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Just decades ago, few tourists would have considered visiting the northern Spanish city of Barcelona. However, this once rather rundown industrial centre, which seemed to have little to offer, has undergone a seismic change that culminated in the hosting of the Olympic Games in 1992, an event which completely transformed Barcelona. As well as a string of purpose built sporting developments springing up all over the city (with the epicentre on the slopes of Montjuïc) Barcelona also benefited from major investments.

Barcelona has since become something of a Mecca for the worlds top architects, who have flocked here to conjure up an array of modern structures and avant-garde designs. Many have drawn their inspiration from the seminal work of Barcelonas most famous son, the modernist architect Antoni Gaudi, whose unique style can still be savoured in a number of key buildings around the city. His masterpiece is the unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral, but his work can be seen even in the lampposts and fountains of Plaça Reial. Fortunately, the rush of new construction has not completely dwarfed the older buildings, as the old and new architectural styles harmoniously combine. Barcelona is the kind of city where a contemporary glass and steel office block can rest happily within striking distance of a gothic cathedral, a city where the old port has been rejuvenated without losing any of its charm.

As the capital of Catalunya, the city is also solidifying its position as a major regional economic power, tucked, as it is, strategically close to the French border and with a wide Mediterranean coastline. Its key industries include manufacture, textiles, electronics and tourism in 2003, Catalunya received 14,540,000 visitors from a total of over 50 million throughout Spain. The economy of Barcelona has been steadily expanding during the past decade and although it contains just 4% of the Spanish population, the city contributes 14.29% to the countrys GDP.

The locals are very aware of the citys potential and a strong desire still remains among some to create an independent Catalan state with Barcelona at its helm, instead of the current Spanish set up, where Barcelona plays second fiddle in political terms to Madrid. Some observers believe that the desire for outright independence has waned since the death of General Franco and the granting of a greater deal of autonomy to the region. Nevertheless, in the bars and cafés of the city, the patriotic feelings still remain strong. Nowhere is this proud drive for greater self-determination more evocative than at Camp Nou, the home of Barcelona FC (one of Europes greatest football teams) when a capacity 120,000 crowd pulsates to a rousing victory over arch rivals Real Madrid.

With a balmy year round climate (not too steamily hot in summer and with few genuinely cold days in winter) it is not surprising that Barcelona is attracting an increasing number of visitors. Indeed, with cheap air travel becoming more popular, Barcelona has entered the millennium as one of Europes most popular short break destinations.

Barcelona Central Tourist Office

Address: Rbla de Catalunya, 123, 08008 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 285 3834

Barcelona Aquarium
Barcelona Aquarium, just a stone's throw inland from the Mediterranean in Port Vell, is considered one of the best in Europe, with an unprecedented collection of marine life.
Nou Camp
The Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona is not only huge - with a 120,000 capacity - but also a fantastic piece of architecture.
Palau de la Música Catalana
The ornate Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona was originally built for the Orfeo (Catalan Choir) in 1908, and designed by Catalan modernist architect Domenech i Montaner. There are guided tours around the building, but primarily the Palau is a venue for internationally renowned orchestral concert and recitals.
The Bongo Lounge at La Paloma
Every Thursday Barcelona's unique modernist la Paloma dancehall, built in 1903, opens its doors as The Bongo Lounge. One of the most popular club nights in the city, it attracts an international line-up of guests and features DJ residents Professor Angel Dust and Lippo.
Fundació Joan Miró
The Fundació Joan Miró (Joan Miró Foundation) is one of the most stunning museums in Barcelona. As well as possessing an incomparable collection of work by the 20th-century master, it also stages many impressive temporary exhibitions. Everything is displayed on gleaming white walls, lit by shafts of natural light from above.

Airport Guide

Barcelona Airport

Airport Information

Country

Spain

Address

Barcelona Airport, Edificio Bloque Tecnico, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Spain

Country Code

Telephone

932 983 838

Fax

932 983 737

E-mail

bcninformacion@aena.es

Website

www.aena.es

Location

The airport is located 12km (8 miles) southwest of Barcelona

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

Airport News

Shuttle service between El Prat de Llobregat and the airport: The RENFE Cercanías station is currently closed due to engineering work. Passengers who wish to travel to the airport should change at El Prat de Llobregat station on line 2. Stops on line 2 trains have increased to make travelling to Barcelona easier. Timetable: Departures from the airport, from 06:25 to 23:50; departures from the airport, from 5:59 to 23:05. There are trains-shuttle between the airport and El Prat every 20 minutes, from where passengers can take Line 2 of the suburban train. For further information telephone 902 240 202.

Transfer between Terminals

Passengers can walk through a walkway, which connects the three terminals.

Driving Directions

From Barcelona city centre, take the Barcelona ring road, with the airport exit via the Pata Sur. The airport access road is the Barcelona-Castelldefels C-31 motorway, which connects with the Barcelona-Stiges C-32 motorway.

Car Parking

There are public car parks at the airport with space for nearly 13,000 cars. Car parks are located directly in front of each terminal. Terminal A and C are directly connected to the car parks via air-bridges. VIP parking in a secure car park, with collection outside each of the terminals, is also available (tel: 932 971 381).

Car Hire

Avis, National Atesa, Europcar and Hertz are all represented at the airport, with offices located on the ground floor of Terminals B and C.

Public Transport

Rail: There are train services from the airport to the city centre, on the RENFE Mataró line. All trains stop at Sants-Estaçio, Plaça Catalunya, Arc de Triomf and Clot-Aragó, all of which connect with the metro. The RENFE Cercanías station is connected to the passenger terminal via a travelator, which is situated in front of the terminal building between Terminals A and B. Road: Taxi: Taxi ranks are located outside the terminals (journey time to Barcelona: 25 minutes). Bus: There is an Aerobus (A1) service to Plaça de Catalunya, departing from in front of all terminals. Bus no.105 departs from Terminals B and C, to El Prat; bus no.106 also departs from Terminals B and C.

Information and Help Desks

Tourist information desks (tel: (0)934 784 704 or 780 565) are located in Terminals A and B; there is also a hotel information point in Terminal B. Airport information desks can be found throughout the airport, at six locations in Terminals A and B.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs can be found in Terminals A and B. There is also a post office on the ground floor of Terminal B. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, cafeterias and bars in all terminals. Shopping: Duty-free shopping is available in Terminals A and B; there are also a range of other shops in these two terminals. These include a jewellers, bookshop, tobacconists, newsagents, music shop and shoe shop. Luggage: A left-luggage office is situated in the Terminal B Arrivals area. A lost property office is situated in the Bloque Técnico building (tel: 932 983 349). Other facilities: There is a pharmacy, a 24-hour medical service, tour operators and travel agents, and children’s play areas.

Conference and Business Facilities

Terminal B has a dedicated meeting room, the Sala Europa, which can be hired (tel: (0)932 983 815). Facilities include telephone, fax, Internet and audiovisual equipment. During 2004, two similar facilities will open on the first floor of Terminal B. VIP lounges are available in Departures (after security) in all three terminals.

Disabled Facilities

The airport has lifts, escalators and ramps. Reserved parking spaces are also available for disabled travellers in the airport car park. Disabled toilets are located throughout the airport and there are also adapted-telephones at wheelchair height in each terminal.

Airport Hotels

There are no hotels on site. The nearest hotels to the airport are Hotel Ciutat del Prat (tel: 933 788 333), Hotel Tryp Barcelona Airport (tel: 933 781 000) and the Best Western Hotel Alfa Airport (tel: 933 362 564). Hotels can be booked at the hotel information desk in Terminal B.