Author: Alí Araúz

Barcelona in a Nutshell

Alí Araúz

Getting Oriented in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress

Yes, craziness has begun! Last Friday, Mobile World Congress has opened doors for badge collection and “la Fira” is beginning to become live. The city is full of visitors who conveniently planned their trip to enjoy Barcelona before the congress.
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If you are part of this selected travelers group and this is your first time in the city, don’t worry. We will help you getting oriented.

It’s really easy:

  • Plaza Catalunya is the central point of the city, to the south of which you can find the old town and most of the museums and other places of historical interest. The famous Las Ramblas stretches from Plaza Catalunya to Columbus Monument. Once here, you will have Passeig Marítim on the seafront to the east. Then Port Vell to the colorful Barceloneta beach and Port Olímpic.

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  • To the west, following Avinguda Paral-lel you will get to Plaza Espanya at the foot of Montjuic hill with its impressive Magic Fountaine and Fira Montjuïc Congress Center. You might keep in mind that this year the MWC will have two halls here.
  • The northern limit, Tibidabo hills, is a must. You will enjoy spectacular views over the city and the night skyline will leave you wordless.

And if you get lost, don’t worry, you have a mobile! 😉

Enjoy your congress and welcome to Barcelona!

Barcelona is On FIRE!

Alí Araúz

January is almost over but business forums, congresses and fashion events have just begun in the Ciutat Comtal.

Don’t be surprised if you see a lot of fashionistas or bloggers while walking at Las Ramblas or Born. These days the city is full of fashion due to Barcelona 080, the most important fashion event of the year. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get to know El Mercat del Born. With renovations to the market completed in 2013, this old corner of Barcelona has been brought back to life.

For those of you reading this and thinking “who cares about fashion? Technology is the new trend!“, there are good news! During February, Barcelona will host two important events:

  • Social Media Week @SMWBarcelona (17-21 Feb): This congress will analyze the impact and reach of social media and technology under the global theme: The Future of Now: Always On, Always Connected.
  • Mobile World Congress @MWC_Barcelona (24-27 Feb): This world-class congress is the blueprint for the innovation. Whatever is coming NEXT will likely be born here.

So, if you are coming to Barcelona these days we have two suggestions for you:

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1. Have a walk around Barri Gòtic, Born or Passeig de Gràcia. Who knows! You might meet Alessandra Ambrosio or Mark Zuckerberg!

2. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay in one of our luxury apartments  located in the most exclusive city area, Passeig de Gràcia. You will be surrounded by fashion and style, while enjoying your own relaxing space. 

La Mimosa apartment, Carrer Valencia, one block away from Passeig de Gràcia

We know -it’s winter – but Barcelona is on fire! So come here and get warmed up!