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Our recommendation of things to do and not do in Barcelona
Stuck for what to do in Barcelona?
Take a look at our 5 simple suggestions for enjoying your Barcelona city break, from people who know and love the city.
Want to know what to avoid?
Read through our 5 tips from Barcelona residents and independent travellers who’ve discovered Barcelona for themselves.
But remember…Barcelona is what you make it, the decision is yours!
5 Things to do
5 Things not to do
5 Things to do
1. Take a walk down Calle Petritxol...
...and try authentic Crema Catalana in the classic Catalan cafés of the Barri Gótic.
2. Discover the Raval district
Savour the flavour of multicultural Barcelona.
3. The Sagrada Familia cathedral and MACBA are a must
...among Barcelona’s defining landmarks!
4. Cable car rides to Montjuic
Take the cable car from Torre de Sant Sebastià in Barceloneta over the sea and up to Montjuic, a must-see area of Barcelona.
5. Don’t forget to chill out!
Head down to Barceloneta beach and take a drink in one of the “chiringuitos” (beach bars). Continue northeast up the Mediterranean beach from the Barceloneta and you will hit Port Olimpic. Built for the 1992 Olympic Games, now contains a fancy marina and some fascinating sculptures.
5 Things not to do
1. Barceloneta beach is not the best!
Catch the train from one of the main RENFE rail stations (Catalunya or Sants) and in just 20 minutes you can reach places like Ocata. Here for sure you will enjoy your day!
2. Don´t eat “Paella” on the Ramblas
Ordering from a picture based menu is generally a warning sign that it is probably a fake, warmed-up version of a fantastic dish which needs to be prepared fresh. We suggest you try this place: Elche restaurant (C/ Vilà I Vilà 71). But if you have to stop to refuel on Ramblas, Café de l’Opera (La Rambla, 74) is a classic choice with good salads and tapas.
3. Do not wear a "fanny pack"...
carry large maps, or wear cameras around your neck on the Ramblas or in the Raval area. This area has pickpockets and purse snatchers. Barcelona is a safe place, but has its share of petty crime. Just be aware and do not make yourself a target.
4. If you are planning to go to Barcelona by car…
we recommend that you not do it. The traffic will be your worst enemy. Public transport is great and there are numerous bike lanes running all throughout the city.
5. Don't buy tobacco from vending machines
If you are a smoker, you’ll be happy to know that in Barcelona (and everywhere else in Spain) all the bars have a cigarette machine, but there is a mark-up in price. During working hours, buy your cigarettes in a “Tabac” kiosk; in Spain the tobacco vending machines are more expensive.
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