...had a good 7 nights in barca. Check out Bar Dostrece to the east of La Ramblas but do not head to far off the Tourist track...
...had a good 7 nights in barca. Check out Bar Dostrece to the east of La Ramblas but do not head to far off the Tourist track because if you do you come to the Ravel area which is very very seedy with a lot of drug users (heroin addicts?) hanging about and there was a handbag snatched just as we turned to get out of the area. If you have time go to park areas of not only park Guell but take the tram to (place i forget the name of in the north where there is an Amusement park - Tibidado?). With more time available avoid the crowds a bit by getting the National Railway to Sitges for the day. There you will find good restaurants and a relaxed atmosphere. Barca is better at a relaxed pace rather than the usual weekend sprint.
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Although Barcelona is a wonderful place to visit it has also been described as the pickpocket centre of Europe.
This not only applies to wallets and purses but also bags you carry (even over the shoulder). Most notorious areas are The Ramblas and Plaza Cataluna where the buses arrive from the airport and the sightseeing buses leave from.
Beware of the living statues on the Ramblas. One of a gang of thieves may drop a coin. You think youve dropped it bend down and your wallets gone to be passed from hand to hand by the thieves at the back of the crowd. Beware hesitating to study a map in Plaza Cataluna as you get off the airport bus. The thieves are waiting to grab your bag and dash off over a busy main road where youre unable to follow (It happened to me!)
Be equally wary on the Underground and keep an eye on your luggage on the airport bus itself. It may be whipped off at a stop before your destination. Better to get a taxi from the airport to your hotel. Don't let the thieves ruin your holiday in this fine city.
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It is good advice to be aware of your bags etc. in tourist areas such as the Ramblas but don't be afraid to explore because you'll find a fantastic city away from the crowds.
The reviews of Barcelona that mention the security risks are to a point true, but the suggestion not to stray too far off the tourist track is funny because the truth is that the pickpockets hang out with the tourists!
To get a really good feeling for the city try an apartment instead of a hotel.
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Try the barcelona open top tourist bus for all your sights and visits and a must is el corte ingles on placa catalunya allow yourself a few hours in there have fun!
a very interesting city to be in lots to see and do la rambla is the place to be. The human statues are amazing and the animal stalls are great to look at. Watch your belongings, pickpockets paradise, don't let it spoil your fun.
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We loved the hustle and bustle of the Rambalas and if you take your eyes away from the market style stalls and view the buildings on each side the design and architecture is superb.
Barcelona is a wonderfully cosmopolitan place with the Rambalas being a fabulous place to visit. It is so easy to miss it as your eyes move across the stalls at ground level so you really do need to look upwards to view the buildings which carry so much history. We are looking forward to taking a 3 or 4 day break there as we only had one day as it was a port of call on our cruise.
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I think Barcelona is a wonderful city. It's alive, fun and there is always something going on. You never feel bored there.
Wonderful sights, good restaurants (not that expensive) and friendly people. And the flights from Europe are very cheap. Go there for a holiday you'll not regret it. And for beach lovers too their beaches are all within train distance from Barcelona and Spain do have excellent connections at exceptional prices. - Lucia Marques
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Amazing city, going to move there. Architecture is brilliant, night life is great, always something new and the beach is magnificent.
- Chris Turner
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As usual Monarch was excellent.
The plane arrived early at BCN and also on the way back to MAN. - Pan Coates
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Barcelona is a beautiful city to visit and the best way is to hop on and off one of the city sight-seeing buses.
We stayed in Las Ramblas and caught the bus at Plaza Catalunya. There is loads to see & do: The ornate buildings, the Sagrada Familiar, Nou Camp Barcelona football ground and Pueblo Español. Go on the amazing trip to the old amusement park at Tibidabo from which the views over Barcelona are amazing. The kids favourite is the Chocolate Museum. There is something for everyone. - Sue Callow
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