Very USEFUL!!!:
www.bcn.es...
by Sergioalc
Very USEFUL!!!:
www.bcn.es (you can choose language).)
www.barcelonaturisme.com (you can choose language).
You must visit the modernist houses of Gaudi: Casa Batlló, Casa Mitlà, etc... for the BCN's bourgeoisie and the 'Güell' Park.
Don't forget to visit the 'Ramblas'!!!
In Montjuïc you can see the modern part of the city, with some of the Olympics facilities... and the Olympic Harbour, for nightlife!
You needn't shell out
by elainecox
We wondered why, when we returned to some of the restaurants in Barcelona more than once, the waiters were fighting over which one was going to serve them.
it was only afterwards that we realised it was on account of our tipping.
We had, on every occassion that we enjoyed a meal, left at least €2, as we do in England. We discovered however, that you are only really expected to leave this amount if the meal is in the range of €69-anything less and even a few cents is appreciated!
Needless to say, we got really good service where we had left tips the next time we went in!
Packing List
by SusanneBeck
As always when travelling, a Travel Insurance against theft and loss is a good idea. Also making photocopies of the important pages of your passport, and other important documents just may come in useful.
Como siempre que se viaja, un Seguro de Viaje para pérdidas o robos es siempre una buena prevención. Hacer fotocopias de las páginas importantes de su pasaporte y de otros documentos importantes es también una buena idea.
Take the train to Figueres to see the Dali Museum
by kazander
Visit the museum Dali built in Figueres. The building is as impressive as the work it holds.
You can take the train from Barcelona Sants To Girona continuing on to Figueres. It takes 2-2 1/2 hours. A taxi from the station to the museum is not expensive.
Check out my page on Figueres for more pictures and info on the museum
Chocolates to die for
by Belsaita about Cacao Sampaka
I've still to find someone who does not like these shops. Well, only in case you hate chocolate... but even someone who does not like chocolate, may buy here some presents for their choco-holic friends or family ;) .
They have from the basic (but amazing) chocolate tablets, to the most sophisticated flavored ones, organized in “collections”. My favorite: the #3 “Cocoas and spices of America”. They use only authentic cocoa, without preservatives nor additives, so the quality is excellent.
You can taste some of the products on sale before buying, as they have a small bar area inside the shop. During winter, you can have a warm rest sampling their sinful hot chocolates. During summer, they have milkshakes and ice-creams. As well, they have a selection of sweet wines, liquors and cavas which better combines with chocolate, and anything else related with chocolate you may dream of! And a few non-chocolate related items/goods too.