Be part of a free and committed journalism We are now, more than ever, at your disposal with quality information — subscripcions.ara.cat | 932 751 110 WELCOME We hope that this guide, which is INDEXINDEX prepared by the BCU in conjunction with ARA GETTING TO KNOW US BARCELONA AND MORE newspaper, will help all Getty Marc Rovira newcomers to enjoy Barcelona and Catalonia as if they were natives. We want to welcome you and make it easier for you to settle here. That is why we have included in these pages a lot of Barcelona in 10 concepts ............................................................... 4-5 Getting around .................................................................................................. 22-23 information about what to see An integrated knowledge system ............................... 6-7 Get in touch with nature ....................................................... 24-25 and do, and where and when and Barcelona on the silver screen ....................................... 8-9 Enjoy Europe ............................................................................................................ 26-27 where to do so. Instagram-worthy spots ................................................................. 10-11 Why I’m staying here ...................................................................................... 28 Don’t miss it! ..................................................................................... 12-13-14-16 Talent welcome ............................................................................................................. 29 Catalonia has a long history of A city of architecture ......................................................................... 18-19 A sporting nation ........................................................................................ 30-31 welcoming newcomers and we Catalan Modernism ........................................................................................ 20 are very happy that you have Sant Jordi .......................................................................................................................................... 21 chosen our city as a place to study, teach or do research. TALENT CITY CULTURE AND LEISURE When living with us, you will also Cèlia Atset Francesc Melcion be able to explore a rich and ancient culture and two official languages, in addition to English, which many of us can also speak. We are happy to share this city and this country with people from all over the world because we can also learn from you and Music ..........................................................................................................................................................64 we hope to find the best way to Art .........................................................................................................................................................................65 Scenic arts .....................................................................................................................................66 enjoy life together. Film .....................................................................................................................................................................67 In Barcelona you can study, do Nightlife .................................................................................................................................................68 research, work and above all Shopping ..........................................................................................................................................69 enjoy an extraordinary quality of life by the sea. FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD We would like to invite all of David Borrat you, both newcomers and locals, The internationalization of the Catalan to get to know our culture, our knowledge system ................................................................................... 32-33 universities, our science, Barça, Generating and attracting talent ..................................... 34 the Sagrada Família and also Sant Student Guide ...................................................................................................... 35-52 Open for business .................................................................................................... 53 Jordi, the markets, the music, and Knowledge transfer ............................................................................. 54-55 everything that Barcelona has to Coworking ..................................................................................................................................... 56 offer. An expert’s opinion ................................................................................................ 57 Traditional cuisine ......................................................................................................70 We look forward to seeing you Deep Tech ....................................................................................................................... 58-59 Michelin-starred cuisine ..............................................................................71 SDGs ............................................................................................................................................... 60-61 Informal cuisine .................................................................................................................72 at BCU! Barcelona International Welcome ................................. 62 Drinks .............................................................................................................................................................74 Get involved ............................................................................................................................. 63 Sweet treats ................................................................................................................................75 FRONT COVER Jordi Olivé ACCESS ALL CONTENTS AT ARA.CAT TALENT GUIDE TEXTS BCU DIRECTOR Montse Serret EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ARA Esther Vera COORDINATION ARA Ignasi Aragay, Georgina Ferri BCU Olga Vallejo ORIGINAL DESIGN AND LAYOUT Cristina Córdoba BCU TEAM Maria del Mar Roig and Toni Pla ARA BCU DESIGN Global Design Development, S.L. GRAPHIC EDITING Dani Ríos EDITING Rosa Rodon LANGUAGE Albert Pla 2020/21 Talent Guide | ara.cat | 3 GETTING TO KNOW US FRIENDLY AND COSMOPOLITAN A STRATEGIC LOCATION Barcelona is home to over 1.6 million people, a figure that Few cities in the world can boast of an rises to almost 5 million if we consider the entire international airport, a port, and a trade Barcelona metropolitan area. The capital city of Catalonia fair with commercial and logistics is vibrant and multicultural and more than 20% of its activity within a radius of only five population hails from other countries. The atmosphere kilometres. Barcelona’s geostrategic here is buzzing with art and culture. It’s a place where position and excellent communications new, emerging art, which is being actively fostered, –it’s the world’s fifth city in terms of coexists with older artistic expressions, which are highly mobility services (Tech Cities in Motion valued and enduring. Within this environment, which is 2019)– make it the European gateway so full of contrasts, we think and work in a network, to the world. 20% of Spain’s exports are because diversity enriches and stimulates us all. generated in the Barcelona metropolitan area. With 256 routes connecting more than 145 European destinations and 47 intercontinental destinations, Barcelona-El Prat Airport is considered to be the second-best airport in the world. (Skytrax World Airport Awards 2019). Francesc Melcion Dani Ríos BARCELONA IN 10 CONC Barcelona is one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in the world –a place where you can live well while striking a good balance between your personal and professional life. It lies in a strategic spot, open to the sea, with a mild climate and a long tradition of welcoming strangers. So, it’s hardly surprising that it’s a magnet for talent from near and far, as well as being a favourite venue for the world’s top cultural and technological events and one of the best cities in the world in which to set up and grow your business. Are you interested in finding out what makes the city tick? Here are the 10 concepts that we think define it best. Dani Ríos A MAGNET FOR START-UPS Barcelona’s innovative ecosystem nurtures entrepreneurship and start-ups, Marc Rovira thanks to its universities, business SUSTAINABLE LIVING schools, a diversified productive fabric, international events such as the Mobile The city is moving towards a model based on environmental, social and economic World Congress, incubators, sustainability, applied with a responsible approach to both people and the accelerators and coworking spaces, environment. In terms of mobility, 55% of the journeys in the city are undertaken on which all contribute to making it a major foot or by bicycle on its 200 km of cycle lanes, 30% by public transport and less hub for start-ups in southern Europe and than 15% by private transport. In addition to private bicycles, there is a public bicycle the third favourite location for start-up sharing system that chalks up some 1.2 million monthly trips. Are you a bicycle fan? creators (Startup Heatmap Europe This is the city for you! 2019). 4 | ara.cat | Talent Guide 2020/21 LANGUAGES A CITY OF TALENT A COMPETITIVE ECONOMIC