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Christmas and Happy New Year Eve Celebration in Barcelona

diciembre 19, 2016 by staff

On Christmas time there is plenty of things to do and see in Barcelona as Christmas fairs, Christmas markets, concerts, circus,  nativitiy scenes and fun-fairs for the children among the many festive things to do for families and children. Barcelona is also a perfect place for Christmas shopping, mostly of the shops are open 7 days per week.

In Spain,  as in Barcelona, we celebrate Christmas Day on 25th of December (El dia de Nadal / El día de Navidad) with a big Christmas lunch, but also there are some more celebrations  on the 5t of January, when the Three Kings (Tres Reis Mags) arrive with presents for the children.

Plaza Catalonia hosts a Christmas festival with many family activities and shows to celebrate Christmas from 17th December to 4th January 2017. The Plaza Catalunya fair also features a Responsible Consumption Market and a big mechanical ballet dancer to annouce activities.


Barcelona has many classical, gospel and ballet Christmas concerts in December including wonderful performances at the Basílica de Santa María del Mar. You can check also other concerts checking out the websites of the concert venues Palau de la Musica and Liceu Opera House.

From December 23rd to January 5th  – from 11am to 6pm – in Poble Espanyol  you will find a traditional Spanish Christmas atmosphere offering activities for the whole family.  Find handmade gifts at the many handicraft workshops. An authentic local experience. You can get there walking from Plaza Espanya.

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TheMontjuic Magic Fountain is  part of the Barcelona Christmas lights with a special free Christmas water and music show in December between 19:00 and 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

There is a big tree on Plaça de Sant Jaume , where there is  main nativity scene which is called  «pessebre» in the Catalan language.  Also there is a big Chritmas tree in Portal del Ángel near Plaça Catalunya.

TOP 10 attractions in Barcelona

septiembre 9, 2016 by staff

These are the TOP 10 attractions in Barcelona. Don’t miss any of them. Some are located very close to our hostel in Barcelona.

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1. Las Ramblas 🙂
This is Barcelona’s most famous and probably the busiest street in the city. It starts at Plaza Catalunya and ends at the Monument of Columbus at the Port Vell harbour of Barcelona.

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2. Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudi is the most famous attraction of Barcelona. The interior of Sagrada Familia is amazing, the most original and colorful church.

3. FC Barcelona museum & Camp Nou stadium
If you are a football fun or not we recommend to visit The Camp Nou stadium and the FCB museum. There are among the most popular attractions in Barcelona

4. Magic Fountain show
The Magic fountain was built in 1929 as one of the main attractions for the Barcelona World Fair and the Font Magica is still one of the most famous spots in Barcelona with an estimated 2.5 million visitors annually. The shows take place Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 9pm in winter and in summer thursday to Sunday (show every 30 mins from 9pm to 11.30pm).

5. Park Guell by Gaudi
Parc Guell is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to one of Gaudi’s most artistic works. Tickets are: €7 You can make some amazing picture of Barcelona.

6. Montjuic and Poble Espanyol
Montjuic has many parks and attractions including an old fort at the very top called Montjuic Castle, which has a rich and dark history and fantastic views of BarcelonA. Poble Espanyol de Barcelona located in Montjuic is a representation of Spanish Village of Barcelona.

7. Tibidabo
A visit to Tibadabo is a fun thing to do in Barcelona and great for kids. The views of Barcelona are fantastic and there is a small and fun vintage amusement park at the top, which is open in the summer from March to September.

8. Visiting the Barrio Gotico
The Gothic quarter is the medieval city of Barcelona from the middle ages. Plenty of narrow and interesting streets.

9. Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum is in the Born area of Barcelona and it is probably Barcelona’s most famous museum. You can delighted with Picasso paintings.

10. Beaches of Barcelona
From our hostel in Barcelona you can access all the beaches of Barcelona and most closest ones are Bogatell beach and Marbella beach.

Free activities in Amistat Beach Hostel

agosto 15, 2016 by staff

Hi there!

Sometimes when we don’t travel or explore much destinations sometimes because we don’t want to get out of our comfort zone and sometimes because we think we are going to spend lot of money. But let me tell you this will not happen if you stay in Amistat Beach Hostel. Our hostel in Barcelona is located just two steps from the beach offers lots of free activities. And why? because we want our guests to be happy! We understand that our guests prefer to invest their money and time in exciting, local and vibrant experiences.

Since you step in our hostel in Barcelona, you will find a friendly and cool atmosphere. Our staff will introduce you our hostel and they will make you feel as at home. Amazing, isn’t? You will find in our common areas nice guest to meet. People from everywhere in the world visits this great city, Barcelona. But you can also join free walking tours and meet people from other hostels in Barcelona. These free walking tours departs in different hours starting at 10 am, you can find the meeting point information at our reception desk. Attending these free tours, you will have a general idea of Barcelona and information about the main attractions basically located in Gotic and Eixample.

After your walking tour you can always hang out on the beach and get a sunbath! This is free too! Or a cheap way to enjoy yourself is to grab some drinks and food from a store and have your picnic at the beach or in a park. Bogatell beach, located 3 min away from our hostel in Barcelona is a very good option!

Full moon nights, from June to August, we organize a FULL MOON PICNIC night also for free! Our guests can enjoy some sandwiches and sangria at the beach. The perfect scenario for meeting nice people and have fun.

But our best seller, is our community dinners in our hostel in Barcelona. Every day, we cook a special and traditional spanish dish, very cheap. For 6 euros you get a starter + main dish + soft drink. Twice per week as main dish we offer a tasty paella! Cool right!! For special events, we offer FREE DINNERS to our guests.

Don’t forget to learn salsa with us every Tuesday! FREE salsa lessons. Wilfredo, our cuban teacher, will teach you how to move your hips!hostels Barcelona

So, after all this, still hesitating to come over? Just book your flight! We are waiting for you!

 

 

Top list of beers shops in Barcelona

diciembre 4, 2015 by staff

Barcelona is a city of artisans beers. Can you believe it?  Out of the main attractions there is plenty of things to discover in this magical city. In this post we are going to talk about the top beer shops in Barcelona.  You can take them to your home or you can enjoy them sitting in a bench in front of sea. That’s cool!

 Voramar

Located in Barceloneta  (Maquinista, 14 ) it’s a very good choice. The staff of this bodega are beer fanatics, so rest assured you’ll find plenty of delicious choices in their fridge to accompany a beach picnic.

 Family Beer

This beer shop you can find it in Gracia neighbourhood (Joan Blanques, 53) also they have an online store. Family Beer sells equipment for brewing beer at home for only €50, if you want to be creative and make your own beer! The kit includes all the tools to make beer, plus malts, yeast and hops.  You can buy brewer’s utensils, malts (grains) and yeasts, and even spices and garnishes, such as nutmeg, cloves, bitter orange peel, and for the experts, oak chips to give your brew that special flavour. Make your own brand or buy different craft beers.

 

Rosses i Torrades

Located in Consell de Cent, 192, this shop has a wide range of beers.  From Japan to America, Rosses i Torrades are always searching for the breweries around the world with the best beers. You can enjoy some tastings and pairings with tapas but.

 

L’Espumossa

Located in Provença, 171.  L’Espumossa is a bar, but it’s so well-known as a shop. visit it!

The Beer Store

Located in Castillejos, 269. Tastings, home-brewing kits, a great list of domestic and imported beers… they even have a space reserved for collectors!

We recommend you to try these catalan beers: Rosita, Montseny, Glops and Art. Enjoy your visit! Enjoy Amistat Beach Hostel in Barcelona!

How to buy a cheap flight to Barcelona?

octubre 29, 2015 by staff

Barcelona! The greatest destination in Catalonia! The most cosmopolitan, exciting and colorful city in Spain.

There some great cheap offers available and many reasons to visit Barcelona. There are a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Sagrada Familia cathedral and Park Guell. There are numerous art galleries showcasing a range of classic and contemporary pieces, with artists such as Miro, Tapies and Picasso. For a break from art and culture, head to one of Barcelona’s beaches – between them there is over 4.5 km of sand, also there are some exceptional parks in the city and a mountains around as Collserola if you want to head to a green space.

Four strategies for booking cheap flights to Barcelona

1) Book your flight with a budget airline We’ve listed many of the budget airlines f. Some of these also fly from European cities to Barcelona but you’ll have to check which because their schedules are always changing.

To reduce overheads and keep ticket prices low, these airlines only offer bookings through their on-line web sites or by a telephone reservation system.

It’s important to check their terms and conditions before you book as most of these airlines will not refund your ticket if you change your plans.

Some of the budget airlines: Ryanair, Easyjet, Eurowings, Germanwings, Pegasus, Vueling, Transavia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Niki…etc.

3) Bookings in advance & Mid-week.

Bookings made on weekdays  as Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are often the cheapest tickets. Also with at least two weeks in advance.

4) Take a late night or early morning flight

These flights are always more economical.

5) Consider a different airport

If you can’t find any cheap flights to Barcelona International Airport consider flying to Girona Airport or Reus airport. Both are located  1 hour 30 min aprox by bus.

After all this information NO EXCUSES. Come to visit us and stay in our hostel, Amistat Beach Hostel.

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Easy ways to save money in Barcelona

octubre 7, 2015 by staff

Hey guys! Wondering to visit the best Mediterranean city?  Hesitating because of money? No worries! check out for the cheapest flights in Skycanner application.  Book the flight, book your stay with us,  pack and follow our tips!

This are the best ways to save money during your visit:

1. Get a hostel with kitchen.

Stay in a hostel with a kitchen and save big bucks on food. Amistat Beach Hostel has an amazing equipped kitchen. Also don’t forget we offer BREAKFAST FOR FREE and  PASTA FOR FREE. You save breakfast and lunch! Great right??

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2. Get the T10 transport ticket.

This is a metro card that lets you take 10 rides and costs just under €10. A single bus ticket is €2, so the savings are clear. If you have a few days in Barcelona, you’ll surely use up your T1

3. Check discount websites.

Websites such as Atrapalo.es (in Spanish) offer deep discounts on theater and concert tickets in Barcelona, also you can check things to do for free or less than 5 euros in www.forfree.cat.

4. Get a FREE walking tour

Ask to our reception desk for our FREE walking tour. A easy way to discover the city of the Barcelona.

5. Eat the Menú del Día.

If you don’t want to cook. It’s a set lunch special Monday – Friday for around €10. Your Menú del Día will include, normally, a starter, main dish, a drink, bread and a dessert. Very good deal!

Have you already been in Barcelona city and you know more tips? share with us! Let’s make this list longer!

We look forward to seeing you at our Youth Hostel in Barcelona!

 

 

 

 

Summer still going on in Barcelona!!!

septiembre 25, 2015 by staff

Already autumm is here but fortunately Barcelona has a warm-temperate subtropical climate! so why don’t you take a plane and extend your summer? In Amistat Beach Hostel we will provide you with the information and best activities in the city.

What to do this September?

WET AND WILD!

Put on your favourite swimsuit and get in the mood for getting wet and showing off your summer shape. It’s time for the Sky Bar at Hotel Axel. Every Monday there’s music, water games, cocktails… a great way to start the week.

Where:  Axel Hotel Barcelona, Aribau 33

47th Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona: Diana Krall (26th September)

The 47th Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival kicks off with Diana Krall, and the sensuality of a voice that has won over audiences and critics for nearly three decades. Krall is the Winner of five Grammys and eight Junos, Krall’s latest album, ‘Wallflower (2015), was produced by 16-time Grammy winner David Foster and released last February.Diana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diana Kralll  plays pop hits from the 1960s to what’s hot right now. With a sophisitcated production, Krall’s vocals and piano are accompanied onstage by Anthony Wilson on guitar, Dennis Crouch on bass, Stuart Duncan on violin, Karriem Riggins on drums and Patrick Warren on keyboards.

Where: Auditori Forum, Sant Martí

 

Exhibition. Joan Ponç. L’enigma. (25th September)

This exhibition includes a selection of 16 works, among which highlights include paintings and drawings from between 1947 and 1968 as well as the screening of the video ‘Joan Ponç – J.V. Foix. La piel de la piel’. Ponç was a solitary, visionary and damned painter. Some say he was crazy. The artist was one of the creators of the Dau al Set movement along with painters Modes Cuixart, Antoni Tàpies and Joan Tharrrats; painter Joan Brossa; and philospher Arnau Puig.

Where:  Galeria Mayoral, Eixample

And also of course do not forget to enjoy the nice beaches! You can choose between Bogatell o  Marbella beach near our hostel in Poblenou.

Have fun!

 

 

Wondering to travel in a Van? Exciting, right?

septiembre 3, 2015 by staff

Have you ever thought how could be travelling with a Van? would you like to enjoy this experience?

Amistat Beach Hostel is the first hostel in Barcelona offering this service. Would you like to know more about it?

First of all – During your stay in our hostel you have to decide with who you want to share this new experience. A friend of yours that also is staying at our hostel? Maybe with some friends that you just made in the hostel? or maybe with this cute girl or this hot guy that there is next to your room? Why not? Make your proposal to one, two or three more persons and dive into the adventure! Discover Catalonia.

Second – Ask at the reception desk about Van availability. We have a special pack for our guests that are staying with us minimum 3 nights. Also we would recommend some roPequeñautes!

Three – Pick up the van and make sure that you have all the aminities that you may need: drinks, food, towels, toiletries,..etc.

Catalonia has many beautiful places that you «must» visit. After three days visiting Barcelona city you can drive out and visit amazing places as:

Girona, Figueres and Dali Museum

Discover the Salvador Dali Museum at Figueres and the magical medieval town of Girona on a full-day trip from Barcelona. Figueres and Girona are two of the most famous attractions in northern Catalonia, making your visit to Barcelona complete

Costa Brava

The Costa Brava is a 160 kilometer stretch of beautiful, rugged coastline in the region of Catalonia in the North East corner of Spain. Natural beauty, endless miles of sandy beaches and summer

sunshine. You’ll find modern, international tourist resorts with high-rise hotels alongside unspoilt fishing villages, sheltered rocky coves and medieval towns with ancient castles.

Costa Daurada

The Costa Dorada or Costa Daurada (The Golden Coast) The color of gold – soft, warm and bright – is predominant along the marine littoral in the southern part of Catalonia and has rightly given it the name of Costa Dorada (Golden Coast).

Lleida Pyrenees

The Lleida Pyrenees invite tourists to discover nature in its purest form. Highlights include: the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, which is the only national park in Catalonia; the El Cadí-Moixerò natural park, the protected space with the largest number of habitats and species of interesting European flora and fauna in Catalonia; and the Alt Pirineu (High Pyrenees) Park the largest natural park in Catalonia.

There is also a greatest treasure: the group of Romanesque-style monuments in the Vall de Boí has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Also you can visit Olot and its Garrotxa Nature Reserve. The best example of volcanic landscape in Catalonia covering a surface area of 11,300 ha. The strombolian cones, explosion craters and lava flows make very unusual features.

Do not hesitate and go to the adventure! If you are staying in our hostel in Barcelona we will help you to make it real.

 

Do you know the benefits of Go Around Europe Hostel Card?

agosto 20, 2015 by staff

¿Have you ever been in a hostel? ¿Are you in love with hostels? Hostels, as we know, are a type of accommodation for travellers, backpackers, and tourists that offers shared dormitories, private rooms, common areas and often a shared kitchen. We can say a hostel staying, it’s a social accomodation experience. You share facilities and services and that becomes the perfect scenario to make friends.

Hostels tend to be far more laid back than hotels in terms of service, but in exchange they offer more of a friendly vibe. There are not just for young people, travellers of all ages choosing to stay in hostels comes down to more than just a lust for travel on a budget.

Stay in a hostel offers you many adavantages:

Price

Hostels tend to be far cheaper than any other paid accommodation option available.  Hostels offer the most cost-effective method of travel! Amistat offers very competitive rates with breakfast included!

Social Environments

Hostels are melting pots of multiculturalism from which each traveller takes away new thoughts, ideas, and most of all new friends for life! Barcelona brings every year milion of travellers and tourists from everywhere in the world. Amistat  offers different activities as Collaborative dinner, night tour, walking tours, zumbaa,..etc, to connect guests. The easy way to make friends and have nice time!

Location

Because hostels, can be set up in an ordinary house adapted for dormitories, they are often found in the very hearts of the cities you want to visit, or right next to that ocean you want to spend every day surfing in as Amistat Beach Hostel!

City secrets

Owners of hostels, and those workers who have lived at the hostel for a long time, have done so because they genuinely love the city they now call home.

What this means is that they are often passionate about all the little non-tourist spots that litter the town or city and can give you the best tips on spending your time with them like a local.

Activities

Modern hostels now offer so much more than a bed and a shower. Often they run excursions to various natural sights, or they’ll have activities such as Paddle surf, zumba, or city tours to take you on. ¡This is what Amistat offers you! Multitude of experiences will make your stay amazing. Ask our reception staff.

Amistat Beach Hostels collaborates with Go Around Europe, a new networking company of high quality independent hostel.  What are the benefits of to be a member?

1. Their hostels want to support travellers – i.e. you!

When you book a bed in a hostel from Hostelworld, Hostelbookers, Booking.com or any other booking website, hostels have to pay anywhere from 12% – 25% of the price of the bed to the website selling the bed.

We would rather give money back to the you, the traveller, than to large online companies who already have enough money.

2. They support independent hostels

Go Around Europe are trying to promote great hostels for you travellers, they also love hostels.

3. The card pays for itself with just one booking!

The Hostel Discount Card offers you a 10% discount off your booking if you book directly with the hostel and costs just €15 for a whole year of discounts.

4. Keep the discount e-card on your phone

The Go Around Europe Hostel Discount Card is an e-card, which means you can print off the PDF and carry it with you in your wallet, or save the PDF from the email and use the card straight from your phone!

More information at: http://www.goaroundeurope.com/hostels/spain/barcelona/

Enjoy Amistat Beach Hostel in Barcelona 🙂

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What to see and what to do in Summer

junio 8, 2015 by staff

Barcelona in summer is full of people;  tourists from everywhere mixed with local people. Barcelona is not a hot as other Spanish cities, but has amazing beaches and lot of activies. Between late May and early September, taking place many outdoors activities and street local parties.

Barcelona combines everything that is most charming about Mediterranean cities – a relaxed place, months of endles sun, activities and good food.

Entertainment:

Sala Montjuic Open Air Cinema

What better way to spend a summer evening then an outdoor movie! In the  Montjuic Castle on the top the Montjuic hill in the city. Enjoy panoramic city views before and after the start of one of the films in the venues movie line-up.

Things to do in Barcelona

Mecal Air

Mecal Air takes place outside the Poble Espanyol Museum and shows films from the Mecal Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival. http://mecalbcn.org/

Barceloneta Open Air Cinema

Mediterranean views, sitting on the sand.. good company and a nice film. What else? have a look this year edition: http://www.cinemalliure.com/

Castellers

This catalan tradition is a must see. Locals compete to see who can build the tallest human tower. The formations resemble a pyramid and consist of one to five people on every level and reach as tall as 10 stories. The events take place in plazas all over the city during the summer.

Flamenco Dancing

Get a taste of Spanish culture. Places as Tablao Cordobés, Tarantos o Tablao de Carmen are a good ones to discover this amazing music and dancing.

Holidays:

Things to do in Barcelona

Festival of Sant Joan

The 24th of June is the summer solstice, and it is welcomed in by what is called the “Nit del Foc”.The beach in Barcelona is crowded by people swiming, drinking and dancing.. a crazy nice party!

Festa Major de Gracia

It the biggest street party of the year! The party  goes from August 14th- 21st attracts 1.5 million people every year! Mix of local people with tourist. Amazing party don’t miss it!!!

MUSIC:

Sonar Barcelona

The most important electronic music! it is a MUST!! Website: http://sonar.es/es

Cruilla Barcelona

This three day long music festival features a variety of genres. Website: http://www.cruillabarcelona.com/es/

2015 Barcelona Beach Festival

Looking to party with the some of the best DJ’s in the world? This is the place to be! The event takes place on July 26th at Platja Port Forum in Sant Adria de Besos. Website: http://bcnbeachfestival.com/

2015 Grec Barcelona Summer Festival

The Festival includes  events of musical, dance, and theater performances that take place at Teatre Grec.  The venue is located on the Montjuic hill and is an outdoor Greek-styled amphitheater.  Website: http://lameva.barcelona.cat/grec/en/news/full-grec-15-programme-be-announced-may

Piknic Electronik

Another event that takes place on Montjuic. T Taking place every Sunday June through August, Piknic draws big crowds and we are here to tell you to be one of them! The lineup changes weekly so there is definitely an incentive for repeat Sundays. The event opens at 13:00 and can last until 22:00. Check it : http://piknicelectronik.es/

As you can check plenty of things to do! you will not get bored for sure.

If you stay in our hostel you can always ask to our staff. They will indicate the best places to go, to eat.

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