Barcelona on a Budget: 10 Ideas for Seeing the City Cheaply
Barcelona is a beautiful city and a very popular tourist destination as well. If you are planning a visit to Barcelona and are on a tight budget,
Here are some tips that can help you enjoy the city without burning a hole in your pocket.
1. Getting There- Try to use budget airlines such as EasyJet and Ryanair that operate daily flights to travel to Barcelona. You can also get from London to Barcelona by train in less than 24 hours, for only ?120
2. Get Free Information- Your first stop should be the Tourist Information Office. The Informatico Turistica Placa Catalunya is easy to find at 17S, below Pla?a Catalunya. They offer free maps and brochures, discount cards, flyers for free and cheap events, cheap currency exchange, email kiosks and phone cards.
3. Getting Around- Barcelona has a great Metro which will take you almost anywhere you want to go. Unlimited travel passes are offered and can save you money.
4. Accommodation- Hostels are plentiful and of an unusually high-quality in Barcelona due to the high number of students and budget travellers. However, for the best deal, rent an apartment for your stay, especially if you are travelling in a group.
5. Sightseeing- Barcelona's historic architecture provides a fascinating backdrop for a walk through the city. Spend an afternoon strolling through the Parc Guell, Las Ramblas, or Parc Cuitadella. Keep an eye out for free brochures to learn more about the city's sights.
6. Museums- All city museums provide free entry on the first Sunday of the month, on other day you can take advantage of the student discounts. The Museum of Chocolate has a mere ?3 fee- and with a name like that it's got to be good.
7. The Beach- Swimming and sunbathing are the perfect free activities for a summer day. Bring snacks and drinks as the restaurants around here tend to be overpriced.
8. Eating- Go for the set lunch or combination meals to get the best of your money's worth. Look for bohemian caf?s catering to artists and writers and students. You could also avoid the restaurants and hit a market for some fresh and economical food that you can prepare by yourself. The Mercat de Sant Josep (La Boqueria market) is open until 8-30 p.m. every day except Sunday.
9. Nightlife- Avoid the fancy after work business bars and head for the indie bars. Many of these are concentrated in the Gothic Quarter. If you are heading to a club, be sure to pick up free passes from promoters around town in order to save yourself a cover charge.
10. Bargains- Get a discount card like “Go and Connect” or the “Barcelona Card.” These will get discounts in lots of restaurants, bars and tourist attractions around town.
By: Paul Symonds
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