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HOW TO GET THERE

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WHY BARCELONA?

• Connected with every single part of the world

• Barcelona has a Mediterranean weather: warm temperatures in summer and mild ones in winter, with more than 4.500 hours of sun every year!

• 2,000 years of history combined with modern infrastructures and a wide range of leisure options available to visitors.

• A unique personality through its architecture and urbanization! The Roman city walls, the medieval Gothic quarter, the capital of Catalan Art Nouveau “Modernisme”.

• Ideal place for shopping: from the trendy Passeig de Gràcia to the famous outlet village ‘La Roca’.

• Spanish and Catalan Gastronomy.

• Click here to discover more ‘in motion’!

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Barcelona is your next destination!

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H O W T O G E T T H E R E

By plane, car or train… even by boat! You can get to Barcelona by any kind of transport. Here’s some information about all the available options to help you decide which type of transport suits you best.

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B Y P L A N E

Barcelona Airport, El Prat, is located just 16km outside the city and 18km from the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona. Only a 30 minutes drive to arrive there! • 91 international airlines • Direct connections to all the European capitals • Direct flights to USA and ME on daily basis • VIP lounges • Passenger Services • Practical Information Other options to visit Barcelona are: • Airport Girona – Costa Brava, north of the city. • Reus, to the south, are a little over an hour away. • Lleida Airport, to the west, is just over two hours away.

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B Y T R A I N

Barcelona has direct railway links with a number of important cities, including high-speed trains to Paris, Madrid, and southern and eastern Spain. The city’s major railway stations and metropolitan rail network ensure you can travel to Barcelona and anywhere by train without any difficulties. Click here if you need more detailed information or here to make a booking

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B Y B O AT

Barcelona has become the Mediterranean’s most important cruise ship harbor. It has nine passenger terminals, seven for cruise liners and four for ferries. It has connections with the Balearic Islands and the main Mediterranean harbors in Italy and Morrocco. For information about ferry company timetables and prices operating in Port de Barcelona click here Port de Barcelona Pl. Portal de la Pau, 6 (08039) Barcelona Tel. 932 986 000 www.portdebarcelona.cat | sau@portdebarcelona.cat

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G E T T I N G A R O U N D T H E C I T Y

Barcelona offers a wide range of public transport and sightseeing transport options. There are different ticket types to reach every part of Barcelona easily and conveniently.

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BIKE

TAXI METRO AND BUS

Eight colour-coded metro lines, more than 1.000 buses on over 80 routes, a city rail network run by the Catalan government, and a modern tram system: the most convenient way of getting around Barcelona. The Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona is located 1 minute walk from the Bus line and 5 minutes walking from the Maresme Forum metro stop. • Transport passes can be used on the metro, Barcelona’s tram, the bus

network and the suburban rail.

• There are different types of travel cards and transport passes that are valid throughout the public transport network (metro, buses, tram and suburban rail), including the T-10 card which is valid for 10 journeys, or day passes (2, 3, 4 and 5 days). Single ticket: 2,15 € - T-10: 10,30 €

• All the transport network is adapted for people with reduced mobility.

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B Y M E T R O A N D B U S

B I K E

The bike is an original and different means of transport to discover the city. Barcelona has fully integrated cycle lanes and you can cycle through the city’s open spaces and parks. These conditions and the mild climate are ideal for this alternative means of transport. You can choose from organized routes or bicycle hire: 1. WE BARCELONA

Book directly your bike in the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona. You can also rent an

Electric Bike and see more in less time!

Carrer Montjuic del Bisbe, 3 Phone: 930 082 298 | e-Mail: info@webarcelona.com | Web site : www.webarcelona.com 2. AJO BIKE Carrer d'en Roig, 5 Phone: 930 082 298 | e-Mail: info@ajobikerentbarcelona.com | Web site : www.ajobikerentbarcelona.com 3. AL PUNT DE TROBADA Carrer Badajoz, 28 bis Phone: 932 216 367 | e-Mail: info@alpuntdetrobada.com | Web site: www.alpuntdetrobada.com

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Barcelona has a service of 11,000 taxis which can be easily identified by their yellow and black livery. • A green light on top of the taxi indicates its availability.

• There is also a service of taxis adapted for people with reduced mobility Taxi Amic | T +34 934 208 088

• Eco Taxi | T 932 783 000 (100% hybrid vehicles)

• Taxi Class Rent | Tel. 933 070 707 (Mercedes Benz)

• There are special supplements of entrance and exit of the airport, port,

train stations and congress venues; and nights.

For further information about taxis service of Barcelona:

Institut Metropolità del Taxi de Barcelona | Tel. 932 235 151 www.taxibarcelona.cat

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HISTORY OF CATALAN CUISINE

RESTAURANTS GUIDE

MARKETS

G O U R M E T C I T Y

Enjoying Barcelona is like enjoying a good meal. Catalan gastronomy is one of the highlights of the culture of the region, which has a varied range of cuisine that is famed the world over. Bon appétit! .

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NIGHTLIFE

Barcelona city markets are popular places, colorful and noisy, refreshing and happy. From food markets to fleas or books markets this is our selection for a delightful moment during your stay in Barcelona. We will be happy to help you organize groups visits to Barcelona’s markets! We highly recommend you to visit La Boqueria, one of the best markets in Europe. You can see all Barcelona’s markets here. • Opening times: from 10.00am 8:30pm or 9:30pm. Traditional shops open

from 10.00am to 2pm and from 4:30pm to 8:30pm hours.

• Sales: the winter sales generally begin in the second week of January and last until the end of February and the summer sales begin on 1st July and last until the end of August.

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M A R K E T S

The Catalan capital has gained a truly international profile thanks to its restaurants and highly acclaimed chefs. The choice of dining options is so wide that you will find it difficult to make a decision. Enter and discover a rich variety of cuisine to suit every taste. You can explore the splendors of Catalan cuisine in of the Hilton Diagonal Mar’s venues for wining and dining: Indigo Restaurant Featuring views of Barcelona, Indigo is decorated in a modern style, creating a relaxed setting for diners who wish to experience a diverse menu including seasonal ingredients. Brisa Pool Bar & Terrace Seasonally opened, is a great place to relax in the sun, drink a refreshing fruit cocktail and sample the wide selection of healthy salads and tapas or taste the Mediterranean dishes à la carte.

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O U R R E S TA U R A N T S

Barcelona has also a wide range of restaurants to enjoy our internationally renowned cuisine. For our groups, we can organize a dinner in some of the most important restaurants in Barcelona: 1. BARCELONETA Mediterranean seafood cuisine with an exceptional fisher-men’s quay and the marina area. 2. ELS PESCADORS Located at only 5 minutes from the hotel by taxi, it is an ideal place for groups to taste both seasonal and fish dishes. 3. SHOKO Located in an incredibly spot right next to the sea, their kitchen offers a great variety of dishes mixing the best of the mediterranean and asiatic cuisine. 4. BOTAFUMEIRO Considered the top seafood restaurant in Barcelona, you cannot miss the unique opportunity to taste the best seafood from the Galician and Catalan coasts. 5. 7 PORTES

With more than 175 years of experience, they offer a wide range of traditional cuisine.

Click here to see some more options!

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O T H E R R E S TA U R A N T O P T I O N S

Seven hundred years of history count for a lot… and on the table too. Travel through time in the most flavorsome way. Click here to have more information

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H I S T O R Y O F C ATA L A N C U I S I N E

Barcelona never sleeps. The city has set the benchmark for the international electronic music scene and dances to the sounds of the world's top DJs. It's also the perfect place for lovers of jazz, rock, Latin rhythms and pop. Map of Barcelona's nightlife areas

Barcelona's nightlife is divided into areas which bring together similar styles and characteristics. Browse the map to find out in detail where they are and what they offer.

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B A R C E L O N A N I G H T L I F E

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COSTA BRAVA BARCELONA BEACHES

T H E B E A C H E S

Barcelona is opened to the sea! The broad beaches of the Catalan capital, which extend almost for 5 km, are blessed with fine golden sand and shallow waters for bathing. Barcelona has ten accessible beaches, with Wi-Fi and excellent amenities and services inviting you

to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea throughout the year.

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The beach is a magnet for Barcelonans and visitors alike. Barcelona boasts some of the World’s cleanest, safest and best beaches. All them have disabled access, lifeguards (in season), sun beds and showers. • Llevant is just 5 minutes walk from the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona and

one of the most quiet and peaceful beaches in Barcelona.

• If you love food you must visit Nova Icaria. You’ll find three spotless beach bars, two popular restaurants on the promenade behind and countless bars and restaurants off the Port Olympic just a short stroll away.

• Barceloneta is a very wide, long beach with a Catalan restaurant, which stretches into San Sebastián beach.

We can organize a pre-dinner for your group in one of our famous ‘chiringuitos’, or a visit to Sitges where you can enjoy a tasty paella with stunning sea views! Click here to see the state of the beaches

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B E A C H E S

Can you imagine spending time surrounded by the blue waters of the sea, golden sands and intensely green landscapes? It is the postcard image that best represents the Costa Brava in the province of Girona (Catalonia), a beautiful environment bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees Mountains. A place you'll never forget. Enjoy an amazing outing with your team there. We can organize for you a breathtaking boat trip! Click here to see the 10 wonderful Costa Brava Beaches

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C O S TA B R A V A

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GAUDI’S TREASURES

THE OLYMPIC RING & SPANISH VILLAGE

GOTHIC QUARTER & PICASSO MUSEUM

W H AT T O V I S I T I N B A R C E L O N A

Barcelona is one of the most interesting cities in the world with more than 2,000 years of history. Enjoy its stunning heritage from the Roman Walls to the most important Gaudi’s treasures in the cosmopolitan capital of the Mediterranean!

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FC BARCELONA

A stroll through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter brings to light the early Roman city of Barcino and the medieval town with its palazzos, mansions and Gothic churches. This is the style that defines “the heart of Barcelona”: a neighborhood where the splendor of the historic past coexists with the vibrancy of the present. Click here to see more information of the Gothic Quarter. Visit the Museu Picasso and discover the most relevant pieces of the collection of Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous painters in Catalonia. Click here to have more information of the Museu Picasso

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G O T H I C Q U A R T E R & P I C A S S O M U S E U M

Located in the city of Barcelona, the Park Guell is one of the most beautiful icons of the city. It's a work of Antoni Gaudi located in the upper part of Barcelona, which has wonderful views of the city. You can enjoy a fantastic green walk surrounded by a modernist works Click here to see more information of the Park Güell The Basílica of the Sagrada Família was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). The basilic is an UNESCO World Heritage Site Click here to see more information of the Sagrada Familia History of the Catalan Modernism

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The Barcelona Olympic Ring takes part of all the many attractions found at Montjuic Mountain. Other large scale projects took place in Montjuïc that were built for the Olympic Games, becoming the perfect setting that gave Barcelona one of the most successful games in history. Set in what is called the Anella Olímpica (Olympic Ring) structures such as the Palau Sant Jordi Arena, the Montjuïc Municipal Pool, and the ever present telecommunications tower designed by Calatrava. El Poble Espanyol is one of Barcelona's most fascinating attractions. Built for the 1929 World Expo as an authentic walled village, it replicates the best of Spain's different architectural styles and all its regions. You'll find top artisan workshops, restaurants, museums, music, events and a wonderful Treasure Hunt for children. Its cobbled streets and plazas are free of cars making it ideal for family outings. Click here to see more information of the Poble Espanyol Click here to see a video of the Poble Espanyol Click here to see more information of the Olympic Ring

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T H E O LY M P I C R I N G & S PA N I S H V I L L A G E

Founded in 1899 by Hans Gamper, FC Barcelona has become a symbol of football, social and cultural identity for millions of people around the world. Organize a visit of the famous stadium with your group for an original activity! Click here to see more information.

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M E D I T E R R A N E A N W E AT H E R

The Mediterranean sea breezes mean that Barcelona enjoys pleasant weather, with more than 4,000 hours of sun every year! Find out for yourself and check the forecast!

Click here to see the weather forecast in Barcelona

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