Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, appears as a surrealist city. And there is nothing surprising about that because Salvador Dalí lived there and the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of its buildings. By entering the basilica of Sagrada Familia, you will wonder in which world you are... Continue with a visit of the park Güell, the Casa Battlò and the Casa Milà, which appear in the UNESCO world heritage, to pursue the discovery of this New World. Then, go to drink a sangria on a terrace in the Gothic district, while letting you dazzle by street shows. Finally, taste the spanish specialities by going from a tapas bar to the other one.
Destination
Barcelona, Spain
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Transportation
To go from the airport to the city center (or conversely), two possibilities available to you : the aérobus T1 and T2 (express, with WIFI access) but more expensive than the "normal" bus, N 46. To move you easily, you can take the subway (by taking a package of 10 itineraries or 2-3 days, "T Dìa", " T 10 " or the "Holà BCN" card). The...
Currency
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Exchange Rate | 1 EUR = 0.00 |
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Budget
Sleeping : 10 - 30€ per night
Eating : 10€ for a decent lunch or diner
Drink : 3€ a pint of beer.
Avoid finding accommodation near the city center (Barrì Gotic) where prices soar. It's better to move a bit further away, like near the station "El Clot-Arago...
Weather
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10°C | 11°C | 13°C | 13.5°C | 13°C | 13°C |
The weather is often soft in winter but can become very hot in summer ! However, you can always refresh you near the beach.
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Tips
-Think of reserving your tickets for the cultural sites (Sagrada Familia, Casa Battlò, Park Guëll etc.) on-line, to avoid waiting several hours in the line. And try to obtain reductions in tourism office, because tickets are very dear (approximately 20€ for Casa Battlò for exemple).
Main Sights
- Les Rambles
- Barri Gòtic
- Eixample
- Passeig de Gràcia
- La Ciutadella
- Parc Guëll