Go to barcelona for the weekend staying on the ramblas any tips?

Question

Thanks first time to barcelona so any helpful tips will be great thanks x*x

Answer 1

La Sagrada familia,Ive probably spelled that wrong but youll know what it is when you get there.Its a church that the artist Gaudi designed,Ive probably just spelled his name wrong as well.Never mind,well worth a visit.

Answer 2

If you can stay in a place north of the Pl Catalunya you´ll feel much more comfortable and get more for your money in your hotel.  The Ramblas is great, in any case, and you´ll have fun.  Watch for pickpockets, and if someone points out that you have a stain on your shirt and offers to help wash it out tell them to go to h**l.  They put the stain on themselves and are preparing to rob you.

  But don´t let this scare you -- it´s a great and fascinating city, just don´t be too obvious with lots of money around the Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, or--especially--the old Barrio Chino (just west of the Ramblas)

Answer 3

Duke has given you the correct tip.  Barcelona is the only place I've ever witnessed a handbag being stolen.  Seriously, put your money in an inside pocket and don't carry a bag.  The children in the city are the worst thieves.  Just be very, very careful.

Answer 4

Beware of pickpockets.

Answer 5

Must:

-Bring money if you want to buy clothes in the shops (Zara,  Dolce&Gabbana,Adolfo Dominguez, Pull and Bear, Benneton, etc..)

-Bring money for having nice dinners and lunches on the restaurants in the ramblas.

-Visit the sagrada familia.

-Bring suncream, sunglasses and swimming suit for the beach, it feels hot here.

Must be aware of:

-pickpockets.

Answer 6

Keep stuff you carry with you safe, money, phone, cards etc.  Better in a purse or something in an inner zipped or well-buttoned pocket.  Have just a small amount of loose change where you can easily reach it.

Be careful with hand/shoulder bags.

Otherwise it's great.  Vibrant and fascinating and the main market is set out like a painting.  The subway is easy to navigate and the buildings are beautiful.

Good food and wine.

Enjoy!

Answer 7

Just watch out for thieving east europeans, use a money belt or some other secure item for your money cards etc. Then enjoy.