Things to know BEFORE you go to BARCELONA | Travel Tips 2020

in this video we'll cover all you need to know before traveling to Barcelona including where all the major attractions the best time to visit we have to stay and for how long how to get around the city how much things cost best apps to use best views of the city and other practical information don't forget to like this video subscribe to our Channel and enable notifications and share your own experience or ask a question in the comments below we also created a mobile friendly PDF document covering all the things in this video plus the top 20 things to do in Barcelona including multiple maps here are 16 essential tips to know before you visit Barcelona number 16 the map of Barcelona facing the Mediterranean Sea Barcelona lies on the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula let's look at the map and see where major attractions are located for orientation let's start with the Sagrada família a famous Roman Catholic Church and the unesco world heritage site northwest of Sagrada família you'll find par-cook way another unesco world heritage site under works of Antoni gaudí located on the west side of the park is tibidabo a mountain with amazing views of barcelona casa milà another one of gaudi's remarkable buildings is located southwest of Sagrada família in the southeast you'll find Citadella park with zoo lake and other popular spots also don't miss them nearby Arc de Triomphe south of the park you'll find La Barceloneta this seaside neighborhood is home to one of the most loved beaches in Barcelona and W Barcelona sail shaped hotel with fantastic city and sea views the old city the gothic or known for its medieval plazas and streets takes you to the famous brominate from La Rambla you can enter the world-renowned La Boqueria food market don't miss the famous columbus monument right at the end of NAMBLA next to the sea further Southwest at the foot of majouk Hill is plaza de espana one of the most important squares in the city and a major transport hub near the square are the Magic Fountain and the museo nacional d'art de Catalunya on the top of majouk Hill you will find the Magic Castle hop on the muic cable car to the castle for stunning views of Barcelona and of course if you're a sports fan don't miss the world-famous camp know normally you will arrive in Barcelona at Barcelona el prat airport which is located close to the city the main train station is barcelona sants station located near plaza de espana to get a better sense of the distance 1.

3 miles or 2 point 1 kilometer walk from Parkway to La Sagrada família takes about 30 minutes if you use public transport it will take you approximately the same amount of time you will spend about 45 minutes to walk 2.

3 miles or 3.

7 kilometers from Sagrada família to lab arsenate of each or 30 minutes if you use public transport number 15 weather and climate Barcelona has Mediterranean climate winters are mild with temperatures ranging between 48 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit or 8 and 15 degrees Celsius it is often sunny sometimes cloudy or rainy but rarely snowy in the city centre summers are hot and humid temperatures range between 68 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit or 20 and 29 degrees Celsius in spring and fall the weather is mild and relatively rainy Barcelona gets frequent cold winds at this time of year especially in April temperatures range between 54 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 and 23 degrees Celsius in spring and between 47 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit or 12 and 26 degrees Celsius in of course these are all just averages the weather and temperature can be different at the time of your visit so remember to check the weather forecast before your trial number 14 best time to visit the best time to visit Barcelona is in late spring and early summer from May to June and in the fall from September to October at this time of the year the weather is pleasant and the crowds are relatively small January and February are the cheapest months to visit the city the this convenient time to visit is probably August when it's very hot and humid and there are summer tourists everywhere but don't worry Barcelona is one of the world's most beautiful cities so you'll have a great time regardless of the season and how can you figure out the best days and hours to see the attractions just check Google to see how crowded a specific location is at a certain time of day of course will you recommend going early during the week and/or in the morning number 13 length of your stay many travelers stay in Barcelona for 3 days to see its top attractions and get a basic feel of this extraordinary city but if you want more relaxed and authentic experience we recommend staying one two three more days number 12 where to stay cost of accommodations if this is your first time in Barcelona we recommend staying in the Gothic quarter hellborn Shamblin will be close to many top attractions this areas are also great for nightlife along with poblano and Sant Antoni to experience a small-town vibe stay in Gracia which is also a great family-friendly neighborhood if you love the beach choose Barceloneta for convenience stay within or just right outside the city also be sure to check if there is a matter station nearby so you can easily reach the city centre on average mid range hotel room in Barcelona cost around 150 euros or 170 dollars per night for budget hotels the average is about 50 euros or $60 again these are all just averages and arranges for different hotel categories are relatively wide research online you can get good deals especially if your dates are flexible and you don't travel in the peak seasons check out our video on the best apps to book your stay number eleven avoiding crowds Barcelona is one of the most densely populated cities in Europe and it gets around 8 million international visitors every year with this huge crowds exploring the city can be a challenge but even if you can't avoid all the prouds you can do some things to make your trip to Barcelona a more pleasant experience you can avoid big seasons of it's taking the metro during rush hours get up early in the morning to explore the city without the crowds use Google or Google Maps to check how crowded a specific location is at a certain time of day or explore outside the city centre once you've visited the must-see attractions number 10 transportation from Earth to the airport to get to and from Barcelona and Pratt airport you can use metro train buses taxis and private transfers and car rentals check out our travel guide for links and additional information on how to get to and from the Barcelona el prat airport arriving by train if you're coming to Barcelona by train you will normally arrive at Barcelona sand station which is located northwest of the city centre about a 10-minute walk from Plaza de Espana another major train station is Astacio de Francia which is near Citadella park and the beach from this station you can take medium distance routes to other regions of Spain before your trip check which station is closer to where you're staying in Barcelona arriving by car if you're arriving in Barcelona by car consider booking a hotel or an apartment with an nearby carpet parking rates are from 2 euros to 3 years per hour and daily rates range between 15 and 40 euros you can also consider Park and Ride plots on the outskirts of the city these facilities are located close to metro train or bus stations so you can easily reach the city centre through public transport rates are from nine years 95 cents for one day – 60 years for seven days getting around the city barcelona is well covered by public transportation however you still have to walk a lot so brink comfortable shoes to move around the city you can use DMB Barcelona's public transport service which includes the metro and city buses it is a cheap and efficient way to see the sights throughout the city single ticket costs two years twenty you can also buy an integrated ticket from multiple journeys from one to five days other transportation options include trams taxis pop on top of buses bikes scooters and of course funiculars and cable cars check out our travel guide for timetables prices links and additional information number nine general information here are some other things you should know for a nice and easy experience in Barcelona drinking water it is safe to drink tap water in Barcelona there are around 1600 free drinking fountains throughout the city will cover apps for finding water fountains in a minute toilets you'll rarely see public toilets on the streets in Barcelona however you can use the restrooms at museums and other public buildings and even shopping centers there are also toilets at cafes bars and restaurants we don't have to order something if you want to use the toilet free Wi-Fi Barcelona Wi-Fi provides tourists with free Wi-Fi access at almost two thousand hot spots all over the city including museums parks libraries markets metro stations and even on buses and on the street number eight for international travellers travel adapters if you're coming from outside Europe or from the UK you will probably need a special European travel adapter to charge your phone and other devices this is what Spanish power plugs look like if you travel a lot consider buying a universal travel adapter that you can use in other countries to always bring some cash while most hotels restaurants and stores in Barcelona accept major credit cards like Visa or MasterCard it is wise to owe have some euros in your wallet money exchange like most other European cities Barcelona uses the Europe at the time of making of this video one euro is worth approximately one dollar and eleven cents or 89 pants be sure to check the exchange rate before traveling the easiest way to get euros is to ATMs in Spain ATMs typically ask you if you want to be charged in euros or in your home currency for better exchange rates and smaller fees choose to be built in URIs it's also best to withdraw as few times as possible to avoid multiple ATM fees you can also consider using debit cards like her blood that don't charge fees for limited ATM withdrawals of course you can also exchange your foreign cash for euros at a currency exchange office you can get competitive rates at tourist spots such as La Rambla La Sagrada família Avenue of the parallel and El Raval avoid airport and hotel currency changes which usually offer poor rates and charge high fees prepaid SIM cards you can purchase a prepaid SIM card to access the internet on your phone local carriers include Vodafone orange and mostar see our travel guide for more information pocket Wi-Fi alternatively you can consider renting a pocket Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot if you're from the US and travel a lot consider using Google fie time zone Barcelona uses Central European summer time or GMT +2 most countries in continental Europe are in this times up number 7 safety Barcelona is generally a safe city but there are some areas to avoid especially at night learn more about which areas to avoid in our travel guide unfortunately Barcelona is not only popular with tourists but also with big pockets and bag and watch thieves especially around major attractions and metro stations watch your valuables and use common sense emergency services dial 1 1 – number 6 best apps to use here is a list of useful apps to use during your stay there barcelona metro or metro bus Barcelona for metro and bus schedules routes maps and tickets week locals meetup or eat wait for doing things with locals Jaeger rebbe and other providers for renting an electric scooter donkey Republic for bike electric bikes and electric scooter rentals Google Maps or Apple maps for walking driving and using public transportation Google Maps also lets you download maps which is a great option if you don't want to use roaming citymapper or move it for information on public transport such as departure and arrival times fastest routes etc barcelona travel guide almond almond barcelona travel guide Lonely Planet for other similar apps for practical information on attractions and public transport the fork for free real time restaurant bookings and special discounts TripAdvisor and yep for restaurant hotel museum and to reviews Wi-Fi map for Wi-Fi finder which caps you find Wi-Fi throughout Barcelona deaf to locate the closest water fountain seater squat or flush for finding public restrooms in Barcelona check out our travel guide for links to download these apps on iOS and Android and for more app suggestions number 5 language and expressions the languages spoken in Barcelona are Spanish and Catalan well English is not spoken or understood everywhere most jurist and replaces such as restaurants shops and major attractions will have people who speak English here are some Spanish words and expressions that always come in handy what are four hello buenos dias or good day adios goodbye que tal or what's up and how are you bien gracias good thank you de nada you're welcome or no problem no antenna or I don't understand no hablo espanol or I don't speak Spanish quanto vista esse how much does that cost find more useful Spanish and Catalan words and expressions in our travel guide number for free city tours a great way to discover Barcelona walking tours are organized by expert guides who know a great deal about the city's fascinating history and unique art and culture some providers even offer free walking tours but it is still expected to leave a tip of your choice after the tour see our travel guide for links to websites of free guided tours and other interesting tours in Barcelona number 3 city passes there are several passes you can choose from to help you save money and time in Barcelona for example Barcelona pass the Barcelona cart Barcelona calm and turbo pass Barcelona these passes include entry to several top attractions skip the line privileges various kinds of discounts unlimited free use of public transport and hop-on hop-off bus tickets check our travel guide for current prices and links number to food prices and tipping food prices can range widely in Barcelona and you'll have plenty of dining options no matter what your budget is we suggest using Yelp and tripadvisor to find nearby places with good reviews try to avoid restaurants next to major tourist sites you'll often get a much higher price quality ratio at a restaurant a street or two away from the main attractions and inexpensive restaurant meal ranges from five to nine euros for lunch and eight to 15 euros for dinner a small plate of tapas cause between three and five euros and you get a tasty pea for around eight euros you can buy a baguette at a bakery or a cafe for about one year a typical insane madam or another similar pastry from one to three years and churros with hot chocolate for four to five euros first for drinks coffee costs between one year at thirty and two years fifty a bottle of soda around 2 euros a glass of beer between two years fifty and four years fifty and a glass of wine from one to three years there are some great cheap eats in Barcelona check out our travel guide for the list of best inexpensive dining places such as / urban area for tapas to Korean food for fresh pasta and empanadas and chill area like Donna for Laura sweet hot chocolate to save some money you can buy food and drinks at a grocery store or fresh fruits at a local food market in fact Barcelona is famous for its market culture there are about 40 food markets in the city the biggest and most impressive of which is la boqueria use Google Maps or a similar app to locate a grocery store or a market area tipping you are not expected to dip in verse Luna or Spain in general you can still tip if you want to because you feel like you've been well taken care of we recommend tipping 5% to 10% of the bill based on the quality of service also always deep in cash even if you pay by credit card number one best use of the city you can enjoy several amazing views of Barcelona from tibidabo Parkway Sagrada família bankers of Carmel museo nacional d'art de Catalunya manju castle and W Hotel Barcelona check out our travel guide for more places with free and paid amazing views of the city and maps to easily locate them our Travel Guide is a mobile-friendly PDF document that you can store on your phone for offline use it covers the top 10 things to do in Barcelona and additional attractions maps links opening hours and other information that will help make your trip to Barcelona stress-free by purchasing our Travel Guide – you're also helping us sustain this channel so big thank you and don't forget to like this video subscribe to our Channel and 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