In practice in Barcelona
When to go
To avoid the heat and flow of tourists, try to arrange your trip around the mid-seasons.
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Low:
High: |
5°C
13°C |
5°C
14°C |
6°C
15°C |
9°C
17°C |
12°C
20°C |
16°C
24°C |
19°C
27°C |
19°C
27°C |
17°C
25°C |
13°C
21°C |
8°C
17°C |
6°C
14°C |
Transportation
Barcelona has 3 airports, one central, Barcelona-Prat, and Girona and Reus, situated further out
Prat-Barcelona (13km)
Junction airport / downtown
By taxi, the journey from the airport to downtown takes about 20 minutes and costs about €25.
If you prefer a cheaper solution, you can opt for the Aerobus, which connects the airport to the Plaza de Catalunya for about €3.50 or the train, a ticket to the city centre costs € 2.60.
Girona Airport (103 km North East)
Liaison airport / city center
The Barcelona Bus, adapted to Ryanair flight times, arrives at the bus station in Barcelona.
The train, 20 minutes by bus or taxi from the airport, takes you to Barcelona in 1h10.
Reus Airport (106 km South West)
Liaison airport / city center
The train, 30 minutes by taxi (about €16 the fare) takes you to the station of Barcelona-Sants.
The bus( accessible by shuttle or taxi) costs € 11 or € 18 return to go to Barcelona.
Public Transportation
To move about the city, the subway (5 lines) or bus provide good options. Public transport is good and the buses run generally from 5am to 10pm. A single bus or metro ticket costs €1.35.
Otherwise taxis won't break the bank! Subway trains are air conditioned.
Museums and tourism
Barcelona Card: This card allows you access to many museums and attractions, including the transport network. There are 5 options depending on the length of your trip: 1 (€25) to 5 days (€40).
You can buy the Barcelona Card online or at tourist offices in the city.
For more information
Electricity
220 V , 50 HzPhone prefix and Area codes
+ 34
Time Zone
GMT / UTC + 1 hour (+ 2 hours in summer
Visa
Citizens of Member States of the European Union do not need a visa. They should be in possession of an identity card or a valid passport.
Currency
EuroTipping
The service is generally included in the invoice. However, a tip between 5 and 10% will always be appreciated.
Local customs
Shopping
Stores usually open around 10am and close at 8:30pm with a break between 2pm and 4:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
Food
Lunch is between 1:30pm and 4pm, and dinner between 8pm to 11pm.
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