¡Hola Amigos!: We are here to provide you with a budget version of Barcelona, without compromising on quality and fun! Whether you’re a student who has just left school, enjoying some time away from education, or simply a young person who fancies a city break, this guide is for you. Look out for our writers’ picks, where you can find a variety of activities to suit any budget and personality, ensuring you make the most of your trip in the vibrant city of Barcelona. Team Curso/CTR Barcelona

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INTRODUCTION 1
MEET THE TEAM 3
EDITORS’ PICKS 5
TRAVEL TIPS 10
SIGHTSEEING 26
PARKS & BEACHES 54
ARTS & CULTURE 66
SHOPPING 78
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES 94
FOOD 100
EVENTS 110
BARS & CLUBS 116
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Barcel OH! Na Oddities
Catalunya and Independence
España y Sudamerica
Spotted: Dogs
Barcelona: On Location
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WELCOME TO THE GUIDE!
¡Hola Amigos!
We are here to provide you with a budget version
of Barcelona, without compromising on quality and
fun! Whether you’re a student who has just left
school, enjoying some time away from education,
or simply a young person who fancies a city break,
this guide is for you. Look out for our writers’ picks,
where you can find a variety of activities to suit any
budget and personality, ensuring you make the
most of your trip in the vibrant city of Barcelona.
So you’ve landed in Barcelona and successfully navigated passport control – now what?
We’ve got tips on cheap accommodation, how to get around the city’s metro system and
how to stay safe: how to avoid pickpockets, what to do if you lose your phone and how
to get medical treatment. Find this in our Travel Tips section.
Looking to live the student life with a Catalan twist? At night, Barcelona really comes
alive. Cocktails for just 2.50€? We have it all in here. We can tell you which club is
the best to visit depending on the night of the week, whether you’re looking for a chill
night, or a memorable one (or not, depending on your alcohol intake!) We represent the
eclectic bar and club scene, from salsa and jazz bars to the heaviest club nights.
The morning after the night before, heal that hangover on one of Barça’s beautiful
beaches, or soak in some of the city’s unique architecture. Barcelona is brimming with
a cosmopolitan mix of cultures, so take time to explore both the main landmarks and the
lesser known nooks and crannies featured in this guide! Check out our Arts & Culture,
Sightseeing, Parks & Beaches, Sports & Activities and Shopping sections for ideas.
Foodies are also in luck – avoid touristy spots (generally anywhere with an English
menu!) and sample some inexpensive, authentic Spanish cuisine.
Here at Spotted HQ we have been inspired by the lively and laid back nature of Catalan
culture, which we have weaved throughout our guide. Barcelona isn’t a small city and
can be pretty overwhelming, but our team has infiltrated the local scene to bring you the
best and cheapest take on this diverse city and steer you away from the usual “Tourist
Traps”. It hasn’t been easy and there have been some hit and misses but we have
gained an acute know-how that we hope will come in useful.
Barcelona has the given our team the opportunity to come together and pool our talents
to create this guide. With our help you can build your own, unique Barça experience.
¡Gaudeix! All of our love,
The
Team

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Tal, 21,
Ellie, 20,
Bilyana, 28,
Rhian, 19,Amy, 18,
Lara, 25,
Studying German and
Spanish at the University of
St Andrews. Best moment:
skydiving for charity!
Studying History at
Durham University. I
love jewellery designing
& salsa dancing!
Studying Spanish
Studies & German
Literature. Probably
the most clumsy
person in the world.
Literature student.
Keen traveler and
theatre aficionada!
Studying at Bath Spa
University. My pet
goldfish is named Mr.
Squishy the Fishy.
Social Science and
Spanish Culture at
Ruhr-University of
Bochum, also Chef de
cuisine at home.
Studying English &
History at the University
of St. Andrews. I’ve
broken 4 toes from
pointe shoes.
Hannah, 20,
Sean, 21,
Kirsten, 18,
Tom, 20,
Tanja, 23,
Nadine, 25,
Kirsty, 20,
Alice, 19,
Studying English Lit
at Northumbria. I trip
over air. A lot.
English Language and
Linguistics student in
London. I’m a major
shopaholic.
Student. Barcelona
advice - Don’t be
another brick in the wall.
Studying Media and
Cultural Studies I find
the best things when
getting lost - that
happens quite often.
Finished Tourism
Studies, now working
as an Online Marketing
Assistant. Always got the
travel bug!
Travelling Down
Under, now planning
to study politics. Good
parties tend to end in
the hospital for me.
Studying English Lit at
Manchester University.
Forced to learn Irish
dancing as a child, now
I bring it out in clubs.
MEET THE
TEAM!

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1) ALICE:
Parc de la Ciutadella
P. 41
2) AMY:
Fat Tire Bike Tours
P. 112
3) BILYANA :
Picnic Elektronik
P. 102
4) ELLIE :
Caj Chai Teteria
P. 35
5) HANNAH :
The Magic Fountain
P. 106
6) KIRSTEN :
Caputxes
Top 14
P. 123
7)KIRSTY :
El Rabipelado
P. 131
8) LARA :
Tresflores
P. 27
9)NADINE :
Grácia
P. 40
10) RHIAN:
Barcelona Zoo
P. 120
11) SEAN:
Bar Reset No.7
P. 45
12) TAL :
Montserrat
P. 98
13)TANJA:
Camp Nou
P. 128
14) TOM:
Nasty
Mondays Apolo
Our favorite sweeties...

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Barcel-OH!-na...Oddities
Barcelona
When and how Barcelona developed is unclear. There are two legends about
its formation: The first one says that it was built by Hercules around 1153 before
Christmas, so 400 years before Rome was established.
The second legend talks about Hannibal Barkas; it’s told that he captured the region
during the third century before Christmas, and he built the city Barcino. The city
name Barcelona was derived from his family name.
Gaudí
- Antonio Gaudí was not the original architect of the Sagrada Familia. Although the
church is classified as one of Gaudí’s masterpieces, the construction was started
in 1882 by another architect - Francisco de Paula del Villar. He started with the
construction of the crypt. In 1883 Gaudí took over the construction and radically
changed the architectural style and the appearance of the Sagrada Familia after
Villar was dropped from the project.
- On the 8th of June in 1926 Gaudí was killed
by a tram. Rumour says that due to his scruffy
clothes, several cabdrivers refused to drive
him to a hospital because they thought that he
was a homeless person. Someone brought
him to the Hospital de la Santa Creu, a
hospital for poor people. Nobody recognized
the hurt artist until his friend Doménech
Sugranyes finally found him there after three
days. When Gaudi was offered a transfer
to a more comfortable hospital, he declined
saying, “My place is next to the poor people”.
That same day he died of the grave injuries.
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The question is, was this was really Gaudí’s comment? Or is it just a legend?
Gaudí famously said, “My client isn’t in a hurry,” (referring to God) when asked how
long it would take him to complete the Sagrada Familia.
Kylie
- The video clip of Kylie Minogue’s song, Slow, was taped in 2003 in the swimming
pool Bernat Picornell on Barcelona’s house on Montjuïc Mountain.
FC Barcelona
- One man’s joy is another man’s sorrow! For FC Barcelona the changing of the
Pope is definitely a symbol of luck. Every time there has been a changing of the
Pope, the soccer club wins with a 4:0 score.
For the first time this phenomenon happened on the 26th of October, 1985 against
their arch rival Real Madrid (the 28th of October Pope Johannes XXIII was elected),
for the second time on 14th of October 1978 against UD Las Palmas (two days
afterwards, Johannes Paul II was elected).
And last but not least, the 12th of March in 2013 the serial continued: Barcelona won
4:0 against AC Milan in the round of sixteen - after the reign of Benedikt XVI was in
full swing.
“Money, money, money, must be funny
in a rich man’s world...”
Not everyone aims to follow the low-budget way
of life in Barcelona, as we tried to do!
This chart shows the average spend per person,
per day of people from different countries.
(info from http://barcelona.de/de/barcelona-
statistiken.html)
Lara Voelter

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TRAVEL TIPS
• Barcelona
Accommodation
• Transport
• Getting Medical
Treatment
• Getting Robbed
• Staying Safe
• Top 10 Tips for
Saving Money
• Tourist Traps
entrada - entrance
sortida - exit
el autobús - bus
el tren - train
el aeropuerto - airport
¿Dónde estamos? - Where are we?
¿Tiene un mapa? - Do you have a map?
el médico - doctor
el hospital - hospital
estoy enfermo/a - I‘m ill (male/female)
el alojamiento - accommodation
HANDY
PHRASES

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Shacking Up
in Barcelona
There are many different types of accommodation available in Barcelona for
travellers and students on a cheap budget, so we have searched for three
different types of room to give you an idea of what Barcelona has to offer.
Generator Hostel/Hotel
The Generator Hostel and Hotel Company has recently opened a new establishment
in the middle of Barcelona. It is the best of both worlds, with half of the building
dedicated to sociable hostel dorms and the other half dedicated to well-equipped
hotel rooms. These are both great options if you’re looking for somewhere affordable
and fun to stay.
Location – 10 minutes from City Centre (Plaça Catalunya).
Address – Carrer de Corsega, 377, 08037, Barcelona.
Website – http://generatorhostels.com/en/destinations/barcelona/
Contact Number – +34932200377
Average cost per night – Hostel: 12€, Hotel: 40€
Apartment Rentals
If you’re staying in Barcelona for longer than a few days then perhaps one of the
best ways for you to save money is by renting apartments or even a room within a
shared apartment. Either of these options would be great for keeping costs down as
the facilities that most apartments have to offer (i.e. your own kitchen) will in the long
run, save you some money that you may have usually spent on going out for meals
for example. We’ve done some research and provided you with a few websites that
offer you great affordable apartments to rent in Barcelona.
Websites:
www.airbnb.com
www.housetrip.com
www.rent4days.com
www.go2barcelona.com
www.oh-barcelona.com
www.feelbarcelona.com
www.shbarcelona.com
www.roomorama.com
www.gobcn.com
B Hotel
The B Hotel is a very upmarket, newly established hotel just off Plaça Espanya. It
has been awarded three star status but has the interior and features of a five star
hotel. This is the most expensive option that we have offered you, but sometimes it’s
worth treating yourself!
Location – 10 minutes from City Centre (Plaça Catalunya).
Address – Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 389 – 391, 08015, Barcelona.
Website – www.b-hotel.com
Contact Number – +34935529500
Average cost per night – 115€ (or 57.50€ each if staying in a double or single room
with another person)
Rhian Whittington

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