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By Shuttle – The meeting place for the shared shuttle bus service with touristActive is at Terminal 2B. The shuttle runs from 07:00 to 00:00. The maximum waiting time for the shuttle to leave the
N airport is 60 minutes. The drop off location is the Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona, Plaça Catalunya, 21, 08002 Barcelona, Spain, which is a 10 to 15 minute walk to either hotel. Cost is €11.25/person. For transport to the airport, you can arrange a pick up at your hotel. For details: booking.
O touristactive.com/airport-shuttle/barcelona/TID1443-Barcelona_Airport_Shuttle_Bus_Transfer
I By Taxi – The trip from the airport to the city center via taxi takes between 20 and 40 min depend - ing on traffic. Prices range from €30- €40. If you go by taxi, note that over a quarter of Barcelona’s taxis are hybrid vehicles. Taxi Ecologic (taxiecologic.com), an IOS 14001 certified company, offers T free Wi-Fi, a universal mobile phone charger, and a free mobile app for reservations and payments. By Train – The train station is located next to Terminal 2. If you arrive at Terminal 1, take the Free A Green Terminal Airport Shuttle to Terminal 2. Catch R2N towards Granoller Centres or Sant Celoni (runs every 30 minutes from 6:00 to 23:00) and get off at Passeig de Gracia station (~26min). Both hotels are within walking distance of the station (~5 -10 min). Cost is €5. A T10 card for Zone 1 M is €9.95, which is valid for 10 trips on trains, metros, and buses (except the Aerobus) within Barcelona city and can be used by multiple travelers. For details: renfe.com/ R ARRIVAL BY CAR If heading to Barcelona by car, use one of three motorways, AP7, N-11 and C-32. From the French border,
O Barcelona is ~150 km from La Jonquera. The French motorway network connects to Barcelona motorways AP7, N-11 and C-32. Enter the city via the ring roads or the Avinguda Meridiana. From all other directions
F take the AP-7 or C-32 and enter the city via the Avinguda Diagonal.
ARRIVAL BY TRAIN
N International trains arrive at the Barcelona Sants Train Station, which is located in the center of Barcelona
I at Plaça dels Països Catalans, 08014, Barcelona, Spain. From the Sants Train Station catch the R2S towards Estació de França to station Passeig de Gràcia, or take the metro L5 (blue line) towards Vall d’Hebron to
station Diagonal. The hotels are within walking distance of both of these stations.
T CUSTOMS Customs regulations are subject to change, and it is your responsibility to verify what can be brought into and out of Spain. For details: N www.spain.info/en/informacion-practica/consejos-viaje/consejos-practicos/requisitos/ A III. Practical Information
P BANKS, CURRENCY, & CURRENCY EXCHANGE
I Most banks in Barcelona are open Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 13:00 or 14:00. Some banks are open on Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00, and may be open late one day during the week. C The official currency of Spain is the euro ( €). USD 1 = approximately 0.90 Euro. For the up-to-date currency
I exchange rates check www.xe.com. There are several options for exchanging currency. You can exchange your currency before your trip at your
T local bank. You can exchange money at the airport, although there is a transaction fee associated with your exchange. A third option is to use your bank card at an ATM upon arrival in Spain. This option involves an
R ATM fee of approximately 3 euros in addition to your local bank’s fee for using your ATM card internationally. Before you leave, however, contact your bank and credit card company to alert them that you will be using your card to make withdrawals while traveling in Spain. Otherwise your card could be declined if unusual A spending patterns are detected. P THE SECOND QLF ALUMNI CONGRESS
CLIMATE A coastal city, Barcelona is nestled between the Pyrenees Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Barcelona’s
N climate is characterized as Mediterranean, the winters are mild and relatively rainy, with summers warm and sunny. In the summer months the Azores high dominates the weather and rainfall is not abundant. However, rain is more frequent in the winter when the Azores high moves southwards and the prevailing winds are
O out of the west.
I The month of November averages around 13°C (55°F) with a low of 9°C (45°F) and a high of 18°C (64°F). The average precipitation in November is 34mm. You can find more information about weather conditions in Barcelona at: http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/weather/weather-november.html T
DRINKING WATER A The tap water in Barcelona is considered safe to drink. However, because your body may not be accustomed to the mineral content of the water, you could get sick. Drinking bottled water may help minimize your risk of getting sick. If problems should arise, pharmacy hours in Barcelona are 9:00-14:00 & 17:00-21:30. M ELECTRICAL ADAPTERS In Catalonia, electric power comes through at 220V/50Hz (European two-prong plug). Electrical devices of R 110V/60Hz (most U.S. and Canadian appliances) require the use of an adapter/voltage transformer. If your electrical device accepts 220V/50Hz, you may still need to use an adapter for the plug/socket configuration, which will not be supplied by QLF. If your electrical device does not accept 220V/50Hz, you will need to O bring a transformer.
F IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS IN BARCELONA In case of an Emergency
N 112 European Emergency Number (free): Ambulance, Police, Fire Department
I 061 Medical Service and Ambulance
091 National Police (urban areas, large issues such as Terrorism and National Security) 092 Local Police (towns and cities, traffic control, smaller crimes) T 080 Fire Department
N LANGUAGE Spanish (Español) and Catalan (Catalá) are the two official languages of the Catalonia region of Spain. Both languages are spoken relatively interchangeably, and English is widely understood in many parts of the city, A especially tourist areas. Also, learn a few Catalan phrases to truly experience the friendliness of Catalonians.
P “Bon dia” (good morning or good day) “Potser” (maybe)
I “Bona tarda” (Good afternoon) “No se” (I don’t know) “Bon vespre” (Good evening (dark outside) “Sisplau” (please)
C “Bona nit” (Good night) “Gracies” (thank you)
I “Adeu” (Goodbye) “De res!” (You’re welcome) “Si” (yes) “Hola” (hello) T “No” (no) “No ho entenc” (I don’t understand) R PERSONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES Despite its reputation for petty theft and street crime, Barcelona is a relatively safe city. However, be mindful A of your surroundings especially while touring Barcelona's major attractions. Principal tourist areas and metros are often the most targeted areas for pick pocketing and bag snatching. Spanish law requires that you have P THE SECOND QLF ALUMNI CONGRESS
photo identification with you at all times although a photocopy of your passport is often seen as sufficient. N TIME ZONE CITY TIME DIFFERENCE IN HOURS GMT +1 Barcelona is in the Central European Time Amman 1
O Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) Beirut 1 is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time Cairo 1 I (GMT +1). Please consult the table for a Jerusalem 1 comprehensive list of cities. Rio de Janeiro +3
T Lima +6 You can find the current time in Barcelona at Montreal +6 http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/spain/ US Eastern Standard +6 A barcelona Quito +6
TIPPING
M In Barcelona, tips and gratuities are not expected. Tipping in restaurants is generally restricted to a few euros for lunch or dinner. For expensive restaurants if you are very satisfied with the service, you can leave a 10–15% tip. A taxi ride within the city, a tip of 1 0–20 cents is sufficient, as where a ride from or to the airport, R is generally one or two Euros.
VAT REFUND O Non-EU residents can reclaim IVA (VAT or value added tax) on single items worth over €90 bought in shops displaying a “Tax-free Shopping” sign, within six months of purchase. In order to claim your refund, F request a tax-free check at the time of purchase. At the airport have the tax-free check stamped at the customs office prior to checking your luggage. The refund will be issued either on your credit card or in cash at La
N Caixa bank branches at the airport. I
IV. Suggested Packing List CLOTHING:
T • Casual clothing for Site visits and Workshops • Smart Casual clothing for Dinners • Warm jacket for cool evenings N PERSONAL ITEMS: • Binoculars A • Camera • Charger(s) P • Converter for 220V/50Hz
I • Mobile phone • Small bag for personal belongings during cultural site visits on 14 Monday, November 2106. (Luggage will be transferred between Barcelona and the El Bages Region in a separate vehicle, C and will not be available during transit.) I • Sunglasses • Sunscreen
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