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A number of running competitions are organized on a regular basis in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.
You don’t have to be superman to be able to complete them, just go at your own pace without worrying about anyone else and enjoy the feeling of crossing the finish line.
We all know how difficult it is to get the motivation to do some sport after a long day at work or at college. However, it is easier if you have a target. So why don’t you register for one of the following running competitions listed below.
For those of you who like running why don’t you register to any of the races taking part outside Barcelona. This will alow you to discover know a different area, less touristic, and to get in contact with the locals.
10/02/2008 – Half Marathon of Barcelona
29/02/2008 – Cursa Solidària – Barrio de Navas (BCN)
02/03/2008 – Marathon of Barcelona 2008
16/03/2008 – Cursa Popular de Muntanya de Vilanova i la Geltrú
29/03/2008 – VIII CROS DE MUNTANYA CAN CARALLEU – 9,5km
30/03/2008 – Half Marathon: Calçotada a Valls
06/04/2008 – Cursa dels Bombers – (BCN) 10km
13/04/2008 – 10 Km de Girona
27/04/2008 – Cursa 150 aniversari de los Bomberos de Vic 16km
11/05/2008 – Half Marathon in Girona
11/05/2008 – Cursa Popular in Girona
25/05/2008 – Cursa Policia de Catalunya – 10 km
31/05/2008 – 10 km de Granollers
01/06/2008 – Cursa de Pineda de Mar – 10km
Remember, success never comes easy, you have to work hard to achieve your target.
Looking for flights from the UK to Barcelona could be a little bit tedious as it is difficult to find a list of all the different airlines flying to one specific location. Therefore we have done some research and have included some details (city, airport and airline) so you don’t have to keep checking different websites to find out whether or not there is a direct flight from your city in the UK to Barcelona.
The following table provides all the airlines flying from the UK to Barcelona airport (El Prat) (January 2008):
Flights from UK to Barcelona airport
| AIRPORT |
CITY |
AIRLINE |
| Belfast |
Belfast |
AER LINGUS |
| Belfast |
Belfast |
EASYJET AIRLINE CO. LTD. |
| Belfast |
Belfast |
CHANNEL EXPRES |
| Birmingham International |
Birmingham |
BRITISH MIDLAND REGIONAL
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| Bristol |
Bristol |
EASYJET AIRLINE CO. LTD. |
| Edinburg |
Edinburg |
GLOBESPAN AIRWAYS LTD. |
| Edinburg |
Edinburg |
IBERIA |
| Glasgow |
Glasgow |
GLOBESPAN AIRWAYS LTD. |
| Leeds/Bradford |
Leeds |
CHANNEL EXPRESS |
| Liverpool |
Liverpool |
EASYJETAIRLINE CO. LTD. |
| London Heathrow |
London |
IBERIA |
| London/Heathrow |
London |
BRITISH AIRWAYS |
| London/Gatwick |
London |
EASYJET AIRLINE CO. LTD. |
| London/Gatwick |
London |
BRITISH AIRWAYS |
| London/Luton |
London |
EASYJET AIRLINE CO. LTD. |
| London/Stansted |
London |
EASYJET AIRLINE CO. LTD. |
| Manchester |
Manchester |
MONARCH AIRLINES |
| Newcastle |
Newcastle |
EASYJET AIRLINE CO. LTD. |
| Nottingham/East Midlands |
Nottingham |
EASYJET AIRLINE CO. LTD. |
* We will be creating other tables with similar details for other countries.
Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (1852 – 1926), was a famous Catalan architect born in Reus, Tarragona. Author of numerous architectural buildings, was considered along with Lluís Domènech i Montaner the most representative of the Modernisme Català (Art Nouveau).
 Antoni Gaudí – Sagrada Familia Although Antonio Gaudí was born in Reus, he moved to Barcelona in 1868 were he completed his architecture studies in 1877 and developed his career. Antonio Gaudí is considered a genius today, however did not escape critism. One of his masterpieces, the Casa Milà was hugely critisized at the time.
Eusebi Güell, future Count of Güell, was a huge influence on Antonio Gaudí‘s work as he financed some of the most important of Gaudí’s works (Palau Güell, Colonia Güell, Parc Güell, …).
Antoni Gaudí works can be found not only in Barcelona but in other areas of Catalonia and also in other areas of Spain, however, his major works were performed mainly in Barcelona:
Sagrada Familia
Construction started on 1882 and it is still under construction. Sagrada Familia was added as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and in 2010 was consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI.
Address: Carrer Mallorca 401
La Pedrera (Casa Milà)
Built between 1906 and 1910. La Pedrera was added as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Address: Passeig de Gràcia 92
Casa Batlló
Building built in 1887 by Emilio Salas Cortes and was reformed by Antoni Gaudí in 1904. Casa Batlló was added as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Address: Passeig de Gràcia 43
Casa Vicens
First important work of Antoni Gaudi. Built between 1883 and 1889.
Address: Carrer Carolines 24
Casa Calvet
Built between 1898 and 1903
Address: Carrer de Casp 48
Park Güell
Built between 1900 and 1914. Parc Güell was added as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Address: Carrer d’Olot 5
Colonia Güell
Built between 1908 and 1915
Address: Claudi Güell 6, Santa Coloma de Cervelló, Barcelona
Antoni Gaudí died in 1926 ran over by a tram. His body was buried in the crypt of the Sagrada Familia.
The strategic location of Barcelona offers a large range of activities and places to visit, here are some of them:
Beaches – from mid spring to mid autumn, the best way to combat the high temperatures is to go to the beach, and in Barcelona this as easy as taking the metro. Click here for more details.
However, if you feel that Barcelona beaches are overcrowded, you can take the train or the car and go all along the Catalonia coast where you will find the marvellous beaches of Tarragona, Mataró and specially over the Costa Brava (Girona).
Pyrenees – highly recommended for winter activities (skiing, snowboarding, trekking, …) and only two and a half hours from Barcelona. At these impressive mountains there are some of the best ski resorts in Europe. Both the Catalan and French side of the pyrenees as well as Andorra are specially prepared for winter activities and receive large amounts of tourists every year, not just during the winter. 
Apart from skiing and snowboarding, at the Pyrenees it is also possible to practice other adventure sports such as rafting, trekking, climbing, canoeing, horse riding, snowboarding, fishing, bungee jumping, …
Montserrat and Montseny – these are two impressive mountains really worth visiting. Also, they are much closer than the Pyrenees.
Montserrat is located around 30 minutes from Barcelona (between Manresa and Igualada). It is also possible to go by train which can be taken at Plaza España (Line R5 Barcelona – Montserrat – Manresa). Once in Montserrat, you should go to the top, to do so you can walk (one hour walk) or you can take the tram or the cable car. At the top there is a famous Sanctuary, which is absolutely fantastic. Also, you will find a big surprise, however I am not going to say anything else so you should go and see it for yourself. For more information click here.
Montseny is located in Girona. It is less touristic than Montserrat as it is further away. This is a “Park Natural” which means it is an universally protected area. To go by car take the AP-7 motorway until Sant Celoni. It is also possible to go by train and the closest station is Sant Celoni. For more information click here.
Port Aventura – the biggest park attraction in Catalonia. It is a Warner Bros park. Located in Vilaseca (near Salou, Tarragona). It is open all year except during the winter season. This park offers not only attractions, but shows, music festivals, hotels and even an aquatic park. One day is definitely not enough, specially if you go with children. For more information click here. Packages including accommodation within the resort, are usually the best and cheapest option. 
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