Barcelona Arrival
04 June 1966
Arrive Barcelona 9.30am
The brochure extols…
Barcelona, one of the busiest and most flourishing of Spanish cities, is beautifully situated on the shores of the
Mediterranean. The newer quarters are well laid out with handsome boulevards, fine modern buildings, wide street
and spacious squares.
In old Barcelona the streets are mostly dark and narrow and are flanked by picturesque old houses. An exception is the Ramblas: a spacious thoroughfare running through the heart of the city, with a central avenue of plane trees forming a shady promenade.
It is here that you feel the pulse of the city - with the news-stands, the flower sellers, the Cafés with the outside parasol-covered tables, the shoe-shine boys, all adding to the charm and character of this former capital of Catalonia.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a very lively city laid out on a plain six miles long and two and one half to four miles wide, surrounded by mountains and sloping gently down to the blue Mediterranean Sea.
To the East and West the city is enclosed by two rivers, the Llobregat and Beros, to the North-West it is bordered by an arc of mountains, the Cordillera chain with Tibidabo its highest point at 1,745 feet.
To the South the Montjuich hill, bedecked with splendid gardens, a most beautiful luminous fountain and housing the Pueblo Espanol or Spanish Village.
Barcelona Map
Spain is today a tourist power of no mean strength which day after day is growing in importance. The natural beauty of the country, the miles of golden beaches, above all the long hours of warm sunshine - coupled to reasonably low prices and a friendly, courteous, amiable people make Spain a real paradise for tourists.
Spain: General Information
- Landing Place
- Estacion Maritima
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- Spanish Peseta
- Rate of Exchange
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- Approx. 58 Pesetas = $1 (U.S.)
- Approx. 167 Pesetas = £1 (Sterling)
- Situation and Area
- Six miles long and 2½ to 4 miles wide. Surrounded by mountains and gently sloping down to the sea
- Climate
- Temperate winter with long dry warm summers
- Post Office
- Plaza Antonio Lopez
- Transport
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- Taxis are plentiful and comparatively cheap. Coloured yellow, meter system approx. 5 Pesetas per Km
- A network of Buses and Trams cover the city
- An underground system also exists and Funicular Railways
- Principal Hotels
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- Ritz, Avenida Jose Antonio
- Colón, Avenida de la Catedral
- Arycase, Ausias March
- Avenida Palace, Avenida Jose Antonio
- Presidente, Av. Generalisimo
- Barcelona, 1 Caspe
- La Rotonda, Paseo San Gervasio
- Principal Restaurants
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- El Cortijo, General Franco
- Font del Gat, Montjuich Park
- Bodega Mallorquina, Paseo de Gracia
- Circulo Ecuestre, Balmes
- Finistere, General Franco
- Casa Juan, 12-14 The Ramblas
- Parellada, General Franco
- Los Caracoles, 14 Escudillers
- Night Clubs
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- Rio, 37 Floridablanca
- Bolero, Rambla de Cataluna
- emporium, 4 Muntaner
- Parilla de Ritz, Jose Antonio
- Bodega, Rambla de Cataluna
- Principal Shopping Areas
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- Mantillas-Magda, Paseo de Gracia
- La Providencia-Paseo de Gracia
- Sello, 609 Avenida Jose Antonia
- BolsosGuantes, 30 Rambla de Flores
- Feliu, Avenida Jose Antonia 617
- Loewe, 35 Paseo de Gracia
- Masriera y Carreras, 26 Paseo de Gracia
- Roca, 18 Paseo de Gracia
- Georg Jensen, Paseo de Gracia
- Sanz, 636 Avenida Jose Antonia
- Pedro Rodriguez, 8-10 Paseo de Gracia
- Arte Toledano, 45-47 Rambla del Centro
- Sanes-Reinana, 66 Paseo de Gracia
- Eva's De Luxe, Paseo de Gracia
- Sports
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Swimming at…
- Club de Natacion
- Escollera de Levante and San Sebastian (use Funicular)
- Swimming Pool in Montjuich Park, Avenida de Miramar
- Plaza Monumental (Corridos) Jose Antonio
- A 9 hole course at Llavaneras
- An 18 hole course at San Cugat
- Specialities of Food & Wine
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“Cocido (or puchero)” stew of beef, bacon and sausages with red peppers, potatoes, greens and chick peas, the whole covered with saffron
“All y pebre” An eel stew
“Paella” A brown rice and fish dish
Fish in Spain is usually dressed with “nogada”, a sauce made from nuts and spices.
Table wine is drunk throughout Spain.
Labels include “Valdepenas” - “Rioja.”
Choice wines include “Alicante”, “Jerez”, “Málaga”, “Moscatel.”
Visitors to Spain would be wise to drink bottled mineral water
- Wares and Merchandise for which District is Famous
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A high standard of artisan craftsmanship is found in many lines, such as wrought iron work, artistic glazed tiles, lace, fancy goods, leather work, etc.
- Tipping
- Tip 10-15% as a general rule. If service charge already included leave a little extra if you feel the service has warranted it
Places of Interest
- Pueblo Espanol
- The Spanish Village presents interesting reconstructions of characteristic provincial sites and houses. Shops where artisans make and sell all manner of Spanish crafts.
Monastery of Montserrat
Image: 1964 Shore Brochure
- Montserrat
- The monastery of Montserrat and legendary home of “Knights of the Grail”
- Mount Tibidabo
- Panoramic view of the Mediterranean and surrounding countryside
- Montjuich Park
- Public gardens with the most beautiful luminous fountain in Europe. There is also in Montjuich the “Pueblo Espanol” (Spanish Village) which contains quaint and authentic replicas of architecture from all provinces of Spain
- Parque de la Ciudadela
- (Ciudadela Park) - This beautiful park has as main attraction the “Zoological Garden”, one of the most up-to-date Zoos in Europe
- Church of the Sagrada Familia
- Antonio Gaudi's main construction and the greatest monument in modern Barcelona
- The City Hall
- Special mention deserved of the “Salon de Ciento” (Hall of the Hundred) of the 14th century, and the “Salon de Jas Cronicas”, decorated by the great painter Sert
- The County Hall
- It consists of a Gothic part built during the 15th and the 16th centuries. Noteworthy are the central courtyard with its huge stairway made of stone; St. George's Chapel; and the “Patio de los Naranjos” (Orange tree Courtyard)
- The Cathedral
- Wonderful Gothic construction built between the 14th and the 15th centuries. Noteworthy are the High Altar; the Chapel of All Holy; where de Christ of Lepanto is venerated; the Choir and transept; and the Crypt of Santa Eulalia.
- Palacio de los Virreyes de Cataluna
- (Viceregal Palace) - A 16th century building. Formerly the Viceroy's residence, it now houses one of the most important archives in existence: the Archives of the Crown of Aragon
