Things to do in Barcelona: our top 10 essential activities
Barcelona is a unique, vibrant and constantly changing city, so it can be hard to pin down exactly what to do first! Here is our selection of 10 truly essential…
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Student accommodation in Barcelona: rent a room in a shared house or with a host family
When you’re a student, budgetary considerations are rarely far from the front of your mind. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find somewhere nice to stay! Here are our top…
Planning your airport-hotel journey in Barcelona
Many of you, via the comments in the article Easy transfers from Barcelona airport to the city centre, asked us what is the best way to get to your hotel…
5 tips to avoid queueing at Barcelona’s biggest tourist attractions
Barcelona is a destination which attracts more and more tourists every year. The queues to get into Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera or the Picasso Museum can be extremely…
24 hour pharmacies in Barcelona
Have a little health problem? If it’s not too serious it’s best to go to a pharmacy rather than a hospital: in Barcelona, some medications are sold by pharmacists that…
Pickpockets in Barcelona: what to do in case of theft?
In Barcelona, theft is common. 250 thefts per day are recorded in the metro alone. Tourists are easy targets for pickpockets as their attention is often on other things. If…
Public Holidays in Barcelona: A User’s Guide
Barcelona is well worth a visit, and not just for the weather! A whole lot of holidays are dotted throughout the year to brighten up Barcelona life, and it’s important…
Weather in Barcelona: info and advice for travelling all year round
Barcelona enjoys a Mediterranean climate and hot sun all year round, weather and temperatures are generally pleasant. Whether you’re a cold-blooded lover of warm climates or you fear the heat,…
Tips for booking your hotel at the best price
Barcelona is a perfect destination for leaving behind the rat race and re-charging your batteries. But like all tourist towns, the hotels advertise high prices. Take our advice so that…
Barcelona: arriving on a cruise ship
First of all, if you are planning a Mediterranean cruise, take a look at the offers on Promocroisière.com, as their prices are very low. Barcelona port is one of the…
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