Welcome to Barcelona.

You’ll soon learn why people love Barcelona – the laid-back life, the atmosphere, the warm tapas bars and cafés. But beneath it lies a vibrant commercial life. This is a city that is not shy to aim for the heights – you’ll realize that as soon as you see the famous Sagrada Familia. And if you’re to get ahead here in professional life you’ll need to be as ambitious as the Catalan capital. A city where people work hard and play hard, while being fully at ease with themselves. Going-there will help you pick up that Spanish style.

Getting There
From A to Z: visas, permits, tickets and shippers. Need a taxi from the airport? We’ll tell you how much it costs. And if you can’t leave home without Patchy, the pet Schnauzer, you’ll find tips on navigating through the red tape.

Living There
The best neighborhoods, buying or renting a home, price guides and even sample lease agreements. Doctors, dentists, osteopaths: where to get that painful back treated. How to hook up, find a plumber, a cleaner, a laundry. Need to find a jazz club or submarine roll? Start here.

Raising Kids There
The critical stuff: the best schools with entry requirements, curriculum and fees. Pre-school, childcare, and nannies, or where to find a pediatrician. And for free time – family restaurants, chocolate museums, indoor karting, beaches and amusement parks.

Playing There
Barcelona is full of sights and sounds. We’ll guide you round all the finest and help you enjoy yourself. Try the best local and international cuisine, and then fight off the pounds with our Keep Fit listings. Homesick? We’ll help you track down an English-language movie.

Working There
Getting used to working in a new country can be tricky. How do Spaniards do business? We’ll give you pointers on business etiquette, and on how to get started; where to rent offices, find reliable lawyers, decipher banking and tax liabilities, hire staff, find a translator and show you which are the best networking groups to join.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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