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Spain’s Finest: Nothing But The Best

Spain’s Finest: Nothing But The Best. España (Spain)-Barcelona. History of Barcelona. Religion-prominently Roman Catholic Language- Spanish Founded- First Century B.C. Founder- Phoenicians and Carthaginians. Geography. Latitude- 41.40 degrees North Longitude- 2.17 degrees East

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Spain’s Finest: Nothing But The Best

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  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 TablaoCordobes: $51.96 USD • Hot Air Balloon Flight over Catalonia: $226.49 USD

  12. Places to Visit • Camp NouBarcelona • Magic Fountain (Font Magica) • Palau GüellBarcelona • Plaza Catalunya • Barcelona Aquarium • TeatreLiceu • 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

  14. Bibliography • “Barcelona Map” http://www.infospa.org/map~230.htm March 26, 2012 • “Barcelona” http://www.barcelonahotelsoption.com March 26, 2012 • “Barcelona Cathedral” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcelona_Cathedral March 26, 2012 • “Calle de Asahonadors” http://blogs.ihes.com/spanish/?cat=51 March 26, 2012 • “Spain” http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2878.htm March 26, 2012 • “Barcelona-Spain” http://goeurope.about.com/cs/liechtenstein/p/barcelona.htm March 27, 2012 • “Typical Climate and Weather in Barcelona” http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/weather/barcelona-weather.html March 27, 2012 • “Barcelona Weather” http://www.worldexecutive.com/locations/europe/spain/barcelona/weather.html March 27, 2012 • “Living in Spain- Educational System” http://barcelona.angloinfo.com/countries/spain/life6.asp April 3, 2012 • “All 69 Things to do in Barcelona” http://www.viator.com/Barcelona-tours/d562-ttd?pref=02&aid=g1787 April 4, 2012

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