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Barcelona
Spain
Before You Go
April to June and September to October offer ideal weather (15-25°C/59-77°F). Summer is hot and very crowded. Winter is mild with fewer tourists.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) 12km from center.
By Train: High-speed AVE from Madrid (3 hours), Valencia (3 hours), France.
Language
CommunicationCatalan and Spanish are official. English widely spoken in tourist areas.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards widely accepted, cash for markets and traditional bars.
Getting Around
Local transportMetro: 8 lines covering city extensively (€2.40).
Buses: TMB network complements metro.
Bicing: Bike share system.
Walking: Gothic Quarter, Eixample, beach very walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoAerobus: Express to center (35 min, €5.90).
Renfe Train: To Passeig de Gràcia/Sants (20-30 min, €4.60).
Metro L9: Connections required (45+ min, €5.15).
Taxi: €30-35 to center.
Accommodations
Little Beach House Barcelona
Soho House property by the sea