Traveling is one of the vital means to relieve stress. It is not only a fun activity but also informative and educational. One can learn about the variety of cultures, races and nationalities. If you plan to spend your holidays in Barcelona, here is the precise practical travel information.
The beautiful city bounded by the sea on one side and against the mountain on the other. The infrastructure is well developed. The city is well connected through all the three means of transport such as airways, railways and highways. Seaport is one of the largest in the Mediterranean region. Harbor is ideal for huge goods transport. Railway track is connected to Madrid by high-speed broad-gauge line. A road highway also connects to Madrid. The highway further connected to Valencia and France.
Barcelona Airport is located 12 km southwest of the centre of Barcelona. The airport is the second largest in Spain behind Madrid Barajas Airport and one of the busiest in the world, and is the main airport of Catalonia. The airport serves as international and domestic. Flights are frequently available to European and North African destinations. Scheduled flight are available to various countries such as Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Dubai, Qatar, China, Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, Senegal, Gambia, Ghana and Cabo Verde.
Although roads are broad and well developed, but most of the times are encountered with huge traffic jams. Taxis are provided with meters. The taxi fares are quite high, moreover not safe for foreigners to hire a private taxi. Fares of taxis in Barcelona are highest in the Spain. Even though government is enforcing law and order, kidnapping, robbery and crimes are reported through news agencies. Therefore, it is advisable to keep necessary amount in the wallet and rest of transactions should be carried out by using credit cards.
Safety is one of the most important concerns while travelling. Always be cautious about your valuables, especially your passport and cash. Avoid negligence, and always be attentive about your smart phones, cameras and jackets. The police department is very active and helpful, but language is a little barrier. The government has also implemented a dedicated English-speaking police telephone number. To report a crime dial 90 210 2112. Hope with this basic precautionary measures and safety guidelines, one can enjoy beautiful city of Barcelona.