How much will the trip to Barcelona cost on your own? We will find out the cost of a visa, where to buy cheap flights, rental housing without intermediaries or a hotel. How much money to take with you for two weeks for two. How to get there on your own by car, how to get from the airport. What tourists say in reviews and what advice they give.
When it comes to holidays in Spain, the first thing that comes to mind for a travel lover is a vacation in one of the largest tourist centers in the world - Barcelona.
Despite the existing myth about the high cost of rest in Barcelona, today almost every resident of Russia can make a trip. For this, it is not necessary to order a tour in a private company.
The best solution would be to go to Barcelona on your own. How to do it? The first component of organizing a holiday in a Spanish resort is the purchase of air tickets. It should be noted that in the hot summer season, the cost of a flight from Moscow to Barcelona is quite democratic.
Airfare to Barcelona
The first thing to look out for is flights to Barcelona. Available to Russian citizens from any airport in the capital: Sheremetyevo (SVO), Vnukovo (VKO), Domodedovo (DME).
Air transportation services are provided by more than 20 airlines, among which there are companies that are leaders in the world market in this area: Aeroflot, Alitalia, KLM, Air France, and etc.
The ticket price is influenced by:
- season;
- service class: economy, premium economy, business, first class;
- availability of transfers on the way: direct flight, with 1 or 2 transfers;
- passenger baggage volume.
Where to buy cheap plane tickets? We recommend contacting the service Aviasales, he will find any flight options to Barcelona from Moscow and back, without a stopover, at competitive prices.
One-way flight in economy class, in June and July cost an adult 9,100 -12,500 rubles. In August, you need to pay a little less for a ticket, about 6200-8700 rubles.
If you are traveling in first class, the cost of a one-way flight varies from 20,000 to 210,000 rubles. It should be noted that almost all premium flights to Barcelona are connected. Plane change can take place at London airport (LON, UK), Chisinau (KIV, Moldova), even in Dubai (DXB, UAE).
How to get to the city center from the airport? All ways to get there are by plane, ferry, bus, travel.
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Where to stay in Barcelona?
For private rental housing and hotels, first of all, we advise you to take a closer look at the areas: Eixample, Ciutat Vella, Sants-Montjui, Sant Martí and Les Corts.
It is here that the hotels where tourists prefer to stay are located. Numerous reviews of independent travel to Barcelona often contain descriptions of the services and level of service of the hotels.
During the summer season, there is a high demand for hotel rooms located near the sea and the main attractions of Barcelona. Our ranking of really great places to stay in Barcelona.
Alcam Badalona Playa Norte
Apartments on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea are located 3 minutes from the main port of Badalona. A 30-minute walk from the Sagrada Familia and the world famous Passeig de Gràcia boulevard. You can rent a house yourself through Booking. The cost of one night with a sea view is from 23 thousand rubles.
Rent Alcam Badalona
Moll de Barcelona WTC (Old Town district)
This 5-star all-inclusive hotel is 10 minutes from the beach. The hotel building is located in the building of the International Trade Center. Despite the location (Old Town), only 5 minutes walk from the center of Barcelona and the Ramblas.
The nearest metro station, Drassanes, is just 500 meters away. It is from this station that trains leave for other areas. The cost of the room for self-booking is from 22 thousand rubles / day.
Book a hotel
Mar's Loft (district of Sant Martí)
The hotel is located 1 km from Port Olimpic and 1.8 km from the Picasso Museum. The largest shopping centers of the city, including the eponymous Mar’s Loft, are located near the hotel.
Book a hotel
We recommend looking for other private accommodation options at Booking.com... If you are interested in an inexpensive hotel, then it will be found RoomGuru.ru.
Visa to Barcelona for Russians
All tourists are required to apply for a Schengen visa, that is, a permit to stay in Spain for a period no more than 3 months... When contacting the Visa Center, you must write an application to which you attach a standard package of documents "for Schengen".
You need to submit it to the Moscow Visa Center or the Consulate General of Spain. Today, the official organization-visa operator in Russia providing this type of service is the company "BLS International Service».
In the reviews, tourists are advised to submit documents in 2-3 months until departure. In case of submitting a full package of documents, the time for consideration of the application is 5-7 days.
How much does a visa to Spain cost in 2021?
Each tourist must pay the state duty, which is accepted only in the national currency of Russia. The visa application will not be processed if the tax receipt is missing.
The size of the state duty of the category "rest", Is 2677 rubles... When applying for an urgent visa for 90 days, the cost of the document is more - 5354 rubles.
As for the list of documents for applying for a visa, it is constantly changing. For valid information, it is better to contact the embassy or visa center by phone. +7 (495) 241-25-90. Or read on the Internet at profile sites.
How to get to Barcelona from Moscow?
There are several ways to get from Barcelona Airport to the city center: by bus or Taxi, rent a car.
Aerobus express bus
Transfer is carried out by shuttle buses Aerobus (Airbuses) that depart from the terminals T1 and T2... If the tourist leaves through exit T1, then the ticket must be purchased from the driver, since there is no cashless machine near T1. But near the exit from the airport on T2, there is a terminal where you can buy a ticket.
Important! In buses, there is no cashless payment by card. In addition, drivers do not accept banknotes exceeding € 20.
The ticket price from terminals T1 and T2 is the same. Is 5.65 € one way. Tourists are also given the opportunity to purchase a "double" ticket for 9.75 euros. It allows a visitor to the city to make a round-trip airbus trip for 9 days.
Approximate travel time from the airport to the final stop - Plaza Catalunya, 45 minutes. Airbus operating hours: from 5.30 to 00.30... Buses leave every 5-10 minutes from both terminals of the airport. If the plane arrives at night, the transfer to the city is carried out by bus NitBus №17.
Getting to Barcelona from the airport is cheaper by bus. But if you are used to having a rest with friends, we advise you to take a taxi, so travel to the center will be available to any independent tourist.
Taxi ride
It is prohibited to "catch" taxis at Barcelona airport. Passengers boarding is carried out on a first come, first served basis. Cars are painted black with yellow side panels. Their parking is located opposite the exits from terminals T1 and T2. The minimum price for a taxi ride is 25 euros.
The fare is increasingif the transfer is carried out:
- at night;
- on a holiday;
- to the Pedralbes area;
- outside of Barcelona.
In these cases, a surcharge of EUR 1.5 / km will be charged.
We recommend ordering a taxi via the Internet, which is important for a long flight. With a lot of luggage or tired children. When booking Kiwitaxi they will wait for you with a sign, without queues and delays.
Renting a car at Barcelona Airport is a great idea for the independent traveler. Rental prices start at 43 euros per day. We search for car rental options on profile sitepopular with tourists.
How much money to take to Barcelona?
One of the main questions of every tourist is the cost of food. Below are the prices for food and meals in establishments, supermarkets, markets. The cost of food varies depending on the area of the city.
Food prices
- lunch / dinner in city center restaurants: 40-70 euros;
- fast food in Turkish kebabs (shawarma, sandwich, barbecue): from 4 to 15 euros;
- set meals (choice of an individual menu from 5 courses): 7-35 euros;
- buffet in buffets: 16 euros;
- snacks on the beaches: 6-18 euros.
- food products in the markets: vegetables and fruits - 1.7 euros per 1 kg.
What is Barcelona famous for? First of all, its delicious cheeses, sausages, meat and fish. The cost of these products is substantially higher than others. For example, cheese for 17 euros, jamon - 13 euros for 100 g, squid - 23 euros.
Souvenirs and other little things:
- magnet - 4-8 euros;
- a photograph in 5 minutes on the embankment - 3 euros;
- sports T-shirt with the club logo - 150 euros;
- cap - 30 euros;
- ceramic dishes with the symbols of the city - from 30 euros;
- a bouquet of fresh flowers - 35 euros.
What to see in Barcelona on your own in 1-3 days?
A trip to Barcelona on your own must necessarily consist of entertainment. This requires additional financial costs. The main thing is to correctly build a route for a walk or trip by car. First of all, we advise you to visit the sights from the list.
- Temple of the Sagrada Familia;
- Montjuic Mountains;
- Olympic Port;
- Ciutadela Park;
- The Picasso Museum;
- Visit to the Dali Museum;
- The Museum of National Art;
- Camp Nou Stadium;
- Monument to Columbus.
The cost of a sightseeing tour of Barcelona is 25-100 euros.
Standard two weeks of entertainment and excursions will cost one adult traveler from 1400 euros.
How to fly to Barcelona cheap?
You can save on travel expenses. We advise you to spend your leisure time not on paid excursions, but visiting interesting places:
- Cactus Park Mossen Costa i Llobera Gardens.
- Singing Fountains.
- Olympic Village on Mount Anella Olimpica.
- Park of Joan Miro.
- Gothic Quarter.
- Park Guell and others.
Summarizing, trip to Barcelona, prices for which in travel agencies very costly, independent execution will cost much less. Plus, planning ahead can save you a lot of money. Free money will always come in handy, for example, for a gastronomic trip or shopping.
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