Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Vuelta a España 2010

In 2010, the Vuelta a España will be celebrating its 75h Anniversary.

Over these past 75 years, the world and cycling have changed a great deal. That first edition held 75 years ago had 14 stages, almost all of which were over 250 kms long. What is to be the 75th “Platinum” edition will have 21 stages averaging 170 kms. A considerable difference aimed at being a spectacular event with shorter stages and fast-paced dashes to the finish line.

And the show will be getting off to a start in Seville, against the backdrop of the La Maestranza Bullring. On August 28th, a Vuelta as none ever before will be getting under way. A night-time team time trial through Seville’s most emblematic areas will be welcoming racers, sponsors, technical personnel and numerous spectators gathering to once again follow this excitingly vibrant events of three-week Spanish race.

Six summit finishes, two of which are newcomers to La Vuelta, will be crowding fans along the shoulders of the roads to greet the passing peloton. Xorret del Catí, where Alejandro Valverde earned himself the yellow jersey last year, Andorra’s Pal Pass, Peña Cabarga, which will be on the course for the second time, and Lagos de Covadonga will all be providing the enjoyment of great finishes just as in the past. The new finishing points in Cotobello in Asturias and the “Bola del Mundo” in Madrid, will be joining in with these icons to make the history of La Vuelta a España even greater yet.

Other heart-stopping finishes will be at the finish in Malaga with its Gibralfaro Castle, in Murcia with the Cresta del Gallo a few short kilometers from the finish line, Vilanova i la Geltrú in Catalunya with the new Rat Penat climb. All of these finishes, in conjunction with the 46-kilometer time trial in the homeland of the Ribera del Duero wineries will be shaping a Vuelta which – if last year’s edition amazed us – promises not to leave anyone indifferent.

The 75th Anniversary Edition of La Vuelta a España will be reminding us of our past, will be showing us a course heretofore unseen for the most part and will be giving rise to the wonderful days of racing that we still as yet have to enjoy decked out in red.

Stages in Communidad Valencia


7 Murcia – Orihuela
Friday September 3rd
170,0 kms.

We leave Murcia, a locality with a great deal of experience in La Vuelta, for Orihuela, hosting the stage finish for the first time in La Vuelta. The Orihuela stage will comprise part of the many events which will be held in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Miguel Hernández. The first week of the race winds up with a day which would theoretically seem well-suited to sprinters, as it has only one cat 3 climb at km. 112, known as the “Alto de Hondón de los Frailes.

This stage starts in Murcia, and ends in Orihuela, via Jacarilla, Algorfa, Rojales, Catral, Albatera, Hondon de las Neives, Aspes, Crevillente.

see the map at http://www.lavuelta.com/10/ingles/recorrido/etapa7.html

8
Villena - Xorret del Catí
Saturday September 4th
188,8 kms.

We arrive at the mountain in Alicante where Alejandro Valverde took the lead to then finally win the race. Travelling from newcomer Villena to Xorret del Catí on La Vuelta’s fifth visit to this summit finish line. The last four were a magnificent spectacle on the part of the racers. Five mountain passes mark the course leading up to the final climb: A cat 3, the Onil Pass, which made a name for itself in 2009, and three cat 2 climbs, the famous Tudons, Carrasqueta and Torremanzanas Passes.

A leg-breaking stage with a grueling course assuring a spectacular day, and goes through Biar, Onil, Alcoy, Concentaina, Benilloba.

9
Calpe - Alcoy
Sunday September 5th
187,0 kms.

Second stage of this mountain duo in the Autonomous Community of Valencia, totaling 187 kilometers with six mountain passes: two cat 3 and four cat 2 climbs. All well-known in the peloton, guaranteeing a real event in the stage with the most mountain passes in the entire 2010 Vuelta.

Calpe, which had not hosted a stage start since 1973, will be doing so this time with all eyes on the stage ending in Alcoy that may be reconfirming the changes that Corret del Catí leaves us in the general classification.

This stage starts in Calpe, and ends in Alcoy, via Moraira, Benitachelle, Javea, Denia, Ondara, Pedreguer, Llosa de Camarcho, Alcalali.

See the route map
http://www.lavuelta.com/10/ingles/recorrido/etapa9.html

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Ondara Cinema / Portal De La Marina - Costa Blanca

Ondara Cinema / Portal De La Marina - Costa Blanca Spain

Located just outside Ondara, is the Portal De La Marina Commercial Centre.

The centre has plenty of shops and also a cinema which also shows films in their original language - i.e. mainly English. This is done by the use of headphones, you have to make a 20 euro refundable deposit for the hire of the headphones, and some people has reported that you leave a document like your driving license or Residencia as security.

Portal De La Marina is in a prime location as far as communication is concerned. The centre enjoys direct accesses from all the roadways surrounding it, making for an uncomplicated and straight drive to arrive at the complex. Highway AP-7 Ondara-Denia-Jávea, exit 62 N332, Exit to Ondara. Avda. Costa Blanca, 1 03760 Ondara (Alicante)


Cinemas in the Costa Blanca - Ondara

There are many cinemas on the Costa Blanca, and many of them show English-language films with Spanish subtitles.

These films are listed as VO (versión original), VOS (versión original subtitulada) or lingua originale films.

So if you want to watch a film in English, look for "VO" or "VOS" beside the listing.

Some cinemas advertising VO films show the film in Spanish but transmit the original version language soundtrack via headphones. This is done by the use of headphones, you have to make a 20 euro refundable deposit for the hire of the headphones, and some people has reported that you leave a document like your driving license or Residencia as security.

ONDARA
IMF Ondara
Centro Comercial Portal de La Marina · Ondara
Telf: 96 647 74 64

Films currently showing at the IMF Cinema at La Portal Marina Ondara



More Cinemas in the Costa Blanca - many show films and movies in English

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Friday, July 9, 2010

Port Aventura Theme Park Salou - Kids go Free Offer Discount Tickets

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Take an adventure of a lifetime at PortAventura theme park near Salou on the beautiful Costa Daurada in Spain.

Our tickets give you the ultimate deal, as you discover award winning rides, attractions, shows and much more.

Within Port Aventura you can travel over 70mph through 8 loops on Dragon Khan, be the first to finish the double tracked wooden rollercoaster on Stampida or board the Seafari 7 and explore what lives on the Polynesian seabed on Sea Odyssey.

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Top Attractions
Rides

With an adventure a minute PortAventura offers award winning rides in the Mediterranean sun, allowing you to tackle thrilling challenges in 5 exotic lands. Every land provides a new journey and caters for everyone from adrenaline seekers to the tiniest of tots.

The Park

Enter the park and take in the charm of Mediterrania, this quaint little village is full of shops and restaurants all facing the picturesque lake, but all the peace can soon turn into mayhem when the Furious Baco is realised, go from 0 to 135km/h in 3 seconds on this chaotic ride.

The biggest land in the park is The Far West with a Wild West setting you can journey through the uphills, downhills and sharp bends on the Silver River Flume or go and see the NEW – Big Small Show, where puppets perform unbelievable magic.

The land of Mexico is a tribute to the country’s ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures. One of the most thrilling attractions is the Hurakan Condor as you are launched 100 metres up and rapidly dropped down. If that sounds too terrifying settle down at the Ritmos de America and enjoy the spectacular show of exotic dances.

In the tropical paradise of Polynesia enjoy the Aves del Paraiso show as birds from around the world fill the stage, this fantastic show is sure to charm and amaze. If that isn’t enough excitement in the land of China you can visit the old alchemist’s lab at Bubblebou, enter a surprising world of bubbles, as a wonderful artist creates colourful bubbles in endless forms and shapes.


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Friday, July 2, 2010

Aqualandia and Terra Natura Discount Tickets

Here are a few links for some Discount tickets for two Benidorm attractions.



Aqualandia Benidorm Discount Tickets


Terra Natura Benidorm Discount Tickets


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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Oliva Moors & Christians Fiesta July 2010

Oliva Moors & Christians Fiesta Schedule

Saturday July 10
From 10.00: Children's fair at station car park
23.00: Presentation of insignias at station car park, followed by fireworks

Sunday July 11
20.00: Concert of fiesta music at station car park

Thursday July 15
20.00: Official start of fiestas at town hall, followed by brass band procession to station car park and firecrackers

Friday July 16
07.30: Diana procession from castle
20.00: Christians entrance parade

Saturday July 17
05.45: Moors disembark on beach, gunfire, fireworks
19.00: Moors entrance parade

Sunday July 18
19.30: Children's procession leaving from Loygorri
20.30: Procession from Passeig del Rei Jaume I to castle
21.00: Christians take castle
24.30: Fireworks




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Denia Fiesta July 2010

Details / schedule for Denia Festival / Denia Fietas

Friday July 2,
19.00: Party and disco in marquee at port

Saturday July 3
11.00: Start of fiesta at marquee
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
19.00: Bulls from Marqués de Campo to bullring, followed by bull running to sea
23.00: Manu Carrasco
23.30: Disco
24.30: Party and disco, marquee
01.00: Dance show, marquee

Sunday July 4
09.00: Tatting demonstration, Marqués de Campo
10.00: Sardines and beer at fish market car park
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
12.00: Magic show for children, Plaza del Consell
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
19.30: Children's show, Plaza del Consell
20.00: Procession of dancers, Glorieta to Plaza del Convent
20.30: Dancing exhibition, Plaza del Convent
21.00: Latin dance exhibition, marquee
22.30: Dance exhibition by pupils at Patricia Sentí school at marquee
23.00: Theatre presentation, Calle de la Vía
23.00: Competitions at port
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Dance show, marquee

Monday July 5
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00: Bull running to sea
19.00: Bull running, Marqués de Campo to bullring, then to sea
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
19.30: Children's disco, Plaza del Consell
21.30: Fire show, marquee
22.00: Theatre presentation, Calle la Vía
23.30: Efecto Mariposa in concert, fish market car park
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Foam party, marquee
01.30: Dance show, marquee

Tuesday July 6
07.00: Awakening
09.00: Informal procession leaving from town hall
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
12.00: Paella competition, Marqués de Campo
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
19.00: Sardines and refreshments
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
19.30: Children's show, Plaza del Consell
20.00: Gathering of authorities, festeros and band at town hall, procession to Calle la Vía for presentation
21.00: Karaoke, marquee
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Fire show, Marqués de Campo
01.30: Party, marquee

Wednesday July 7
09.30: Cycle race leaving from Marqués de Campo
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
20.30: Religious procession leaving from Calle Diana
23.00: Equestrian exhibition
23.00: Concert, Calle la Vía
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Party, marquee

Thursday July 8
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
12.00: Paella competition for pensioners, Marqués de Campo
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
18.00: Bulls show for children, port
18.00: Competitions, Marqués de Campo
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
20.30: Firecrackers, Marqués de Campo to Glorieta
21.00: Latin dancing, marquee
21.00: Pastries and refreshments, show and dancing for pensioners, Calle la Vía
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.30: Party, marquee

Friday July 9
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00: Bull running to sea
14.00: Giant paella
19.00: Bull running, Marqués de Campo, bullring, then to sea
19.00-24.00: Children's entertainment, marquee
19.30: Children's show, Plaza del Consell, refreshments
23.00: Concert by Seguridad Social, car park at fish market
23.30: Disco, marquee
24.00: Show, marquee
01.00: Foam party, marquee

Saturday July 10
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00: Bull running to sea
19.00: Parade with floats leaving from Marqués de Campo
23.30: Competitions, port
23.30: Disco, marquee

Sunday July 11
10.00: Chess championship, Marqués de Campo
10.00: Gathering of antique cars and motorbikes, Marqués de Campo
12.00-14.00: Bouncy castles, marquee
13.00 & 19.00: Bull running to sea
22.30: Concert by Rosana, car park at fish market, followed by fireworks at port, then disco in marquee





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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2010

Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2010


Benicassim has something to offer across the whole musical spectrum, as indie and rock bands rub shoulders with DJs and more experimental music projects.

Established in 1994 and now in its 16th year, the International Benicàssim Festival, FIB Heineken, near Valencia, Spain is back for 2010 from Thursday 15th until Sunday 20th July. With camping thrown in with the ticket price, all night music over 4 days, and sited just walking distance from the beach and a huge water park.

Festival Internacional de Benicassim '10

Date: Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th July 10
Location: near Valencia, Spain
Cost: 4-days £160



FIB 10 LINE UP
It keeps on growing and changing, but so far

The Prodigy + Kasabian + Vampire Weekend Lily Allen + Ray Davies + Peter Hook performing Unknown Pleasures + Haçienda Night featuring Graeme Park, DJ Pierre and Justin Robertson + Leftfield + Dizzee Rascal
The Cribs + Echo and the Bunnymen + Foals
Four Tet (live) + Hot Chip + Ian Brown
Ilegales + Klaxons + Mumford and sons
PiL + The Specials + Sr Chinarro + Benga
Calvin Harris + The Courteeners + Cut Copy Dirty Projectors + Ellie Goulding + Jonston
Magnetic Man + Scratch Perverts + Skream
Southern Arts Society + The Temper Trap
Triángulo de Amor Bizarro
Two door Cinema Club
Yacht & the Straight Gaze + Yuksek
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Broken Bells + Timo Maas + Motor
The Japanese Popstars + Prins Thomas
Joris Voorn + Jack L + The Paris Riots
Love of Lesbian + Standstill + Bigott + El Hijo Cuchillo + Parade + Cola Jet Set
Gentle Music Men + Cohete
Chin Yi (Proyecto Demo 10 Winner)
Marcus Doo & The Secret Family (Proyecto Demo 10 Winner




Benicassim 2010 Line Up So Far

Thursday 15th June 2010
+ Benga , Brendan Benson , Broken Bells , Charlotte Gainsbourg , Chin Yi , Cohete , Dirty Projectors , El Hijo , Jack L , Joris Voorn , Kasabian , Love of Lesbian , Magnetic Man , The Paris Riots , Phil Kieran , Puggy , Ray Davies , Scratch Perverts , Skream , Southern Arts Society , The Temper Trap

Friday 16th June 2010
+ Alondra Bentley , Boys Noize , Calvin Harris , Cola Jet Set , Delorentos , Fionn Regan , Goldfrapp , The Haçienda Night featuring Graeme Park, DJ Pierre and Justin Robertson , Hot Chip , Ilegales , jj , Julian Casablancas , Mumford & Sons , Peter Hook performing Unknown Pleasures , Dj Shadow , Sr. Chinarro , Timo Maas , Triángulo de amor bizarro , Vampire Weekend , Yacht & The Straight Gaze

Saturday 17th June 2010
+ Alex Under , Ash , Bigott , The Clientele , The Cribs , Cuchillo , Cut Copy , Daedelus , Four Tet (live) , Gentle Music Men , Ian Brown , The Japanese Popstars , Jonston , Klaxons , Motor , PiL , The Prodigy , The Ruskins , The Specials , The Sunday Drivers +

Sunday 18th June 2010
+ The Courteeners , Dizzee Rascal , Echo & The Bunnymen , Efterklang , Ellie Goulding , Foals , Funkagenda , Gorillaz , I Blame Coco , Jack Beats , Leftfield , Lily Allen , Lindstrøm & Christabelle , Marcus Doo & The Secret Family , Midnight Juggernauts , Parade , The Pinker Tones , Prins Thomas , Standstill , Two Door Cinema Club , Yuksek

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