Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
6. TAXI
Hail a yellow-and-black taxi on any major street in town; a green light on the roof
indicates that one is free. For two or more passengers, taxis are almost as cheap as
the metro for short hops. A minimum fare applies.
Radio Taxi • 93 303 30 33
Barna Taxi • 93 322 22 22
7. ON FOOT
Barcelona is extremely compact and most areas are best negotiated on foot, espe-
ciallytheoldtownandGràcia,wherealeisurelystrollistheonlywaytosoakupthe
architectural and cultural riches. Barcelona's waterfront, from the Port Vell to the
Port Olímpic, is also made for walking. See
Walks & Bike Rides
.
8. BY BICYCLE
Pedallingaroundtheport,BarriGòticorParcdelaCiutadellaisafunalternativeto
walking.Thereareover180km(112miles)ofbikelanesthroughoutthecity,outlined
on maps available from the tourist office and bike rental shops. Bikes are available
torentdailyfromBudgetBikesorBarcelonabyBicycle.BarcelonaBatteryBikeshas
electric bikes.
Budget Bikes • 93 304 18 85 •
www.budgetbikes.eu
Barcelona by Bicycle • 93 268 21 05 •
www.bicicletabarcelona.com
9. TRANSPORT FOR THE DISABLED
The airport bus is accessible to wheelchair users as are Lines 2, 9, 10 and 11 of the
metro,allcitybusesandnightbuses, afewFGCstations andtheMontjuic cablecar.
TaxiAmichascarsandvansdedicatedtowheelchairusers-callinadvance.Forin-
formationontransportforthedisabled,callInstitutMunicipaldePersonesambDis-
capacitat (IMD). For details on specific routes, call
010
or check the TMB website.
Taxi Amic • 93 420 80 88
IMD • 93 413 27 75
TMB • 90 207 50 27 •
www.tmb.cat
