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| Barcelona: Getting Around Barcelona’s excellent metro system makes navigating the city a breeze. Many of the main attractions can be found in the city center, where the pedestrian streets and tree-lined plazas can only be appreciated by walking, and a short trip on the subway will take you to some of the more remote tourist sites such as Montjuic or La Sagrada Familia. Metro tickets are inexpensive at 1.20 euros each, though a number of discounted options exist for unlimited use over several days, or one month. Probably the best bet, at 6.65 euros, is the option that allows for ten trips, without a time limit--for about half the cost of regular fare, and half the cost of an unlimited three-day pass, it will probably cover all the metro travel you’ll need. Stations have ticket booths, as well as automated machines. These tickets are also valid for the city bus and tram lines, though not night buses. This allows the flexibility of being able to jump on whichever kind of transport you run into first. Maps are posted at each bus or metro stop, and can be purchased at tourist offices. Taxis are also relatively cheap, especially when traveling in groups, and sometimes the only option late at night. Ask about the price beforehand. If you see several taxis in a row, go to the one in front. What's your favorite way to get around Barcelona on the cheap? Tell us here. <<Barcelona Home Barcelona Cheap Lodging>> |