THE FESTIVAL AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
An iconic hotel in a dream setting
For over 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, famous for its white sand and black lava beaches. Since its opening in 1890, it has been a landmark of the city’s social life.
Some of the most important people of the 20th and 21st centuries have passed through its doors, leaving behind traces 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 beginnings to stay in its elegant 204 rooms with views of the city or garden.
Gran Canaria, the island of a thousand wonders.
The island of Gran Canaria offers very varied and interesting experiences and is a destination that enchants visitors who fall in love with its many charms.
The island offers much for visitors to enjoy, including a spectacular climate all year round, golden sand beaches, unique cuisine, charming colourful villages, leafy laurel forests and a cultural past so fascinating that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Gran Canaria is a magnificent destination for those looking for sunshine and beaches, a thrilling city break, rich culture as well as spectacular landscapes and scenic roads.
Cultural experience at all levels
The festival, still going strong since its inception in 2013 at the idyllic Formentor Hotel, has been excelling for eight editions, establishing it as a unique musical event and one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in Europe.
Born out of Barceló Hotel Group’s passion for upholding cultural support, this year the festival becomes Santa Catalina Classics. Its aim is to continue the important cultural legacy of Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel in its idyllic location in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
This year, for its IX Edition, the festival will be held in a unique natural setting with the iconic hotel serving as a backdrop, and will feature first-class artists from around the world.
