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Destination Airport (BCN)

Enjoy a fantastic beach holiday in Malgrat De Mar, Costa Brava

Prices from £238

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Description

Location: Malgrat De Mar

Malgrat De Mar is situated at the Southern end of the Costa Brava, approximately 38 miles north of the cultural capital of Barcelona. Holidays in Malgrat are centred around the beautiful little sandy bays divided up by rocks and cliffs, which provide sheltered calm waters ideal for watersports and swimming during the summer months. The beaches also have a lovely long promenade ideal for taking a romantic stroll along and having a drink or something to eat in the many bars, restaurants and cafes located along there.

Your holiday price includes: Direct flights and accommodation for 7 or 14 nights on an all inclusive board basis.

Accommodation description

The Tophotels Planamar is located in a privileged position on the promenade of Malgrat de Mar, just 150 metres from the sandy beach and a mere 3 minute walk from the centre of the town. The train station to Barcelona and Gerona is just 150 metres from the hotel's door. Barcelona is about an hour's journey where you will find the famous 'Ramblas' and the beautiful world of Gaudi architecture.

Hotel facilities

Swimming pool
Solarium with loungers
Full entertainment program
Lifts to all floors
24 hour reception
Air conditioning in public areas
Money exchange is available at reception

Room facilities

Radio
Direct-dial telephone
Air conditioning
Balcony or terrace
Full bathroom
Satellite TV

Food and beverages

Restaurant serving buffet meals
Bar
Lounge

Kids facilities

Mini club for children aged between 5-12 years
Children’s swimming pool

All inclusive package includes

Buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the main restaurant along with a selection of drinks
Locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages served from 10.00 to 00.00
Afternoon tea and coffee is also available every afternoon
Snacks are available at limited times in between restaurant opening times
Top hotels dine around facility
Excursions to Gran Palace and Medieval Castle with 1 free drink provided (guests have to pay at hotel for compulsory coach transport)

Infants: £35

Please note

The following extra charge will apply when paying by credit card – 2% for Visa/MasterCard/ Visa Electron (Diners Card & Amex cannot be accepted). £1 charge per person will be made for debit cards.
Child prices are applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults.

Optional extras

Transfer prices – coach transfer £25 per person return.
In–flight meals - £10 to £15 per person where applicable.
Car hire - tour operator can also offer the best fully inclusive car hire prices in over 4000 destinations. They have good rates on cars of all sizes to suit all needs - from small ‘run-arounds’ to minivans and convertibles.
Special offer on a fantastic Catamaran Cruise running from April to October (weather permitting) - Children up to 16 go free and adults get a 20% discount. (please note transport is not included).
Tour operator will be happy to quote you when they advise you of your flight details.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

Destination Airport

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.