Travel facts
Currency: € Euro.
Visas:
Generally tourists from Europe, USA and the Commonwealth do not require Visas for Spanish holidays. Check out: The Schengen Office
Getting there:
Most visitors to the city arrive by plane into El Prat airport. This is the main airport for Barcelona and is served by most of the worlds airlines plus many `lo-cost` airlines from all over Europe. Hotel Direct recommend you fly to this airport especially if you are on a short visit.
Getting around:
Metro Barcelona,The stations are marked by a red diamond with the letter M in the centre. The stations are generally clean and safe to use but exercise caution at night. Direction is indicated by the station at the end of the line and it covers most but not all of the city. The City also has an excellent tourist bus service (Bus Turistic) that calls at all the major tourist attractions
Tipping:
10-15% is normal in cabs and
restaurants (where a service
charge is usually included in your
bill).
Clubs
| Octopussy Octopussy Metro: Drassenes Mol De La Fusta 4. 08002 Tel: 00 34 93 221 4031 Octopussy is THE place to be if you want to dance the night away beneath the stars, It is beautifully positioned on the waterfront & covered by glass in the winter, so you can dance come rain or moonshine, the terrace offers a welcome break when the dancing gets too much, But make sure you pack your gladrags as if you dont look the part, you aint getting in! Nearby Hotels: to Octopussy |
| Catwalk Catwalk Metro: Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica Carrer de Ramon Trias Fargas. Tel: 00 34 93 224 0740 Catwalk is one of the most famous places in town. Sharp dressed people come here to dance the night away. 2 floors of pure rhythm. Upstairs you can dance to some of the finest hip hop and r&b, and downstairs it`s one big house party! Nearby Hotels: to Catwalk |
| Space Barcelona Space Barcelona Metro: Tarragona station Tarragona 141 - 147. The famous Space Ibiza right in Barcelona! Located in between Pl. Espanya and Sants Station, Space Barcelona is an amazing club with great music and an absolute fantastic sound system. Dance the night away with the most extravagant crowd in Barcelona. Big stage with dancers and vocalists, 4 bars.. Nearby Hotels: to Space Barcelona |
| Sala Be Cool
Sala Be Cool Metro: Hospital Clinic 5 Plaza Joan Llongueras, 08021 Looking for the next big thing in European dance? Then you could do a lot worse than checking out Sala Be Cool. Known throughout Barcelona as the breeding ground of raw local talent Sala Be Cool mixes good quality house, techno and disco with stunning results. Forward thinking music, international DJs and stylish design make this club a must for any fan of the genre. Nearby Hotels: to Sala Be Cool |
| Magic Club
Magic Club Metro: Jaume I 40 Passeig de Picasso, El Born 08003 In a city obsessed with Techo, Magic Club Barcelona shines bright as the cities premier Rock and Indie venue. With a 1000 person capacity spread across 2 dance floors Magic offers the chance to sing at the top of your voice to 80`s rock classic, slow dance with the one you love to 90`s boy bands and even dust off your white suit for a bit of disco. The Magic Club Barcelona is perfect for those looking to indulge in a retro treat. Nearby Hotels: to Magic Club |