Barcelona's not for VFR traffic. Use Sabadell, entry routes through Barcelona controlled airspace. From there to Biarritz I know the route north of Pyrennees(spelling?)which is round the edge of the mountains over the sea in bad weather, through a pass (La Junquera) in medium weather (though there's reputed to be things strung across it, so not too low), or over the top near there at about 5,000ft. Up the valley via Carcassonne to Biarritz (some military areas along that route if I remember, but closed at weekends). Biarritz gave us handling agent but I think at no charge. Free refreshments (beware the dark green brew, it's a liqueur called Izarra). Refuellers couldn't be bothered to turn up (known for it) and we stood by the pumps after contacting them until a local piot and plane turned up and gave them hell. Route along mountains west of there tends to be claggy or stormy. Normal route south into Spain from there is via Burgos.
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