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PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR TRAVEL

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IN SPAIN

 Consult the website of <a href="http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Paginas/RequisitosDeEntrada.aspx">Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación</a> to know the different requirements currently in force for entering Spanish territory.

 If you need an invitation letter to support your visa application, please contact us.

  

 GETTING TO BARCELONA

 1)    BY AIR: Barcelona-El Prat Airport

 El Prat airport is located in El Prat de Llobregat just 12 km South West of the Barcelona city centre. It has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). The airport has allocated airlines to terminals, regardless of the destination of the flight.

 <a href="http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Barcelona/en/Home.html">El Prat airport & Flights in real time</a>

  

 Transfer options from the airport to the city centre 

 By Bus (Aerobús) 

 The Aerobús is an express bus service that connects the Barcelona-El Prat airport with the city centre (plaça Catalunya) in 35 – 45 minutes (Fare: 5,50€). You can take the Aerobús outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. This service runs every day of the year with departures between 5 and 15 minutes. From the city centre, you can take the metro or a bus to move around Barcelona.

 •   <a href="http://www.aerobusbcn.com/en/discover-aerobus">Aerobús</a> TIP: From the city center to the airport, bear in mind the departure terminal of your flight and take the Aerobús, line A1, to terminal 1 or Aerobús, line A2, to terminal 2.

  

 By train (RENFE)

 The train service (R2 line) runs approximately every 30 minutes to and from Barcelona airport to the city centre. The journey takes 25 minutes. The train service operates from Terminal 2 (T2). To get from T2 to T1, use the shuttle bus service (Bus transit T1-T2). If you travel from the airport to the city centre, you can get off at Barcelona-Sants, Passeig de Gràcia or Clot which are serviced by metro stops.

 <a href="http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/cercanias/barcelona/index.html">Barcelona suburban trains</a>

  

 By taxi

 You will find a taxi rank outside any of the main terminal exits. Look for the sign pointing to the nearest taxi rank. All official Barcelona taxis are black and yellow and are required to charge you only the value on the taximeter (plus any surcharge, e.g. luggage or night). The rates and surcharges are displayed inside the cab. In Barcelona, a taxi may be ordered by phone; found at authorized taxi rank or flagged down in the street (journey time: 25-35 minutes; fare: from €20)

 <a href="http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/transport/barcelona-airport-taxis.html">Barcelona airport taxi service</a>

  

 By Metro L9 (orange line)

 L9 (orange line). Depart from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 stop and terminate in various destinations in central Barcelona. (2,15€ each journey or 9,95€ a T-10 ticket (10 journeys available)). 

  

 2)    BY TRAIN: Barcelona-Sants and França (train stations)

 Barcelona Sants is the main train station for national and international arrivals and departures in Barcelona. It is situated in plaça dels Països Catalanes - Barcelona.

 National and regional trains depart from França station. It is located at avinguda Marquès de l’Argentera, s/n - Barcelona.

 <a href="http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html">Spanish Railways (RENFE)</a>

  

 3)    BY BUS: Barcelona Nord (bus station)

 Barcelona Nord bus station is the central point for the arrival and departure of buses and coaches in the city. Coaches depart from here for most of Catalonia, the whole of Spain and major European. It is situated in carrer Alí Bei, 80 - Barcelona.

 •    <a href="https://www.barcelonanord.cat/en/">Barcelona Nord Bus Station</a>

  

 GETTING AROUND BARCELONA

 Public transport:

 Services generally run daily from 0500 to midnight on weekdays, and until 0200 on Fridays and Saturdays.

 The metro is the most efficient means of transport in Barcelona, covering most parts of the city. Tickets can be purchased at any metro station and validated in a machine before boarding.

 The bus network in Barcelona is extensive and almost all services run through Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça Urquinaona or Plaça de la Universitat.

 To get to the suburbs and surrounding areas, <a href="http://www.fgc.es/eng/index.asp" target="_blank">FGC</a> and <a href="http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html" target="_blank">RENFE</a> (operate regional rail lines)

 Multi-ride tickets and passes (from one-day to monthly passes) cover all transport in the city. For tourists, there are multi-day passes available between two to five days and they can be used for the journey to and from the airport. See <a href="http://www.emt-amb.com/" target="_blank">EMT-AMB</a> for details.

 For further information you can visit <a href="http://www.tmb.cat/en/home" target="_blank">TMB official website</a>.

 Taxis:

 Yellow-and-black registered cabs can be hailed on the street or booked in advance. Radio Taxi (tel: 93 293 3111) and Servitaxi (tel: 93 330 0300) provide 24-hour daily services. Meter fares includes VAT (rates rise at night, on Sundays and holidays). Tipping is not expected, but if you would like to tip, the usual amount is 5 to 10% of the meter fare.

  

 PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE COURSE

 <a href="https://www.upf.edu/campus/comunicacio/rocboronat.html">https://www.upf.edu/campus/comunicacio/rocboronat.html</a>
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 METRO Line 4 (CIUTADELLA – VILLA OLÍMPICA stop)</li>
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 TRAM T4 and T5 (WELLINGTON stop)</li>
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 Local Buses: V27, V21, H16, 92, 36 </li>
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 OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES

 •   <a href="http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/">Official Barcelona Tourism Office</a>

 •   <a href="https://w33.bcn.cat/PlanolBCN/en/">Barcelona map</a>

 •   <a href="http://www.tmb.cat/en_US/home.jsp">Barcelona bus and metro</a>

 •   <a href="http://www.tram.cat/en/">Barcelona tram</a>

 •   <a href="http://com-shi-va.lameva.barcelona.cat/en">Barcelona City Council (Mobility)</a>

Dates Event local time

May '17

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Sep '17

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