Going to Barcelona Next month to see Barca Play Can anyone suggest Anything to do off the tourist track?

Question

Going to Barcelona Next month to see Barca Play Can anyone suggest Anything to do off the tourist track?

Answer 1

Be very careful, it is the mugging capital of the Iberian Peninsular. One guy got off a train, was mugged outside the station and mugged again as he made his way to the police station.

Answer 2

Monserrat was nice.  We went, too, and the advice to be careful of PICKPOCKETS, not muggers...I have never before heard of muggers in Spain being a big problem...poor guy!!!

I might also sugget a wine tour...lots of great wineries and cavas (champagne caves) in the area.  Lots of nice beaches, even Barceloneta was nice!  (right in town)

Or you could day trip to Cadaqués, or one of the other beach towns.  This one is supposed to be particularly pretty, a colony of the Impressionist artists.

On the off the beaten tourist track in Barça, I liked the Chocolate museum...less touristy, but really fun!

Answer 3

The Monastery at Monteserratt is a "must see". It is about 50 kilometres north of Barcelona. You can either drive or get a coach tour. It is an awesome day out.

I hope you get a good game from Barça as they aren't playing too well some games.

Answer 4

I'm not sure where you should go while in Barcelona, however years ago I was in Spain, on the Costa del Sol.  It was beautiful.  While there we went out to eat and had Shark steaks.  I've never found it anywhere again.  It was delicious, if you can find it on the menu I recommend that you try it.  

Pack a lunch, grab your camera and rent a bike.  Just go where ever your desire takes you.  Sometimes the best adventures are the unplanned ones.  Make sure to buy a map so you can find your way back.  : )

Have a wonderful trip.

Jill Marie

**Re: muggings: Make sure to take a can of Mace and a buddy.