BARCELONA

TRAVEL TIPS

for first-timers

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SEE THE CATALAN ARCHITECTURE

Visit Anton Gaudi's work, including famous unfinished church, La Sagrada Família, and the Park Güell estate. It’s part of what makes Barcelona one of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

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SEE THE CATALAN ARCHITECTURE

One of the best Barcelona travel tips anyone could give you is to not visit for less than three full days. If you visit for only one or two days, you will just be disappointed you didn’t stay longer.

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how to get around

One of the best tips for traveling in Barcelona is to use the underground metro. It’s efficient, easy, and connects the entire city with over 140 stations.

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getting a taxi

You can hail a cab anywhere by raising your hand. If you can't find one, try near a metro, train station, or hotel.

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To eat like a Catalan, eat late and order the menú del día at lunchtime. It's the most economical option and you'll get a generous portion of the day's local dish.

dining in barcelona

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This is one of the easiest Barcelona tips to follow – pack your bathing suit and a beach towel! Barcelona’s beach might not be big and it isn’t natural, but it’s one of the best places in the world to combine a city break with a beach vacation.

pack your swimsuits

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All stores except souvenir shops close on Sundays. This includes clothes stores in shopping malls and grocery stores. Some might stay open on Sundays during the peak tourist season in August, but not many.

don't shop on a sunday

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