Get to know Barcelona on a bike! Lots of people don't yet know that since the council has started making Barcelona bike friendly, a bike is a great way to view the city. Viva la bicicleta, because it makes Barcelona even more attractive than it already is. Quick enough to get around all the highlights in an afternoon, leisurely enough still to enjoy them. Various bike rental companies exist, many of which also offer guided bike tours. See the nicest parts of the city while pedalling! [Read more]

Barcelona has an excellent public transport network. Bus, tram and metro ensure that you can get from one side of the city to the other in no time at all! A one-way trip on the metro costs about one euro, although it's cheaper to buy a ticket for 10 trips. You can use this set of tickets in both the metro and the bus. If you really intend visiting all corners of the city then buy a ticket that's valid for one, three or five days! [Read more]

Taxis are an efficient and safe means of transport in Barcelona. They're allowed to use all the city's tram and bus lane. Taxis are recognizable by their bright yellow and black colours and the fact that they're almost all Seats! There are plenty of taxis in Barcelona and you can usually just hail one in the street. Taxis all have metres which show two rates. The cheap daily rate (rate 1) and the more expensive evening rate (rate 2). [Read more]