Sport, a whole world

"Fira de Calella i l'Alt Maresme", which takes place at the Manuel Puigvert, ride is a sample fair of products, traditions and culture of Catalonia which received the Innovation Award of the Fairs in Catalonia in 2006. Calella's Fair happening in our city is a door open to other peoples of our country, it's showcase of everything we do in our land and a place of encounter and exchange of cultures.

In recent years, the town of Calella has a strong commitment to sport events and to become a Sports Tourism Destination and, in fact, it has been achieved through, among others, the Challenge (and Half-Challenge) Costa de Barcelona-Maresme, which this year celebrates its 3rd edition in Calella. Also held several championships of beach volleyball, handball, beach soccer, taking advantage of the spacious beaches of Calella.

The dimension of sport is universal. The sport has surpassed the sole aspect of physical activity and has occurred one of the cultural and media phenomena in our society. It as a role in the collective imagination and in the organization of everyday life.

This privileged status makes it possible in sports where they express some of the great values ​​of contemporary society: the fair play, the collective success, personal improvement, the value of the strategy, teamwork, etc. At the same time, the media promote the values ​​that derive from the sport.

The manifestations of the sport are numerous. Among others, we should mention the following relationships that bring meaning and significance to sport:

- Sport and health

- Sport and Competition

- Sports and entertainment

- Sport and Recreation

And for all these reasons, this year, the XXXI "Fira de Caella i l'Alt Maresme", that will be celebrated from 22 to 25 September, is dedicated to the sport.

We remember you that our two hotels in Calella, the Hotel Balmes and the Maritim Hotel, remain opened during the days of the fair and with unbeatable prices and quality! To consult our prices and offers, click here.

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I Sports Senior Meeting

If you've turned 40, you like sports and want to spend a fantastic holidays in the Costa Brava you want to look at this because this year, between 10 to 14 October, are held in Lloret de Mar, the First Senior Sports Meeting.

The First Senior Sports Meeting is a sports competition for people over 40 years and participatory spirit. Registration is open to anyone more than 40 years, whatever their nationality. Like all sports events, these are properly organized by gender, age and sport level.

The sports that will take place in the Senior Sports Meeting are sports being practiced by people aged 40 and above, such as: swimming, tennis, paddle, pitch and putt, golf, cycling, gymnastics, ball room dance, dominoes, bowling, athletics, table tennis, petanque, chess and football. 

The organization is in charge of a committee, chaired by Valero Rivera, Spanish National handball coach. It comprises representatives of the city, hotel groups, entities tourism, sports federations and organizers.

The honor committee, chaired by the Honourable ex-President of Catalonia Mr. Jordi Pujol and Soley, will be formed by the heads of companies and institutions involved: national, regional and local.

More information here.

Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix 2011

From the 3rd to 5^th of June is celebrated, as every year since 1995, the Catalan Moto GP Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya in Montmeló.

If you are interested to attend and you haven't booked yet, you better take advantage of our offers, with up to 10% discount if you book before April 30th! Our hotels in Calella, just 50 km from the Circuit (30 min) and Lloret de Mar, 70 Km (45 min) is a quality option at an unbeatable price.

In addition, you can draw to do some shopping at the Roca Village Outlet, near Montmeló, with a selection of the best brands at a great price. 

More information here. 

Challenge Barcelona-Maresme: the best Spanish triathlon 2010

Two of the hardest sportive tests come back in Calella for the third consecutive year. We're talking about Half Challenge, with typical distances of 1.9 km. swimming, 90 km. cycling and 21.1 km. of foot career and the Challenge, with distances of 3.8 km. swimming, 180 km. cycling and 42.2 km. on feet. 

The seal of the Challenge brand, known throughout the world-famous Ironman from Roth come to Spain again this year. This is part of a expansion campaign that Challenge has begun in countries such as France, Portugal or New Zealand. And this year we are in celebration, as the COE (Spanish Olympic Comite) has awarded the Challenge Costa de Barcelona-Maresme with the award of the best triathlon in Spain in 2010. Challenge Barcelona-Maresme will receive this valuable prize on February, 19th at the COE headquarters during the Spanish Triathlon Gala 2010, and will attend the Secretary of State for Sport Jaime Lissavetzky, the President of the ITU and COI member Marisol Casado and the President of the FETRI Jose Hidalgo. 

The Half Challenge Costa de Barcelona-Maresme is celebrated this year on Sunday May, 29th and the Challenge on Sunday October, 2nd and in GHT Hotels we have the best rates and best service! In hotels Marítim and Balmes you can enjoy the best Spanish Ironman from 21.50€ per person and night with breakfast included. Don't miss it! 

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