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Touristic Bus

Dani — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:10:17 +0000

Touristic Bus Barcelona

The Bus Turístic (Touristic Bus) is the easiest and best way to get to know Barcelona as it allows to hop on hop off as many times as you want with the same ticket allowing you to visit the main attractions of Barcelona.

There are 3 different routes that cover the entire city, Roja (RED), Azul (BLUE) and Verde (GREN). The best routes are by far the RED and the BLUE ones, the GREEN one covers and area that it is not specially beautiful or has something interesting to see so I would skip the GREEN one.

The BLUE route includes the Montjuïc area (Olympic Stadium, Poble Espanyol, MNAC, the Joan Miró Foundation, …) and has great views of the city and the Port so those of you that like taking pictures will love it. This route also covers the Port Olímpic, Ciutadella Park (Parliament and the Zoo), Plaça Catalunya and the Passeig the Gracia where it is possible to visit to of the most beautiful buildings of the city, the Pedrera and the Casa Batlló, both designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí.

The RED route includes the Plaça Catalunya, the Passeig de Gràcia where it is possible to visit the Pedrera and the Casa Batlló, the Sagrada Familia (designed by Antoni Gaudí) the Park Güell (again designed by Antoni Gaudí), the Monastir de Pedralbes and the Camp Nou (FC Barcelona stadium).

Tip: The GREEN route is quite poor so I would focus only on the RED and BLUE ones.

Price:

1 Day adult: €21.00
1 Day child (age 4-12): €13.00
2 Days adult: €27.00
2 Days child (age 4-12): €17.00

Where can tickets be bought?

At any bus, just ask the bus driver.

Tickets can also be bought online. However in my opinion it is not recommended as the price is exactly the same as if you bought the ticket directly to the bus driver (no discount) and you have to pay the posting of the tickets to your home address (or wherever you want them posted to) so it is too much hassle.

* Thanks to Gabriel for the picture.

Barcelona beaches

Dani — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:04:00 +0000

Barcelona Beach

Barcelona has over 4km of sandy beaches which are always crowded with people sunbathing and swimming in the sea during summer time.

There are 7 beaches in total (Sant Sebastià, Barceloneta, Nova Icària, Bogatell, Mar Bella, Nova Mar Bella and Llevant), easily accessible using public transport.

How to get there:

- Sant Sebastià (Metro L4 – Barceloneta)

- Barceloneta (Metro L4 – Barceloneta and Ciutadella)

- Nova Icària (Metro L4 – Ciutadella and Bogatell)

- Bogatell (Metro L4 – Poblenou and Llacuna)

- Mar Bella (Metro L4 – Selva de Mar)

- Nova Mar Bella (Metro L4 – Selva de Mar and El Maresme)

- Llevant (Metro L4 - Selva de Mar)

All beaches are provided with disabled access, showers and lifeguards (during summer season) as well as parasol and beach chair rental services. The city council is putting a great effort into keeping them clean, both sand and water are cleaned daily.

Click here for furhter details regarding up to date information on water quality and beach condition. Finally, be aware of the risks that large exposures to the sun can cause to your skin so take the following precautions: use enough sun cream protection at all time, and try avoiding the hours from 12 to 16. Also, ensure that you drink plenty of water.

Monument to Christopher Columbus

Dani — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:40:00 +0000

TheMonument to Christopher Columbus is located at the end of Las Rambas, just beside the harbour. Designed by Gaietà Buïgas for 1888 World Exposition, it commemorates the discovery of America.

A lift inside this impressive 60meter monument allow you to climb to the top, offering great views of Barcelona. At the top, each of the windows indicates the main attraction when looking through it.

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