Archive for March, 2010


Visit Lisbon and run a marathon

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Lisbon Marathon

Lisbon Marathon

Once again the city of Lisbon invites everyone to more than 30,000 runners – amateurs and professionals- in one of the most anticipated event in the sporting world.
When spring comes, Lisbon hosts the race of the year: the Lisbon Half Marathon, of about 21kms. In addition, the city organizes a mini marathon of more than 7 kms for the less experienced athletes.
It may be an original idea to discover a city by participating or following their sporting events. If you are in Lisbon for those dates, why not mingle with the locals and become part of a unique experience along with some 38,000 people. Lisbon Half Marathon will start at 10:30 from the April 25 Bridge, which crosses the splendid river Tagus. Last year, Martin Lel of Kenya won the men’s category with 00:59:56, and American Kara Goucher was the winner with a time of 01:08:30.

The Expo will be open, with specialized exhibition in athletics, with stores devoted to professional runners. This is a place not to miss, with more than 60,000 visitors each year and is open to the public from 17 to 21 of March.

And if you do not want to run, but walk calmly walk through the city and discover countless magical places. Give your partner a surprise and take him them to Portugal, while staying in one of CitySiesta’s Lisbon apartments, where affordable and comfortable accommodation awaits.

April Fair in Seville

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

April Fair in Seville

April Fair in Seville

The well renowned Feria de Abril, or April Fair, takes place in the southern Spanish city of Seville. It usually begins 2 weeks after Easter Week, and it’s a 6 day non-stop fiesta where you can dance, drink, eat and mingle with local people and learn their traditions and why not, dance some sevillanas.

It takes place in the district of Los Remedios, where they settle hundreds of booths and attractions of all kinds. The official opening of the celebration begins with the lighting of lamps by the mayor. The festival ends next Sunday with the lights off and the fireworks, after the bullfight.

At noon every day there is a procession called the ‘Paseo de Caballos’ in which local girls in their full flamenco outfit are pulled through the city in beautiful carriages by splendid horses. In the evening some of the year’s top bullfights take place at the Plaza de Toros de Maestranza with tickets selling out well in advance.

And if you haven’t yet booked your lodging, we suggest you check out our apartments in Seville. We offer the perfect accommodation for you and your friends, in out fully-equipped apartments. Our rates begin at 60 euros per night. Don’t leave it for last minute, as all the hotels and apartments in Seville get booked even months in advance. Click here to check out our promotions on Seville apartments.

Visit the Tourism board of Seville for further information.

San Medir festival

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

San Medir Festival 2010

San Medir Festival 2010

This coming Wednesday the neighborhood of Gacia is hosting once again the sweetest celebration of the year: the Festa de Sant Medir. This wonderful old tradition dates back to the 16th century where a pilgrimage was made in honor of Santo Emeterio, or Sant Medir, the patron saint of broad beans.

The festival gathers people from all Barcelona neighborhoods that participate in a parade of horses and carriages, decorated with colorful flags.

The parade takes place on March 6th, and starts around 8pm. A colorful parade of floats, flags, costumes and horses winds through the streets, and literally tones of sweets are thrown from the decorated carriages into the crowds. It’s like a piñata fountain of never-ending sweets. The parade runs from Gran de Gracia street all the way to the Gardens (The Jardinets), where a wonderful display of fireworks closes the parade.

To avoid the crowds and secure your accommodation, you should make your reservation now to witness this colorful and sweet event suited for all ages.

For more information on the event, visit the official San Medir page