Living and Travel
There are various discount cards available in Barcelona that can get you cheap prices and lower fares on transport, accommodation, activities and attractions, here are just some of the most popular to look out for. The Barcelona card offers free entry to plenty of places and discounts at all kinds of locations, whilst the ARQUEOticket Barcelona Discount Card gets you in for free to the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia, the Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat de Barcelona, the Barbier-Mueller Museum, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona and the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona. Whether you’re seeking a city centre studio or a serene place in the suburbs, you’re sure to find a self catering apartment Barcelona to suit your needs as there’s plenty of choice available in the Catalan capital. On a more general basis the the ISIC Discount Card gets you reduced rates all over the world and lasts for a year but if you’re just visiting Barcelona might not be what you need. International Youth Travel Card is another alternative from STA travel and similar to the ISIC with discounts available in most countries for youths. Teacher's also get a look in with an Identity Card for various lower rates and free entry to popular sightseeing attractions.
Shop til you drop - Barcelona is a very popular destination for shopping enthusiasts. One of the reasons are for sure the accessible prices for the Spanish clothing brands like Zara (Inditex Group) and Mango. Zara copies all new trends and designs from fashion designers right from the catwalk almost immediately. Other shops which belong to the … [Read more...]
If you are coming to visit Barcelona and are staying for a long weekend you will probably want to make the most of the few days. This means of course also to spend quite some money. On holiday the money is usually quickly spent for restaurants, museums, shopping and public transport. Luckily you have the option to get a Barcelona Card and to make … [Read more...]
Barcelona is not only famous for its architecture, the beaches, the nice weather, the food and its nightlife, but also a popular destination for people who love shopping. One of the reasons are the interesting prices for the spanish brands like Zara and Mango, as prices in Barcelona are about 30% cheaper than in other European countries. Especially … [Read more...]