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 Rambla - the rip-off street by Jordi_Pujol
The boulevard has any number of "living statues", bird stalls (Spain has signed various international conventions but protection of exotic species seems virtually non-existent), craft stalls (especially at the Port end of the boulevard) and city life in general. The Rambla is lined with hotels and hostals (pensions) ranging from fairly upmarket and decent to the direst end of the budget range.
Starting from the Placa Catalunya end, highlights [to right and left] include:
-Virreina Palace (right) (occasional art exhibitions)
-Umbrella factory (left) (the interesting thing is the facade, with 19th century chinoiserie and chinese umbrellas)
-Boqueria Market (right) (foodstuffs. There?s even a stall selling edible insects!)
-Guell Palace (right)
-Liceu (Opera House) RHS (right) worth a visit to see the ravishing restoration of the opera hall after the 1989 fire).
-Placa Real (left) (Baroque Square - a bit seedy but lined with bar terraces away from the traffic).
-Wax Museum (left) (not worth a visit but building is a 19th century oddity)
-Columbus statue (arm points seaward - to the East, not to the West!)
-Maremagnum shopping centre - over the yacht haven footbridge. IMAX, Aquarium nearby.
There are any number of bars and terraces along the Rambla (the name comes from Arabic, and means water course a stream used to run here at the foot of the now vanished city wall).
The terraces are dear (see my home page) and the atmosphere spoilt somewhat by busy traffic on the roads running on each side of the boulevard. Barcelona should turn the entire Rambla into a pedestrian precinct.
Be careful of pickpockets and don't flash expensive cameras around. Wear shoulder and handbags cross-wise. Pickpockets tend to work round the edge of crowds watching street performances. Police Station (Comisaria) - English-speaking police on hand) is on right about halfway down. Leave a Comment
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 Rambling Las Ramblas. Ahem. by Orbital_
You’ll hear it wherever you go, but the Ramblas is the main haven of the pickpockets. These warnings aren’t repeated ad infinitum for no reason, but as long as you keep your wits about you and are aware of your personal space and belongings at all times you’ll have no problems. Leave a Comment
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 A Small Sangria Pitcher for 30
Euros! by listenandlearn
Go to this supermarket which is called "CHAMPION" and buy a bottle of Sangria which only cost 3 Euros. Avoid the terrace on Las Ramblas....
We shall continue writing about this tourist trap.... Leave a Comment
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Las Ramblas is the place where the tour buses stop to let visitors wonder and buy their souvenirs. Actually, the walk to the Plaza Colon is quite pleasant, particularly in the morning. A great stretch of pedestrian only walkway that goes from the Plaza Sol to Plaza Colon, which is at the waterfront. Unfortunately, the Barcelona civic leaders didn't see the opportunity to actually build Las Ramblas ALL the way to the waterfront, so around the statue of Christopher Columbus, there is a rather hazardous circle of traffic. Mimes and other street entertainment actually make Las Ramblas a must see destination with Barcelona, as well as a tourist trap. This is a good place to shop for the cheap gifts to take home. Watch out for pickpockets and be careful at night. Leave a Comment
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If you wanna sip a couple Sangrias and watch people go by and don't mind spending 20 bux to do so... then any of the cafes along Las Ramblas is for you.
Be prepared to pay a hefty price tag for it.
However, if you want a real meal... cheap, fun, delicious and with real Spanish flair, hit one of the tiny little Tapas Shops in the Bari Gotic. I promise they won't disappoint. Leave a Comment
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OK, Las Ramblas. I thought I would love it, I didn't. It wasn't bad exactly, just a bit disenchanting. Too many loud americans (sorry, I love most of you!) and too many burger stands. Just not my thing.
Just walk down it for the sake of it. Don't stop and eat though! It's tourist-orientated muck and NOT local cuisine.
Why not side-step into the Gothic Quarter for a cafe stop or restaurant? A much cooler alternative. Leave a Comment
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 Cafes at La Rambla by HORSCHECK
Nevertheless the terraces of the cafes and restaurants are great places for people watching, but if you like to have good meals for affordable prices then go somewhere else. Leave a Comment
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Honestly the Ramblas probably is a tourist trap, but ironically it is still a must see for Barcelona, it's definitly worth strolling a couple times but you won't want to spend your entire trip, or limit your nightlife to the Ramblas.
You must go becuase there are great places along the way, the columbus statue, la boqueria, the liceu opera house, and those street performers. Leave a Comment
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 Las Ramblas by BergsFinest
Ask pricing and order smart. I'd really just play it safe and avoid it.
Travel on one of the side streets into the Barrio Gotico, they prices will go down and food quality will go up. Leave a Comment
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Ahh, of course you expected the Ramblas to be in the tourist-trap section. That's why I put it here. And admittedly, iin many respects they deserve their reputation. BUT: it's a perfect place for people-watching. Don't eat in the restaurants or have your fortune read at the stalls, but treat yourself to a coffee in the Cafè de l'Opera and watch the world go by. The Ramblas is a stage, not the real world. If you look at it like that, it can be very enjoyable indeed.
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