Barcelona, Spain
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Spanish, Catalan
Time Zone: GMT +2
Port location: 1 ml east of city centre.
Transport: Taxis outside cruise terminal, metro station ¼ ml.
Description: Spain’s second largest city and the capital of Catalunya. A young vibrant population ensures there is always plenty of activity in the many bars, nightclubs and open spaces. The metro system provides easy transportation.
Sightseeing and excursions: Exploring the Gothic old town and La Rambla; discovering the Gaudi architecture, including the Sagrada Familia church; museums include the Picasso, Catalan Art, Maritime and the Zoological; the Gothic cathedral; Olympic Village; full-day trip to Port Aventura theme park, near Tarragona.
Beaches: To the north of the port area at Barceloneta.
Shopping: El Corte Inglés department store is on Plaça Catalunya. There are hundreds of boutique-style shops in the narrow streets near to La Rambla.
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