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Seaside city in the Catalan-speaking region of Spain noted for many buildings by Gaudí and the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics.
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Can you stay in a hotel in Barcelona as an 18-year-old with a friend who's 17 and share a room together?
Can you stay in a hotel in Barcelona as an 18-year-old with a friend who's 17 and share a room together?
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Vueling not allowing me to check in online
I’ve got a flight from London to Barcelona coming up and I’ve just tried checking in online but was told that because of my nationality I would have to check in at the airport. I have a EU passport ...
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Is pickpocketing still a problem in Barcelona even though people don't carry cash anymore?
If you read travel websites about Barcelona they will often talk about it being the "pickpocket capital of Europe" or at least about how pickpockets are a major concern.
However, in the last ...
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Need a transit visa travelling to South Africa via London [duplicate]
I have a NIE ID card from Spain where I live. Can I travel via London from Barcelona to South Africa without a transit visa?
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Any idea why some outlets might be colored red in a Barcelona apartment?
In an apartment I visited in Barcelona, there were several electrical outlets in a row. Two of them were colored white, but one was colored red. They're right next to each other, so it seems there ...
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Can I buy a Barcelona Hola Card at a machine in the airport?
I will be arriving into Barcelona late when the train ticket office will be closed. Can I buy an Hola Card from a machine?
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Is the T-jove metro ticket in Barcelona valid for 25 years old people?
From February on I will spend half a year in Barcelona and I'm trying to figure out which metro ticket suits best to me. I found the T-Joven Ticket which costs 80 Euro and is valid 90 days. It says, ...
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How to get to Barcelona airport from downtown during the marathon 2021
So I’m staying at this hotel close to the cathedral and I need to get to the airport in Barcelona tomorrow by 10 AM. According to the marathon website, via Laietania will be closed off, so I’m ...
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Get to Tibidabo with Hola Barcelona card. Is it possible?
I'm traveling to Barcelona next week and I will use Hola Barcelona card for public transport.
Searching on Google maps for a journey, let's say from Sagrada Familia it shows that one have to take the ...
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Is it possible to visit Park Guell in Barcelona for free?
I have read on different websites that it's possible to visit the park for free if you go there early morning, before they open something.
I have two question related to this:
In June 2021, will it ...
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Hola Barcelona public transport card bought online
I'm looking on the Barcelona public transport system and it seems to be cheaper if one buys the card online. Here is their website.
I have two questions in this case:
How do I get the card, will it ...
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Where is this outdoor sign in Barcelona
Sorry if this is very obscure. I took this picture more than 12 years ago in Barcelona and I am finding it difficult to locate it. I think this were the letters RESTAURANT on a grass lawn, somewhere ...
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Citibank Cash withdrawal in Barcelona
A friend has an American Citibank account and is visiting Barcelona. How does one determine which banks, will minimize the cost of withdrawing cash? Concrete examples with supporting links are ...
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Transportation from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to downtown (Eixample area)?
We are a group of 8 visiting Barcelona at the end of October. We want to find out what is the cheapest/efficient way to transport from BCN airport to Eixample area where our hotel is located?
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Preventing the ears from getting clogged on descent to Barcelona [duplicate]
I've been having an terrible experience when ever I'm descending to Barcelona. My ears would clog so bad that it would even hurt for a couple of seconds. That it self doesn't cause a problem. The ...
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Travel options from Barcelona to Skydive Empuriabrava
We are travelling to Spain at the end of this month and as a part of the trip, we are planning to do skydiving at this one of the most beautiful skydiving locations in the world, Skydive Empuriabrava.
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How can I get from Santa Susanna to BCN airport using public transit on a Saturday?
I plan to travel from Santa Susanna (Torrentó De Can Gelat, S/N, 08398) to BCN airport (El Prat de Llobregat) on Saturday, the 27th of July.
For workdays, there's an option to use trains (R1, then R2)...
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One-way train from Paris to Barcelona [closed]
I'm traveling with my fiance this summer (early August) for 10 days, five in Paris and five in Barcelona. We already have flights and hotels set up, and wanted to take the train from Paris (early ...
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Can a hotel cancel a confirmed reservation?
I booked a hotel a yesterday though Booking.com for a special occasion in Barcelona (I'm traveling from another European country). The booking isn't for another few months.
The booking includes:
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Traveling to USA from Morocco through Barcelona do I need a transit visa If I am asked to collect my chec-luggage (using different airline company) [duplicate]
I am contacting you guys concerning one of the problems that I believe I will have them during my trip through Barcelona Airport.
I am traveling from Morocco (CMN Airport, Casablanca) to ...
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I need help regarding travel to Lisbon from Pakistan [duplicate]
I am traveling from Pakistan to Lisbon. I have a 30-day visa from Portugal.
I will be transiting in Barcelona. Do I need another transit visa for Spain? Can I use the transit area of the Barcelona ...
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France railway strike affecting my Barcelona to Paris journey. Alternatives?
I was supposed to travel to Paris from Barcelona on 7th June via the 9:25 train. But due to the France railway strike, all the trains on 7th June are cancelled except the one at 1:25 pm. The problem ...
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Is it possible to walk along the coast from Barcelona to Gibraltar?
I am thinking to make a walking trip along the sea from Barcelona south to the Strait of Gibraltar.
I used Google Maps and I saw that it offered me almost all highways. Is it even possible to walk on ...
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Will I need to go through security again if I have a layover in Barcelona?
I'm an American citizen and I'll be flying on one ticket/same airline from Naples, Italy to Copenhagen with a one hour layover in Barcelona. The connecting flight will be in the same terminal, but ...
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Where can I find Taizé groups in Barcelona?
I'm staying in Barcelona for a few days. Where I live use to go to the Taize' prayer in my Parrish. I know the prayer is international and that many people, after coming back to Taizé, start to pray ...
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Can I student visa holder in France exit Schengen from another country? [duplicate]
As a student in France with a long-term student visa, I want to go from Barcelona airport back to my country. Is it possible or do I have to exit from France only?
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What are the differences between Barcelona Pass vs Barcelona Card vs Barcelona City Pass?
Background: Traveling in December 2017-January 2018 and planning on visiting the usual spots (Park Güell, Camp Nou, Montjuïc, a lot of Gaudi's work, etc).
It seems like two are private, one is ...
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When I swim near Malaga (Spain) what I should pay attention for?
I googled about dangerous stuff in sea near Malaga (Spain) and Barcelona (Spain). When I googled I have got information only about Portuguese man o' war. Is there are any other dangerous animals or ...
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Can you order tapas or pintxos "to go" in Barcelona?
I'm in Barcelona, my friend is not feeling well and I'd like to get some food and bring it back to the hotel. Will local tapas or pintxos restaurants allow me to order food to go? Or must I eat it at ...
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Hand luggage storage in Barcelona, or better to take with us?
I will be visiting Barcelona for 5 days with a small cabin trolley. On the last day we need to check out from our apartment at 10, but the flight won't be until 4. We'd like to go somewhere for lunch ...
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Is there passport control in Barcelona train station?
I'm an Indian student studying in the south of France and I plan to visit Barcelona for a day. Is it necessary to take my passport with me? Is it accurante that there is no border control between ...
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Where is the luggage storage in Barcelona Sants station?
Thanks to the ever-excellent Man in Seat 61, I've found out that there are luggage lockers available at Barcelona's Sants main station:
Barcelona Sants has luggage lockers, open 05:30-23:00 daily. ...
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Snorkeling places in Barcelona [closed]
Do you know any good places to snorkel in Barcelona ?
I'm looking for a spot to snorkel that would not be crowded, I don't want to book a tour.
As my question could be subjective, I would like to ...
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When did Barcelona's Park Güell needed tickets ?
Went to Barcelona last week and tried to go to Park Güell to be told we needed tickets to get into the "Gaudi area".
Last time I was in Barcelona, 10 year-ish ago we did not need tickets for that ...
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Barcelona airport terminal 2B to Liceu by public transport
What's the easiest way to get from Barcelona Airport (Terminal 2B) to the Liceu area (or nearby, don't mind walking from another stop) using public transport (not taxi).
Arriving day time, so no ...
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What is the shortest segment of high-speed rail out of Barcelona where trains reach the maximum speed?
I will be in Barcelona soon and would like to try out the high speed rail. I don't want to go farther than necessary (e.g. to Madrid), but I would also like to avoid short segments where the trains ...
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How to find a grave in Barcelona?
A relative of mine lived many years in Barcelona, Spain and died there. I am quite sure she is buried there too but do not know in which cemetery nor even how many cemeteries there are there.
I found ...
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Why are CaixaBank ATMs in Barcelona so complex?
During a recent trip to Barcelona, I regularly encountered CaixaBank ATMs, with an incredible array of buttons, slots and displays.
The first time I tried to use one I tapped the touchscreen, which ...
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What are the other ways to get from Ibiza (Spain) to Barcelona except the airplane?
I'm going to visit Ibiza (spain) in October and my return flight is from Barcelona. I'm wondering is there cheaper way to get to Barcelona than on the airplane?
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Are most places open in Barcelona during Día de la Hispanidad?
Is it a good idea to travel to Barcelona during Día de la Hispanidad/Fiesta Nacional de España (October the 12th)? We plan to be there from 08.10 for a week, but are concerned that Fiesta can spoil ...
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Optimum fares for transportations inside and around Barcelona (metro/trains)
I'm looking for the best prices for getting around Barcelona. We will be traveling as four adults and one kid (16 y.o.) and we have accommodation in Barcelona city center for ten days. Also we would ...
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My passport got stolen in Barcelona ,Spain
I am on Sweden tourist visa and my passport got stolen in Barcelona and I am non EU national person i.e. Indian.
I got the police report but as I have return flight from Barcelona to Stockholm on ...
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Bad hostel, recourse?
I've just spent a rather unpleasant night at a hostel in Barcelona.
I didn't sleep well. Quite hot and loud and I was being eaten by insects. A few hours sleep woken by the place shaking at 8 due to ...
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How can a tourist register for the Bicing bicycle sharing in Barcelona?
When I was in Barcelona I saw many bike sharing stations in the city, belonging to a program called Bicing. Remembering how convenient it was to use the service in London, I decided to try and ...
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Parking a camper near Barcelona [closed]
I plan to visit Barcelona next month in my camper, but want to sleep (Airbnb) in the city for a couple of nights. Has anybody suggestions where I can cheaply park my camper within easy train (or bus/...
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What is the cheapest way of getting a taxi from Barcelona airport?
I'm arriving to Barcelona at midnight and would like to take a cab since the night transport is not too convenient. I know that taxis at airport stands can be prone to scamming tourists and it's not ...
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Where and when can I see people building a Castell near Barcelona?
Castells are a world-famous tradition of building human towers:
I am going to visit Barcelona this July and would like to see one of these towers. Where and when can I do so?
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Step-free / wheelchair (or few steps) access on the Barcelona Metro
We went to Barcelona recently, as my wife has CP, she finds steps hard work, my arm also gets a good workout supporting her if we have too many steps to face.
Most metro stations seemed to have many ...
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Does La Sagrada Familia light up every night?
For example this blog post says it does not. I can't find a schedule anywhere.
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