Recommendations on what to do, what to see where to go and where to stay when visiting Barcelona.
This guide is for the first time visitor to Barcelona and includes “all” the tips you need for a successful Barcelona stay! You’d want to know how to find good value for money accommodation, tips on transportation, what are the most interesting sights and what trips out of town that are worth taking.
Arriving in Barcelona
Arriving in Barcelona by plane you’ll be landing at either Barcelona’s international airport El Prat, or if you have chosen a low-fare airline you’re likely to have Girona as your end destination. From El Prat there is a train, the station is quite a walk (depending on your terminal) and it only runs every 30 min. it is slow and unreliable at times to boot! You’re better off hopping on a bus just outside the terminals (every 10 min), or a cab that’ll take you to the city in 20 min. with a fare of 25-30 euros. From the Girona airport there is basically just one option, the bus which will take you to Estacio Nord. From here you’ll get anywhere in central Barcelona in a quick cab ride. more…
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