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Barcelona City Breaks

Barcelona City Break

Try a Barcelona city break and soak up the chic and sophisticated atmosphere of the Spanish capital. Aesthetically Barcelona is a beautiful destination, with historic streets crammed with medieval romance and an awe inspiring Gothic quarter, which is home to delights like architecture by Gaudi and some outrageous Art Nouveau.

The best views of the city can be seen from the cable car up Montjuic, where the still uncompleted Antonio Gaudi church, the Sagrada Familia and an impressive Gothic cathedral, dominates the Barcelona skyline. Barcelona city breaks are a cultural delight, with the city being home to art collections, which include Picasso and Miro and an array of artistic and historical treasures.

Chic sophistication on a Barcelona city break is also evident in the shopping opportunities, with an array of chic boutiques, stylish markets and contemporary stores open throughout the city. Barcelona is also home to a mixture of bars and restaurants, from the stylish cafe bar to the flamboyant nightclubs. The many excellent restaurants serve meals late in the evening and Barcelona lights up at night, offering visitors a range of flamboyant entertainment.

Situated on the Costa Brava, Barcelona city breaks are perfect for excursions to the sun kissed beaches of mainland Spain, with the balmy Mediterranean beaches and popular resort towns only a bus ride away.

 

 

 


Essential Information on Barcelona

Money

Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.

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Passports / Visas

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. Non-EU nationals must hold a return or onward ticket, all necessary documents for onward travel and sufficient funds.

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Communications

The international access code for Spain is +34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)93 for Barcelona and (0)91 for Madrid. Pay phones are either blue or green and accept either coins or phone cards, which are sold at post offices, tobacco shops and newsagents. Mobile phone operators provide thorough GSM 900/1800 coverage throughout the country and the Balearic and Canary Islands. Email and Internet access is available at Internet cafes in most towns and resorts.

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