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Catalans are different to the rest of the Spanish, not only for their language (Catalan) but also their independence and sense of humour. If you don’t speak Catalan in Barcelona you may have some trouble communcating as most signs are not in English. But in tourist areas and in hotels you should be fine. The best time to visit is in the spring. Summers are very hot and crowded and most events take place in Barcelona. At both times prices go up. TOURIST OFFICES
You can find tourism offices at the following locations in Barcelona: Barcelona tourist office www.barcelonaturisme.com Placa Catalunya Square (under the square) Metro Catalunya (Green Line, L3) and (Red Line, L1)
Address: Pl. de Catalunya 17
Tel: +34 93 285 3834
Open: 09:00 to 21:00 Closed: Jan 1 and Dec 25.
This main tourist board office and the best place for info on accommodation, booking the Barcelona Bus Turistic (open air bus tour), city maps, bus and transport information and other general questions.
Barcelona City Hall Tourist Office (ground floor)
Ciutat, 2 Placa de Sant Jaume
Metro Jaume (Yellow Line, L4)
Open: Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 20:00
Sat: 10:00-20:00
Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 - 14:00.
Closed: 1st of January and 25th of December.
Similar services to the Barcelona tourist office but smaller with more limited hours.
Columbus Monument Tourist Office
Pl. Portal de la Pau (near the Columbus monument)
Metro Drassanes (Green Line, L3)
November to April: daily, 10:00 - 18:30
May to October: daily, 9:00 - 20:30
Closed: Jan 1 and Dec 25.
Even less comprehensive but can supply leaflets, port information and information on cultural attractions. No accommodation booking services. Barcelona Bus Turistic and Barcelona card enquiries.
Barcelona Tourist Office - (Oficina d' informacio cultural – cultural events)
Las Ramblas, 99
Metro Liceu (Green Line, L3)
Tel: +34 93 316 1000
Open: Mon - Sundays 10:00 - 20:00
This tourist office provides information on cultural activities only not accommodation and sightseeing.
Barcelona Airport Tourist Office Information
Airport Terminals A and B
Tel: +34 93 285 3832
Open: Mon – Sun: 09:00 - 21:00 Closed: Jan 1 and Dec 25. Standard tourist and cultural information point for arriving passengers and also transport connections to/from the city centre and other destinations.
Sants Railway Station
Plaça dels Països Catalans s/n Opening hours: Mon - Friday 8:00 – 20:00 Sat, Sun and holidays: 08:00 – 14:00 Summer: Mon – Sun: 08:00- 20:00. Closed 1 Jan, 25 & 26 Dec. Infopista Montseny Auista AP-7 (E-15), Llinars del Vallès. Àrea de servei Montseny sud, Km 117. Open: September - March: Mon – Sat: 10:00 – 18:00, Sun & public holidays: 10:00 – 15:00
April - May: daily: 10:00 – 19:00
June - August: daily: 10:00-21:00 Closed: Jan 1 and Dec 25.
Cabina Rambla
Rambla dels Estudis, 115 Open: daily: 09:00 – 21:00.
Closed: Jan 1 and Dec 25. Tourist and cultural information about Barcelona Mirador de Colom
Pl. Portal de la Pau s/n Open: November - April: daily, 10:00 – 18:00. May - October: daily: 09:00 – 20:30.
Closed: Jan 1 and Dec 25.
Located inside the Columbus Monument with tourist and cultural info about Barcelona and the harbour. Also has bike rental. Cabines d'informació turística There are information booths around the city with various tourist brochures at the following places: Cabina Plaça Espanya. Pl. Espanya / Maria Cristina Av. Open July – Sept: daily: 10:00 – 20:00. October - June: daily: 10:00 – 16:00.
Cabina Colom. Pl. Portal de la Pau, s/n. Open: daily: 09:00 – 19:00.
Cabina Sagrada Família. Pl. De la Sagrada Família. Open: July - September: 10:00 – 20:00. October - June: 10:00 – 16:00.
Cabina Estació Nord. Alí Bei, 80 – Estació Nord. Open: July - September: daily, 09:00 – 21:00. October - June: daily, 09:00am – 15:00.
Cabina Sants. Pl. Joan Peiró, s/n. Open: daily, 09:00 – 15:00.
Cabina Plaça Catalunya Nord. Pl. De Catalunya, s/n. Open: July - September: daily, 09:00 – 18:00. October - June: daily, 09:00am – 15:00.
Cabina Plaça Catalunya Sud. Adress: Pl. De Catalunya, s/n. Open: July - September: daily, 09:00 – 18:00. October - June: daily, 09:00 – 15:00.
Terminals de creuers
Terminals A,B,C i D del Moll Adossat. Terminals Nord i Sud del World Trade Center. Open: Arrival of cruise ships in transit.
Handy for tourists first arriving in Barcelona. TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOURS Barcelona Tourisme www.barcelonatourisme.com The main tourist office in the city runs daily tours from April 1 to November 1. These include tours of the main landmarks such as Gaudi’s architecture, Barcelona’s Olympic and Football Stadiums, UNESCO world heritage sites in Barceona and contemporary architecture. All the tours are conducted in English with official guides on comfortable, air-conditioned buses. See the website for itinerary details. There are also a number of walking, scooter, helicopter, wine and other tours offered by Barcelona Tourism, see the website for more details. Barcelona Bus Touristic You can tour the city yourself using the double-decker Barcelona Bus Turístic visiting the city’s most interesting and attractive sights. Or take the kids (under 4s travel free). You can get on and off wherever you like in up to 44 locations. Tickets can be purchased on the bus, most of the tourist offices and other places. See www.barcelonatourisme.com for details. If you are interested in finding a guide or another tour consider any of the following links: Barcelona Tour Guides - http://www.barcelonatourguides.com for Gaudi, architecture, walking and medieval tours with a private guide Barcelona Experience - http://www.barcelonaexperience.com for small groups and individuals Fat Tire Bike Tours - http://www.fattirebiketoursbarcelona.com is a four hour biking tour of the city for something different Barcelona Vibes - http://www.barcelonavibes.com is a travel agent in the city that can organize daytrips nearby or in the city for groups, families individuals, students, honeymooners or corporate travellers For a full list of tours available in Barcelona check out our tour engine pages. POST OFFICE Central Post Office Placa d’Antoni Lopéz Open: Mon-Fri: 08:30 – 21:30 Sat: 08:30 – 14:30 Yellow post boxes around the city are for letters or postcards. The left slot (ciudad / ciutat) is for mail within Barcelona, the right slot (otros destinos) is for locations outside Barcelona. Stamps (estancos) can be purchased at tobacco (tabacos) shops. EMERGENCY NUMBERS Medical emergencies 061 General emergencies 112
Fire department 080
Guardia Urbana (local police) 092, La Rambla 43 oposite Placa Reial
National Police 091
Police station (Nou del la Rambla, 76-80) 93 290 2849
Mossos d'Esquadra (Emergencies and traffic accidents) 088
Medical Urgencies 061
Fireman 080
Chemist's information www.farmaceuticonline.com
TMB - Public Transport 933 187 074
FF.CC. Generalitat de Catalunya (Local train service) 932 051 515
RENFE (Spanish Railway) 902 240 202
Barcelona North Station 902 260 606
Airport (Costumer Services) 902 404 704
Iberia 902 400 500
Port of Barcelona 933 068 800
Costumer Services - 902 222 858/ 933 068 849
Trasmediterránea Ferries 932 959 100/ 902 454 645
Catalonia's Highway (AUCAT) 932 305 200/ 902 200 320 (24h.)
Spain's Highway (Auistas Concesionaria Española, S.A) 932 305 200/ 902 200 320 ( 24h.)
Road conditions in Catalonia 938 890 460/ 900 123 505
Taxis adapted to persons with reduced mobility Taxi Amic - 934 208 088
Wheel Chair Cosmo Scooter - 933 211 124
Dental emergencies 93 415 9922 Hospital General de la Vall D'Hebron 93 274 6100
Hospital Clinic i Provincial 93 227 5400
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau 93 291 9191
Hospital San Joan de Deu 93 253 2100
Hospital del Mar (Barceloneta) 93 248 3000 or 93 248 34/35
CREDIT CARDS Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Barcelona and you should see signs everywhere for American Express, Mastercard and other providers. Go to your provider’s websites for locations in the city where you can find their services: American Express (www.americanexpress.com) Thomas Cook (www.thomascook.com) Cirrus (www.mastercard.com) PLUS (www.visa.com) Diners Club (www.dinersc.ub.com)
Visa International (www.visa.com) CONSULATES Most of the embassies are in Madrid but there are a number of consulates in Barcelona. See www.barcelonaturisme.com for a full list, here are a select few below: Australia Pl. Gal·la Placídia, 1-3, 1ª planta Phone: 934 909 013, Fax: 934 110 904 Canada
Pl. Catalunya, 9, 1º 2ª Phone: 934 127 236, Fax: 933 170 541
e-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.espana.gc.ca United States of America
Pg. Reina Elisenda 23 Phone: 932 802 227, Fax: 932 055 206
e-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.barcelona.usconsulate.gov Great Britain Av. Diagonal, 477 Edifici Torre Barcelona Phone: 933 666 200, Fax: 933 666 221
e-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ireland
Gran Via Carles III, 94 , 10è 2a Phone: 934 915 021, Fax: 934 900 986
e-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it South Africa
Parc Empresarial Mas Blau II , c/ Alta Ribargorça, 6-8, El Prat de Llobregat Phone: 935 069 100, Fax: 935 069 197
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Trav. de Gràcia, 64, 2on Phone: 932 090 399, Fax: 932 020 890
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