Friday 6^th December.

GAUDI 150^th anniversary HISTORIC CHALLENGE

In this, the 150^th anniversary of the birth of Antoni Gaudí and especially for those of you who would like to know more about this world famous Catalan architect and his spectacularly original work we have organised an adventure called “The Gaudí Historical Challenge”.  This will give participants an interesting way to visit and appreciate some of Gaudi’s most famous monuments including, the church of the sacred family “La Sagrada Familia”, the Güell park, the Pedrera apartments and the Batlló palace. The challenge will be organised in groups that will give you a chance to get to know your fellow delegates who choose also to participate in this novel and fun activity. Each group will receive a briefing and various materials to complete the challenge.  It will be an interesting way to get to know the city of Bacelona and Gaudí, one of its most famous sons.

The event will start at 16.00 hours with a briefing and distribution of material. It will finish before dinner at approximately 20.00 hours.

Price per person would be €100.

There is no limitation on numbers.

Price per person €100.

[Organised by "Dreams and Adventures"]

Saturday 7^th December.

CHRISTMAS MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL  

We invite you to join us for a Traditional Catalan Mountain Christmas Festival in the spectacular setting of Can Gensana, an elegantly restored Catalan farmhouse on the slopes of the mountain of Montseny where, on a clear day, at an altitude of seven hundred meters above sea level it is possible to see the Balearic Islands .  The Montseny, declared a biosphere reserve in 1978 by UNESCO, is one of Catalonia ’s most famous national parks where wild boar roam free and hundreds of different species of mammals, birds and insects enjoy the protection of a unique ecosystem and microclimate.  

You will enjoy the rich folklore of the region in the form of music, dance and cuisine.  You will hear how medieval instruments really sounded and see some of the traditional dances that have been passed down through generations in the hamlets and villages of the area. This will provide the perfect accompaniment to the special farmhouse Christmas lunch with all the trimmings that, apart from satisfying the taste buds, will also give you a never-to-forget insight into the variety and type of food eaten in this very special season of the year.  

All this will be washed down with adequate quantities of excellent Catalan wine and will, of course, include lessons on how to use the famous “porron” wine vessel.  To top it all off you will be offered a selection of the famous Christmas sweets called “turrones”, made from honey, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and chocolate. And if you think such a grand meal may be a little too much, a pre-lunch ramble through chestnut woods with magnificent views of the coastal mountain range will undoubtedly sharpen your appetite for both lunch and further visits to this Mediterranean paradise - The National Park of the Montseny.  

Leave Barcelona by coach at 10:00 hours, returning at 18.00 hours approx. Price per person €100. Maximum group 150 persons.

[Organised by “SCR - Publics Relations S.A]

Sunday 8^th December.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SAILING REGATTA 
AND THE CHANCE TO MEET THE OLYMPIC SAILING STARS OF TOMORROW

This is your opportunity to meet the team that will represent Spain in the Olympic Yngling Sailing Class at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens , recently crowned World Champions in Lake Lucerne , Switzerland . You will get the chance to go aboard one of the yachts, manned by a trained skipper, and enjoy a morning sailing off the Olympic Port of Barcelona. The regatta will take place along the water frontage of the city with magnificent views of Barcelona .

Following this you will enjoy a Paella lunch and a Cremat, a traditional drink made from coffee and run, which was brought back from Cuba by Catalan adventurers in the 19^th Century. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know the sailors who will be flying the Spanish flag and, hopefully, receiving their medals of triumph in Athens in 2004.  

Leave hotel at 0945 hrs returning at approximately 1900 hrs. Price per person €100. Maximum group 98 people sailing.  

[Organised by “SCR - Publics Relations S.A].