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<\/p>\nGetting around Barcelona is easy\u2026 if you know how. The city offers a thousand ways to explore, but if you want to enjoy it like a local and avoid the crowds, inefficient routes or time-wasting traffic, this post is for you. Here are our tips to make getting around part of the journey, hassle-free.<\/p>\n
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Barcelona is a city made for walking. The Eixample, with its wide, grid-like streets, makes it easy to find your way. The Raval and Sants, with their more irregular layout, invite you to get lost among lively squares and little streets.<\/p>\n
Our tip: wear comfy shoes and forget the map now and then. Sometimes, the best bits of the city are between one tourist spot and the next.<\/p>\n
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The metro is the quickest way to get from one end of the city to the other. With 8 lines and more than 150 stations, it connects pretty much everywhere.<\/p>\n
Local tip:<\/p>\n
The bus is a great way to get around if you fancy seeing the city as you go. Just bear in mind it can be slower due to traffic.<\/p>\n
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Barcelona is pretty bike-friendly, especially in the Eixample and coastal areas. Although the public Bicing system is only for residents, there are plenty of bike hire companies.<\/p>\n
Tips:<\/p>\n
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If you fancy something different, companies like Cooltra or Reby offer electric scooters and mopeds for hire. They\u2019re a good option for medium journeys, but always use the permitted areas and park properly: Barcelona is strict about the rules.<\/p>\n
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Taxis in Barcelona are safe and regulated. You can hail one on the street, at marked ranks or via official apps like Free Now. Uber and Cabify operate in the city, but they\u2019re usually pricier than taxis for short trips.<\/p>\n
Final tip<\/p>\n
Barcelona is a city to enjoy both along the way and at every stop. Step off the beaten path, mix up your ways of getting around and let yourself be surprised: the best part of the trip might be between stops.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re staying at Onix Hotels, ask at reception: we\u2019ll be happy to recommend the best way to get around depending on your plans for the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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