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Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the great European cities, a fact recognised by Woody Allen in his film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, where he describes the city as “not merely a setting, but a character in its own right”. It lacks for nothing: world-class cuisine, millennia of history, a vibrant culture, a thriving arts, fashion and design scene, hip neighbourhoods, fantastic architecture and great nightlife, all under a Mediterranean sun which shines over 300 days a year. What’s not to like?
Find Barcelona's best:
- Bakery
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Bakery
Best place to get your daily bread:
Barcelonareykjavik
Iceland itself might have run out of dough, but this Icelandic bakery certainly isn’t feeling the pinch. Tucked away on a side street in the Raval, Barcelona’s trendiest neighbourhood, it’s where all the local hipsters come to get their morning loaf, and understandably so – with a huge range of delicious baked goods on offer, it’s not the place to come if you’re a fan of Dr Atkins.
Where: Barcelonareykjavik, Doctor Dou, 12, Barcelona, Tel: +34 933 020 921.
Website: www.barcelonareykjavik.com
- Picnic
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Picnic
Best spot for a picnic:
Jardins Botanics
The relatively new Jardins Botanics (Botanical Gardens), reopened in 2003 on Montjuïc, the big hill that overlooks the city, are a spectacular location for outdoor snacking. Flora from all the distinct zones of Mediterranean climate all over the world, as far afield as Chile, South Africa, Australia and California, are brought together along with stunning views over the whole city. They’re open all year round (except Christmas and New Year’s Day) from 10am till dusk. Admission is €3.70 (free on Sundays from 3pm on)
Where: Jardins Botanics, C/ del Doctor Font i Quer 2, 08038 Barcelona
Website: www.jardibotanic.bcn.es
- Market
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Market
Best feast for your senses:
Boquería
Considered by many to be the best food market in Spain, the Boquería is on everyone’s itinerary, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth a visit – just get there before 10am to shop with the locals and avoid the tourist crush. Stalls stacked with fresh produce, fish, Catalan staples and exotic spices will stimulate all your senses. There’s even one that sells edible insects, for the more adventurous palate.
Where: Boquería market, Plaça de la Boquería, C/ La Rambla 91, 08002 Barcelona Barcelona, Tel: +34 933 182 584
Website: www.boqueria.info/ (which includes a charming online tour to meet some of the stallholders)
- Shopping
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Shopping
Best way to dress like a princess on Cinderella’s budget:
Girona Street
No, you don’t need a Fairy Godmother, just head down to Girona Street between Gran Via de Les Corts Catalans and Ronda San Pere. There you’ll find all the outlets for designer and high-street names. Pick of the bunch is the Mango Outlet, where you’ll find plenty frantically shopping like they’d never heard the words “credit crunch”.
Where: Mango Outlet, Girona, 37, Barcelona, Tel: +34 934 122 935.
Website: www.mango.es
Barcelona- (BCN)
Location
The airport is approximately 12 km from the city centre. All bmibaby flights operate from terminal 2B.
Tel: 0034 (0)902404704
Public transport
By bus: There is a shuttle bus service the “Aerobus A1” which stops outside each terminal and goes to the central plaza Catalunya every 7-15 minutes. The bus operates from 6am-1am. A single one way tickets costs from 4.00 Euros and a return ticket costs from 7.00 Euros.
Tel 0034 (0)934156020 www.emt-amb.com
By rail: For the city line C-10 Barcelona airport train journey time is 30-40 minutes and runs every 30 minutes. Single fares are priced from 2.50 euros. Trains run from 06.00.
Tel: 0034 (0)902240202.
By taxi: Taxis from the airport to Barcelona city centre take about 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxi ranks are located left of the main exit.
From the airport to Barcelona (Monday to Friday 07.00 to 21.00).
Prices Correct as from May 2009:
14.90 Euros to Plaza Espana
17.20 Euros to Plaza Catalunya
20.60 Euros to Sagrada Familia
Prices Vary on weekends and holidays.
Tel: 0034 (0)932235151
Check-in
Opens 2 hours prior to flight departure time. Desks close promptly 40 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
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