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Barcelona Barcelona is one of the historic harbours of the Mare Mediterraneum. Located on the coast and bounded by the Collserola ridge and rivers Besós and Llobregat, it is the capital of Catalonia and the second biggest city of Spain. The city is less than 150 km from the Pyrenees. Barcelona's location on the shores of the Mediterranean makes it enjoy a warm, welcoming climate and pleasant temperatures all around the year. In Barcelona, as in the rest of Catalonia, the are two official languages: Catalan, the language of the region, and Spanish, the official language of Spain. It is a city of renowned architectural interest, from its roman walls to the new urban planning schemes of the eighties. Particular highlights are its modernista heritage and contemporary architecture. Barcelona offers many cultural activities, such as museum visits, exhibitions, drama performances and other shows. The daytime temperature in November can be very changeable from 14 to 20 ºC. For more information about Barcelona, please see this site. Meals In Barcelona, as elsewhere in Spain, mealtimes are usually later than in the rest of Europe. Here, at home many people have lunch between 2 and 3 p.m. and dinner between 9 and 10 p.m. However, restaurant lunchtime hours are adapted to working hours and to visitors. Lunch is normally served from 1 to 3 p.m., and dinner between 9 and 11.30 p.m. But there are many restaurants that have more flexible opening hours, not to speak about the uncountable number of "tapas" bars and bistros that stay open all day. Shopping The shops in Barcelona open between 9 and 10 a.m. and most close at lunchtime, that is, about 1.30 p.m. They open again in the afternoon between 4 and 5 p.m. and do not close for the day until 8 or 8.30 p.m. The department stores and hypermarkets do not close for lunch. All retailers, including both small shops and department stores, open on Saturdays and close on Sundays, except for a few establishments with special permits. Banking Banks open from 8.30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some banks also open on Thursday afternoon until 8.00 pm or on Saturdays, from 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. A bank is always open at Sants Railway Station. Credit cards, currency and foreign exchange Most international credit cards are accepted. Foreign currency and traveller's cheques may be exchanged at banks and at most exchange offices. A large percentage of banks have automatic teller machines that accept most international credit and debit cards. The Spanish currency is the euro (€), as in most countries of the European Union. The euro is based on the decimal system, one euro being equal to one hundred cents. V.A.T. A value-added tax (V.A.T.) of 7 to 16% is applied to all products and services. In most cases it is included in the price. Whenever it is not included, however, it will be clearly specified. Drinking water The tap water in Spain is purified so it is suitable for drinking. Most people, however, prefer to drink bottled water because it tastes better and is moderately priced. Electricity The electric current here is 220 Volts/50 Hz. Participants coming from North America with 110 V/60 Hz appliances should ensure they use an appropriate transformer. General safety Barcelona is a safe city and tourists and visitors may walk securely along its streets. As in all big cities, however, some basic precautionary measures should be always kept in mind. Medical care The Spanish National Health Service may be used by all persons from European Union countries who have the E111 Form. This form should be obtained at the health service or post office of the visitor's home country before travelling to Spain. It is advisable for participants from countries outside the European Union to take out medical insurance before reaching Spain since they will be charged for access to the national health system. Pharmacies Pharmacies are easy to identify thanks to the green cross displayed outside. Medicines that do not require a medical prescription may be purchased directly over the counter. If you need advice, do not hesitate to ask the pharmacist. If you usually take some medicine in particular, it is advisable to bring a sufficient amount with you for your trip. There are duty pharmacies open 24 hours a day in most city districts. Outside all the pharmacies there is a list of the nearest duty pharmacies. Tips Tips are not obligatory in Spain, although people usually leave them at restaurants (for a maximum of 10% of the total amount of the bill). Hotel and airport porters will accept tips, depending on the luggage. Tourist Information Offices Plaça de Catalunya: Plaça de Catalunya, 17 (Underground) Plaça de Sant Jaume: Carrer Ciutat, 2 (Barcelona City Hall) Sants Railway Station: Plaça dels Països Catalans, s/n Airport: Terminals A and B Websites for tourist information You can visit the Barcelona City Council website or the web of the organisation Turisme de Barcelona. Visa information Citizens from some countries require a visa to enter Spain. You can consult the Embassies web site for further information. How to reach Barcelona By air: Barcelona airport has daily flights to Europe's leading cities and extensive intercontinental connections. It is 14 km from the city itself and offers a bus service (Aerobus) to the city centre (Plaça Catalunya) with departures every 15 minutes (current price: €4). The taxi service from the airport to the congress hotels costs about 22 €. Flighy information: Some airline companies offer low-cost flights to Barcelona, and also to Girona and Reus, cities that are located 1 hour from Barcelona: - Girona airport lies 1 hour 15 minutes from Barcelona by bus. There is a bus after every flight and it takes you to Plaça Tetuan (fare: €11 single, €19 return). - Reus airport lies 1 hour from Barcelona by bus (fare: €9 single, €15 return) There is a bus always after a flight lands. It takes you to Sants Railway Station (Barcelona's main railway station). |