Barcelona is about to be living and breathing art, with over 600 cultural shows and exhibitions in La Mercè festival that for six days will illuminate the city with age-old traditions, the performing arts, circuses, live music and fireworks. The city’s biggest party, with a budget of three million euros, takes place from 19 to … Continue reading “Don’t end up without a hotel in Barcelona for La Mercè festival!”
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3, 2, 1… Olé! The Malaga Fair gets underway
This Friday, the annual Feria de Málaga, the Malaga Fair, gets underway with a party on La Malagueta beach, where live music and fireworks will herald the start of eight days of song and dance. The fair dates back to the 15th century, and nowadays attracts thousands of visitors. The opening speech will be given … Continue reading “3, 2, 1… Olé! The Malaga Fair gets underway”
Gaudí, Miró or Picasso? Five unmissable museums if you’re in Barcelona
Museums in Barcelona Permanent and temporary exhibitions; works by Picasso, Miró, Gaudí and Velézaquez… Barcelona’s streets are filled with art and history, and its museums hold gems from different periods that you should make time to discover. Below are our recommendations of five of the best museums in the city. MACBA In the heart of … Continue reading “Gaudí, Miró or Picasso? Five unmissable museums if you’re in Barcelona”
Spain’s seven treasures
For centuries pirates have looked for treasure on far-flung islands. But we’ve found our riches here in Spain; seven exceptional treasures, which offer far more than economic wealth… These are places that give us the beauty of their architecture or of nature itself. They are the veritable ‘Seven wonders of Spain’. The Alhambra, Granada A … Continue reading “Spain’s seven treasures”
This summer enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of the heart of Lisbon
The capital of Portugal is a perfect destination for a summer break. A city to explore, where you’ll be enchanted by its narrow streets and friendly locals. The culture, gastronomy and wide range of activities make for a perfect holiday. And if you visit Lisbon, the best plan is to stay right in the centre, … Continue reading “This summer enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of the heart of Lisbon”
Vincci Hoteles’ latest project is designed by renowned architect Rafael Moneo
Rafael Moneo, one of Spain’s leading contemporary architects, is behind Vincci Hoteles’ new project, in the centre of Malaga (in Calle Hoyo de Esparteros). The architect from Navarre, the only Spaniard to have won the PRITZER Architecture Prize, has designed both the building and the interiors, taking the spectacular light in Malaga as his main … Continue reading “Vincci Hoteles’ latest project is designed by renowned architect Rafael Moneo”
Four markets where quality, culture and tourism come together
At the start of the 20th century, street traders would offer their goods, with cries and proclamations, in the city squares. These areas later became markets, many of which are still with us today – each a unique hotbed of culture, gastronomy and tourism. Here we recommend four Spanish markets you won’t want to miss. … Continue reading “Four markets where quality, culture and tourism come together”
Dive into Dalí´s Gaze
Salvador (Saviour in Spanish) was the name chosen for him by his parents. He used to say the reason why he was given that name was his mission “to save abstract art from the mainstream art currents taught in school, full of surrealism and all the other ‘isms’”. Dalí was unique. A product of a … Continue reading “Dive into Dalí´s Gaze”
5 expositions you cannot miss if you are staying in the Vincci Centrum 4* Madrid
“It’s not about painting life, it’s about making paintings come to life”, said Paul Cézanne. Today and until May 18, we can enjoy the way this “father to modern art” made paintings come to life. The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid is hosting the first monographic exposition of this artist in the last 30 years. The … Continue reading “5 expositions you cannot miss if you are staying in the Vincci Centrum 4* Madrid”
A book forgotten in a hotel
Not only one; hundreds of them. Hotels are repositories of a good number of books that clients left behind when they check out from their rooms. Is this a way devised by the creative genius to propagate from one person to another? Maybe so. The truth is that forgotten books become part of a hotel’s … Continue reading “A book forgotten in a hotel”