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Visit Barcelona, Spain – Travel Blog

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Discover hidden gems in Barcelona, Spain.

Against popular belief, Barcelona is not only a large, anonymous town but has a million things to offer: the fascinating Barcelona buildings by Gaudi, tapas bars, history and beautiful parks.

You’ll fall in love for sure!

Useful Travel Information About Spain

⚘ Avoid tourist traps and get the customizable “Spain Like a Local” itinerary. – Get it here

✈ Book cheap flights to Spain with Skyscanner

✔ Book tours in Spain with Viator

➳ Find the best hotels in Spain with Booking

❖ Rent a car with the best discounts with DiscoverCars

☘ Get the best discounted outdoor gear (outlet) with REI.com

✎ Never leave without travel insurance. I get mine at SafetyWing. It is easy to set up, cheap and reliable.

$ Withdraw money without hidden fees and avoid exchange rates with Wise (you’ll get a free card on top!)

Good to know before traveling to Barcelona

Capital: Madrid

Currency: EUR

Power voltage and socket type(s): 230V, plug types F and C.

Official religion(s): 60% of the population is Roman Catholic, followed by atheist and agnostic citizens

Official language(s) and general knowledge of English: Spanish is the official language. English is semi-widely spoken.

Main tourist areas: La Rambla, Barceloneta, Montjuic

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