2013 Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix Visitors Guide

Everything you need to know about the 2013 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Barcelona

The Formula 1 Grand Prix in Barcelona is non-stop racing action at its very best. A full 3 day event held at the Montmelo circuit from Friday, May 10^th to Sunday, May 12^th 2013, the Barcelona Formula 1 Grand Prix event is one of the most important races in the F1 schedule. Expect to see the fastest cars and the best drivers in the world competing for the checkered flag.

This visitors guide for the 2013 Formula 1 Barcelona provides essential information for the 2013 Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix; including, how to buy tickets, venue location and how to get there, event dates, finding affordable accommodation and tips for Grand Prix fans.

Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix Event Location

The 2013 Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix will take place on the weekend of the 11^th and 12^th of March at the Catalunya Circuit, approx. 20 kilometers outside of Barcelona in the town, Montmelo. For those staying in Barcelona, getting to and from the event is easy. Just catch a train from the Clot, Passeig de Gracia or Barcelona Sants Renfe train stations. Due to the large volume of passengers throughout the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend, the train company has added additional trains to the schedule. Still, I would expect the trains to be pretty full.

To get to Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix event location you should catch the the Renfe train – Cercanias R2 (green). The first train in the morning is at 05:27 am and the last train coming back to Barcelona from Montmelo is at around 23:00 (11:00 pm). The trains follow a regular schedule and run approx. every 30 minutes.

The trip takes a little over 20 minutes to get to Montmelo from Barcelona. Once in Montmelo it is a bit of a trek to get to the Catalunya Circuit, Barcelona’s Grand Prix race track. There are regular shuttle busses (for ticket-holders only) or you can walk. The walk takes around 30 minutes and is along large, high-traffic roads.

Tips for 2013 Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix Visitors

There are lots of places around the Catalunya Circuit where you can buy food and drink of all types and prices. However, food and drink can be expensive. I would recommend bringing along your own food and drink if at all possible. And, don’t forget the water. It can also get rather hot and sunny. So, it is always a good idea to bring sunscreen, wear a hat and, for those with tickets for the grass area, bring an umbrella. One last essential item that drastically improves the whole Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix experience is earplugs, earmuffs or large sound-blocking headphones. The race can get pretty loud.

Formula 1 Barcelona Accommodation – Affordable and Well Located

For affordable Accommodation during the Formula 1 Barcelona 2013 Barcelona Grand Prix check out Sant Jordi Hostels Barcelona. With 6 award winning Barcelona hostel locations as well as vacation apartments that include a full kitchen, bathroom, dining area and comfortable living room for an affordable price, Sant Jordi Hostels is a great alternative to paying the high prices that hotels charge during the Barcelona Grand Prix.

The Sant Jordi hostels Barcelona vacation apartment option at our Sant Jordi Apt. Sagrada Familia provides comfortable apartment style living with the choice of booking an entire apartment for a group of friends/family, individual or double rooms in shared apartments or individual beds in 4 person shared dorm rooms. The location is close to the “Clot” Renfe train station that provides direct access to Montmelo, where the Barcelona Grand Prix event is held.