Editing Barcelona (section)

=== Flamenco Shows ===

Willing to see and dance some Flamenco? Yes, it is also possible in Barcelona!!!

* <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">El Patio Andaluz</b>: Andalucian Flamenco Dance Show in Eixample area of Barcelona. The Andalucian food is good quality, but like many dinner show combinations, don't expect a gourmet dining experience - the show is the star act of the night. Guests are also invited to try dancing the somewhat easier dance from Andalucia called Las Sevillanas. The live dance shows are twice a night at 20.00 and 22.00. Located in Carrer de Aribau, 242, Barcelona, Spain | Tel. (+34) 932093378 ([http://www.gargallo-hotels.com/patioandaluz/index.english.html Website])

* <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">El Tablao de Carmen</b>: live authentic and spectacular Flamenco show in the Spanish village on Montjuic - Poble Espanyol de Montjuïc. The Tablao de Carmen is a tribute to the legendary flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya. Carmen Amaya was a Gypsy and a Catalan and made her debut in 1929 in front of King Alfonso XIII, on the very grounds now occupied by Tablao de Carmen , to commemorate the inauguration of the Pueblo Español, during the Universal Exposition in Barcelona that year. The Tablao de Carmen offers a 75 minute Flamenco show with established flamenco artists and new young talent. Avinguda del Marquès de Comillas, Barcelona, Spain, 08038 - Telephone (+34) 933256895 ([http://www.tablaodecarmen.com/ Website])

* <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Tablao Flamenco Cordobes</b>: The Tablau Flamenco Cordobes is a renowned flamenco nightclub on La Rambla in Barcelona. If you want a taste of authentic Spanish Flamenco then you will enjoy an evening of thrilling flamenco dancing and singing by popular and acclaimed artists. There are three shows nightly at 20.15, 22.00, and 23.30. Check the website for details of prices and menus if you want to include the dinner. Address: La Rambla, 35, Barcelona, Spain, 08002 - Telephone (+34) 933175711 ([http://www.tablaocordobes.com/ Website])

* <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Palacio del Flamenco</b>: on Calle Balmes in Barcelona is billed as a "show of the purest flamenco!". The show is made up of original choreography acts including soloist acts. The night begins with the unique and enthusiastic performance of our flamenco group. The guitar and the sound of the palms accompany the "taconeo" and the movement by the “bailaores” that introduce to us in this enthusiastic world. Address: Carrer de Balmes, 139, Barcelona, Spain - Telephone (+34) 932187237 ([http://www.palaciodelflamenco.com/ Website])

* <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Opera and Flamenco</b>: brings together the melody of lyrical singing, the seduction of the Gitano dance, the magic of Spanish music, in a unique show. It's festival of music and dance from Bizet with his passionate Carmen till De Falla in his Amor Brujo in a Journey through the popular songs and Spanish Zarzuelas. The fourth season of this extraordinary fusion of lyrical singing and flamenco seen already by more then 80.000 persons. Address: La Rambla, 130, Barcelona, Spain, 08002 - Telephone (+34) 933010660. ([http://www.operaflamenco.com/ Website])

* <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Tarantos</b>: Plaça Reial, 17, Metro: Liceu (Line 3 - green). This is possibly the cheapest one (5€-7€), but better check the schedules on their [http://www.masimas.com/ Website].

* <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">FLAMENCO.CAT</b>: For all lovers of flamenco, Flamenco.cat website offers a full calendar of flamenco concerts ands flamenco festivals in Barcelona and Catalunya. In Spanish and Catalan only. ([http://www.flamenco.cat/ Website])