LANGUAGE - SPANISH/CATALAN
English is becoming more widely known but more among the younger generations and those trying to be trendy. It is useful to know a few numbers and short phrases in Spanish to get you around, the locals will understand you even if they speak Catalan. See our printable phrase guide to help you along.
CURRENCY - EURO €1EU =$1.48USD =£0.71GBP (11/07)
Cash machines or ATMs are easily found throughout the main shopping district. These accept all major credit cards and any with the PLUS, CIRRUS or MAESTRO logos.
TIME - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (GMT+1HR)
Daylight savings (+1) starts the last Sunday in March and ends(-1) the last Sunday in October. 24hr time commonly used.
PHONE -Â COUNTRY CODE 0034
Local phone boxes can take credit cards or you can buy international phone cards and 'Telefonica' cards from a Estancos/Tabacos outlet ( they have the big 'T' sign).
EMERGENCIES
| AMBULANCE | 112 |
| FIRE | 080 |
| POLICE | 092 |
OTHER NUMBERS
| POLICE STATION | 93 290 2849 | Ciutat Vela |
| TOURIST OFFICE | 906 3010282 | Plaça de Catalunya 17-S |
| HOSPITAL DEL MARE | 93 248 9011/10 | Barceloneta |
| HEALTH SERVICE HOTLINE (24hr) | 902 111 444 | |
| INFO IBERIA | 902 400 500 | |
| RADIO TAXI | 93 303 3033 | |
| SERVITAXI | 93 330 0300 |