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The second largest city in Spain, Barcelona, has a population of 1.5 million and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Sitting on the Mediterranean coast, and with a wealth of unique historic architecture, it is a beautiful city, full of things to see. A multitude of markets, where local residents offer flowers, paintings, performances and delicious food, draw many visitors. The months between April and June, and September to November, are considered the best time to visit this wonderful city, as the temperatures are more moderate. September also welcomes Barcelona's main annual festival where events such as live music performances, firework displays and parades of large wooden figures occur. All of this excitement is normally accompanied by the consumption of Cava, the national drink of Catalonia. ...
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You won't want to miss visiting Las Ramblas, a beautiful tree-lined pedestrian walkway, the busiest and most lively street in the city; or browsing El Portal de l'Àngel, a large pedestrian walkway that hosts many new and stylish shops; or cruising the miles of beachfront boardwalk that begins at Barceloneta. It is also worthwhile to see the largely intact medieval center of the city, Barri Gotic, and, for fun, to take in a Flamenco Show.
Get a real taste of Barcelona's delicious cuisine by seeking out cafes and restaurants where the locals frequent. Many offer a menu of the day where you can sample a simple, but good, unpretentious meal that usually includes salad, main dish, drink and dessert. The people of Barcelona are generally considered to be very friendly, helpful and generous. The native languages are Spanish and Catalan, but most residents will usually address tourists in Spanish. Any attempt by the visitor to use the native language is always appreciated! In tourist areas, almost all shops and bars have some English speaking staff; however, English is not very widespread among the Spanish people.
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The currency used in Barcelona, Spain is the Euro.
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The temperatures in Barcelona range from a low of 4°C in the winter to a high of 28°C in the summer.
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The voltage used is 230V.
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The language used in Barcelona is Spanish.
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The time zone in Barcelona, Spain is Central European Time GMT (UTC) +1.
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Documents required to visit Barcelona
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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