Need for Speed: At the F1 Race Track, Barcelona!
If you're in Spain in summer, especially in May, and you're an F1 enthusiast, there's no way you'd want to miss the races at Barcelona!
Make sure you get your tickets on-line well before you travel to avoid disappointment, since this is one of the best-known attractions in the city. You can get season passes for three days over the weekend and catch all the qualifiers too, if you have the time and the inclination.
The event is held at the Catalunya Circuit, located some 20 km north of Barcelona in the tiny village of Montmelo, where you can get accommodation ranging from B&B to luxury, cottages and self-catering villas to home-stays at country ranches and farm-houses. If you're staying in Barcelona, then there are easy access trains, shuttle-buses and coach services offered by different transport companies. You may have to book these in advance. The circuit is within walking distance of the train and bus stations. Alternatively, if you're planning to self-drive down to the circuit, there is plenty of dedicated parking but you need to find a space near your seating area otherwise you could be looking at a four km walk!
Don't worry if you don't have the best seats. There are nearly 25 enormous TV screens round the circuit where you can catch the action if you don't get a ringside view. If you don't have advance booked tickets, make sure you're there early, as the gates open at 7 am!
There's no shortage of food and drinks available round the track, so unless you're on a restricted diet or want to eat something special, you don't have to carry food with you. There are hundreds of food-outlets along the track serving a variety of snacks and meals including pizzas, sandwiches, snacks etc and lots of beverages. Set-meals and picnic boxes and hampers are also available for different budgets. If you want a fine-dining experience, there are a few gourmet restaurants where you can have a three-course meal al fresco. All food options can be purchased via on-line tickets and you can get your food needs taken care of well-ahead. Toilet and washrooms are well-distributed around the area. The circuit and surroundings are disabled-friendly.
Circuit-enthusiasts recommend bringing plenty of sun-screen and a pair of good sun-glasses with you, because the track is completely open to the blazing summer sun. Additionally, it would be a good idea to bring a shady hat and wear comfortable, loose-fitting cotton clothes and shoes. Ear-plugs or ear-muffs will keep the decibel levels low. If you'd like to listen to the radio commentary, get yourself a radio with ear-phones which will serve a dual purpose of also keeping the noise out.
Finally, after the excitement of the races, make sure you move out in an orderly fashion as the crowds are tremendous and the energy-levels and tempers may run high!
Make sure you get your tickets on-line well before you travel to avoid disappointment, since this is one of the best-known attractions in the city. You can get season passes for three days over the weekend and catch all the qualifiers too, if you have the time and the inclination.
The event is held at the Catalunya Circuit, located some 20 km north of Barcelona in the tiny village of Montmelo, where you can get accommodation ranging from B&B to luxury, cottages and self-catering villas to home-stays at country ranches and farm-houses. If you're staying in Barcelona, then there are easy access trains, shuttle-buses and coach services offered by different transport companies. You may have to book these in advance. The circuit is within walking distance of the train and bus stations. Alternatively, if you're planning to self-drive down to the circuit, there is plenty of dedicated parking but you need to find a space near your seating area otherwise you could be looking at a four km walk!
Don't worry if you don't have the best seats. There are nearly 25 enormous TV screens round the circuit where you can catch the action if you don't get a ringside view. If you don't have advance booked tickets, make sure you're there early, as the gates open at 7 am!
There's no shortage of food and drinks available round the track, so unless you're on a restricted diet or want to eat something special, you don't have to carry food with you. There are hundreds of food-outlets along the track serving a variety of snacks and meals including pizzas, sandwiches, snacks etc and lots of beverages. Set-meals and picnic boxes and hampers are also available for different budgets. If you want a fine-dining experience, there are a few gourmet restaurants where you can have a three-course meal al fresco. All food options can be purchased via on-line tickets and you can get your food needs taken care of well-ahead. Toilet and washrooms are well-distributed around the area. The circuit and surroundings are disabled-friendly.
Circuit-enthusiasts recommend bringing plenty of sun-screen and a pair of good sun-glasses with you, because the track is completely open to the blazing summer sun. Additionally, it would be a good idea to bring a shady hat and wear comfortable, loose-fitting cotton clothes and shoes. Ear-plugs or ear-muffs will keep the decibel levels low. If you'd like to listen to the radio commentary, get yourself a radio with ear-phones which will serve a dual purpose of also keeping the noise out.
Finally, after the excitement of the races, make sure you move out in an orderly fashion as the crowds are tremendous and the energy-levels and tempers may run high!
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