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2. Barcelona General Information
Transportation in Barcelona
How to get to the conference centre from INTL Barcelona Airport
1) Aerobus (Express bus service)
2) RENFE Train and Metro
3) Taxi
4) Nitb us
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How to get to the conference centre from Girona Airport
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1) Barcelona Bus -transfer from Gerona airport to Barcelona
2) Train to Barcelona
Barcelona Metro Map (Subway / Underground Map)T10 Transport Ticket
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TOP-Things to do in Barcelona
Transport to Fira MontjuĂŻc â by Metro & Bus
TOP-things to do
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RESTAURANT CLOSE TO THE FIRA
General Information
In Barcelona, and throughout Catalonia, there are two official languages: Catalan, the language of Catalonia, and Spanish, the
official language of Spain.As in most European countries and also in Catalonia, GMTis the time system used in Barcelona. Clocks are one
hour ahead of GMTin winter and two in summer and are adjusted twice a year, going forward one hour in winter and back an hour in summer.
Spain is in the Eurozone and the euro is its official currency. Foreign currency could be exchanged at savings banks, or
âCaixesâ (the opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2pm. Thursday afternoons, 4.30pm to 7.45pm, except June to
September) and banks (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2pm and Saturday, 8.30am to 1pm, except summer).
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3. Currency exchange office also open every day in Barcelona city centre, and at the main railway stations and the EstaciĂł del
Nord bus station and at the Airport, where they have longer opening hours.
The working day in Barcelona usually begins at 8 or 9 in the morning and ends around 6 or 7 in the evening, with a one- or two-
hour break for lunch at 2pm. This is the daily life and routine that befits the Spanish reputation as a hard-working and thrifty people.
Lunch and dinner are usually eaten a little later than in the rest of Europe. Most restaurants open from 1pm to 4pm,
and from 8pm until 11pm. Tipping isnât obligatory, but people usually leave 5% if they are satisfied with the service.
Shops have long opening hours, from 10am to 2pm and from 4.30 to 8 or 8.30pm. In Barcelona city centre, most shops donât
close at lunchtime and large shopping centres and department stores open until 10pm all year around.
With regard to prices, Barcelona features a wide range of accommodation, shops and services to suit all pockets. Here are
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some approximate prices in Barcelona: a single public transport ticket costs âŹ1.45, an espresso coffee between âŹ1 and âŹ1.50;
a lunchtime set menu could cost between âŹ8 and âŹ15, a cinema ticket âŹ7.40; a sandwich âŹ2 to âŹ3.50, and a newspaper about
âŹ1.20. Smoking is prohibited in all bars and restaurants in Barcelona.
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The public transportation in Barcelona is well organized with a combination of underground networks, day and night
buses, trams, and trains.
This part of the guide provides you with the official web site information for the Barcelona transport system including
the metro (underground), buses, local trains (TMB), and long distance trains RENFE. Most of these sites have
translations into several languages.
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You will find up to date timetables and routes at each one of the following sites.
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4. Aerobus (Express bus service) Metro
www.aerobusbcn.com +34 902 100 104 http://www.tmb.cat/en/linies-de-metro
(L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L11)
RENFE Train and Metro
www.renfe.com
Here a useful link to help you easily get around
Tel: (+34) 90 224 3402 (International) Barcelona.
Tel: (+34) 90 224 0202
http://english.independentrip.com/39-spain/como-
moverse/42-barcelona/13-airport/
TAXI
http://www.taxibarcelona.cat
Tel +34 933 033 033
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How to get to the conference centre from Barcelona Airport
There are 4 main ways to get to the conference centre from
Taxi Groc.
Tel 933 222 222 Servi Taxi.
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1) Aerobus (Express bus service)
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2) RENFE Train and Metro
3) Taxi
4) Nitbus
Tram
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Tram Lines 6 lines (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6)
The Aerobus service is an express bus service that links
Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) Barcelona airport to the city centre. This service normally
runs between 6 and 15 mins within its fixed hours of
operation from 06:00 to 01:00
City Train You could catch the Aerobus from outside both Terminal 1
and Terminal 2.
http://www.fgc.cat/eng/index.asp
The Aerobus will then take you to the city centre where you
FGC 12 metro lines (L6, L7, L8) could either stop at Plaça Espanya or Plaça Catalunya.
(R5, R6, S1, S2, S4, S5, S8, S33 and S55)
The tickets could be purchased in the bus or in the vending
machines right outside the terminals. The price might vary
City Bus from âŹ5.30 (one-way) to âŹ9.15 (round-trip).
http://www.tmb.cat/en/linias-de-bus
over 100 day lines and 17 night lines.
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5. TIP: If you are making your way to Barcelona Airport, make TRAVELLING TIPS:
sure that you take the right Aerobus. It is important to remember
that both Aerobuses for Terminal 1 and for Terminal 2 stop at The train station is 5 minute-walk from the Terminal 2 main
the same bus stops in the city centre. (e.g. Plaça Catalunya) entrance.
The Aerobus directed to Terminal 1 is light blue and dark blue.
The bus leading to Terminal 2 is dark blue and yellow. If you land on Terminal 1 you need to catch the free green
shuttle which will lead you to T1 to T2.
If you make it to the wrong terminal you might need to take an
extra shuttle service provided by the Airport leading passenger The two terminals are 4 km away to each other and this
from T1 to T2 and vice versa. makes it not recommendable to cover the distance by foot.
Trains From Barcelona Airport
RENFE Train BusTransit T1/T2
The RENFE train service runs approximately every 30 mins
to/from Barcelona airport to the city centre. Travel time
approximately 25 minutes.
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The name of the stop you want for the airport is Aeropuerto.
If travelling from the airport to the city centre you could get off
Timetable for RENFE Trains between the airport and city
center
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at Passeig de Gracia, Clot or Barcelona Sants, known also as
Sants EstaciĂł, the main railway station. From these you could
change for the Barcelona metro underground system to go to
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your final destination.
Please note this section of the RENFE web site is currently Barcelona Airport Taxis
only in Spanish. You could still get the timetable information
however - here are the translations to some of the terms used 1) Taxi: Tel: (0034) 93 303 3033
so that you could submit your enquiry:
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Origen - Start station - therefore select Aeropuerto = Airport the airport to the city centre, especially if you have a family or
from the drop down menu a lot of luggage.
Destino - Destination station - for Barcelona city centre select You will find a taxi rank outside any of the main terminal
Barcelona Sants. exits Terminal 1 (T1) or Terminal 2 (and of the 3 buildings of
Terminal 2 - T2A, T2B or T2C). Look for the sign pointing to
Consulta por tipo del dia = select for type of day. the nearest taxi rank. The taxis operate all night and there are
ItÂŽs best to ignore this box and just select your chosen date in several hundred of them so you donât have to worry about not
the box below. being able to catch a cab.
Leave the next few boxes as they are, then just click the The journey to the city centre will take you between 20 to 30
Horarios button which means Timetable. You will then see mins depending on road conditions. If you are travelling from
the Train schedule as requested. Terminal 1 rather than Terminal 2, this will add an extra 4 kms
to your journey and take approximately 5 minutes more.
The hora Salida is the departure time the hora llegada is the
arrival time. If you have special needs or need a cab specially
adapted for disabled passengers call this number:
Tel: (0034) 93 420 8088
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6. Taxi Fare Hotel at Girona Airport:
Expect to pay around âŹ25.00 for the journey into the centre If you are arriving on a late night flight you will probably wish
from T2 and âŹ30.00 for your journey from T1. There will also to stay in a hotel at Girona airport if so here you can find the
be an additional charge for each bag youâre carrying. Youâll name of a very convenient hotel close to the Girona Airport.
find the rates displayed inside the cab. The fare might vary in
case of traffic jam or accidents as it counts the minutes and Hotel Vilobi Park â 2 Stars
the kilometres. Ctra. de lâAeroport
5) Airport Night Bus: NitBus N17 Vilobi dâOnyar,
AP 7 Sortida 8
NitBus is the bus that operates in all Barcelona 17185 Girona, Spain
approximately from 22:00 to 5:00.
Tel : (0034) 97 247 3483
At the Airport you could find a bus stop at Terminal 1 and this Fax: (0034) 97 247 3463
bus will lead you to the city center.
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Sito web: www.hotelvilobi.com
The price for a one-way ticket runs approximately around âŹ2. There are 2 main types of public transport between Girona
You could also use the T10 on this bus. (see detailed Metro GALINA &
Airport and Barcelona City Centre.
specifics listed in this guide.) 1) Barcelona Bus -transfer from Gerona airport to
The N17 Night Bus runs from Plaça Catalunya, via Plaça
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Espanya to Barcelona Airport and vice versa. 2) Train to Barcelona
How to get to the conference centre from Girona Airport: Barcelona Bus - transfer from Gerona airport to Barcelona
Girona Airport is 103km (64.2 miles) North East of Barcelona
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or about 1hr 20 mins bus ride from Barcelona centre.
www.sagales.com
The Barcelona bus is probably the most convenient way of
transportation between Girona Airport and Barcelona city
centre.
There is a direct bus between Girona airport and Barcelona
EstaciĂł del Nord that leaves from outside the arrivals hall
at airport. This is the cheapest way to go to Barcelona, and
normally there are no problems with queues and delays.
The journey takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and very
conveniently the time table is adjusted to coincide with flight
arrivals. The costs is âŹ12 for a single and âŹ21 for a round-
trip. There is also a regular bus that runs between Girona
Airport and Girona city centre that at the time of writing costs
âŹ2,05 for a single and âŹ3.90 for a return ticket.
Train Transfer Between Barcelona City Centre and Girona
Airport and viceversa
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12. AGENDA
Saturday, May 28
Registration 8 :00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
Address: Avenida de La Reina Maria Cristina
MontjuĂŻc â Barcelona, Spain
General Session I 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch* Break 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
General Session II 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Break 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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General Session III 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Dinner* Break 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Free access in
The Themed Park
Pueblo Español â MontjuĂŻc
Avinguda Francesc Ferrer I Guardia, 13
08038 Barcelona, Spain 935 086 300
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Party at Club ââThe Oneââ 11:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. The Themed Park
Pueblo Español
CLUB ââTHE ONEââ
As above
Sunday, May 29
Registration 8:00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
As above
General Session I 10.30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Lunch* Break 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. See Restaurants suggestions
General Session II 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
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* Not included
14. RESTAURANT (F) RESTAURANT (F)
RESTAURANT SUARNA EL CAMAROTE DE TOMAS
Located in one the most active areas of Barcelona, nearby the A restaurant where one could taste great seafood and fish in
Magic Fountains, Montjuic park and Plaza España, Suarna a very familiar environment at a reasonable price.
restaurant is a very versatile option where breakfast, lunch,
dinner appetizers and drinks can take place. The restaurant C/ Lleida, 3 08004 Barcelona, Spagna
counts on a big dining room for groups as well as a terrace Tel +34 934 266 736 ( att. de Montse o TomĂĄs)
in order to enjoy the nice weather of Barcelona during the - e-mail:
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- capacity: 20 pax
Llança, 1 - 08015 Barcelona, Spagna
Tel. +34 934 253 863
- e-mail: andres@suarna.es
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- capacity: 2 rooms of 60 and 80 pax each
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RESTAURANT RIAS DE GALICIA
Renovated in 2009, âthe RĂasâ is an historical high-end
restaurant well-known for its seafood.
C/ Lleida, 7 08004 Barcelona
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- e-mail: info@riasdegalicia.com (att. de Olga)
- lunch timetable: 13:00 - 16:00
- capacity: 110 pax
RESTAURANT (E)
RESTAURANT XOP DÂŽOR
Carrer Llançà , 7 - Avda. Paral.lel, 204
08015 - Barcelona
+34 93 325 3646 - +34 649 492 024
- e-mail: cerveceriaxopdor@yahoo.es (att. de Juan)
- lunch timetable: 13:00 - 17:00
- capacity: 180 pax
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