Generally, Spain is a relatively affordable country where international students should not feel financially pressured.Costs are higher if you choose Madrid or Barcelona, which are the most expensive Spanish cities. How much does it cost to study in Barcelona? Application process and the cost of tuition. University of Barcelona is among the universities that divides […]

Dress for the season (and don’t wear a fanny pack) If you’re over-dressed, you will tend to stick out as a visitor, particularly ladies in pin heels and short skirts. Remember that the climate varies across the seasons, so its worth dressing in layers to avoid getting chilly of an evening. How do I not […]

Barcelona wind There’s not much wind nor catastrophes related to wind speed (although strong wind storms will make a few trees fall occasionally – 1989 and 2009 were remarkably strong), and the most windy months are March and April. What is the weather usually like in Barcelona? Its average annual temperature is 21.2 °C (70.2 […]

Terminal 1. Barcelona airport departure terminals and airlines Airline Departure Terminal Vueling Terminal 1 Aer Lingus Terminal 2 B Air Arabia Maroc Terminal 2 B Belavia Terminal 2 B What terminal is departures in Barcelona? terminal T1Barcelona Airport departures (BCN-LEBL) Flight departures from terminal T1 at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Where is Vueling Airlines located? […]

Barcelona is cradled in the North Eastern Mediterranean coast of mainland Spain, about 2 hours drive South from the French Pyrenees. It’s the capital of Catalunya, a region of Northern Spain that has its own unique culture, traditions and personality. What is the mainland of Spain? The Spanish mainland is bordered to the south and […]

This is compounded by the fact that in terms of residency Barcelona is one of the most crowded cities in Europe, with over 15,800 inhabitants per square kilometre.One reason that overtourism has made more headlines in Barcelona than in other destinations is the local response. Is Barcelona a crowded city? You’ve probably heard that Barcelona […]

Barcelona Metro Overview Began operation 1863 (Partial) 1924 (Full) Operator(s) TMB (Lines 1-5, 9-11), FGC (Lines 6-8, 12) Technical System length 166 km (103.1 mi) (Total) 123.2 km (76.6 mi) TMB 21.1 km (13.1 mi) FGC How long does Barcelona metro run? Barcelona Metro schedule Type of day Operating hours From Monday to Thursday and […]

Most people will answer you in Spanish too, even if they would usually speak in Catalan.Yes, the other 50 percent of Barcelona residents most likely grew up speaking in Catalan. By not learning or speaking Catalan in Barcelona, there will be much of local life that you’ll be missing out on. Can you live in […]

The local train (RENFE) from Barcelona El Prat airport costs €4 (one-way ticket) to the stations in the city centre. How do I get from Barcelona Airport to the city Centre? The Aerobus is a fast (35 minutes) and economical (5.90€) shuttle bus that connects Barcelona – El Prat airport (Terminals 1 and 2) with […]

Groceries. For a single person, the monthly cost will be around 150€ if you buy from discount supermarkets like Spar and around 200€ if you go to more expensive stores such as El Corte Inglés or Carrefour. How much do groceries cost per month in Barcelona? Summary about cost of living in Barcelona, Spain: Family […]

Snow in the province The first location with snow in winter is in the Berguedà region, in the northernmost part of Barcelona’s province. This region is located on the slopes of the Pyrenean mountain range, and it is one of the coldest areas, and therefore it is normal to experience snow here during the winter […]

Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonia region in Spain and has become one of the most popular city destinations for international tourism worldwide. The 1992 Olympic Games were a turning point for a city that had to undergo a profound transformation to be able to hold the most important sporting event in the world. […]

110 km. The total distance from Reus Airport to Barcelona city centre is 110 km. The total trip duration by car, usually takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes. How do I get from Reus Airport to Barcelona? To get from Reus Airport to Reus train station take the number 50 bus outside the terminal […]

You can swim comfortably in the sea at the beaches of Barcelona for around 4 to 5 months of the year starting from the end of May until the end of September.The warmest and best months for swimming in the sea in Barcelona are July, August and September. Seawater quality is high. Can you swim […]

General VAT, which is applied by default on all goods and services. The tax rate is 21%. How much tax do you pay in Spain? In general, non-resident taxpayers are taxed at the rate of 24 percent on income obtained in Spanish territory or which arises from Spanish sources, and at the rate of 19 […]