimalist decoration, highest level of comfort & advanced technology. Restaurant headed by Michelin starred Chef Jordi Cruz, it has won awards from the most prestigious guides. Lounge Bar, meeting, banqueting rooms and ELEMIS Spa completely equipped. Restaurant’s terrace (© Marco Pastori) 08 Spa 2 (© Marco Pastori) Unforgettable spa - therapies Elemis spa - therapies work in natural synergy with the skin, mind and body. Every treatment is specifically designed to offer a unique experience. An unforgettable trip you will only be able to enjoy at ABaC Spa. Gourmet welcome. 1 night accommodation at your preferred room type. 1 gourmet breakfast. 30 minutes treatment to choose. 1 free access to the ABaC spa. Price: Starting at€245 per person, 8% VAT included. Validity: From 1 October 2011 to 28 December 2012. Rates in standard room between €245 and €295 per person sharing double room. Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are based on double occupancy, and exclusive of gratuities and other charges unless otherwise noted. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Dutch 66 Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Business, Wellness Contact: Ms Eva de Aurora Ph: +34 933196600 [email protected] www.abacbarcelona.com COSTA BARCELONA AGÈNCIA DE PROMOCIÓ TURISME DE SITGES – Sitges Tourist Board Turisme de Sitges main objective is to aid the town’s external positioning in the national and, especially, the international market, generating wealth for the town and promoting strategic alliances with very diverse sectors to position and maintain Sitges as a truly fascinating destination. Close to Barcelona, Sitges is the ideal spot for a day excursion or a chic alternative to the city. View of Dolce Sitges (© Dolce Sitges) Casa Bacardí 2 (© Bacardí España) SITGES, A TRULY FASCINATING DESTINATION: RELAX AND CULTURE Stay in DOLCE SITGES hotel and visit CASA BACARDI, a visitor centre located in Sitges, the birthplace of the company founder, Facundo Bacardí Massó. Stay of 2 days, 1 night in a double room Executive. Breakfast buffet. One 50 minutes ritual massage per package. Special welcome amenity. Unlimited access to our Dolce Vital Spa. Free high speed Wi - Fi in all property. Indoor covered parking. 2 entrances to Casa Bacardi. Price: 263 €, tax included, price per room, 1 night. This offer is valid from the 10 December 2011 to the 8 April 2012, from Friday to Sunday upon hotel availability. For the rest of the year, contact us. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Dutch Specializing in: Culture, Gastronomy, Business, Wellness, Sun & Beach Contact: Gemma Belmonte Aleacar Ph: +34 93 8109310 [email protected] www.sitgestur.cat 67 BARCELONA BARCELONA CENTRE MÈDIC– Barcelona’s Medical Centre At Barcelona Centre Medic you will find the specialisations and medical treatments you need to stay healthy, provided by the most prestigious medical centres and highly qualified medical staff. Façade (©BCM) SPA (©Marco Pastori) Enjoy two health - wellness days in Barcelona The international department of clinics of Barcelona. BCM offers two health - wellness days in Barcelona. The CheckUp BCM is a complete study of your health in the most prestigious medical centres and by the best doctors. The early diagnosis allows prevent incipient diseases and helps to improve your health. All this with accommodation in the wonderful city of Barcelona, lodged in the elegant and prestigious ABaC Hotel & Restaurant in Deluxe room with breakfast gourmet and access to spa. Price: 2.300 € included VAT. Package is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Advance reservations are required; rates do not apply to groups. Rates listed are per night, double occupancy, and exclusive of gratuities and other charges unless otherwise noted. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, Italian, Russian 68 Specializing in: Wellness Contact: Cristina Gallego Ph: +34 934140643 www.bcm.es www.abacbarcelona.com/spa/ PIRINEUS BERGA RESORT – The Mountain & Wellness Center The resort is located in the Catalan region of Barcelona, near to the Cadi - Moixero national park, with bungalow type accommodation for 2, 4 or 6 people. Services include massages and treatments, sports centre, indoor heated and outdoor summer swimming pools, camping and restaurant. Bungalow (© BergaResort) Water Circuit (© Berga Resort) Health Pack, for him or her Includes: - Bungalow for 2 people - 2 days / 1 night. - Ayurveda massage (60 minutes), to relax the body and balance the mind. - Relaxing massage with orange oils. - 2 Entries to the Thermal Circuit. - 30 minute session in the relaxation area, with a glass of champagne. - Use of the indoor swimming pools, gymnasium, fitness suite, tennis and padel tennis courts. Price: Price from €166 per person. All year. Prices vary per season. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German Specializing in: Wellness, Family Holidays Contact: Ariadna Costa Ph: +34 938.211.250 www.bergaresort.com [email protected] 69 COSTA DAURADA GRUPO NATURA – Sustainable Groups & Events With more than 25 years industry experience, we are a leading health and wellness, wine & Food tourism, ski and winter adventures, birding tourism, nature tourism, mountain and inland tourism company in Spain. We also organise and advertise nature - based leisure activities such as adventure sports. Our Groups & MICE travel department caters for all major world markets. Our inbound team and department ensure you will enjoy a very special stay in Catalonia. Ra Meridien exterior (© Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa) Ra Meridien interior (© Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa) One week at a Thalasso spa between vineyards and the sea Hotel Thalasso Spa Le Méridien Ra ***** (El Vendrell – Tarragona). 7 nights’ full board in a premium room with sea view and terrace. Free access to the Thalasso spa area. 7 days’ beauty & wellbeing on the “ra experience” programme. 1 Segway tour of the Jean Leon vineyards plus wine tasting (4 wines included) + 1 gift pack with 1 cabernet sauvignon Gran Reserva + 1 Vinya Gigi chardonnay. Price: From €2,110 to €2,550 per person. Languages we work with: 17 languages available 70 Specializing in: Gastronomy and Wine, health and wellness, rural, Ski & Adventure, business, cultural, golf, sports, active and nature. The unique Sustainable Event planner in Spain, with advisors and Sustainability auditors accredited by Green Globe and Eco - Union in our team. Contact: Nuria Cedo Gonzalez Ph: + 34. 93.680.10.62 [email protected] www.grupo-natura.com COSTA DAURADA HOTEL SOL COSTA DAURADA**** Modern hotel, situated in Salou, near of the best beaches on the Costa Dorada. It has 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool with Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, gym and massage service. Hotel Ideal for families, with a mini club, games room and playground. Nearest to Port Aventura Golf, special rates for our clients. View at night (© Sol Costa Daurada) FITNESS &RELAX PACKAGE Accommodation in Standard double room with half board, a welcome cocktail, a sauna for 20 min., Free access to the spa area (indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness room). Price: €68.60 / night / double room / 8% VAT Included. NOV - MAR except Saturday supplement +25%. (€68.60 weekdays, €85.75 Saturdays) valid from November 2011 to March 2012). 158,60€ / night / double room / 8% VAT Included. APRIL - OCTOBER except Saturday supplement +25%. Minimum 4 nights from 23/06 to 24/08. Languages we work with: Spanish, catalan, english, french, italian, russian Specializing in: Culture, Business, Wellness, Sun & Beach, Golf Contact: Carmen Blanco (Reception Manager) Ph: +34 977011420 [email protected] www.solcostadaurada.com 71 PIRINEUS HOTEL TORRE DEL REMEI - Relais & Châteaux A modernist Palace dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. At the end of the eighties, José María and Loles Boix discovered the building and decided to create a peaceful luxury hotel here. Restaurant (© Hotel Torre del Remei) Backside (© Hotel Torre del Remei) CELEBRATION PACKAGE in Relais & Chateux - Welcome bottle of Moët & Chandon Champagne. - 1 night in a double or Suite room (subject to availability). - The Torre del Remei Full Breakfast. - 1 relaxing massage per person of 30 minutes each. - A special dinner with the Classic Menu (beverages not included). Optionally and with extra charge you may reserve a guide of activities, valid only in low season. Price: 535 € tax included for 2 persons. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 72 Specializing in: Active, Gastronomy, Golf Contact: Philipp Hartmann Ph: +34 972 14 01 82 [email protected] www.torredelremei.com COSTA BRAVA SALLÉS HOTELS SALLÉS HOTELS is a family own chain company with made - up of 8 establishments, located at key points on the Mediterranean shore: Costa Brava (Hotel Mas Tapiolas, Hotel Cala del Pi) and Girona (Hotel Aeroport Girona) to Barcelona (Hotel Pere IV, Hotel Ciutat del Prat), Mallorca (Marina Portals) and Ciudad Real for golf & hunting (La Caminera). Room (©SALLÉS HOTEL & SPA CALA DEL PI) Hotel Cala del Pi (©SALLÉS HOTEL & SPA CALA DEL PI) MOMMENT DELIRIUM AT SALLES HOTEL & SPA CALA DEL PI The Sallés Hotel & Spa Cala del Pi is a 5 star luxury hotel & spa located in Playa de Aro on the seafront, with direct access to the picturesque Cala del Pi beach, in the heart of the Costa Brava. The Hotel has panoramic views of the Mediterranean, and 41 rooms and 8 suites, all of which are fully equipped. Price: From 425 euros / price per room and package. 1 night in Double room for 2 persons. 2 Buffet breakfasts. Bottle of Cava & suits. For HER: 1 Cocoa Scrub and hydration treatment with vanilla oil & Cleopatra bath. For HIM: 1 Cocoa Scrub and hydration treatment with karité oil & oriental bath. 2 Special dinner in our restaurant “Rosa dels Vents” (drinks not included). 2 Free entry to the SPA (warm swimming pool, pediluvium, sauna, hamman with chromotherapy & sensation showers). Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Russian Specializing in: Gastronomy, Business, Wellness,Sun & Beach, Golf Contact: Francina Prada Ph: +34 608 28 35 16 [email protected] www.salleshotels.com 73 CATALUNYA CENTRAL TERMES LA GARRIGA HOTEL - health center Termes La Garriga is a thermal paradise 30 minutes far from Barcelona. A Hotel - health centre placed in the centre of La Garriga village in, an odd and exclusive, nineteenth - century building. What really sets us apart is the friendly, familiar and personalized team up because our aim is “never have treated you better out of home” Termes La Garriga, 4 stars, offers 22 doubles rooms classically decorated rooms, where you can relax and have the stress - free stay that you need. The Thermal Centre offers more than 100 treatments fully personalised. Termes La Garrig’s back (©Termes La Garriga - M.Andreu) ASIAN BEAUTY 4 nights 4 nights in bed and breakfast. The thermal forfeit includes for person: 1 Valmont Anti - stress Facial Treatment, 1 Hanakasumi Ritual (75 min.), 1 Marma - Abhyanga Massage (2 h.) and Free access to Thermal Circuit. - Valmont Anti - stress Facial Treatment: Makes asphyxiated or aged skin looks fresh and relaxed. - Hanakasumi Ritual: revitalizing ritual from Japanese inspiration with essence of cherry tree blossoms, Gommage exfoliation, foot massage and body massage. - Marma - Abhyanga Massage: Gives you back to the body beauty and welfare states. Price: €575.55 TAX 8% included. Price per person in double room. Price double room in single use: €695.55. Valid offers until 30 December 2012. Languages we work with: Spanish, Catalan, English, French 74 Specializing in: Wellness Contact: Montse Brosa Ph:+34 938 717086 [email protected] www.termes.com Contacts Overseas offices 75 www.catalunya.com