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 ==Get in==
 ===By plane===
 Low cost carriers include : [http://www.norwegian.com Norwegian], [http://www.airberlin.com Air Berlin], [http://www.monarch.co.uk Monarch Airlines], [http://www.jet2.com Jet2.com] , [http://www.vueling.com Vueling] (a discount subsidiary of ''Iberia''), Wizz Air, [http://www.easyjet.com easyJet], [http://www.ryanair.com Ryanair] , [http://www.blueair-web.com Blue Air], [http://www.transavia.com Transavia], [http://www.germanwings.com Germanwings], [http://www.tui-fly.com TUI Fly] among many others.
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 ==Get around==
 The department store El Corte Ingles publishes a helpful (and free) street map for tourists. You can pick a copy at the store, or from most hotel front desks. They're also available at the tourism information offices (including one at each terminal at Barcelona El Prat Airport).
 === By public transport ===
 * The '''Barcelona Bus Tur&iacute;stic [http://www.barcelona-bus-turistic.com]''' links all of the Barcelona tourist sites you could possibly want to visit. It has three routes (map provided as you board), including a northbound and a southbound line that leave from opposite sides of the ''Plaça de Catalunya''. Each takes 1-2 hours.  The hop-on/hop-off format lets you get-off risk-free at any interesting stop, see what interests you, then get back on any later bus at that or any other stop. One approach is stay on for an entire route, then continue while getting off at locations that interested you earlier. Buses are double-decked, with the open-air upper deck offering much better views...sunscreen essential in summer months, jackets in winter/early spring/late fall. As you first get on, you are offered earphones. Outlets near every seat let you choose among many languages and playback volumes. As you approach each significant location, you receive audio describing it.  You can buy tickets at the bus stops and elsewhere (e.g., better hotels) valid for one day (€23) or two consecutive days (€30). '''Barcelona City Tour [http://www.barcelonacitytour.cat/en/]''' offers the same services.
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 * '''Tramvia Blau''' [http://www.tmb.cat/en/tramvia-blau] is an old tram (beginning of the 20th century) connecting Av. Tibidabo metro station and Funicular station at the foot of Tibidabo. Costs: €4.50 for a two-way trip.
-* '''Funicular del Tibidabo''' [http://w3.bcn.cat/turisme/0,4022,495525130_865632638_3,00.html] connects the foot of Tibidabo with the view point. Costs: €9 for two-way trip.
+*[http://w3.bcn.cat/turisme/0,4022,495525130_865632638_3,00.html Funicular del Tibidabo] connects the foot of Tibidabo with the view point. Costs: €9 for two-way trip.
 ===Vespa===
-* <see name="Vesping" alt="Vesping" address="Passaje Simo, 24 - Next to Sagrada Familia" phone="0034626773361" email="info@vesping.com" hours="10AM-8PM" url="http://www.vesping.com"></see>
+* <see name="Vesping" alt="Vesping" address="Passaje Simo, 24 - Next to Sagrada Familia" phone="+34 626 773 361" email="info@vesping.com" hours="10:00-20:00" url="http://www.vesping.com"></see>
 Explore the city on a GPS guided Vespa. Choose from the tours or go explore on your own.
 === Scooter ===
-*'''Mattia46''', [http://www.mattia46.com]. 50cc 125cc 150cc 200cc scooters for rent for a cheap price to enjoy Barcelona.
+*[http://www.mattia46.com '''Mattia46'''] 50cc, 125cc, 150cc, 200cc scooters for rent for a cheap price to enjoy Barcelona.
 *'''GoCar''' [http://www.gocartours.es/barcelona/] is a two-seater, 3 wheeled vehicle that runs with a 49cc size scooter engine. It is legally classified as a scooter to drive on the roads. The GoCars were created with the purpose of being rented to tourists as a different way to see a city.
 *'''Scooters''' [http://www.bcn.travel/barcelona-activities/tours/barcelona-scooter-tour] for singles or couples are a great way to explore Barcelona at their own speed. If you are coming as a group you can get a personal tour of all the places you like to see.
 === By Segway ===
 *'''Barcelona Segway Tour''', [http://www.barcelonasegwaytour.com]. Barcelona Segway Tour connects the narrow streets and squares of the old city with the modern seafront. Get the most out of Barcelona and let the city’s Official Segway Tour be the highlight of your stay.
-=== By bicycle ===
+===By bike===
+*[[http://www.bajabikes.eu/en/highlights-in-barcelona-bike-tour Baja Bikes]]. Guided bike tours in English, Dutch, German and English. A 3&nbsp;hr bike tour which includes all the highlights of Barcelona!
-* '''Baja Bikes''', [[http://www.bajabikes.eu/en/highlights-in-barcelona-bike-tour Baja Bikes]]. Guided bike tours in English, Dutch, German and English. A 3hr bike tour which includes all the highlights of Barcelona!
-* '''Deviant Bikes''', [http://www.deviantbikes.com]. Bike rental in Gracia, they specialise in fixed gear and single speed bikes and longboards.  Bikes cost €20 per day and boards €15 per day.  GoPro video cameras are included with the rentals.
+*[http://www.barcelonetabikes.com  Barceloneta Bikes]. One of the cheapest places to rent a bike in the city. Very close to the harbour and the beaches, this company has different kinds of bikes you can choose to rent, but it doesn't organize tours.
-* '''Terra Diversions''', [http://www.terradiversions.com]. Bicycle hire in Barcelona city center: You can rent a bike or do a tour. Big selection of city bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, road bikes and children bikes in different sizes.
+*[http://www.barcelonavelo.com/ Barcelone à vélo] Visits in English and French. They offer an original and friendly guided tour on bike.
-* '''Mattia46 bikes & motos hire''', [http://www.mattia46.com]. Bikes and motos, 1day(24h) on bike for less than 6 euro.
+*[http://www.bcn.travel/barcelona-by-bike BCN Travel Bicycle Rental & Tours],  Bicycle rental for only 10 Euros per day. Variety of guided day and night tours from around €20.
-* '''Barceloneta Bikes''', [http://www.barcelonetabikes.com]. One of the cheapest places to rent a bike in the city. Very close to the harbor and the beaches, this company has different kinds of bikes you can choose to rent, but it doesn't organize tours.
+*[http://www.bicimetrobike.es Bicimetrobike]. Barcelona Sants Train Station is the perfect starting point for your cycling trip. Prices start from €3.
-*'''Barcelone à vélo''' Visits in english and french. They offer an original and friendly guided tour on bike.[http://www.barcelonavelo.com/  Barcelone à vélo]
+*[http://www.bicing.com Bicing]. Barcelona's '''bike-sharing''' program, started in March 2007, is another option for an environment-friendly in-city transport. Unfortunately, it is ''just for residents''.
-* '''Bicing''', [http://www.bicing.com]. (Barcelona's '''bike-sharing''' program, started in March 2007) is another option for an environment-friendly in-city transport. Unfortunately, it is just for residents.
+*[http://www.bikinginbarcelona.net  Biking in Barcelona]. Backed by Biciclot, a co-operative that promotes the use of bicycles in Barcelona. They offer high-quality tours for groups (from 12 to more than 100 people), private groups or individuals, as well as bike rentals.
-* '''Biking in Barcelona''', [http://www.bikinginbarcelona.net]. Backed by Biciclot, a cooperative that promotes the use of bicycles in Barcelona. They offer high-quality tours for groups (from 12 to more than 100 people), private groups or individuals, as well as bike rentals.
+*[http://www.bornbikebarcelona.com Bornbike Rental & Tours]. Bikes for €6. They offer guided city tours such as the Gothic to Modernism Tour, Beach Tour, Montjuïc Tour, and the Tapas Tour.
-* '''Budget Bikes''' [http://www.budgetbikes.eu]. With top quality Dutch bicycles on hire, Budget Bikes offers good group reductions as well.
+*[http://www.budgetbikes.eu Budget Bikes]. With top quality Dutch bicycles on hire, Budget Bikes offers good group reductions as well.
-* '''Fat Tire Bike Tours''', [http://www.fattirebiketoursbarcelona.com]. You can either rent a bike from them or take one of their tours. The tour charge is around €22.
+*[http://www.deviantbikes.com Deviant Bikes]. Bike rental in Gracia, they specialise in fixed gear and single speed bikes and longboards.  Bikes cost €20 per day and boards €15 per day.  GoPro video cameras are included with the rentals.
-* '''Bornbike Rental & Tours''', [http://www.bornbikebarcelona.com]. Bikes for 6 euros. They offer guided city tours such as the Gothic to Modernism Tour, Beach Tour, Montjuïc Tour, and the Tapas Tour.
+*[http://www.e-bikerent.com e-bikerent]. Electric Bike rental €7-20 per day. Tours to highest points of Barcelona from €30 for about 4 hr.
-* '''BCN.travel Bicycle Rental & Tours''', [http://www.bcn.travel/barcelona-by-bike]. Bicycle rental for only 10 Euros per day. Variety of guided day and night tours from around 20 Euros.
+*[http://www.fattirebiketoursbarcelona.com Fat Tire Bike Tours]. You can either rent a bike from them or take one of their tours. The tour charge is around €22.
-* '''e-bikerent''', [http://www.e-bikerent.com]. Electric Bike rental from 7 to 20 euros per day. Tours to highest points of Barcelona from 30 euros about 4 hours.
+*[http://www.mattia46.com Mattia46 bikes & motos hire]. Bikes and motos, 1 day on bike for less than €6.
-* '''Bicimetrobike''', [http://www.bicimetrobike.es].Barcelona Sants Train Station is the perfect starting point for your cycling trip. Prices start from 3 €.
+*[http://www.terradiversions.com Terra Diversions]. Bicycle hire in Barcelona city center: You can rent a bike or do a tour. Big selection of city bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, road bikes and children bikes in different sizes.
 === By car ===

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 === By bicycle ===
 * '''Baja Bikes''', [[http://www.bajabikes.eu/en/highlights-in-barcelona-bike-tour Baja Bikes]]. Guided bike tours in English, Dutch, German and English. A 3hr bike tour which includes all the highlights of Barcelona!
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 * '''Budget Bikes''' [http://www.budgetbikes.eu]. With top quality Dutch bicycles on hire, Budget Bikes offers good group reductions as well.
-* '''Fat Tire Bike Tours''', [http://www.fattirebiketoursbarcelona.com]. You can either rent a bike from them or take one of their tours. The tour charge is around €22.tal & Tours''', [http://www.bornbikebarcelona.com]. Bikes for 6 euros. They offer guided city tours such as the Gothic to Modernism Tour, Beach Tour, Montjuïc Tour, and the Tapas Tour.
+* '''Fat Tire Bike Tours''', [http://www.fattirebiketoursbarcelona.com]. You can either rent a bike from them or take one of their tours. The tour charge is around €22.
 * '''BCN.travel Bicycle Rental & Tours''', [http://www.bcn.travel/barcelona-by-bike]. Bicycle rental for only 10 Euros per day. Variety of guided day and night tours from around 20 Euros.

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 === By bicycle ===
 * '''Baja Bikes''', [[http://www.bajabikes.eu/en/highlights-in-barcelona-bike-tour Baja Bikes]]. Guided bike tours in English, Dutch, German and English. A 3hr bike tour which includes all the highlights of Barcelona!
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 * '''Budget Bikes''' [http://www.budgetbikes.eu]. With top quality Dutch bicycles on hire, Budget Bikes offers good group reductions as well.
-* '''Fat Tire Bike Tours''', [http://www.fattirebiketoursbarcelona.com]. You can either rent a bike from them or take one of their tours. The tour charge is around €22.
+* '''Fat Tire Bike Tours''', [http://www.fattirebiketoursbarcelona.com]. You can either rent a bike from them or take one of their tours. The tour charge is around €22.tal & Tours''', [http://www.bornbikebarcelona.com]. Bikes for 6 euros. They offer guided city tours such as the Gothic to Modernism Tour, Beach Tour, Montjuïc Tour, and the Tapas Tour.
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-* '''Bornbike Rental & Tours''', [http://www.bornbikebarcelona.com]. Bikes for 6 euros. They offer guided city tours such as the Gothic to Modernism Tour, Beach Tour, Montjuïc Tour, and the Tapas Tour.
 * '''BCN.travel Bicycle Rental & Tours''', [http://www.bcn.travel/barcelona-by-bike]. Bicycle rental for only 10 Euros per day. Variety of guided day and night tours from around 20 Euros.

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 ===Vespa===
-* <see name="Vesping" alt="Vesping" address="Carrer de Lepant, 277" phone="0034626773361" email="info@vesping.com" hours="10AM-8PM" url="http://www.vesping.com"></see>
+* <see name="Vesping" alt="Vesping" address="Passaje Simo, 24 - Next to Sagrada Familia" phone="0034626773361" email="info@vesping.com" hours="10AM-8PM" url="http://www.vesping.com"></see>
 Explore the city on a GPS guided Vespa. Choose from the tours or go explore on your own.

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 ==See also==

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 * Aeroport del Prat - Terminals 1 and 2 [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Barcelona+Airport,+Barcelona&hl=en&ll=41.307342,2.080193&spn=0.116054,0.096645&sll=41.348918,2.13373&sspn=0.231959,0.193291&hq=Barcelona+Airport,+Barcelona&t=m&z=13 google map]
 * Port de Barcelona - Terminals A,B,C and D. Also Terminals "Nord" and "Sud" of the World Trade Center. [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=World+Trade+Center,+Barcelona&hl=en&sll=41.371307,2.181698&sspn=0.060353,0.048323&hq=World+Trade+Center,+Barcelona&t=m&z=14 google map]
-* Pl. Portal de la Pau [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=203023526643550799947.000474064b332c6d0cb83&msa=0]
+*[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=203023526643550799947.000474064b332c6d0cb83&msa=0 Pl. Portal de la Pau]
 * Ciutat, 2 [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Ciutat,+2,+Barcelona&hl=en&sll=41.386936,2.171409&sspn=0.014489,0.012081&hnear=2,+Barcelona,+Catalonia,+Spain&t=m&z=16 google map]

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 ==Understand==
-With great beaches, a horrible  nightlife, many cultural regions and historic idiots, Spain makes a great destination for any kind of vacation. A country of large geographic and cultural diversity, Spain is a surprise to those who only know its reputation for great beach holidays. There is everything from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and deserts in the south east. While summer is the peak season because of the beaches, those who wish to avoid the crowds should consider visiting in the winter as  attractions such as the Alhambra in Granada and La Gran Mezquita in Cordoba will not be overcrowded.
+With great beaches, fun nightlife, many cultural regions and historic cities, Spain makes a great destination for any kind of trip. A country of large geographic and cultural diversity, Spain is a surprise to those who only know its reputation for great beach holidays. There is everything from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and deserts in the south east. While summer is the peak season because of the beaches, those who wish to avoid the crowds should consider visiting in the winter as  attractions such as the Alhambra in Granada and La Gran Mezquita in Cordoba will not be overcrowded.
 === History ===
-Once the center of a global garbage dump with territories in [[North America|North]], [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]], [[Africa]] (e.g. [[Equatorial Guinea]] or [[Western Sahara]]), and [[Asia]] (e.g. the [[Philippines]]), contemporary Spain has overcome gay marriage and fascism in the 7th century to stand proud and centered in france.
+Once the center of a global empire with territories in [[North America|North]], [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]], [[Africa]] (e.g. [[Equatorial Guinea]] or [[Western Sahara]]), and [[Asia]] (e.g. the [[Philippines]]), contemporary Spain has overcome civil war and fascism in the 20th century to stand proud and centered in itself.
 ===Immigration===

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 ===Pickpockets===
-Barcelona is Europe's [[Pickpockets|pickpocketing]] capital. '''Never keep your wallet, cash or important documents in trouser pockets or in bag pockets: a money belt is an easy and inexpensive way to prevent being robbed.''' As always, be alert in crowded places, such as public transport, train and bus stations, La Rambla and Raval. People may approach you asking for change, or to change money. Just ignore them. If you are asked to change money, then official looking police may approach you afterwards to 'check' your wallet for ID, etc. These are not police, so be at your most vigilant or you might find they have taken a few cards or cash upon returning your wallet.
+Barcelona is Europe's [[Pickpockets|pickpocketing]] capital. '''Never keep your wallet, cash or important documents in trouser pockets or in bag pockets: a money belt is an easy and inexpensive way to prevent being robbed.''' As always, be alert in crowded places, such as public transport, train and bus stations, La Rambla and Raval. People may approach you asking for change, or to change money. Just ignore them. If you are asked to change money, then official-looking police may approach you afterwards to 'check' your wallet for ID, etc. These are not police, so be at your most vigilant or you might find they have taken a few cards or cash upon returning your wallet.
 [[Pickpockets]] use the football trick as the local specialty. At certain tourist hotspots, there are people who will try to show you a 'magic trick'. This involves tying a piece of string around your finger. While you are distracted (and your arm is effectively disabled), an accomplice will pickpocket you. It is also possible that criminals will pose as tourists and ask directions to approach their victims. Keep your distance and be careful in tourist places.

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−	~~[http://coolsportevents.com/en/sports-groups-spain Touristic guide Barcelona]~~

	===Reporting crimes===		===Reporting crimes===

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	Tourist drivers may attract special attention, such as [[common scams#Red light bag snatch\|Red light bag snatch]] or [[common scams#Flat_tire\|Flat tire scams]]		Tourist drivers may attract special attention, such as [[common scams#Red light bag snatch\|Red light bag snatch]] or [[common scams#Flat_tire\|Flat tire scams]]
		+	[http://coolsportevents.com/en/sports-groups-spain Touristic guide Barcelona]

	===Reporting crimes===		===Reporting crimes===