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Spanish unions have called for a general strike on 29 March to protest against changes to labour laws, after failing to reach a compromise with the government on a labor reform which makes it cheaper to sack workers and more difficult to raise wages in line with inflation.

The reform is part of the centre-right government's measures to breathe life back into an economy that is probably already in recession and to encourage hiring in a country with an unemployment rate of 23 percent, the highest in the EU.

A general strike can deeply affect citizens' habits and travellers times and the possibility of displacement

Recomandations for travellers:

Airport and Flights

It is not possible to know how the strike on March 29 will affect transportation. If you are flying on Thursday 29, take care to check your flight on Ryanair / Vueling (etc) website. You can also call our office to know about the situation of Prat airport.

Public Transportation

Transportation is not guaranted is Barcelona or Madrid, so take in count you could have problems or delay in moving. For late check in Habitat Apartments will not charges any extra fee.

Habitat Apartments offers you

50% discount: if you are leaving on March 29th, why don't you stay one more night in our apartments paying half of the price you payed during your stay? It's a lovely idea for extending your holiday and avoid all the strike' problems.

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The Quatre Gats restaurant in Barcelona, opened on June 12th of 1897. Cradle of the Catalan Modernism, today continues offering dishes of Catalan and Mediterranean tradition

The story starts at the end of the 19th century, when Pere Romeu worked as an entertainments presenter and waiter in the cabaret Le Chat Noir. Enchanted with this atmosphere, he decided to create a similar place in Barcelona.

The restaurant is located on the ground floor of Casa Martí (1896), a building by the architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch in Carrer Montsió near the center of Barcelona.

Els Quatre Gats was a place where artist as Pablo Picasso, Santiago Rusiñol i Prats, Miquel Utrillo  and the sculptor Julio González used to meet with friends.

Under the same slogan of cheap food and piano music, Els Quatre Gats is an amazing place to visit and enjoy the best Catalan and Mediterranean food and have a good moment with friends.

Els Cuatre Gats information:
Address C/ Montsió, 3 bis 08002 Barcelona
Tel: +34 933 024 140
Open from Monday to Sunday from 10h to 1h

Take a look of this video about Els Quatre Gats, for sure you would like to visit as soon you get Barcelona.

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Palau 3, Charming apartment in the heart of the Born district, Barcelona

Today, Habitat Apartments is lauching its new apartment in Barcelona: Palau 3, a charming 2 bedroom apartment  located right in the centre of Barcelona, just a short walk to the famous Passeig del Born, the Santa Caterina market and the prestigious Palau de la Musica Catalana.

This apartment in Barcelona is situated in the heart of the Born disctrict, next to the Palau de la Musica Catalana. This area is full of life, restaurants and small shops. From here it is really easy to walk to the main attractions including to Port Vell (1km away) & Las Ramblas, you can also take the metro to go to Parc Guell or Sagrada familia.

Some distances from the apartment:
- Nearest metro Station (Urquinaona): 300 metres
- Palau de la musica Catalana: 200 metres
- Santa Caterina market: 300 metres
- Cathedral: 500 metres
- Las Ramblas/Plaza Catalunya: 600 metres
- Plaza St Jaume: 700 metres

More information and details Palau 3

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A very good choice from a nice shopping day!

The new  shopping centre Arenas de Barcelona, is an spectacular shopping mall in an lot bull fighting ring. It is located in Plaza España near to Fira Montjuic and the Magic Fountains.

The Arenas is an unusual place which combine shopping, cultural and recreation facilities. It is very attractive to tourist and general people because of its great architectural and its exalted historical value.

At the roof the shopping centre has an amazing cupola terrace where whole family can enjoy the best view of Barcelona and the best food of a log list of restaurants.

Arenas has some of the tendry sops of Barcelona, gourmet shops and stylish home. Also the moll has the Barcelona Rock Museum declared a Cultural Heritage Property by  the Government  of  Catalonia.

Opening time: Mon to Sat 10:00 to 22:00 h.

Here is a video about the Arenas with some comments of  Luis Alonso, the architect.

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