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Port of Barcelona

Port clearance · ESBCN
Port Port of Barcelona · ESBCN
Country Spain
Terminal Port of Barcelona
Immigration Schengen · shore pass via agent, ID card accepted
Currency EUR
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Crew guide last updated Jul 20, 2026

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Terminal & access

Terminal details Barcelona container and cruise terminals. The Portbus runs to Drassanes / Colom near La Rambla.
Shore leave Cleared
Rules & documents Schengen area: passport and seaman's book. Gate pass via the agent.

Getting around

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Options Portbus to the foot of La Rambla, then the metro
Journey time 15-30 mins
Typical cost EUR 3-5 metro

Seamen's club

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Facilities Stella Maris Barcelona
Opening hours 20 mins
Contact +34 93 4439083

Banking & ATMs

Rates & ATMs nearby
Where to change money City-centre exchanges (avoid the tourist ones on La Rambla) and ATMs
Opening hours 15 mins

Ashore

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Attractions Sagrada Família, Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, Barceloneta beach
Best time to go 45 mins
Shopping Passeig de Gràcia, El Corte Inglés, La Boqueria market
Food & streetfood Tapas, La Boqueria, paella at Barceloneta

Safety & experience

Safety reports
Crew experience Watch for pickpockets on La Rambla and the metro. Some shops close for the midday siesta.
Time needed 20 mins

Emergency contacts

All numbers
Emergency (All) 112
National Police 091
Maritime Rescue (Salvamento) 900 202 202
Poison Control 91 562 04 20
Port of Barcelona Control +34 93 298 6000
ISWAN Seafarer Help +44 20 7323 2737

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AB AB · R. Ferrer · Jul 20, 2026 Watch for pickpockets on La Rambla and the metro. Some shops close for the midday siesta.
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