Barcelona International Festival of Contemporary Art
Barcelona
Dec 2008

See the material world through the eyes of contemporary artists as they struggle against the mainstream ideas of what is considered essential to life. Many murals, photos and paintings will be on display throughout the Centre de Cultura Contemporànea de Barcelona for this festival.

Lisbon Boat Show
Lisbon
7 Feb - 15 Feb, 2009

The Lisbon Boat Show is a unique gethering taking place in February this year. There will be a huge selection of booths and vendors to check out, from providers all kinds of boats and boating equipment. Lisbon is definitely the place to be if you’re into water sports/recreation.

Madrid International Fashion Week
Madrid
12 Feb - 14 Feb, 2009

Madrid is the center of all things high end fashion during this week. Fashion professionals from around the world pack the Feria de Madrid to view collections ranging from black tie to casual wear.

Barcelona Marathon
Barcelona
1 Mar 2009

Thousands of runners participate in this trek that spans the city of Barcelona starting and finishing at the Avenida Maria Cristina. Since it got its start in 1977, the marathon continues to grow larger each year.