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).
Shopping in Barcelona
El Triangle Mall El Triangle Mall Metro: Catalunya Pelai 39, Eixample 08001 Barcelona El Triangle Mall with FNAC - the book store with so much more. You can order your concert tickets, develop film, find all types of books, music, movies, and more. Also in this mall you will find Habitat with everything for your home, Dino`s yummy italian ice cream, Sephora`s makeup and perfumes, watches, candles, eyeglasses, and more. Tel 00 34 933 180 108 Nearby Hotels: to El Triangle Mall |
El Corte Ingles El Corte Ingles Metro: Catalunya Plaza Catalunya 14 bxs, Eixample 08002 Barcelona It is the largest department store in Spain, anything you need you can find there, and most foods that you miss from home are available in their extensive grocery store downstairs. Just below El Corte Ingles the pedestrian Portal de L`Ángel holds some great shoe stores and jewelry stores as you stroll between Plaza Cataluña and the Cathedral of Barcelona. Nearest Hotels: to El Corte Ingles |
Mare Magnum Mare Magnum b> Metro: Drassanes Edifica MareMagnum, Moll D`Espanya 5-7 Planta 08039 Barcelona Located on the seafront, MareMagnum Mall, Is the one stop shop for fashion junkies, full of trendy shops from Spanish favourites like Bershka & Mango to International brands H&M & Quicksilver. This is the place to go to refurbish your wardrobe. If shoppings not your thing you can catch the latest movie, Take a drink in the Irish bar or fill you palate from one of the many eateries. Tel 00 34 93 225 81 00 Nearby Hotels: to Mare Magnum |
Fet Amb Love Fet Amb Love Metro: Jaume I 2 Passeig del Born, El Born, 08003 Fet Amb Love, literally means Made with Love and after looking around this Jewelry shop you will realize how apt the name is. Specializing in unique, handmade and esoteric jewelry and accessories that you will not find on the high street truly is a Barcelona must see. Nearby Hotels: to Fet Amb Love |