TRAVEL TIPSWhen to go: Barcelona is always packed
with tourists and business travelers, hence the main factor that
dictates when to visit falls pretty much on the weather. Usually,
fall, spring and early summer are the best times to travel to
Barcelona as the temperatures average pleasantly around 21° - 25° C.
High summer (mid July - late August) can be insufferably hot and
humid, and may best be avoided as local shop and business owners
close for the month and evacuate themselves to somewhere cooler. If
you're from somewhere cold, a winter break in Barcelona may be a
good getaway as the temperatures amiably hover around 13° C.
Language: Castillian (Spanish) and Catalαn are co-official
languages of Barcelona, but English, French and German-speaking
staff can generally be found in large hotels and restaurants as well
as in tourist centers.
Banking hours: Banks in Spain are generally open from 9 am to
2 pm on Weekdays and from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday.
Currency: Euro Dollar (EUR).
Bills issued: 5 , 10 , 20 , 50 , 100 , 200 , 500 .
Coins issued: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents, 1 , 2 .
Useful numbers: International country code: 34 | Barcelona:
93 | Emergencies: 112
- Turisme de Barcelona: 93/368-9700 (www.barcelonaturisme.com)
- Public Transportation: 93/412-0000
- Dialing tips: International calls: 00 - country code - area
code - number.
- Dialing Spain from abroad: +34 - area code - number.
- Internet access: There are numerous cybercafes all over the
city with prices ranging from 1.7 or 3.5 .
Time: GMT/UTC +1 (+ 2 from last Sunday in March to last
Saturday in October).
Dress code: The Barcelonians are accounted as the
trendsetting people, so as far as fashion is concerned, any forms of
conventional outfit are accepted. However, it's advisable to wear
something light in summer as the city tend to be boiled up by the
heat. In contrast, winter can be nippy as the wind billows from the
Pyrenees, so dress accordingly. Suits are always the sure bet if you
are negotiating business.
Recommended Accommodations in Barcelona:
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Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto - The Hotel Alfa
Airport Is A Modern And Functional Hotel, Which Was
Completely Renovated In 1998. The Hotel Is Only Two
Kilometers From The Airport, And Ten Kilometers From
The City Center, In The Industrial State Of Zona
Franca. The Hotel Alfa Airport Has Extensive
Facilties, Including An Indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna
And Fitness Room. For Guests Arriving By Car |
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Best Western Premier Dante - The Best
Western Premier Dante Hotel Is A Seven-floor
Hotel, Serviced By An Elevator, In The Heart Of
Barcelona's Eixample District, Just Five Blocks
From The Shops And Gaudi Buildings Of The Paseo
De Gracia. The 81 Air-conditioned Guestrooms
Have Neutral D?cor And Wooden Furniture. All
Include Bathrobes And Minibars And Are Equipped
With Direct-dial Phones |
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Hesperia Presidente Hotel - The Hesperia
Presidente Is A Modern Hotel Located At The
Corner Of Muntaner Street And Diagonal Avenue,
In Barcelona's Bustling Business Area, One And A
Half Kilometres From The Congress Centre. The
151 Air- Conditioned Guestrooms Mix Contemporary
And Traditional Styles With Warm Tones And Dark
Wood Furnishing. Modern Amenities |
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Husa L'illa - The Hotel Husa L'illa Is A 4
Star Property, Located In Barcelona's Most
Important Business Complex, And Surrounded By
Pleasant Gardens, Boutiques, Shops, Restaurants
And Conference Hall. It's 103 Comfortable Rooms
Are Fully Equipped For P.c. And Fax Connection.
Hotel Address : Avenue Diagonal 555, Barcelona,
80029 Spain |
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