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About Barcelona

Barcelona is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.7 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the province of Barcelona and is home to around 5.7 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area of the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid and Milan. It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range.

Getting There

• Barcelona is easily accessible by air through Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the city's primary international hub located approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the city center. Direct flights connect Barcelona to major cities across Europe and beyond. From the airport, you can reach the city via train, bus, or taxi services. Once in Barcelona, the public transportation network is comprehensive and efficient, featuring metro lines, buses, and trams that connect most areas of the city. The metro system is particularly convenient for reaching central locations and is affordable and frequent. For shorter distances or direct routes to your accommodation, taxis and rideshare services are readily available throughout Barcelona and can be booked through standard apps.