Barcelona apartments, Barcelona Hotels, Barcelona Accommodation

Barcelona Bicing has attracted more than 130 000 users since its introduction one year ago. Currently there are 286 Bicing stations spread over Barcelona, with 4300 bikes for the public. The majority, i.e. almost 50% of the people using this service is between 21 and 40 years old. The battle of the sexes is balanced, with 51% of men versus 49% of women as Bicing fans. Eixample and Sant Marti are the districts with the most density of Bicing users. The huge advantage of Bicing is the physical exercise, yet at the same time you can avoid annoying traffic jams and crowded metro stations before and after work. The average time of usage is at 20 minutes, which is the least costly time and also the average time to get from home to work or the site of interest in the center. The reason why Eixample and Sant Marti have the highest density of users is also because they are well connected with Bicing stations. Districts like Sants for example, are not yet well connected. However, the Barcelona Ajuntamiento has plans on further connecting and establishing 400 Bicing stations in the catalan sunshine capital. So, for your Barcelona vacation, you might also reserve an authentic Barcelona holiday apartment and use the service as the locals do. Also, Barcelona Hotels, especially those in the center, are well connected to Bicing stations if you wish to take the bike to ride along the habor or to work.

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When planning your trip to Barcelona, besides Barcelona accommodation, you might also want to take into account the national holidays and festivities that have an effect on Barcelona Hotel prices and Barcelona Holiday Apartment prices. Moreover, earlybirds get the better deals and off-season traveling is usually the most economic. On the other hand, many of these days you will find below, are dedicated to festivals and traditions that are really worth being seen. 21 March - Good Friday (E) 24 March - Easter Monday (A) 9 April - Easter Monday (A) 01 May - Labour Day (E) 12 May - Substitutes Pentecost (L) 24 June - Saint John (A) 15 August - Assumption (E) 11 September - National Day of Catalonia (A) 24 September - Festival of La Mercè (L) 01 November - All Saint's Day (E) 06 December - Constitution Day (E) 08 December - Day of the Immaculate Conception (E) 25 December - Christmas Day (E) 26 December - Saint Stephen's Day / Boxing Day

(L) Local holidays in Barcelona
(C) Holidays in Catalonia
(E) Holidays throughout Spain

Posted by Verena at 10:32 AM | Permalink

Even though they make an awful noise, they are, especially in Barcelona, the most comfortable and efficient way - besides the public transport - to get from one place to the other, make small excursions or cruise through the town. Also, they are much cheaper and easier to rent. And, since the winter in Barcelona is not really cold, you'll get to enjoy the weather too. And if that is not enough - if you come to Barcelona now - many Scooter rentals give discounts during the "winter" months, with rental prices starting at € 5.- (excluding insurance of about €20.-) Cooltra Motos usually has one of the best offers in Barcelona. Now, all you need is a place to stay, for which I suggest you to visit Barcelona Point, the local specialist, if you are looking for a Barcelona holiday apartment or a Barcelona Hotel and you're ready to explore the city by moto.

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Who likes to work on Mondays? I guess I am not the only one who would like to start the week on Tuesday. Every once in a while there is a way out of it. Why not go to work on Friday and then spend a long weekend (including Monday) in Barcelona? There are quite a few reasons to do so. First, the flight to Barcelona is less costly if you fly back home on Monday. Second, the tourists are gone by Monday and you have the city to yourself. Third, you can visit all the sights you want as, unlike in other European cities, many tourist attractions do not close their doors on Monday. Also, those who love to shop have a whole day of empty shopping streets to themselves, as everyone else has to work. Sounds great, doesn't it? Moreover, Barcelona Point is the local accommodation expert and offers a large variety of Barcelona apartments and Barcelona hotels in this beautiful city. Perfect for a weekend away from home!

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Since April, 2007 you can enjoy Saturday´s nightlife without having pressure to miss the last Metro to get to your accommodation in Barcelona.
Opening hours have been changed as well for Fridays (5:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.). From Sunday till Thursday the Metro operates from 5:00 a.m. to Midnight.
One of the recent highlights is that you can find Metro timetables on Google Maps.
Travelling by Metro is cheap and it comprehensively covers most of the city. Tickets can be bought in every station by a ticket machine.
If you are coming for a short-term-stay to Barcelona, the most recommendable ticket is the T-10 (10 passes for 6,90 ?). There are also day cards available but they are only worth it if you want to travel a lot.

Posted by Anja at 10:17 AM | Permalink

When you first arrive in a city, there are so many things to sort out, and it is so much quicker and more convenient by scooter. Also, if you are just staying for a few days, you can go to places like the Sagrada Familia, but you also pass by other interesting places. You can really see the city from a different perspective and see how it is all interconnected. If you go to Montjuic or Camp Nou on foot or by public transport you really can not do much else that day, whereas with the scooter you really feel the freedom and you can breathe some fresh air. Renting is very handy and the insurance is generally covered. You will need a driver's licence and to be over 21. Scooters are really easy to drive, often automatic, and there are even some lessons for those who do not feel very confident. It enables them to see how to drive and how to feel secure.
We can provide you a perfect accommodation in Barcelona whether you are here for a week end or for a longer stay. You have the choice between an hotel in Barcelona or an Barcelona apartment. It is so easy!

Posted by Morgane at 3:22 PM | Permalink

If you are going to spend more than one or two days in a Barcelona apartment, and want to make the most of your sightseeing, consider buying the Barcelona card:
The city tourist offices sell the Barcelona card ( 1day:16.25 euros) which gives free travel on public transport, discounts on the airport Aerobus and the Montjuïc cable car, and big reductions on museum entry and in some shops and Barcelona restaurants.

For the lovers of Art, the Artticket (15euros valid 3 months) provides half price admission into 6 major art centres and galleries (joan miro for instance)- available at participating centres, Barcelona galleries and at Plaça Catalunya and Barcelona Sants tourist offices.
To enjoy the artistical flair the city spreads just spend your holiday in a Barcelona apartment!

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