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In most of the hotels in Barcelona you can leave your luggage at the reception on arrival before getting into your room, or if you want to go into the city on your last day and have to leave your room. In case your hotel doesn’t allow this, or for any other reason won’t store your luggage, you can always go to: the airport, metro and train station Sants, bus station Nord and Locker Barcelona, near plaça Catalunya. Just so you know; ‘Luggage depot’ means ‘consigna’ as well in Catalan as in Spanish.

 

You can travel around Barcelona in many ways, but thanks to the perfect subway network this form of transportation is the most comfortable and cheap way. At the Turisme de Barcelona you can get a free guide in which 7 routes are explained that combine subway, walking and some bus routes  named: Barcelona Metro Walks. On the basis of these routes you can explore Barcelona at your own tempo and interests.

 

Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate but is also characterized by an urban micro climate, which among others means that the temperatures in the city centre are higher than in the less built areas at the border of the city.

 

While Paris could be the capital city of Romance in the world, it does not in any way disqualify Barcelona as a romantic tourist destination for couples. There is so much to do in Barcelona as a couple, ranging from the irresistible beaches to sampling great wine and Spanish delicacies and all else in between. One thing though that is always guaranteed is that a romantic trip to Barcelona is unrivaled to that of any other destination in the world, thanks to the diversity of activities that couples can enjoy together. Here are some ideas of the top 4 things you can do in Barcelona.

 

Although Barcelona has a lot of parking spots, it is without any doubt much quicker and more comfortable to go with the public transport during your visit to the city. If you do want to go by car to the centre of Barcelona, it is necessary to look out for the coloured lines of the parking spots on the streets. Parking is prohibited in zones with a yellow line. If the lines are painted blue or green then it is obligatory to buy a ticket.

 

Barcelona has so much to offer, but entrance prices of attractions and museums are sometimes quite expensive. That’s why here’s a list of museums and attractions that have free entrance on certain days. These attractions are fun, interesting, surprising but especially budget friendly.

 

Here's a list with the best and most well-known festivals in and around Barcelona. They're listed in chronological order so it's easy to select a suiting festival for the period you're staying in Barcelona. And don't forget that the city of Barcelona during Spring and Summer is turning into a real 'Fiesta city'.

 

Barcelona offers a lot of discounts with special cards and vouchers but the Barcelona Card combines these discounts and benefits. With this card you can get next to using the public transport for free, also a lot of discount on tourist attractions, museums, restaurants and other things. The Barcelona Card can be bought for 2,3,4 or 5 consecutive days.

 

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