THE FESTIVAL AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
An iconic hotel in a dream setting
For more than a century the Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel 5*GL has been a privileged witness to the history of the island of Gran Canaria, known for its white sand and black lava beaches. Since its inauguration in 1890 it has been the point of reference for the social life of the city.
Some of the most important personalities of the 20th and 21st centuries have passed through it, leaving a mark of their culture and talent.
Glamour, authenticity and exquisiteness are part of the essence of the hotel, which has attracted great national and international personalities since its inception to stay in its 204 elegant rooms with views of the city or the garden.
Gran Canaria, the island of a thousand wonders.
The island of Gran Canaria offers very diverse and interesting experiences and is a destination capable of captivating visitors who let themselves be carried away by its charms.
On the island you can enjoy a spectacular climate all year round, swim in golden sandy beaches, get to know its unique gastronomy, visit colorful and charming villages, enter the dense laurel forests and discover a cultural past so interesting that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gran Canaria is a great destination for those in search of sun and beach, for city dwellers, for culture enthusiasts and also for lovers of spectacular landscapes and scenic roads.
Cultural experience at all levels
The festival, which was born with a vocation of continuity since its inception in 2013 in the idyllic Hotel Formentor, has managed to shine for eight editions, which have consolidated it as a unique musical event and one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in Europe.
As a result of Barceló Hotel Group 's eagerness to maintain its support for culture, this year the festival is transformed into Santa Catalina Classics, with the aim of giving continuity to the important cultural legacy of Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel in its idyllic location in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
This year, in its IX Edition, the festival will be held in a unique natural setting with the emblematic hotel as a backdrop and will feature great international figures of the highest level.
