Barcelona Nutz and Bolts

The Basics

City Name: Barcelona
Where is it located?: Barcelona sits in the northeast corner of Spain, an hour train ride from France.
Why do people go there?: To practice their Spanish while drinking lots of cheap red wine and wandering up and down the main street at all hours of the night, singing and joining up with bachelor parties from the Island. Unfortunately for those with Spanish-speaking desires, the main language of the region is actually Catalan, although most people are bilingual. As far as the cheap red wine goes, there is plenty of that, and drunken parties, but be wary of number of rip-offs that can occur when you’re loose with your wallet.
How do travelers get there?: Flights from London or trains from elsewhere in Spain – or southern France – are common.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 93
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Population: 205000
Languages: Catalan but most people also speak Spanish and some English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Church of the Sacred Family (Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia), Las Ramblas, Picasso Museum (Museu Picasso), Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/spa/bar/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/spa/bar/
Tourist Office: http://www.spain.info
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Tips for Visiting

When to go: Winter is mild along the coast and travelers can escape to the cooler temperatures in the north during the hot summer months. Like the rest of Europe, tourism peaks in July and August.
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How to get around?: Walk, walk and walk some more, although buses and an underground metro will give you a break when you’re tired.
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