LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Barcelona is served by an integrated Fare System of trains, metro, buses, funiculars and trams. Tickets can be bought at automatic machines in metro and train stations.
Tickets and fares:
- T-usual (RECOMMENDED): rides in trains, metro, buses, trams and funiculars within zone 1 during 1 month from first validation (all conference activities and main touristic attractions are within zone 1) INCLUDES AIRPORT METRO. You will be asked to write your passport or ID number when purchasing.
- T-casual: Individual travel card allowing 10 journeys to be made in trains, metro, buses, trams and funiculars within zone 1. Once validated, each ticket can be used for 75 minutes. DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRPORT METRO
- Single ticket: Ticket for a single ride within zone 1
- Airport ticket: ingle metro journey between the airport and the rest of the metro network.
More information can be found in https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona-fares-metro-bus
AIRPORTS
The closest airport is Barcelona International Airport Josep Tarradellas located at El Prat de Llobregat (13 km from city center).
The metro line L9S connects Barcelona Airport to the conference venue in a 45 min journey. Taxis cost 20-40 euros and take about 20 minutes. Night buses N17 and N18 connect the airport to the city center after midnight and bus and are also included in the Integrated Fare System.
Alternatively, Girona and Reus Airports are located 100 and 120 km away, respectively.
exploring the city
With a population of 1.6 million within city limits, Barcelona is a vibrant metropolis nestled on the northeastern coast of Spain. This city effortlessly combines rich history with a modern, cosmopolitan flair. Known for its stunning architecture, Barcelona boasts iconic landmarks such as Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, and the whimsical Park Güell. The city's historic Gothic Quarter is a labyrinth of narrow streets, while the bustling Las Ramblas boulevard offers a taste of the city's bustling street life. With its Mediterranean coastline, Barcelona also offers beautiful beaches and a lively waterfront scene. Visitors can indulge in mouthwatering Catalan cuisine at bustling tapas bars, explore world-class museums and revel in the city's vibrant nightlife.
WEATHER
The weather in July can be very hot and humid, with little amplitude variation during the day. Temperatures can reach 30 degrees Celsius. Sporadic rain is not usual but cannot be discarded.