1. Spain’s Finest: Nothing But The Best España(Spain)-Barcelona

2. History of Barcelona Religion-prominently Roman Catholic Language- Spanish Founded- First Century B.C. Founder- Phoenicians and Carthaginians

3. Geography Latitude- 41.40 degrees North Longitude- 2.17 degrees East North-Eastern Corner of Spain Average Temp.- 63.9 degrees Fareignheit

4. Geography cont. Common Animals- Blackbirds, Robins, Great Tits, Yellow Wagtails, Cetti’s Warblers, Deer, Ibex, Tortoises, Bats, Snakes Common Plantlife- Pine Tree, Cork-Oak Tree, Beech Tree, Orchids, Gentians, Lavender, Rosemary

5. MUST KNOW! Currency- Euro Main language- Spanish Customs – Ask for I.D. when paying with credit card – Neighborhood pharmacies close 2-4 or 1-5 p.m. – Women often go topless on the beach (so don’t stare, it’s common)

6. MUST KNOW! Cont. Customs cont. – Legend says that if you drink water from the Las Ramblas fountains, you’ll return to Barcelona someday – Catalans dance the “La Sardana” in front of the Barcelona Cathedral every Sunday at noon – Transportation: Metro system, Taxis, Walking, Buses, Rentable cars – Food: Supermarkets, local markets, restaurants

7. Special Dates Jan.1- New Year’s Day Jan.6- Epiphany Apr.6- Good Friday Apr.9- Easter Monday May 1- Labour Day May 28- Whitsun or Pentecost June 23, June 24- St. John’s Day Festival

8. Special Dates cont. Aug.15- Assumption Day Sept.24- La Mercè Festival Oct.1- Columbus Day Nov.1-All Saints’ Day Dec.6- Constitution Day Dec.8- Day of the Immaculate Conception Dec.25- Christmas Dec.26- Boxing Day/St. Stephens Day

9. Political Information Government- Constitutional Monarchy (constitution of 1978) Voting Rights – Must be registered in population census – Must sign voting form – Voting takes place every four years Education-Nursery, Primary, Compulsory secondary, University

10. Trip Packages and Cost TOTAL COST FOR AIRFARE,CAR RENTAL, HOTEL AND FOOD: $$ 2,730.93 $$

11. Fun Activities Barcelona Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour: $31.97 USD Skip the Line: Best of Barcelona Tour: $94.72 USD Montserrat/Cava Trail Day Trip: $105.25 USD Salvador Dali Museum: $118.57 USD Barcelona in One Day Sightseeing Tour: $107.91 USD Flamenco Night at Tablao Cordobes: $51.96 USD Hot Air Balloon Flight over Catalonia: $226.49 USD

12. Places to Visit Camp Nou Barcelona Magic Fountain (Font Magica) Palau Güell Barcelona Plaza Catalunya Barcelona Aquarium Teatre Liceu Beaches- Barceloneta, Icaria, Mar Bella, Sitges

13. Unique Facts Second largest city in Spain Drivers in Barcelona are considered the worst in the world with an average of one accident every 19 seconds! In 1992, there was no beaches in Barcelona! Barcelona has the most walked street in Spain: Portal de I’Àngel

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