However, on January 2nd 2011, Spain introduced a new Smoking Ban (‘Ley Antitabaco’ in Spanish), much tougher [...]]]> In January 2006 Spain introducted a smoking ban, however bar and restaurant owners could decide whether or not smoking was allowed depending on the size of their premises. Large bars and restaurants had to have a designated smoking area.

However, on January 2nd 2011, Spain introduced a new Smoking Ban (‘Ley Antitabaco’ in Spanish), much tougher than the one introduced in 2006. The objective of this ban is not only to protect non-smokers but also smokers within their workplaces. Therefore from January 2nd 2011 it is not possible to smoke in bars and restaurants.

Similar bans have been already implemented by most of other UE counties. However Spain’s ban is even tougher as it prohibits smoking in some open spaces like children’s playgrounds, and access points to schools and hospitals.

Fines for breaking the ban range from €30 to €600,000.

F.C Barcelona will play the 2nd leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Saturday 21th of August at 21:30.

Barcelona has to overcome a 3-1 deficit to Sevilla, although for this second leg at home, Barça’s coach Pep Guardiola should have the Spanish internationals (Valdes, Puyol, Piqué, Busquests, Xavi, Iniesta, Pedro and [...]]]> Football is back !!!

F.C Barcelona will play the 2nd leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Saturday 21th of August at 21:30.

Barcelona has to overcome a 3-1 deficit to Sevilla, although for this second leg at home, Barça’s coach Pep Guardiola should have the Spanish internationals (Valdes, Puyol, Piqué, Busquests, Xavi, Iniesta, Pedro and Villa) who did not play the first leg in Sevilla.

Barcelona supporters hope to celebrate the first official trophy of the 2010/11 season.

Ticket prices vary from 32 to 102 euro for the general public and from 26 to 82 euro for F.C Barcelona members.
Tickets can be bought directly at F.C. Barcelona official website.

To encourage the game, Atlético de Madrid have developed an original advertising to encourage their fans to achieve the maximum possible support. [...]]]> On the 19th of May, Barcelona and more precisely in the Nou Camp (F.C.Barcelona Stadium) will hold the final game of the Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey) against Sevilla F.C. and Atlético de Madrid.

To encourage the game, Atlético de Madrid have developed an original advertising to encourage their fans to achieve the maximum possible support. This advertising promulgates that Atletico’s fans can help their team win if they dream harder than rival fans.

As in all Spanish Cup editions, special meeting points areas will be prepared around the Nou Camp in order to allow all supporters from each club to be together to enjoy an amazing day in a comfortable and friendly environment.

The kickoff time will be at 9:00 pm at Camp Nou and as it happens every season, different areas will be prepared for each team supporters will be broadcasted by Spanish television channel TVE1.

To get to the Stadium check metro map: Maria Cristina (L3) and Collblanc (L5).

Good luck to both teams and have a nice time.