Travel

Flight

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Guests should fly into Barcelona's international airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The airport is about 20 minutes from the city center. We recommend you take a taxi or use a ride share service like Uber or Cabify to travel from the airport to your hotel.

Hotel

Almanac Barcelona

This is our home base. We will be staying here along with our families and would love for all who can to join us here. We have a room block here at the hotel at a discounted rate, access our special rate with this link: https://reservations.almanachotels.com/98960?groupID=4694850#/guestsandrooms Please reach out to us directly if there are any issues in booking. In a prime location in the L'Eixample area, the 5 stars hotel is steps from Passeig de Gràcia, where guests can find stylish shopping, restaurants, bars and museums. For architecture lovers, the Avenue is home to some of the city’s most important Modernist buildings.

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Hotel Pulitzer

The Pulitzer is a 4 stars Boutique Hotel full of light and with a cool and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in the heart of Barcelona, just few meters walk form Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas and the famous Passeig de Gracia, it is an ideal base for exploring the city. 10 min walk from our home base at the Almanac Hotel.

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Borneta

Great designed hotel. Located in El Born, fashionable area with the Picasso Museum, plus medieval streets lined with chic boutiques & bars. About 20min walking from the Almanac Hotel.

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Grand Hotel Central

A five-star hotel located in Barcelona’s old town, which connects guests to the culture and creativity of this iconic city. A meticulous top-to-toe refurbishment in 2023 saw all rooms and suites, two restaurants and bars, rooftop pool and terrace completely reimagined in Catalan Noucentisme style. Notes: Rooms here are smaller sized. Great rooftop with amazing views of old town and beach.

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Hotel Regina Barcelona

A more affordable option. Historic 4-star Barcelona hotel in the heart of the city since 1917. Please be sure to check square footage of rooms to ensure you will be comfortable as standard room sizes in Europe are much smaller than in the US.

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Hotel Rigat Park&Spa

For guests that would like to stay closer to the wedding venue, this is a 5 star ocean front property in Lloret de Mar, less than 15 minutes from the venue and a 1 hour drive from Barcelona. The hotel is surrounded by a pine and eucalyptus garden and offer spectacular sea views from the rooms.

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Santa Marta Hotel

Another option in Costa Brava, less than 15 minutes from El Convent Blanes, for those that prefer to stay close to the wedding venue. The 5 star hotel is located in an exclusive natural setting, surrounded by 7 hectars of forest and direct access to Santa Cristina beach. The towns of Blanes and Lloret de Mar are equidistant from the hotel 3 km away, and the city of Barcelona is only 70 km and an hour's drive.

Travel Note

Travel Checklist

- Make sure your passport does not expire within 6 months of travel date. - Arrange international data with your mobile provider or use WiFi when available. - Inform your bank about your travel plans. NOTE: always pay in the local currency (EUR) when using your credit card. - Taxi is the best way to get around. We highly recommend that you download the taxi apps (Cabify or Freenow) ahead of time and create your account while still in the US. These apps use authentication via cell phone and reception abroad can get spotty - Uber is also available - Metro system is also great and easily accessible. - Almost everyone speaks English in Barcelona. - Get a European travel adapter for outlets. - Barcelona is very safe, but famous for pickpockets. Keep your belongings close. - If you want to rent a car, you’ll need a passport, drivers license, and if you're staying in the city, a plan for parking. - Call 112 for any emergency in Spain.

Travel Note

European Entry/Exit System and ETIAS

Starting in 2025, the EU will introduce the European Entry/Exit System (EES) to automate entry and exit records for travelers, replacing passport stamps. Travelers from visa-exempt countries (like the U.S.) must also apply for ETIAS, a travel authorization valid for up to 3 years or until the passport expires. The online ETIAS application costs €7 for those aged 18-70 and takes about 10 minutes. Guests should apply a few days before travel and ensure their passports have at least 6 months of validity. There will be a grace period for ETIAS after the Entry/Exit System (EES) is implemented. ETIAS is expected to launch six months after EES becomes operational, with an additional transitional period where travelers are encouraged but not required to apply. Once mandatory, a further grace period may allow entry for first-time travelers without ETIAS, provided other entry conditions are met. Please continue to check the EU travel website for updates on when these programs will launch