USEFUL LOCAL PHONES IN BARCELONA

During your visit to Barcelona, it’s essential to have access to important local phone numbers for emergencies, information, and assistance. This chapter provides a list of useful phone numbers to keep on hand:

1. Emergency Services:

  • Emergency (All Services): 112
  • Police (Mossos d’Esquadra): 088
  • Medical Emergencies (Ambulance): 061
  • Fire Department (Bomberos): 080

2. Tourist Information and Assistance:

  • Tourist Information Hotline: 010
  • Barcelona Tourist Information Office: +34 932 853 834
  • Barcelona Airport Information: +34 913 211 000

3. Transportation Services:

  • Barcelona Public Transportation (TMB) Information: +34 902 075 027
  • Taxi Service: +34 933 577 755
  • Barcelona Sants Train Station: +34 902 432 343
  • Barcelona-El Prat Airport: +34 913 936 000

4. Medical Services:

  • Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau: +34 932 919 000
  • Hospital Clinic: +34 932 275 400
  • Pharmacy Information (Farmacias de Guardia): 900 222 123

5. Consular Services:

  • Embassy of Your Country (if applicable): Contact your embassy or consulate in Barcelona for assistance and information.

6. Lost or Stolen Documents:

  • Consular Emergency Line (for lost/stolen passports): Contact your embassy or consulate or your home country’s emergency line.

7. Language Assistance:

  • Language Assistance for Non-Spanish or Catalan Speakers: The local tourist information office can often provide language assistance and translation services.

8. Legal and Financial Services:

  • Legal and Financial Emergency Assistance: Contact your embassy or consulate or a local legal or financial advisor.

9. Tour and Activity Bookings:

  • Tour and Activity Operators: Use the contact information provided by the tour companies or activity organizers for any inquiries or assistance.

10. Hotel and Accommodation:

  • Hotel Reception: The front desk of your accommodation can often provide assistance with local information and services.

11. Cultural Institutions:

  • Museums and Cultural Institutions: Contact individual museums and cultural venues directly for information and event inquiries.

12. Restaurants and Dining:

  • Restaurant Reservations: Use the contact details provided by restaurants for reservations or inquiries.

13. Local Services and Businesses:

  • Local Businesses: Utilize the contact information provided by local businesses for inquiries and assistance.

14. Consulate or Embassy Contacts:

  • Ensure you have the contact information for your home country’s consulate or embassy in Barcelona in case of any diplomatic assistance needs.

15. Mobile Phone Service Providers:

  • If you have a local SIM card or mobile phone plan, make sure to save the customer service number of your service provider.