Why not take a trip to Barcelona, if you fancy both avant-garde and tradition? It has a contemporary persona symbolized by the Sagrada Familia church, but also has medieval roots, reflected by the mystifying Gothic Quarter. The innovative food, quirky art and architecture, or the vivacious street life will take you to cloud nine. Its restaurant scene in the Boqueria market varies from small tapas bars to fine dining.
This multiethnic city of Spain is blessed with a pleasant Mediterranean weather, inherent exquisiteness, and colourful display of cultural joys. No wonder Barcelona has become a year-round tourist spot. Among the abundant things to visit and discover in this stunning city, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is what makes for a striking yet peaceable visit. The ultra-modernist buildings beside the renowned fashion brands in Passeig de Gracia are bliss for shopping and architecture aficionados.
Close your day in Barcelona with a walk along its most prominent beach. Just sit on the sand for a while, or relish a drink at one of the many elegant beach bars. Life is good!
Visiting Barcelona provides a great opportunity to experience the amazing Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Park Güell, Camp Nou Experience, Montserrat and lots more. Purchase your tickets in advance for fast, hassle-free entry to the places you want to be.
Since July and August are usually quite hot and humid in Barcelona, the best time to visit would be in the early summer (May-June) and autumn (September-October), when the weather is pleasant and there aren’t as many tourists. So if you want the very best of Barcelona, try visiting in early summer or during the autumn, and avoid August if you can, when it is hot, humid and high-season prices are applied in hotels and restaurants. Our favourite months for visiting Barcelona are May, June and September.
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is located 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest of the centre of Barcelona. It is the main airport of Catalonia, the second largest in Spain.
Airport buses Aerobús A1 and A2 leave from both Terminals 1 and 2 (A, B and C) and travel directly to the centre of Barcelona. Airport buses have four main stops in the centre: Plaça Espanya, Gran Vía (at Urgell), Plaça Universitat and Plaça Catalunya and run every day of the year with departures every 5 minutes. The transport time to Barcelona city centre is 35-45 minutes depending on which terminal you are going to. A single journey on the Aerobús costs €5.90, while a return ticket is €10.20 (return ticket valid for 15 days ). You can buy online tickets on Aerobús.
The RENFE train service runs approximately every 30 minutes from Terminal 2 (T2) and the travel time is approximately 25 minutes. If you are arriving into Terminal 1, there is a free shuttle bus which runs from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2a. If travelling to the city centre you can get off at Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gràcia or Clot which are serviced by metro stops. From these you can change for the Barcelona metro underground system. Single RENFE ticket from the airport to Sants train station is €4.10, but we recommend you purchase a T10 card (10 journeys by bus, metro and train) or Hola BCN! travel card. T10 Zone 1 travel card costs €9.95. You can purchase a T10 ticket at the entrance to the RENFE train platform at Barcelona Airport. Note, if travelling to the city centre T10 valid for RENFE train buit not valid for the airport metro stops Aeroport T1 or Aeroport T2 on Metro Line L9 Sud and the Aerobús. With Hola BCN! card you can travel unlimited in Barcelona city. For more information and online purchase: Hola BCN!
The metro line L9 sud can be taken in the T1 and T2 airport terminals of Barcelona. Metro line L9 connect with 3 urban metro lines: Torrassa station with the line L1, station Collblanc with L5 and Zona Universitaria station with L3. Please note that normal single fare ticket and the T10 card is not valid for the airport. You need to buy a special single ticket that costs €4,50 but Hola BCN! is valid to the airport.
Generally the fastest and most comfortable way of getting into the city centre is travelling by taxi. There are taxi ranks outside each terminal building. The journey into the city takes around 20-30 minutes and costs around €30.
Barcelona has an excellent public transport network. Metro, buses and trams run very frequently until late at night. A single journey costs €2,15 but we recommend you purchase a T10 card (10 journeys by bus, metro and train) or Hola BCN! travel card that provides unlimited travel in Barcelona. T10 Zone 1 travel card costs €9.95. A ticket for Zone 1 covers the whole city region, so most of Barcelona’s sights can be reached with this ticket. You can buy tickets at any metro station and FGC (urban and metropolitan rail network) station at the vending machines and at the pay booths. Please note that normal single fare ticket and the T10 card is not valid for the airport. You need to buy a special single ticket that costs €4,50 but Hola BCN! is valid to the airport. Hola BCN! card can be booked online on Hola BCN!
Taxis in Barcelona are also relatively cheap, hassle-free, easy to find, and they can be hailed on the street.
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Barcelona Official Guide is the must-have app if you want to get the most out of your trip to Barcelona. The best visitor attractions, offline maps of the city and metro network, essential practical information.  |
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Citymapper is the ultimate public transportation app. Combines all available transit to find the best route: subway / metro, bus, train, Uber, rail, ferry, bike share & personal bike with cycle lanes. |
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Barcelona Travel Guide and Offline City Map is a reliable and easy-to-use travel companion. Find directions with detailed offline maps, in-depth travel content, popular attractions and insider tips. |
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Gaudi’s BCN is the Official guide to Barcelona’s Gaudí landmarks by Turisme de Barcelona. |
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Barcelona Restaurants is Barcelona’s official restaurant guide published by Turisme de Barcelona. This app features a selection of 170 of the city’s top-quality restaurants which offer an affordable dining experience. |
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Toilet Finder helps you locate all the toilet facilities around you in a quick glance. It’s very useful in need… |
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