BARCELONA

With a population of 1.5 million, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of the semi-autonomous region of Catalunya. With its prime location on the shores of the Mediterranean, historical medieval centre and stunning Modernista architecture, Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. When you’re there, you can enjoy the city’s lively bars and restaurants, cosmopolitan atmosphere, acclaimed cuisine and superb shopping

HOW TO GET THERE

By air: El Prat International Airport serves many national airlines as well as numerous budget airlines flying in from a wealth of European cities including Easyjet, Air Europa, Vueling and Clickair.

By taxi: Licensed taxis (black and yellow) are plentiful outside the airport terminals and cost approximately €15-20 for a 20-minute ride into the city centre.

By buses and trains: A regular bus service runs into the centre. It costs €3.75 and takes about 30 minutes. There are stops outside each terminal. A regular train service runs into the city centre from El Prat train station (reached via a covered walkway on the first floor of Terminal B). It takes 30 minutes and costs €2.40.

ACCOMMODATION

Players who have won full prize packages on PokerStars will be notified of their hotel details by email. You do not need to make a hotel reservation. If you have any queries, please email ept@pokerstars.com.

For all other poker players, media and anyone else planning to attend EPT tournaments, we have set up a dedicated website for hotel bookings: www.epthotels.com. Please e-mail info@epthotels.com or call +34 93 352 1010 to take advantage of our special hotel rates.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Official languages: Catalan and Spanish are the official languages in Barcelona, but English is widely spoken.

Currency: the Euro (1 euro = $1.55 approx).

Banks: Most banks have an exchange counter and are open from 8am - 2pm; Mondays to Saturdays. Automatic cash dispensers (ATMs) are widespread throughout the city. Some hotels will also exchange money (at rates generally higher than banks).

International dialling codes: +34 (the USA is +1)

Time: Spain is in the Central European Time zone. All tournament times are local.

Visas:  Europeans do not need a visa to visit Spain; North Americans and Australians can visit Spain without a visa for up to 90 days. Other citizens should consult their travel agent or nearest Spanish embassy.

Tourist information: Barcelona Turisme