Has anybody visited Barcelona?

Question

What did you like most? Would you return there?

Answer 1

Yes. Went just before the Olympics in 1992. Visiting the Nou Camp was the best bit. Would only go back if my footie team was playing there though which is unlikely.

Answer 2

Yes, twice, and i think is the best city of Spain!!!!

Answer 3

Yes I have! I liked seeing the buildings of Antonio Gaudi (the famous artist). There are some funky shops, some Irish bars and the square is a lovely place to sit and people watch. I prob wouldn't go there again though but thats just because I want to see other places. Barcelona is well worth a vist though, for about a four day holiday :)

Answer 4

I moved to Spain One year ago and we live close to Barcelona, it is fantastic and has a warmer feeling than Madrid, take the tour buses they are excellent value, visit the Rambla (street) and take a cafe, you have the Gaudi arts, Sagarada de Familia project, for football the Camp Nou stadium tour is fantastic. 3d Cinema at the port is incredible. my wife and kids love it Hard Rock cafe in the plaza de Catalunya is worth a visit, we go once a month to Barca

Answer 5

I really liked it when I was there, enjoyed the Ramblas, loved the food. I guess I would have to say I just totally love Spain. I would live there in a heartbeat if I could. Both of my parents were born there. People in europe just know how to have a good time. I would probably say the best place I visited was Sevilla, I dig the flamenco dancing.

Answer 6

i went a few weeks ago, its beautiful, with a lot of shops,people....you can visit Las Ramblas,la sagrada familia, la catedral gotica......

People is very nice and the weather better!!!

Dont eat in any restaurant near Las Ramblas or el paseo marítimo is very expensive

Answer 7

the thing I liked the most was that the city is easy to get around.

We went on the Bus Turistic hop on hop off bus that took us around the city over 2 days on 3 different routes.  This way you can see the city and get off at the places you want to visit.

Best sites: Sagrada Familia. Park Guell, The Neu Camp (Football Stadium), Bari Gotic.

We also did a day trip up to the monserrat Monestry which was cool. Saw the Black Madonna and the choir singing.

My cousin and I want to go back in 30 years to see if the Sagrada Familia is actually finished!!

Answer 8

I have been to Barcelona 30years age,It was nice we did a bit of sightseeing there are a lot of historic places to see.Don't think that we will go back

Answer 9

yes what a s**t hole? full of beggars thieves, muggers we stopped there on a cruise for a day last year, and believe me a days long enough. they gave us..very meticulous instructions before we disembarked about the place,we were on a knifes edge while we were taking a look round the city? would i go back? i ll leave that for you to decide?

Answer 10

Barcelona great place - it now has every leisure and sports facility possible since 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. The streets of Barcelona are alive by day or night, providing the visitor with a safe place for strolling around, whether for shopping, eating or simply passing the time of day. See http://www.spain4uk.co.uk/places/barcelo...

Answer 11

Dirty, ugly and dangerous...

Answer 12

i did and didn't like it ...the food i had was rubbish the waiter ignorant and the whole place was very expensive although the magic fountain was brilliant and the football stadium opened my eyes but you need more than 2 reasons to go .... i found the french more helpful when i went to Paris and Parisian's are known for being rude

Answer 13

yes several times, far safer than London or Paris, cleaner than both, better climate, wide choice of entertainment, places to see, cheap transport.

Just as with any city look out for beggars and pickpockets

Answer 14

no

Answer 15

It is a great place to go if you like buzzing life. I like the La Rumba street where it is full of lives there. I would definitely return.

Answer 16

Second only to Paris for filthy streets, full of waste and many times fecal matter. Old dirty buildings, bad hotel rooms, food that gives you diarrhea, sour wine. Nice place!!!

Answer 17

The wild cats up the mountain overlooking the harbour.  

No I wouldn't.

Answer 18

I come from Barcelona.

I think that's a good city to live and is a nice and a cool place to visit.

It´s true that thieves is a big problem but that's up to you. if you be careful with your own things,no problem! In general is a safe city.

Remember one thing: catalan is the official language and most of people are very proud to be catalan. Forget the spanish

stereotypes!

Answer 19

Briefly, dont use the public toilets.

Nice people though!

Answer 20

Ye i went a few years ago n it was nice enough we looked round the football stadium that was really good defintly worth a visit if ur into footy?

Answer 21

I feel that it is about time that the thieving was put straight.

The police do little because it is felt to be racist to aprehend gypsies for doing what gypsies do.

Most tourists cannot be bothered to report theft.

The thefts are not violent.

One thief had over 500 thefts taken into account! All thefts were limited to an amount deemed immaterial.

Barcelona is a magnet for tourists; thus it is a magnet for thiefs.

Most important. 'If they were not sheep; they would not be shorn!'

Do not dress like a tourist.

Barcelona town council has let petty theft get completely out of control. Why? nobody knows or can understand why.  

If you steer clear of the alleyways and tourist attractions in the old part of town, you will never even see a thief. Amazingly, the worst place for theft is near the Picasso museum and Sta Maria del Mar. Why the area is not flooded with police, I don't know.

Many locals feel that most politicians are thieves so they are members of the thieves' union. Thus no action is taken against .......................etc. etc.

Watch out for the flower sellers dressed as gypsies. They ARE all thieves.

I would be grateful if someone local would be good enough to explain why no action is taken against the thieves who prey on tourists. Far too many people leave BCN with a nasty taste in their mouths.

Regarding the question, I love the place, the seedy character of the old town, the great bars and restaurants, the good value, the lack of tourist rip-offs, the unique catalan atmosphere, the friendly people etc. and the fact that the city is safe.

I am returning with a gang of friends for Easter. Can't wait.

Answer 22

Yes - beautiful city and not too commericalised unlike Paris.

La Ramblas is amazing, but couldn't fault the city at all and hope to go back there one day.

Answer 23

loved it, great food, interesting city, lots to see, and the beach if you want it.

Answer 24

I watch Jane Fonda in Barbarella !!

Does that count ?

Answer 25

yep in 1987 - it was great! I'd like to go back as I was only a child.

My best mate went 2 years ago and got robbed, so she would probably say 'no'!

Answer 26

It's a beautiful city.

It's cultural, and it has a world famous art gallery. Fantastic architecture too.

The nightlife is amazing, it's a hotspot for skateboarders too.

Oh, and it's on the beach, so there's something for the family too.

They made Barcelona a showcase for Europe in preparation for the '92 olympics. It's absolutely beautiful.

Hope this helps.

Answer 27

No but would like to.

Answer 28

Great city to visit,

I found this great website that does some cool stuff like parachute jumping and helicopter tours, wine tasting etc and the prices are coo too.  www.lifestylebarcelona.com I would definatley go back there.