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Oct312024

Christmas 2024

 

Christmas in Hotel Bernat II

 

Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with us and find out what we have to offer during the 2024 holiday season

 

Christmas in Hotel Bernat II:

 

Christmas is one of the most important celebrations of the year. During the last days of December, the streets are flooded with lights, houses are filled with family meals and the magic of the Christmas holidays spreads to every corner of the world. Many people decide to take advantage of these holidays to go on vacation with their families and get to know the Christmas traditions offered by other cities. For this reason, we would like to invite you to spend Christmas in Calella, together with your family and with the help of Hotel Bernat II.

 

Interested in the offer? Then make your reservation below:

 

 

What activities are in store for you this Christmas at Hotel Bernat II?

 

So that you can make the most of your Christmas holidays, we leave you with a plan so that during these days you can enjoy shows, entertainment and excursions around the city. If you are interested in finding out what’s in store for you this Christmas at Hotel Bernat II, you can check it out by clicking here.

 

Don’t miss out on your reservation! Make the most of it and enjoy Christmas at Hotel Bernat II.

 

New Year’s Eve at Hotel Bernat II:

 

Another of the most important celebrations that take place in December is the end of the year. Ending 2024 in good company and hand in hand with your loved ones is essential for many people, and that is why we want to offer you our hotel as a place to celebrate it.

 

Enjoy a buffet dinner with a variety of starters, salads, meat, fish and showcooking. And to say goodbye to the year we will organize a dance with music. Make your reservation here and don’t miss the opportunity to welcome 2025 with Hotel Bernat II:

 

Oct112024

Halloween 2024

 

Spend Halloween night with us

 

Find out how we celebrate the most terrifying night of the year at Hotel Bernat II and the planning of activities in Calella.

 

Halloween is the most iconic October holiday. Thousands of people all over the world celebrate this festivity and take advantage of the night to dress up in costumes, ask for sweets or tell scary stories. In Catalonia, however, despite celebrating Halloween, we also have a celebration of our own: the castanyada.

 

The castanyada is, in its essence, the chestnut festival. You can find people selling boiled chestnuts, sweet potatoes and panellets (catalan pastry) in the streets of every Catalan town and city. So if you are interested in experiencing these two celebrations in Calella, you can do it with us by booking your room here:

 

 

Halloween activities at Hotel Bernat II:

 

At Hotel Bernat II we also want to celebrate Halloween. So we have prepared a series of themed activities for you to enjoy this holiday: a magic show, a face-painting workshop so that the little ones can dress up, two private excursions from the hotel during the All Saints’ weekend so that you can take advantage and visit the city… Discover this and everything else our hotel has to offer these days here:

 

Halloween activities and the Castanyada in Calella:

 

In Calella, on 31 October, activities will be held to celebrate Halloween and the Chestnut Festival. At 17:30h, in the Plaza de la Iglesia, there will be a popular chestnut festival, with shows for children and where you can buy chestnuts and other typical products or food of the season. At the same time, for the little ones, the organisation of Calella’s shops will prepare a trick or treat activity, where children will be able to dress up and ask for sweets in several local shops.

 

General activities during the month of October:

 

If you are interested in knowing everything that will be done in Calella during the month of October you can check here our monthly agenda. At the beginning of each month you will find on our website the entire planning of activities offered by our city. We leave you here the most important ones:

 

October Monthly Agenda:

 

FRIDAY 11th of October 2024

35th OKTOBERFEST in Calella, from the 11th to the 20th of October in the beach marquee and at the Pl. de l’Església.

OKTOBERFEST musical performances at the Plaça de l’Església on the 17th and 18th of October from 17.30 to 18.30 h. Marquee opening times: Friday and Saturday from 18.00 to 02.00 hores and from Sunday to Thursday from 18.00 to 24.00 hours. Music begins in the marquee at 19.00 h.

19.30 h from the Plaça del Bunyol and at 19.45 h from the Plaça de Catalunya, OKTOBERFEST Parade with the fire devils “Udols de Foc”. Itinerary: C. Església & C. Amadeu and on arrival at the marquee there will be an activity by the fire devils.

19.00 to 02.00 h, in the marquee: Performance by the groups participating in the OKTOBERFEST.

 

SATURDAY 12th of October 2024

10.00 to 14.00 h, carrer Puig de Popa: Meeting of the Giants and “Capgrossos” (Big Heads) of Calella.

10.00 to 21.00 h, open air shopping on the main shopping streets.

17.30 to 20.00 h, different points of the shopping streets: Live concerts.

19.00 h, Plaça del Bunyol: OKTOBERFEST parade by the La Valenciana Band. Street itinerary: c. Església, Sant Pere, Anselm Clavé arrival to the beach marquee.

21.00 h, beach marquee: Inauguration of the 35th OKTOBERFEST of Calella.

 

THURSDAY 24th of October 2024

24th to 27th, 2nd edition of the Sing For Gold Choral Singing Festival, a World Competition with the best international choirs. Consult programme.

18.30 h, Plaça de l’Església: Sing for Gold, Catalan poem concert. In case of rain it will be suspended.

21.00 h, Parish Church: Inauguration of the 2nd Sing For Gold Choral Singing Festival, a World Competition with the best international choirs.

 

THURSDAY 31st of October 2024

17.30 h, Plaça de l’Església: Chestnuts.

19.00 to 22.00 h, Carrer Puig de Popa: Chestnuts. Cost: 6€.

Oct042024

Ironman 2024 (ENG)

 

Calella celebrates the 10th edition of the Ironman

 

The city of Calella renews, one more year, for one of the most important triathlons in Europe

 

Calella is a very important tourist destination in the Maresme. Every year it welcomes thousands of people from all over the world who come to visit its beaches and culture. But, despite standing out for summer tourism, it is also a city with much renown in terms of sports tourism: come October, every year the Ironman is held, a triathlon of more than 220 kilometers that combines swimming, cycling and running, and annually attracts more than 3,000 participants from 80 different countries in the municipality.

The “Ironman” races are a series of triathlons that take place around the world. They are recognized worldwide because each year they are held on an intercontinental scale and you can find them in Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Oceania. Many European countries have Ironman races: France, Germany, Switzerland, Finland… And among the various locations chosen is Calella.

Calella has been a venue for Ironman triathlons for the last nine years and this 2024 celebrates its tenth edition: 10 consecutive years where thousands of triathletes have been part of this renowned sporting event. For this reason, more than a hundred elite athletes have wanted to be part of this race and this Sunday, October 6, will prepare to be part of the Ironman experience.

On the occasion of the celebration, Agustí Pérez, Ironman regional director for Italy, Spain and Portugal communicated that this year we could expect new changes in terms of the course and celebrations: “We are excited to celebrate this tenth birthday that comes loaded with surprises and changes. From the organization we have made a very big effort to change the cycling and running circuit and have a series of parallel events that athletes will enjoy a lot, such as the parade of flags or a new registration access with a square with DJ. We are expecting a great party for this celebration and we hope that everything goes very well.”

 

Ironman in Hotel Bernat II:

 

The triathlon will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2024, with a 17 hour time limit, and from Hotel Bernat II we would like to encourage all the athletes who have decided to stay with us for such an important event.

 

For this reason, we offer you all possible facilities. Athletes staying with us will be able to enjoy:

 

  • Keep your bike in our facilities
  • Training sessions in the Olympic swimming pool of the CROL center
  • A diet adapted to the athlete’s needs
  • Change of the dining room schedule adapted to the competition

 

Good Luck, Ironmans!

Sep132024

Festivities Calella (2024 (ENG)

Enjoy the Minerva Festivities in Calella

 

The catalan city kicks off the town festivities

 

September is one of the most important months of the year for the citizens of Calella. In a few days the Minerva Festivities will begin, and soon the streets will be full of fun and excitement. From the 19th to the 23rd of September, the town council of Calella has organised a series of activities, parades and concerts so that everyone can enjoy the festivities and its traditions and culture, and from Hotel Bernat II we want you to enjoy some unforgettable days in Calella with us!

 

So if you want to know everything that our town has to offer during the Minerva Festivities, we leave you here the programme so that you can enjoy the concerts, the fair and all the events and entertainment that will take place during these days:

 

  • Minerva Festivities in Calella: Activities

 

During the days of the Minerva Festivities, Catalan culture is the main protagonist of all the activities. There are castellers’ days, parades with giants, correfocs and batucades. If you want to get to know the traditions of our city and get to know our culture, here you have the agenda:

 

Activities Agenda:

 

Thursday 19th:

 

19:45 – Plaza Cataluña – Charanga Ho Peta Street Band (music in the streets of the city).

21:15 – Town Hall Square – Town Festival Proclamation + Dance of the Giants + Dance of the Llopa (a dance of the Llopa)

 

Friday 20th:

 

20:00 – Plaza Cataluña – Sardana Dance Audition

22:00 – Church Square – L’Esbojarrada: Night parade (music through the streets of the town)

 

Saturday 21st:

 

17:30 – Town Hall Square – Concert of shawm shawms

18:00 – Town Hall Square – ‘Diada Castellera’ (traditional Catalan festival)

21:45 – Lluís Gallart Square – Correfoc (fire run)

 

Sunday 22nd:

 

8:00 – Town Hall Square – Matinades: Parade of shawms

11:30 – Church Street / Cervantes Street – Cercavila Gegantera (a traditional Catalan parade)

12:30 – Town Hall Square – Giants’ Ball

 

Monday 23rd:

 

21:30 – Calella Beach – Fireworks

 

  • Minerva Festivities in Calella: Concerts

One of the most important customs during the festivities in Catalonia are the concerts. In Calella, every year a large tent is set up next to the Beach and for three or four days you can enjoy free local music and artists from the area. If you want to know what concerts will be held this year, check here:

 

Concerts Agenda:

 

Friday 20th: Stay Homas / Di-Versiones / DJ Jorge Peñafiel

 

Saturday 21: Mama Dousha / Neon Band / DJ Stuntman

 

Sunday 22nd: Se atormenta una vecina / Figa Flawas / DJ Send0

 

  • Minerva Festivities in Calella: The town’s fair

 

Two of Calella’s main attractions during the festivities are the stall fair and the funfair. At the stall fair you can enjoy music, Catalan gastronomy and local activities, and you can check the programme by clicking here. On the other hand, at the funfair you can find several activities so that the little ones can also enjoy a unique experience in Calella: shooting and arcade stalls, rides…

 

Schedule for the fairs:

 

Stall Fair:

 

Friday 20th: 11.00 a.m. to 23.00 p.m.

 

Saturday 21st: f11.00 a.m. to 23.00 p.m.

 

Sunday 22nd: 11.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

 

Monday 23rd: 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

 

* If you are a guest of Hotel Bernat II when you check-in we will give you free tickets to the fair.

 

Funfair:

 

From 18 to 23 September from 17:00 to 23:00. Location: Passeig de les Roques and Riera Capaspre.

 

* 18 September: Children’s Day – 2×1 on all attractions for children.

Aug062024

HEAD CINEMA

 

An evening of cinema in the open air

 

Calella Film Festival organises four film sessions on the beach during the month of August

 

This Thursday, 1 August, saw the launch of a new edition of the Calella Beach Festival, one of the summer traditions that has come to life in the town of Calella in recent years and which has caused a great sensation among the inhabitants of Calella. The festival, which was inaugurated in the summer of 2016, consists of an exhibition of films of various genres in the middle of Calella’s “Platja Gran”, where all its inhabitants can enjoy an evening at the cinema free of charge.

 

During these eight years of life, great cinema titles have been broadcasted, such as: La La Land, Annie, Knives Out or Yesterday; for the youngest, a wide range of films has also been offered, with films such as: Sing 2, Tadeo Jones 3 or Trolls. And this year, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” will be included in the catalogue.

 

This summer’s broadcasts will take place every Thursday in August, with the exception of the 29th, and are completely free of charge. All you have to do is bring your dinner and you can sit in the sand with your family, friends or companions and enjoy the experience.

 

Interested to know which films you can see? Check out the line-up below:

 

THURSDAY, 1 AUGUST (21:30h):

Spider-Man: Across the Multiverse

 

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man’s friendly neighbourhood of Brooklyn is catapulted across the multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-Men charged with protecting their very existence. But as the heroes clash over how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other spiders and has to redefine what it means to be a hero in order to save the people he loves the most.

 

Animation. Action. Adventures

 

THURSDAY, 8 AUGUST (21:30h):

Barbie

 

Barbie (Margot Robbie) has an ideal life in Barbieland, where everything is perfect, with xupi parties full of music and colour, and every day is the best day. It is clear that Barbie has some questions, rather uncomfortable questions that do not fit in with the idyllic world in which she and the other Barbies live. When Barbie realises that she is able to put her heels on the ground, and have flat feet, she decides to put on shoes without heels and travel to the real world.

 

Comedy. Fantastic. Satire. Feminism. Magical realism

 

THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST (21:30h):

John Wick 4

 

John Wick, legendary retired assassin, is back in action, driven by an uncontrollable quest for revenge. Having to fight off bloodthirsty assassins in pursuit of him, John will have to push his skills to the limit if he wants to make it out alive this time.

 

Action. Thriller

 

THURSDAY, 15 AUGUST (21:30h):

Talk to Me

 

Lonely teenager Mia gets hooked on the thrill of summoning spirits using an embalmed hand, but when she is confronted by a soul she claims is her dead mother, she unleashes a plague of supernatural forces and is torn between deciding who she can trust: the living or the dead.

 

Horror. Thriller. Supernatural

 

Calella Beach Festival

First Thursday of Calella Beach Festival, during the broadcast of Spider-Man (Jordi Torrent).

 

Where can you find this activity?

Every Thursday in August (except for the 29th) at Calella’s Playa Grande, located ten minutes walk from Hotel Bernat II.

Aug012024

Nits d'Estiu

 

Summer Nights succeed in Calella

 

The festival of music and live shows is back for another season in Calella.

 

June 28th saw the opening of a new edition of the NEC (Nits d’Estiu a Calella), the festival of music and live shows that accompanies the Calella town during the summer season and brings together some of the most important names in the Catalan music industry.

 

This is the fourth year of the Calella festival, which began its activity in 2021 and has continued its line-up uninterruptedly until 2024. The mayor of the city, Marc Buch, defined the cultural proposal with these words: “a complete experience that we can live in the fresh air of a summer night with the moon as an exceptional witness in the intimacy of an immensely small space such as the lighthouse of Calella”. The festival, which is held at night and in the open air, is the ideal place to enjoy live music, as well as the best views in the town of Calella, thanks to the location of the lighthouse.

 

The lighthouse of Calella has hosted during these four years some renowned artists such as Blaumut, Ginestà, Lágrimas de Sangre, Maria de Mar Bonet or Elena Gadel, and this year has made no exception and continues to bring singers who are on everyone’s lips: Guillem Gisbert, Manu Guix or Mónica Green.

 

Here is a list of the shows that will take place in August. Come and join the final push of this festival and live a musical experience in Calella!

 

List of the shows of “Nits d’Estiu a Calella”:

 

· Friday, 2 August (21:00h) · Calella Lighthouse

IRIE SOULJAH + HUG

 

· Saturday, 3 August (21:00h) · Calella Lighthouse

PEP PLAZA

 

· Friday, 9 August (21:00h) · Calella Lighthouse

A CONTRA BLUES

 

· Friday, 16 August (21:00h) · Calella Lighthouse

CHANO DOMÍNGUEZ I MARIOLA MEMBRIVES

 

· Saturday, 17 August (21:00h) · Calella Lighthouse

MOMO, TRIBUT A QUEEN

 

· Friday, 23 August (21:00h) · Calella Lighthouse

ROGER PADRÓS

 

· Friday, 30 August (21:00h) · Calella Lighthouse

MANU GUIX

 

You can also consult the whole programme here.

 

How can you get tickets?

 

Tickets will be available at entrapolis.com, every Wednesday from 18:00h to 20:00h at the Sala Mozart in Calella and at the lighthouse itself two hours before the start of the show, as long as they are not sold out.

Jul232024

Bahari Club Nights

Bahari Club Nights: The summer season of our beach club starts its course of live music shows

 

Our beach establishment ‘Bahari Club’ opens, once again, a summer season full of shows and live music. With the arrival of the warm weather and the opening of our beach club we would like to show you our summer proposal: it’s time for Bahari Club Nights! A live music festival that we have organised from Hotel Bernat II so that our guests can make the most of their holidays in Calella.

 

Every day, from Tuesday to Sunday, you can count on the presence of our musical proposals. A series of artists, musicians and DJs who are committed to giving you a different show every night to make your evening a sensational one. Located in the beautiful middle of Calella’s Garbí Beach, we will make every day a party. And you’re invited, of course! Are you interested in knowing our billboard?

 

Concerts programmed during the July and August season:

 

  • Tuesdays: Desenchufados (21:30h)

 

  • Wednesdays: The Sideburns (21:30h)

 

  • Thursdays: Dogwood (21:30h)

 

  • Fridays: Hector Jara (21:30-23:30h)

 

  • Saturdays: DJ Jos’Up (22:00-0:00h)

 

  • Sundays: DJ Jos’Up (17:00-19:00h)

 

The restaurant’s service offers, at the same time, a menu of Mediterranean cuisine that you can enjoy during our concerts. You can find both set menus and group menus. And to accompany the appetizer we also offer various drinks and cocktails so that you can continue the party with us! You may learn about our menus in  Bahari Club’s official website  or by clicking here.

 

We ensure you that you can count on Bahari. We’re hoping to see you there!

Jul102024

 

Calella is one of the most important cities on the Maresme coast. Located in the center of the region and at strategic distances from Barcelona and Girona, it has become one of the most important tourist ports in Catalonia. During the summer season, it grows almost a third of its population and this is due to the geography of this municipality: it has beaches, mountains, entertainment venues, restaurants... 

 

But beyond that, Calella is also a cultural centre. For this reason we want to make a list with the three essential places you must visit if you want to get to know our city. Do you dare to do the route?

 

The 3 essentials in Calella

 

The lighthouse

 

The Calella lighthouse is one of the most emblematic places in the city. During the 17th and 18th centuries it served as a watchtower to protect the area from attacks by Algerian pirates. A century later, it was inaugurated as a lighthouse and has continued its activity ever since.

 

It is one of the main jewels of Calella thanks to its viewpoint and its panoramic views of the city. So much so that it has been used as a stage for live music festivals such as the NEC (Nits d’Estiu a Calella) which is taking place this summer and will date until September.

Les Torretes de Calella

 

The Torretes are one of the monuments that are part of Calella's artistic heritage. Located between the coasts of Calella and Sant Pol de Mar, they served as optical towers to send telegraphy messages. They were built in 1848 but due to the steam train arriving in the city in 1861 they fell into disuse. For this reason and the lack of maintenance, over time they have become damaged and in ruins. 

 

They are located on the hill of Les Torretes and have panoramic views of the Calellan city that are worth admiring. Do you want to discover this historic corner?

El monument de la Sardana

 

This monument is located at the beginning of Passeig Manuel Puigvert and is one of the most memorable pieces in Calella. It was inaugurated in the eighties in honor of the Sardana, a traditional Catalan dance and symbol of Catalan identity and nationality. The monument rests on an octagonal pillar and dances and sardanas are often held around it, to commemorate the history of this dance.

 

Now that you have been able to learn about the history and functionality of these monuments, are you encouraged to visit them during your stay in Calella?

Oct182023

 

Celebrate Christmas and New Year at Hotel Bernat II in Calella!

 

The Christmas spirit has arrived in Calella, and with it, Hotel Bernat II opens its doors once again to offer an unforgettable experience during this festive season.

This year, we are excited to welcome all our guests to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year in a warm and welcoming environment on the Costa del Maresme, Barcelona.

Special Dates at Hotel Bernat II:

  • Christmas Eve, December 24th: The magic of Christmas is present at Hotel Bernat II. In the afternoon, we will have a special visit from Santa Claus, who will listen to the wishes and requests of the little ones. In the evening, our Christmas Eve dinner will transform into a Special Christmas Buffet, where you can taste a variety of festive dishes. After dinner, don't miss the opportunity to dance to the rhythm of a DJ to kick off the Christmas celebration.
  • Christmas Day, December 25th: We continue the celebration on Christmas Day with another delicious Special Christmas Buffet. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting family show that will delight the whole family. And to end this special day, you'll have the opportunity to dance again to the DJ's rhythm.

  • December 29th: The fun continues with a DJ after dinner. Music and festive atmosphere are guaranteed for everyone to enjoy the night.
  • December 30th: Be amazed by a flamenco show in the evening. A unique cultural experience that will bring you closer to the Spanish tradition.
  • New Year's Eve, December 31st: The grand New Year's Eve night is here. Enjoy a Special New Year's Eve Buffet during dinner. After the midnight chimes, join us to welcome the New Year with grapes and confetti. And of course, the party continues with dancing to the DJ's beats that will make you groove.

Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year with us at Hotel Bernat II in Calella. We guarantee moments of joy, good food, and entertainment that will turn these days into unforgettable memories.

nye-calella

We look forward to welcoming you with open arms to celebrate these holidays together!

Aug312022

couple-plans-calella

If you want to visit Calella as a couple and you want to surprise your partner with a complete and romantic itinerary, or if you are planning your stay together with the best plans… 

We recommend you the following proposals near our hotel:

Barcelona

La Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, Tibidabo… Do they sound familiar?

Visiting the Catalan capital cannot be missing in your checklist, because Barcelona offers endless possibilities and experiences that you cannot miss.

 The best thing is that it is only 50 minutes away from Calella!

🚗🚅🚌

 

Girona 

Another movie city, literally, is Girona….

The setting for Game of Thrones and Perfume, it’s another must on your visit. For its spectacle of colours crossing the river, its particular old town or its immense cathedral, you can’t miss this getaway, just 50 minutes from the hotel!

🚗🚅🚌

 

La Roca Village 

If you love shopping, you can’t miss the opportunity to lose yourself in La Roca Village, an outlet of the best fashion brands of the moment and with gastronomic proposals in the same space.

Ideal to spend the day among boutiques, design and restaurants for foodies and only 30 minutes by car from the hotel!

🚗

 

Wellness-Spa

If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday without leaving the hotel…

You deserve your moment in our Wellness-Spa with hydromassage pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, sequential bi-thermal showers and bi-thermal mist showers. You can also complete it with one of our eleven massages in the cabin.

Total relaxation! 

👡

 

WSC 

If what you prefer, on the contrary, is a few days of adventure and you are passionate about the sea… We recommend the Water Sports Centre Calella where they will advise you on the different individual and couple activities such as paddle surfing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, catamaran, parasailing, jet skiing, slider, aquaroquet, octopus and more.

You won’t leave the water! 

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Modernist Maresme

Finally, another unmissable plan, if you fancy cultural visits, is to take a tour of the different modernist buildings in the area.

Among them is the Santa Florentina Castle, also the setting for Game of Thrones, which dates back to the 11th century and now offers guided tours to learn all about its history.

The best part is that it’s only a 15-minute drive from the hotel!

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