Want to know what the metro cost? Where to take the train to Sitges? Easily find the Picasso museum? Maybe know where the police station is? It is always good to have a general guide to make it easier to find what you need. Here is all general information that you need to know about Barcelona city. Look through it and save time by not getting lost in the big streets of Barcelona.


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Other interesting areas are the Gay streets

Robery on the streets
This is a difficult article to write because I don't want to scare people off from coming to Barcelona. By writing about safeguarding your personal safety in Barcelona and how to ensure you are not pick pocketed or robbed implies that the city is not safe.

However it's true to say that there is a pick pocketing and bag snatching problem in Barcelona.
The wrong thing to do on La Rambla. You should go to a cafe or restaurant to consult your map. This couple have clearly labelled themselves as tourists.

So many times I walk down La Rambla and see tourists with maps open, looking lost and with their bags unguarded. These tourists will almost certainly be noticed by all the wrong people and be an instant target. You can be a tourist, no problem, but what you must behave like is a savvy tourist and you will be much, much safer.

Please take these precautions to safeguard yourself. I know you may think it will never happen to you. You may even think that "all big cities are the same in this respect" but I would say perhaps think again. I see so many tourists that are leaving themselves wide open for something to happen and all they need to do is just take a few simple steps to help safeguard themselves.

All the essential Barcelona tourist guide and travel information to arrange your trip is on this one website.


www.barcelonabyus.com was born out of a personal love for the city and a desire to share 8 years worth of knowledge of Barcelona Spain with you.

Barcelona Spain - location in EuropeIn addition to essential Barcelona tourism information, you will also find dozens of time and money saving tips from local people - information hard to find anywhere else. These special tips will make your Barcelona city break that much more special.

Barcelona has become Europe's most popular short break destination thanks to its superb location on the Mediterranean, its vibrant street life, fascinating Gaudi architecture, superb cuisine and its world famous football team.

In a weekend you'll get a taste for the magnificent Catalan capital which will have you wanting to return over and over again. And why not with budget airlines offering great deals into Barcelona airport all year round and the easy accessibility of Girona airport to the north.

Most visitors stay in accommodation near the Ramblas and in the Gothic Quarter just to the east. This is a fine base from where you can explore the city's sights by day including Gaudi's masterpiece, the unfinished Sagrada Família Cathedral, and Parc Güell in the north. If you're lucky FC Barcelona might be playing at home and you can watch a match at the 98,000 seater Nou Camp stadium.

In the evening there are plenty cafés and restaurants around the Ramblas but you might like to head down to the harbour to dine at Port Olímpic or in a traditional paella restaurant in the La Barceloneta area.
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Barcelona Travel Guide
All the information in this website and a lot more with regular updates is all included in our new Barcelona E-Book which is available for immediate download .

Barcelona Airport
With the opening of the new Terminal 1, Barcelona's El Prat Airport can proudly claim to be the premier airport of the whole Mediterranean region.

Barcelona Airport Transfers
All your options for transferring from Barcelona airport to your hotel are listed here.

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Information about the best ways to get around Barcelona once you're there.

Barcelona Accommodation
Choose between a wide range of hotels located near the Ramblas and Barri Gòtic or rent an apartment for your stay. Alternatively, take a look at the budget options.

Barcelona Hotels
Here we've listed our recommended Barcelona hotels with the main criteria being that they are located in the centre near la Rambla.

Barcelona Apartments
With escalating hotel prices in Barcelona more and more visitors are choosing to rent an apartment during their stay. Here we list a fine selection of stylish city centre apartments suitable for groups of all sizes.

Barcelona City Breaks
Directline-citybreaks combines Eurostar & cheap flights with hand-picked hotels in more than 50 cities to offer cheap city breaks, short breaks & unforgettable weekend breaks.

Flights to Barcelona
Our flight guide lists all direct flight operators from the UK and Ireland offering services to Barcelona airport.

Barcelona Airport Hotels
A selection of hotels located near Barcelona's Prat airport with online booking facilities.

Barcelona Football Tickets
Information about one of the world's biggest soccer teams and how to get tickets for matches.

Barcelona FC
General information about Barcelona FC including how to get tickets and how to get to the Nou Camp stadium.

History of FC Barcelona
Read the fascinating history of how FC Barcelona grew from its humble beginnings in 1899 to become one of the world's biggest clubs today.

Barcelona Concerts
Check out which bands are playing in Barcelona on their European tours.

Barcelona Gaudi
Every visitor to Barcelona must visit the magnificent Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's most famous work. But there's plenty more Gaudi architectuure where that came from.

Barcelona Museums
A look at Barcelona's most visited museums and art galleries.

Picasso Museum Barcelona
More than a million annual visitors make this one of Barcelona's top tourist attractions.

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA)
The Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona focuses on 20th century art in Catalunya. It has helped rejeuvenate the El Raval district of the city.

National Art Gallery of Catalunya (MNAC)
The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya is one of the best art galleries in Spain which concentrates on Catalan art from the Romanesque period until the mid-20th century.

Dali Museum Figueres
A popular excursion from Barcelona is to Girona and to the world famous Dali Museum in nearby Figueres where the eccentric artist was born.

Barcelona Travel Discounts
Some interesting opportunities to reduce transport and sightseeing costs in Barcelona.

Barcelona Yacht Charters
Corporate and discerning individuals can charter a yacht in Barcelona and sail along the Costa Brava and along to the French Riviera.

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Barcelona Ramblas Hotels
Check out the latest deals on city centre Barcelona hotels. Barcelona Apartments
A fine alternative to overpriced Barcelona hotels.

Barcelona Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions
The essential guide to what you must see whilst you're in Barcelona.

Things to do in Barcelona
A list of our top 10 things you should do while in Barcelona

Barcelona Weather
A description of the weather in Barcelona throughout the year, today's weather and a 5 day forecast.

Barcelona Festivals
A list of the main annual festivals taking place in Barcelona.
See Also: Festes de la Merce.

Sonar Festival Barcelona
Towards the end of June this annual digital music festival attracts huge crowds to the city.

Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece is Barcelona's number one tourist attraction.

Barcelona Opera Tickets
Take a look at upcoming opera performances at El Liceu and reserve your tickets online.

Barcelona Excursions
Here we've listed the most popular day and half day coach excursions from Barcelona including a visit to the 'Black Virgin' of Montserrat, a trip up to Girona and Figueres where you can visit the Dali Museum or a visit to a cava winery in Penedes.
[For something more exclusive with a chauffeur and official guide see our Private Barcelona Excursions]

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Cheap Barcelona Hotels
Great deals on hotels on and around the Ramblas. Barcelona Budget Accommodation
Check out the latest offers on Barcelona hostels and B&Bs.

Barcelona City Tours
There is so much to see in Barcelona so you'll need to plan your sightseeing. Here you'll find a selection of city walking tours and panoramic coach tours of the main sights of Barcelona.
[For something more exclusive with a chauffeur and official guide see our Private Barcelona City Tours]

Barcelona Art Galleries
A guide to the art galleries of Barcelona including the world famous Picasso museum.

Barcelona Basketball Tickets
Enjoy some of Europe's top basketball action at the Palau Azulgrana located alongside Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium. Tickets are delivered to your hotel reception.

Catalunya MotoGP
The annual Catalunya MotoGP attracts huge crowds to the Circuit de Catalunya at Montmeló north of Barcelona and is one of the highlights of the motorcycling world championship.

Barcelona Nightlife
From quaint café bars to red hot clubs, Barcelona has something for everyone visiting the city.

Barcelona Restaurants
A small selection of Barcelona restaurants which we personally recommend.

Barcelona Bars
Impossible as the task may be in a city the size of Barcelona we've listed a selection of interesting bars that we suggest you might like to visit.

Barcelona Wine Tours
Just south of Barcelona is the town of Sant Sadurni D'Noia in the heart of Spanish cava wine production. A whole range of day excursions and extended wine tours to the wineries of the Penedes region are available.

Barcelona Shopping
From exclusive boutiques to street flea markets, there's plenty to keep shopaholics entertained in Barcelona.

Gay Barcelona
Barcelona is an extremely open minded city where gays are made to feel especially welcome & it lies just a short distance up the coast from the resort of Sitges.

Pictures of Barcelona
A selection of pictures of Barcelona showing some of the main tourist attractions.

Barcelona Metro Map
Map of the Barcelona metro network.

Barcelona Red Bull Air Race
A new event to Barcelona on May 6th 2006 involving some of the world's most skillful pilots in an exciting race of skill and speed.

Girona Airport Transfers
Since RyanAir added Girona to their destination list this airport located 100 km away has become a new gateway to Barcelona.

Girona Hotels
Here we've listed some of our recommended Girona hotels.

Reus Airport Transfers
Lying south of Barcelona inland from Tarragona, Reus airport has 'taken off' thanks to the arrival there of RyanAir whose passengers now have easy access to the Costa Dorada and are only 110km from Barcelona.

Sitges Hotels
Here we've listed some of our recommended Sitges hotels.

Links to Official Websites about Barcelona

Barcelona Information
The official website of the Barcelona tourist board

Barcelona Football Club
The Official Website of FC Barcelona.

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