Activities and parties in september

At today's pot we offer a range of activities that may interest you in the face of September, especially in Lloret de Mar and Calella. 

First, we remind you that this weekend, specifically on Sunday 11th, is “La Diada” or National Day of Catalonia, which we dedicated a post the last year (you can read it here). During this special day in Catalonia, various activities are performed related to Catalan culture and traditions in most cities and towns across the country. In Lloret, for example, there is a “Puntaires” (lacemakers, very typical in Catalonia) meeting in the Paseo Verdaguer throughout the morning and in 12 noon, is the "Cant dels Segadors" (the anthem of Catalonia) in the Plaza de la Villa. At 18.00 will be a contest of “Colles Sardanistes” (typical catalan dance) in the square Pere Torrent, and eventually, at 22.45 “Sardanas” hearing in the Plaza de la Villa. 

In Calella, on 10 September at 21.00, will take out a torch march organized by the platform CalellaDecideix per la Independencia. The march will begin at the Plaza Catalunya and end at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where a manifest will be read.

On day 11, at 11.30 in the Plaça del Ajuntament, Els Segadors (national anthem of Catalonia) be sung by the Choir Harmonic and “Gralleres i Grallers of Calella”. Then at 12 noon, will be the hoisting of the “Senyera” (Catalonian’s Flag) and offering to Rafael Casanova.

On September 14, at Plaça Pere Torrent of Lloret de Mar, Fiestalonia festival will be held with groups and dances of the Balkans and the same day in the church of Sant Romà, will be held the International Festival and Contest coral Mediterranean song.

And finally, and for those you like speed and cars, from 16 to 18 is the Rally of Lloret-Lands of Catalonia, the first French rally event played in Catalonia (and Spain). Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, have always had a special bond with rallies and motor, as also marks the Rally Costa Brava, which this year celebrates its 59th edition at the first week of November, and the Costa Brava Historic Rally, the next edition which will be at middle April 2012. We will keep you informed.

Fireworks for our new website!

We have just released the new GHT Hotels website, in which we have invested many hours for you, the customers, have a tool to know us better and, above all, to learn more about activities and places close to our properties, from beaches and coves to the agenda of our destinations. In addition, the site has been translated into 9 languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and Russian. We invite you to take a look!

We also want to remember that, today and untill Wednesday July 27, every day at 22:30 there is the fireworks competition in Blanes, held annually since 1970, although the tradition is much older (the first references to the disparament of fireworks dates back to over a hundred years ago, specifically in 1891).

The tradition of the fireworks were stopped by the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War of 1936. In 1944 this custom is recovered in the Major Festival. Since that time until today have not failed to organize any year. The launch pad has always been the rock of Sa Palomera, beautiful setting located within the beautiful sea in the middle of the bay of Blanes.

The Fireworks Competition in Blanes is known throughout the Spanish State, has a great reputation amongst the pyrotechnic world. Competitiveness and the struggle of the participants to get the Trophy Vila de Blanes has brought the qualifying of the competition as Great Pyrotechnics. The primary purpose of holding this competition was to attract people of all nationalities

to boost tourism in Blanes. A total of 900,000 people will see this year's firework display that takes place in the course of Blanes Major Festival. Beaches, terraces, walksides, sports and commercial docks and mountains of Sant Joan and la Peña are crowded by public (between 120,000 and 150,000 people per day).

For all those who would like to attend we remind you that Blanes is easily accessible by public tranport from all our destinations. We also offer the chance to see the spectacle from the sea, aboard a boat with a glass of cava and the traditional cake included. Ask at reception!

Hotels a la Costa Brava

Clon Festival and Major Festivities in Lloret de Mar

It is July in the Costa Brava, the sun and the heat of summer are noted on the magnificent beaches and there are activities for everyone. Next, we makesome proposals for which you may have already reserved

a trip to one of our hotels, strategically located along the Costa Brava and Costa de Barcelona-Maresme.And those that do not have a reservation, remind you that we have some unbeatable offers on our website ... Spend a few relaxing days at a good and reasonable price is now at your fingertips, you can't escape!

We start with a festival that takes place in Lloret de Mar since 2004 and is starting just today, July 8. We refer to Clone Festival, as its

name suggests, brings together the best clonic bands and tribute bands.There are 4 days of festival (not consecutive) with 4 different bands paying tribute to 4 different groups:

July 8: Achtung Band, honoring U2.

July 22: ABBA Revival, tribute to ABBA.

August 5: The Exploding Boys, tribute to The

Cure.

August 19: Gansos Rosas, paying tribute to Guns N 'Roses.

All concerts are at 22:15 at Paseig de Manel Bernat (roca d'en Maig)

Furthermore, in Lloret, from 21 to 26 July are the Major Festivals of Santa Cristina, the patroness of the city. The festival begins each year the evening of Santa Cristina, on 23 July with a parade. Th

e day of Santa Cristina, July 24, the procession leaves at 8 am in the church of Sant Romà and accompanies the image of the patron by boat from the main beach to the hermitage of Santa Cristina, while dispute S'Amorra sailing race. When the procession reaches the hermitage offers a breakfast for participants. In the afternoon, dancing in the town square the "Ball de Plaça" followed by “sardanas”, the typical dance in Catalonia. The party is over on 26 at night with a fireworks display.

Don't miss it!

It's been a long time since our last post in our blog, it's not we are getting lazy but we've been very busy with a very important project ...We are about to publish the new version of our website, faster, easier and above all, with lots of useful information to our customers. Stay tuned the next weeks!

Here we offer a range of activities coming weeks in our destinations, for you to profit the most your holiday with us!

In Calella, from 11th to 19th of June, is celebrated the Major Festivity of “Sant Quirze and Santa Julia”, with a wide range of daily activities. We recommend you Giramaresme concert, the 11th at 22:30 at Manuel Puigvert promenade and on Sunday at 14:00 the popular “arrossada” or paella also in the same promenad

e. On Thursday 16th at 18:00, the parade by “Geganters and Grallers” of Calella (pass in front our hotel Balmes and goes to the town hall by the Església Street).

More information here.

Within the framework of the annual festival in Calella it's also celebrated

Renaissance Calella, 11th and 12th June, in which the streets of old city recede in time 500 years and is organized a large craft market that is combined with

entertainment, animation in the streets, music, food tasting and activities for children. Both days there are guided tours in English, at 10:00 am at the town hall. We recommend also the staging of Renaissance Calella, Saturday at 19:30 at the Town Hall square by the group of artistic youth “Juventut Artística” of Calella.

More information here.

In Lloret de Mar, on 11th June and 1st July, is held the Fair of artisan products of Girona: “Vall del Ges” sausages, bread and cakes of Perafita, Palamós anchovies, cheese...10 to 21 hours in the Plaça de la Vila.

For more information and other activities, www.lloretdemar.org

In Sant Feliu de Guixols/S'Agaró, on 11, 12 and 13 June, is celebrated the Fair of the Sea, artisans and crafts fair set in the sea. At the Rambla Vidal. More information here.

In addition, the night of 23rd to 24th June is Sant Joan (saint John), and how tradition marks in Catalonia, people lit bonfires on the beaches and deafening and illuminate the shortest night of the year with thousands of firecrackers and fireworks to welcome the summer. Also you can see fireworks in several towns, including Platja d'Aro; the guests staying at our S'Agaró Mar Hotel will enjoy an excellent stage to see this castle of fireworks.

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. 

Activities in Lloret de Mar - April 2011

We're pleased to show you the schedule of activities for Lloret during April. 

We would highlight the VIII Rally Costa Brava Historic (already mentioned in a previous post), from 31 March to 3 April, Nordic walking 2, 9, 16 and 23 April and the "Catalan National Day of Sant Jordi" and Book Day, also on 23 April. In sports there are many tournaments, starting from the Ultimate tournament (popularly called Frisbee) and ending with the Master of Bocce Vila de Lloret, through handball, football, basketball, judo and much more. 

Take this opportunity to remind the Aquarium Hotel & Spa, in Lloret de Mar, open this year on April 9. Do not miss it!

You can  get more information here.

58th Rally Costa Brava: classics

The Costa Brava is known all over for his harmony between sea and mountain, for his wonderful creeks, for his pines hanging of the cliffs... But today we show you her automobilistic face, a tradition that has been held almost 6 decades; we are speaking of the Rally Costa Brava, that this year celebrates his 58ª edition during the days 5 and 6 of November.

Until the past year, the Rally Costa Brava was race puntuable for the Spanish Rally Championship, in which gave appointment so much modern cars and ancient, which propitiate a multitudinous event. Then well, this year, the rally, has conceived like an exclusive appointment for classical cars, the reason to be of the organiser entity (RallyClassics) and worth for the  Historical Championship of Europe. The test will held, besides, all the modalitats reserved to the classics: speed, regularity and regularity sport. 

A year more, the Rally Costa Brava will centre all his logistical activity into Lloret of Mar, with the closed park in the beautiful Maritime Walk and the permanent office, press room and career management to the Hotel Olympic Palace.

It is the only event of this category celebrated in Catalonia and the most ancient rally of Spain. For more information:

http://www.rallycostabrava.com/

http://www.micoche.com/noticiasid.asp?Id=11329

Hotel Aquarium & SPA, second position of the hotels in Lloret de Mar

As all you know, in GHT Hotels are committed to quality and good service. Well, our effort to improvement has been visible on the Internet, specifically in the tourist opinion page TripAdvisor. 


For those who do not know it, TripAdvisor is a page where everyone can say and rate the hotel where you have stayed in during your vacation. Because of the milions users that Internet has, TripAdvisor has built a reliable score system for all the hotels. 


It turns out that our Hotel Aquarium & Spa in Lloret de Mar has risen from 6th to 2nd position of the hotels in Lloret in 2 months, proving once again that our customers leave home very satisfied with our services.

• Aquarium Hotel in Lloret de Mar has 157 reviews