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Barcelona - Spain
General Information
Barcelona, the gem of Catalunya is steeped in the vision of Gaudí and the eternal La Sagrada Familia has so much to offer. A city overlooking the mighty Mediterranean sea with an epic waterfront and uniquely designed neighbourhoods offers more than the traditional city break with tapas-tasting and cava indulging, football and motorsport, urban and coast. The city of Barcelona has two main sides in Barcelona and Espanyol but in Catalunya sides like Girona are only a stones throw away. Combined Catalan clubs have won over 100 trophies mostly residing in the Camp Nou.
Currency: Euro Population: approx 5.6 million (metro area)
Landmarks: Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell & Las Ramblas
Cuisine: Paella, Mongetes Amb Botifarra (white beans with grilled pork sausages) & Cava
Weather: Lows - January 5 - 14 Degrees Celsius, Highs - August 21 - 29 degrees Celsius
Clubs: 3 football clubs in the top divisions in Barcelona.
Main Clubs: Barcelona, Espanyol & Girona (Catalunya)
Stadium Information
1 - Camp Nou - Barcelona - 99,354 Capacity
2 - Estadi Olympic Lluis Companys - Unoccupied - 60,713 Capacity
3 - RCDE Stadium - Espanyol - 40,000 Capacity
4 - Miniestadi - Barcelona B - 15,276 Capacity
5 - Nou Sardenya Municipal Stadium - Club Esportiu Europa - 7,000 Capacity
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Top Tip
Girona is a 40 minute direct train from Barcelona where Girona Futbol Club play at the Estadi Montilivi which seats 13,500 and currently play in the top divisions
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Camp Nou - Barcelona
City: Barcelona
Address: Camp Nou, Carrer d´Aristides Maillol, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
Capacity: 99,354
Stands: Tribuna, Lateral, Nord, Sud
Teams: Barcelona (Blue & Red/Blue/Blue)
Rivalries: Real Madrid & Espanyol
Distance from City Centre: 3 miles / 5 km Direction: West
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can be purchased directly with Barcelona online.
Price Range: €34 Euro - €169 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
Classic Tours include museum including the Santiago Bernabéu scale model, panoramic stadium viewing point, the Presidential Box, home and away dressing room, players' tunnel and the press room.
Price Range: €15+ (Adult) book here
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RCDE Stadium - Espanyol
City: Barcelona
Address: Av. del Baix Llobregat, 100, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Capacity: 40,000
Stands: Tribuna Presedencial, Gol Cornella, Tribuna & Gol Prat
Teams: Espanyol (Blue & White/Blue/White)
Rivalries: Barcelona
Distance from City Centre: 6 miles / 10 km Direction: South West
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can be purchased directly with Espanyol online or at the taquillas at the stadium.
Price Range: €25 - €160 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
Stadium Tour includes audiovisual room, museum tour and a full stadium visit including dressing rooms, press rooms and box facilities.
Price Range: €15+ (Adult)
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Travel to Barcelona
Barcelona El Prat Airport
Barcelona El Prat airport (BCN)
Barcelona El Prat Airport to City Centre
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Train: RENFE train service to Barcelona Sants (Sants Estacio) takes around 25 mins book here
Metro: Line L9 runs from both terminals to Europa (L8), Torrassa (L1), Collbanc (L5) or Zona Universitaria (L3). Journey time 35 mins
Bus: Aerobus connects the airport to Plaza de Catalunya in around 35 minutes stopping at Gran Via & Plaza Universitat.
Bus Number 46 runs from both terminals to Gran Via and Placa Espana.
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Travel around Barcelona
Metro
The metro in Barcelona currently has eight metro lines that can be identified by the number and colour of the line: L1 (red), L2 (lilac), L3 (green), L4 (yellow), L5 (blue), L9N and L9S (orange), L10N and L10S (light blue), L11 (light green) and serve most of the city.
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Trams
The Barcelona tram has main 2 Tram lines:
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Trambaix (T1, T2, T3), which runs from plaça Francesc Macià to the towns of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Sant Just Desvern, Sant Joan Despí, Sant Feliu de Llobregat and Cornellà.
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Trambesòs (T4, T5, T6), which covers a route from the Olympic Village or Plaça de les Glòries to Sant Adrià de Besòs via the Forum site and also to Badalona.
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City Buses
Barcelona has a transport fleet of more than 1000 buses which operate on over 100 routes and connect all the city's districts and the metropolitan area. Some of the main buses are:
Plaça d’Espanya - Line 23, 46, 65, 79, 150
Plaça de Catalunya - Line 19, 22, 24, 52, 62
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Taxi
Taxis are recognised by their yellow and black colour scheme and are abundant in Barcelon and are steadily converting to more sustainable messages like electric and hybrid fleets. Taxis are available for hire if the green light on their roof is lit.
Things To See In Barcelona
A blend of sun and fun with Barcelona is skirted by a number of beautiful beaches and diverse neighbourhoods or 'Barrios.' The city is full of colour and character where you can marvel in Gaudi’s modernist spectacles or you could be getting lost in the medieval streets of its Gothic Quarter. Stroll down the iconic Las Ramblas avenue, lay on La Barceloneta beach or of course catch a football match at Europe's biggest football theatre.
Where To Stay
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Best Connected: Plaza Universitat / Plaza Catalunya
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The Plaça de la Universitat is one of Barcelona's central squares, at the border between the districts of Eixample and Ciutat Vella. Many underground stations are situated in the very close vicinity meaning public transport options are endless. A short walk will take you to the top of Las Ramblas, the most famous tree-lined pedestrian street in Barcelona with street performers, markets, bars and restaurants lining the pathways.
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Upmarket Choice: Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter)
The Gothic Quarter is Barcelona in its purest form filled with narrow medieval streets, trendy bars, clubs and be spoilt for choice thanks to the large quantity of Catalan restaurants. The Museu d'Història de Barcelona shows remains of the Roman city and the iconic La Rambla.
Up & Coming: Gracia
Gràcia is bohemian area of the city still with the Barcelona vibe you have came to enjoy. Characterised by tapas bars, narrow pedestrian streetsand bustling plazas. An area less likely to see mass brands but replaced by indie stores, artisan handmade crafts and treats. It’s well positioned for varied cuisine from all corners of the globe - Italian, Japanese, you name it. The famous Parc Guell sits in the north of the area but Gracia still sits close to see the more obvious tourist spots but provides a different experience.