Barcelona at a Glance
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Catalonia (Catalunya), Spain |
| Population | approx. 1.7 million (metropolitan area 5.6 million) |
| Languages | Catalan and Spanish (both official) |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC+1), Daylight Saving CEST (UTC+2) |
| Electricity | 230V, Type C/F — German plugs fit |
| Drinking Water | Tap water drinkable, but chlorinated — bottled water common |
| Telephone Code | +34 (93 for Barcelona) |
| Internet TLD | .es / .cat |
| Visa | EU/Schengen — no visa required for EU citizens |
| Area | 101 km² (compact!) |
| Highest Point | Tibidabo (512 m) |
| Beaches | 4.5 km city beach + numerous coves in the surroundings |