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Akaza Newsletter August 2008
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The Akaza Newsletter August 2008 will bring you the news, facts and figures and the must-sees for the upcoming month.
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Did you know that......?
...Heini Kiiski joined Akaza Team in the beginning of July. Heini is a third year business administration student of North Karelia University of Applied Sciences in Finland. Heini wanted to do her internship abroad because it would be appreciated in the companies of Finland and the same time you would learn how to work in international work enviroment. During the internship Heini wants to improve her Spanish skills and learn more about running a small company.
...Judith Schallwig ang Ivo Schmets will finnish their internship in the beginning of August and they will return to their homecountries. Judith will do her second internship in Germany and Ivo continues his studies in Holland.
...Monika Kucher, who was the accounttant of Akaza, also left the Akaza Team in the end on July
...A new intern Christiane Klitzsch from Germany will join Akaza Team in August.
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Akaza offers more than 90 apartments in Barcelona. We offer apartments in different price ranges and the apartments are located all over town. However, we are specialised in the Barceloneta Area (the old fisherman neighbourhood next to the sea).
This month we would like to highlight the following apartments:
Sunny Delight
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Sunny delight is a large apartment with an excellent location in the Barceloneta area. When you walk outside of the building you walk straight into the famous port of Barcelona, Port Vell. The beach is only a 2 minutes walk away and the old city centre and the Ramblas are 10 minutes away. The apartment itself has a lot of sunlight coming in, furthermore, the apartment is decorated with the typical Spanish tyling and this gives you the perfect holiday feeling.
For more information about this apartment
http://www.akaza.net/en/apartments/Sunny_Delight_4.html
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Amalienborg
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Amalienborg is a completely renovated one bedroom apartment. The apartment has a mix of Spanish, Irish and American characteristics. The large living room has a sofa bed for two persons, TV and DVD, dining area and an open kitchen. The American kitchen is fully equipped. The master bedroom has a double bunk bed and a large closet. The bathroom has a massage shower which offers the possibility to relax after an intense day of Barcelona.
For more information about this apartment
http://www.akaza.net/en/apartments/Amalienborg.html
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Family Apartment
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A three bedroom newly renovated and very bright apartment in the heart of the old fishermen neighbourhood Barceloneta. The apartment is located on the fifth floor (no elevator) and has three bedrooms with two double beds and a double sofa bed, a large salon, dining table and kitchen all in one. In close range you find supermarkets, fresh market, bars, cafes, and great seafood restaurants.
For more information about this apartment
http://www.akaza.net/en/apartments/Family_apartment.html |
Welcome Surprise
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If you book one of these apartments during the next month we would like to offer you a little welcome surprise. In order to get the welcome surprise please mark: ¨Promo code WS¨ in the comment box on your reservation form. |
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Must-sees in August
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Ukiyo-e Exhibiton
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Ukiyo-e, Images of an Ephemeral World. Japanese Prints of the 18th and 19th Centuries from the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. The exhibition includes more than one hundred prints from the BNF's Département des Estampes collection by such representative authors as Harunobu, Kiyonaga, Utamaro, Hokusai or Hiroshige, and is divided into five thematic sections: theatre, female beauty, parody, eroticism and landscape.
When: From 17 June to September 2008, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 8 pm, Free admission
Where: La Pedrera, Passeig de Grácia 92
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Reuters: The State of The World
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The Palau Robert has organised an exhibition of photographs taken by the professional photographers of the Reuters, the world's largest news agency. Eighty have been chosen from over half a million photos taken between 2000 and 2005.
The exhibition is divided into five sections: religion, lifestyles, politics, armed conflicts and major issues, like terrorism, natural disasters and immigration. It also offers visitors the chance to see the images Reuters receives in real time.
"Reuters: The State of The World" is a tribute to the 240 journalists who have died exercising their profession since the year 2000.
When: From 4th of July to 31st of August 2008
Where: El Palau Robert, Centre d'Informació de Catalunya
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Our Services
Minicoach Day Tours
Montserrat & Cavas Trail
A Rare chance to combine the beauty and history of Montserrat natural park with an afternoon of pleasure in the cellars of one of the world-famous wine makers. In the monestery of Montserrat you can see the famous Black Virgin and listen to the amazing La Escolania, one of the oldest children's choirs in Europe.
Girona & The Costa Brava Trail
Journey to the Roman city of Girona and explore the beautiful coastal region of the Costa Brava. In Girona you can find the Jewish Quarter, Arab Baths and Romanesque Cathedral of Girona. Wander the cobbled-stoned streets of Pals and explore the the rocky coastline around the old fishermen's village of Calella de Palafrugell.
Roman Tarragona & Sitges
Soak up the culture of ancient Tarragona an enjoy a contemporary afternoon with the locals in Sitges. In Tarragona, the Roman capital of Spain, you can explore ancient amphitheatre, aqueduct and circus. Relax the afternoon away in the seaside town of Sitges, with dozen of beaches, fishermens' houses and cosmopolitan bars.
As many of you probably know, besides renting out apartments, Akaza also offers a variety of services in order to make its clients happy. We want to present you some of them:
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Festa Major de Grácia
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The Neighborhood Festival of Gracia which is celebrated during the last half of August, is an incredibly well-organized and artsy local fiesta. Gràcia's residents spend months planning parades, concerts, floats, arts & crafts activities and more.
During the day, events are held in the area's brightly decorated streets and squares. Acrobats build amazing human towers; performers dress up as giants and devils to express Catalan folklore.
At night, the festival inspires live music, dancing, fireworks and general partying outdoors. Best of all, the whole city heads to Gràcia to join in the fun!
When: From 15th to 21st of August 2008
Where: Grácia
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Love Ball 2008
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2008 Barcelona, the gay capital of the Mediterranean, will host the 5th edition of Loveball, the most important gay, lesbian and transsexual festival in Europe. Loveball hopes to unite more than 40.000 people. Most of these participants will be from Europe, but many will also come from places as far away as North and South America, Australia and the East.
When: From August 1st through 7th
Barcelona
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Beaches of Barcelona
Barcelona is not just a vibrant historic city. Its 4.5km of beaches are some of the finest on the Spanish coast. Easiest way to get to the beaches is by public transport.
1. San Sebastià Beach
San Sebastià is the closest beach to Barcelona, located in the old Barcelona district. It stretches around 1.1km from the port estuary near the Barceloneta area to Carrer Almirall Cervera. It is popular with local residents as well as tourists looking for a quick dip.
2. Nova Icària Beach
Nova Icària beach is another favourite with both locals and visitors, partly because of its easy access from Barcelona by public transport. It is 400m long, stretching from the Olympic Port to the Bogatell breakwater. It is popular with families and groups of friends and is quieter than San Sebastià.
3. Nova Mar Bella Beach
Nova Mar Bella Beach is around 500m long, running from Bac de Roda to the Selva de Mar. It is part of the 1992 Olympic Games development and is linked with Mar Bella Beach. It is most popular with women bathers and most users are young, mainly residents around the Sant Martí district.
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Música als Parcs
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When: August
Where: Various Parks
During the months of June, July and August the parks of Barcelona welcome a free programming of music for the public under the name of Música als Parcs. August brings a change of tone and move to more Jazz-based performances which will take place every Wednesday and Friday. For the full programme see www.parcsijardins.cat
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Bed and Breakfast Canada
Find your Canadian Bed and Breakfast here. Listings from Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Montreal, Ottawa. Book your B&B here.
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Akaza's private
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Parc del Laberint
The Italian Dominico Bagutti created the Parc del Laberint in the 18th century, in the grounds around a mansion. The most important feature is the labyrinth that gives the park its name. Here you can see different kind of the sculptures that represent the antiques gods. In the center of the maze is a statue of Eros. The garden has also a wide variety of plants and flowers.
The park is located in La Vall d'Hebron and it´s open from 10 am to 8 pm.
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Museu de la Xocolata
The local confectionery guild has a Chocolate Museum that is worth a visit if you are here in Barcelona, particularly if you are coming with kids.
The Chocolate Museum is the first facility of its kind in Catalonia. Its creation has been possible thanks to the determination and efforts of the members of the Guild and their suppliers. This initiative is reflected in the privileged setting of the museum itself.
Location: Comerç, 36
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Barcelona, the Catalan capital, is one of the most vibrating and colourful cities of Spain. Due to its perfect location at the Mediterranean Sea, its varied landscape, cosmopolitan charm and impressive architecture, the city has become a magnet for people from all over the world. Below, we want to present you three of the numerous sights of Barcelona.
La Pedrera
La Pedrera is one of Gaudi's masterpieces and it is also called Casa Milà. It was built between 1905 and 1910 in the upmarket Gracia district serving as an apartment and an office block. The interior is fascinating as you step back a century into the home of the Milà family and see the different rooms of the apartment.
FC Barcelona museum
This is the second most visited museum in the city. It is located in the main stand of the Nou Camp and provides a insight to the history of this great club. A visit to the Museum includes a panoramic view of the stadium from the grandstand. An extended way of enjoying an FC Barcelona Museum Visit is to go on the Camp Nou Tour on which, as well as the museum area, visitors can also enjoy the chance to explore some of the most emblematic areas of the Barcelona stadium.
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Interesting Architecture
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Torre Agbar
The Torre Agbar is located in the Poblenou neighborhood of Barcelona and is named after its owners, the Agbar Group, a holding company whose interests include the Barcelona water company Aigües de Barcelona. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. It opened in June 2005 and was inaugurated officially by the King of Spain on 16 September 2005.
According to Jean Nouvel, the shape of the Torre Agbar was inspired by Montserrat, a mountain near Barcelona, and by the shape of a geyser rising into the air. The Agbar Tower measures 144.4 m in height and consists of 38 storeys, including four underground levels.
A defining feature of the building is its nocturnal illumination. It has 4,500 LED luminous devices that allow generation of luminous images in the façade. In addition, it has temperature sensors in the outside of the tower that regulate the opening and closing of the glass blinds of the façade of the building, reducing the consumption of energy for air conditioning.
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