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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Late night travel on a Sunday in Barcelona
Does the transport from the airport run on a Sunday night (about 9pm) going to Tetuan, Marina, or Arc de Triomf?
One of our guide books incorrectly said the airbus did not run on a Sunday, hence this ...
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Travelling to Spain via London, Madrid or Barcelona [closed]
I am going to Spain for one week. I have a flight from the 21st to the 26th, from London to Madrid. But, now, I did some searching and found that Madrid is perhaps not as interesting as Barcelona. ...
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What are my options for frequent travel between Barcelona and Mataró?
I will regularly take a train from Barcelona to Mataró and back (twice a day, every weekday, starting from October). The R1 line seems to be exactly what I want: it crosses Barcelona with stops in 5 ...
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Is the train station of Aiguafreda, Spain ever served?
While planning a trip, I saw that to access the Montseny Park, near Barcelona, one can take a train to the town of Aiguafreda.
However, on Renfe website, the train services website, I cannot find ...
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Catalan or Spanish in Barcelona?
I am going on a city trip to Barcelona, and as usual, I want to learn a few local words so that I can ask directions or order my drinks that way.
My question, though: should I learn Spanish or ...
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Where can I rent a 125cc scooter in Barcelona by the month?
Whenever I travel to Barcelona, I love to rent a scooter. It's a really great way to get around town.
I'm planning to be there for the month of August and would like to find places that rent long ...
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First time in Barcelona: affordable places to eat for a student
I will be arriving in Barcelona on the 13th of September and I will be staying together with my girlfriend for 6 nights.
Although I have a job, as students the budget is, let's say, a little limited....
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Does a ticket to Montserrat Mountain include 8 free city rides?
Regarding Barcelona
1) I have heard that a ticket to Montserrat Mountain includes 8 free city rides. Is it so?
2) Are there any activities that runs only on a specific day? E.g. the magic fountain?
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Are there any last-minute cheap Spain-domestic flights?
I'm travelling alone to Barcelona airport (BCN). I would like to take a cheap round-trip flight from BCN to Madrid.
Is there any web-site or smartphone app that sells last-minute cheap Spanish ...
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Why is the train between Barcelona and Madrid so expensive?
A one way ticket from Barcelona to Madrid is more than 100 euros, which is much more expensive than in the rest of Western Europe. It is even more expensive than the Eurostar, which required to dig a ...
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What is a safe and scenic way to drive from Barcelona to Madrid? [closed]
I want to drive from Barcelona to Madrid (around 600kms) this December.
Is it beautiful?
What are the safe car hiring options for foreigners?
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Is it feasible to travel daily from Gavà to Barcelona?
We are planning a 5 day trip to Barcelona and due to a limited budget we were thinking of staying in Gavà and then travelling to Barcelona, practically every morning. Do you consider this as feasible ?...
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Is a day trip between Barcelona and Andorra possible?
I am traveling to Barcelona this October and wish to take a day-trip to Andorra. Is this possible?
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Hiring a car in Berlin and dropping it off in Barcelona for a road trip
I am planning on a road-trip from Berlin to Barcelona. I am most interested in knowing if I can hire a car in Berlin and drop it off in Barcelona.
(also, if anyone has tips on routes to take that is ...
