Barcelona F&E

[Jagger]

any one has suggestions for cheap airfare and accommodation ?

 

[LeMans2011]

any one has suggestions for cheap airfare and accommodation ?

I just would like to advice something related: Beware of pickpocket especially at subway interchange Passeig de Gracia

 

[LeMans2011]

Barcelona is very small, the metro reaches everywhere in minutes. Hence for lower costs, you can stay at the "edge" of town but still can reach town in minutes if you are near subway. I stayed at Vincci Maritimo near subway station Selva del Mar.
This is sort of near the beach... there are many chinese restaurants nearby if you are someone who cannot survive without Chinese food like me. The restaurants are operated by China people who migrated there almost 20 to 30 years ago, they are very nice and decent, they have been totally unChinified. Also a numbers of groceries stall operated by China people whom are again, unChinified.

 

[po2wq]

I just would like to advice something related: Beware of pickpocket especially at subway interchange Passeig de Gracia

spain is infested wif pickpockets ...

... The restaurants are operated by China people who migrated there almost 20 to 30 years ago, they are very nice and decent, they have been totally unChinified. Also a numbers of groceries stall operated by China people whom are again, unChinified.

but r dey barcelonied? ...

 

[po2wq]

any one has suggestions for cheap airfare and accommodation ?

spain very boring 1 ler ... u go there wanna watch barcelona play futbol, ah? ...

 

[neddy]

any one has suggestions for cheap airfare and accommodation ?

Cheap accommodation may not be a good idea because of the current economic climate.
There are reports of lightings not fixed, no safe deposit boxes, etc. even lug gauges stolen in lobby.

I ended up in 5 star cheap hotel the last time in Barcelona (even the Catalonian disagree on how to pronounce the city) somehow, 5-star hotels were not that expensive when times were bad. I booked online. €78

The division of spaniards was really pronounced in Madrid vs Barcelona.

 

[eatshitndie]

surprisingly barcelona has a large "wet" market. you'll know what i mean when you see it. mercat st. josep la boqueria on the la rambla.

 

[neddy]

surprisingly barcelona has a large "wet" market. you'll know what i mean when you see it. mercat st. josep la boqueria on the la rambla.

This brings back memories.

Near one of the entrance is a stall selling yoghurt with toppings such as wolf berries/goji. This is surprising because I only know goji used in herbal chicken soup.

Looks like you have a great time there.

 

[eatshitndie]

This brings back memories.

Near one of the entrance is a stall selling yoghurt with toppings such as wolf berries/goji. This is surprising because I only know goji used in herbal chicken soup.

Looks like you have a great time there.

i normally stay in a hotel near the placa st. jaume. it's right in the middle of old barcelona, and it's lovely to walk narrow streets and alleys around the old cathedral. restaurants are aplenty too, but many turks are taking over eateries and turning them into "spanish" restaurants serving tapas. the authentic spanish-owned ones open much later, and prices are higher.

you must have seen the colors and smell the scent of spice and sweets at the wet market. fresh fish, seafood and meat are sold in the morning, and by afternoon, they are cleared. have tons of pics and if i can shrink them will post here. great walking city if legs can hold.

 

[LeMans2011]

Another thing is these catalunyans loves demo. My last trip there I witness one and it was fun. They have ang chias standby but the matas merely hang around to ensure things do not go out of control.

 

[eatshitndie]

Another thing is these catalunyans loves demo. My last trip there I witness one and it was fun. They have ang chias standby but the matas merely hang around to ensure things do not go out of control.

they like to hang around in front of gov buildings at the placa st. jaume to protest. very militant, very loud. in the evening, they disappear. workers' union and commie bastards.

 

[Jagger]

placa st. jaume looks like a quite, safe place to stay. i m more into the architectures...Gaudi's ...Sagrada Familia, etc., and to try authentic spanish tapas....

 

[LeMans2011]

Safe... everywhere is safe
But have to be careful of pickpockets lah. I find Gaudi's art very "dark". La Sagrada Familia is probably the only place worth visiting.

 

[laksaboy]

If you're going to Barcelona, be on high alert when at Las Ramblas, or just avoid it totally. That place is 'chow miah siah' for pickpockets and swindlers. Look it up.

 

[neddy]

If you're going to Barcelona, be on high alert when at Las Ramblas, or just avoid it totally. That place is 'chow miah siah' for pickpockets and swindlers. Look it up.

There are many things happening at Las Ramblas, just be alert. A lot of activities happening there. Worth a visit.

Not sure why Japs are crazy over Gaudí, but his work is fascinating, very organic and flowing. Not a single straight line.

Parc Guell is worth a half day visit at least. Again, be alert to your belongings.

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Different from Paris's Hector Guimard, another of my favourite.

Safe... everywhere is safe
But have to be careful of pickpockets lah. I find Gaudi's art very "dark". La Sagrada Familia is probably the only place worth visiting.