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Beautifully Barcelona

Rent a boat on the lake in Parc de la Ciutadella. Go to Mercat de la Boquería on Las Ramblas and get a picnic to take to the beach.

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City break, Barcelona, Spain

Planes, trains, automobiles, or maybe even helicopter – we tell you the best way to go.

Planes
Taxis will whisk you into town in 15 mins, for €18. Buses run every 15 mins; a ticket costs about €3.
Trains
The 30-min train journey from airport to centre costs €2; trains run every half an hour. Spain also has a reasonably priced national network. Book ahead as trains get busy (www.renfe.com).
Automobiles
Driving is fine once you master the one-way system, but free parking is tricky. Daily carpark rates are about €25. Taxis are cheap, so it’s not worth renting a car. The train is great for day trips.

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