Barcelona, Spain travel guide
The Barcelona Airport,also known as the El Prat airport, airport code BCN, is the second largest in Spain. It is equipped with 256 flight information screens and 14 passenger information points. The airport also has six VIP lounges, a business centre, hair salon and spa, Wi-Fi zone, 81 shops and restaurants, to guarantee a pleasurable pass-through experience for travelers. Additionally the infrastructure is accessible for people with limited mobility.
Servicing mainly domestic, European and North African destinations it also has minor flights to Southeast Asia, Latin America and North America. It is a hub for Spanair and Vueling Airlines plus it is a focus city for Air Europa and Iberia Airlines.
Tour around in the rent a car vehicle of your chosen size be it a 7 seater, 9 seater, minibus or minivan, to accommodate your needs and those of the people traveling with you for car hire service from Barcelona Airport, Spain.
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- Local time in Barcelona, Spain:
- GMT+1
- Population of Barcelona, Spain:
- 1,673,075
Tourist attractions at Barcelona, Spain
La Sagrada Familia
Antonio Gaudi´s church has been under construction since 1882 and is still not finished. This giant Roman Catholic church has been a top tourist sight to see due to its idiosyncratic design and huge scale. A portion of its interior is scheduled to be opened to the public by September 2010. Opened from 9am to 6pm (Oct – March) and from 9am to 8 pm (April – Sept.) admission is 11 Euros.
Drive to Sagrada Familia and tour the surroundings as well in a car hire vehicle in Barcelona, Spain.
Poble Espanyol
A replica of a quaint Spanish Village mirroring architecture from different parts of Spain, is it home to a number of specialty crafts shops. Opened Monday to Wednesday from 9 am to 8 pm, Friday – Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sundays from 9am to midnight a day ticket will cost you around 8 euros from adults.
Visit Poble Espanyol in a hire car from Barcelona, park your rental car and walk around the streets to get a closer look to the quaint atmosphere in this beautiful quarter in Barcelona, Spain
Picasso Museum
Featuring a chronological display of Picasso´s paintings depicting the artists development over time. Opened Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm, admission is 9 euros for main exhibition; extra during special events.
Recommended daytrips from Barcelona, Spain
Montserrat
The most wacky and striking natural landmark on the road from Barcelona, these naturally formed rock pillars, standing 4,000 feet high, are home to the monastery which houses a statue of the virgin of Montserrat, known as “La Morena” or Black Madonna.
How to Get There in a rental car from Barcelona:
The drive takes about 90 minutes in a hire car from Barcelona.
Head out of Barcelona on the Avinguda Diagonal and take the B-23 motorway. Then take the A2 motorway and exit at Manresa where you will take the C-55 to Monistol de Montserrat. Form here you can take a cable car to the sanctuary as parking is limited.
Girona
A medieval city featuring sights such as the Cinema Museum, the Jewish quarter and Roman baths. An ideal place to wander around and admire the hillside landscape.
How to Get There in a hire car from Barcelona:
Located about an hour and 20 minutes rental car drive from Barcelona on the A7 motorway. From Barcelona head north and follow the motorway signage along the way in the comfort of your car hire service in Barcelona.
Figueres
Dali´s home town and location of his museum, which houses one of the largest collections of his work. The building itself is an eccentric marvel not to be missed. Entrance price to the museum is 11 euros.
How to Get There in a hire car from Barcelona:
Located 139 km from Barcelona, an hour and 30 minute car hire drive on the A-7 motorway north of Barcelona will take you there.
Check out our Barcelona Travel Guide for more interesting sites to visit in Bilbao.
Hotels at Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Pulitzer
Barcelona - C/ Bergara, 8 - 08002
Barcelona, Spain
Tel: (+34) 934 81 67 67
La Rambla Hotel
124, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Tel. 34 - 934 120 404 - Fax 34 - 933 187 323
Hotel Aranea
Consell de Cent, 444
08013 · Barcelona, Spain
Tel : +34 93 247 74 74 - Fax : +34 93 247 74 70
Don't miss our detailed section on Barcelona Hotels for a better look at your options.
Local conditions for Barcelona, Spain
Thu, 24 May 2012 10:50:00 +0200
Thursday at 10:00 CEST:
N/A. 21°C (70°F)
Temperature: 21°C (70°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 2mph, Relative Humidity: 58%, Pressure: 1019mb, falling, Visibility: N/A
Weather forecast for Barcelona, Spain
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Thursday
Sunny, Max Temp: 28°C (82°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F)
Max Temp: 28°C (82°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1019mb, Humidity: 37%, UV risk: n/a, Sunrise: 06:24CEST, Sunset: 21:12CEST
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 27°C (81°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 27°C (81°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 11mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 38%, UV risk: n/a, Sunrise: 06:23CEST, Sunset: 21:13CEST
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 25°C (77°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 25°C (77°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 45%, UV risk: n/a, Sunrise: 06:22CEST, Sunset: 21:14CEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- El Prat de Llobregat
- Airport code:
- BCN
- Phone number:
- +34(0)932 983 838
- Fax number:
- +34(0)932 983 737
- Address:
- Barcelona Airport 08820 El Prat de Llobregat Spain
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Barcelona:
- Barcelona city || 6.2 Miles / 10 km / 20 minutes by rental car from Downtown Barcelona
- Car Rental office location:
Car rental counters at Barcelona Airport are conveniently located in both Terminals, Terminal 1 and 2. To find car hire company in Terminal 2 go to building T2B.
Car hire companies operating in Barcelona Airport include:
- Hertz
- Avis
- National Atesa
- Europcar
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Airlines providing airport services to Barcelona, Spain
- Aeroflot
- Air Algerie
- Air Dolomiti
- Air Europa
- Air Finland
- Air Littoral
- Air Malta
- Alitalia
- Austrian
- British Airways
- Brussels Airlines
- CSA Czech Airlines
- EasyJet
- Egyptair
- El AL Israel
- Finnair
- Iberia
- KLM
- LOT POLISH AIRLINES
- Lufthansa
- Luxair
- Malev Airlines
- Meridiana
- Olympic Airlines
- Portugalia Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc
- SAS
- Spanair
- Swiss Airlines
- TAP Portugal
- TRANSAVIA.COM
- Tunisair
- Turkish Airlines
- Ukraine International
- Virgin Express
