What Do You Know - Barcelona
If you have decided to visit Barcelona for your vacation this year, one of the first things you should know is that it is not Barça, Barça is the nickname given to the FC Barcelona, one of the greatest soccer teams on the planet. However, Barcelona the city is nicknamed Barna, amusing fact, right? This article will discuss various facts that you ought to know when you decide to visit Barcelona.
One of the first things you must know about Barcelona is that this city is packed. One blogger describes this by saying, “Barcelona is the can and you are the sardines”. There is no down or all seasons in Barcelona or on the Mediterranean, so do not expect to have empty streets and Barcelona to yourself. However, you can still be strategic about when you visit the city. January and April are good times however the Holy Week, that is the week before Easter, kicks off the high season for tourism in Spain. A bonus for visiting Barcelona in early spring is ‘calçotadas’ , which are massive parties centred on grilled baby leeks and stout red wine. Late September or October is when the Mediterranean is still warm enough to swim in and the summer throngs have abated. However, the worst time to be in Barcelona is in August, all the locals empty the city and are replaced by hundreds of thousands of sweaty Italians, French, Germans, Brits and Americans who are all collectively wondering where all the Catalans have gone.
Petty theft - Barcelona has one downside of petty theft. Things like wallets, iPhones, computer bags, jewellery, and purses are lifted off tourists with such ease and frequency. However, violent crimes on the other hand are very rare but it is always good to be vigilant especially for people who stand out as tourist. The thieves use common tricks in order to steal from you such as:
These techniques take place in crowded centres of town or in the hazy hours of the early morning when alcohol has gotten the better of unsuspecting tourists. Therefore, it is important to be prepared and keep vigilant.
One of the most useful words from the English language is the word ‘ok’. This is similar to the Spanish equivalent which is ‘vale’. It is possible to have an entire conversation responding with this one word. It can be used in different settings with an adjusting of one’s tone and enthusiasm.
If you are looking for transport from Barcelona Airport to your accommodation location, seek out a renowned taxi service.
If you are looking for airport transfers in Verona, the author recommends City Airport Taxis.
One of the first things you must know about Barcelona is that this city is packed. One blogger describes this by saying, “Barcelona is the can and you are the sardines”. There is no down or all seasons in Barcelona or on the Mediterranean, so do not expect to have empty streets and Barcelona to yourself. However, you can still be strategic about when you visit the city. January and April are good times however the Holy Week, that is the week before Easter, kicks off the high season for tourism in Spain. A bonus for visiting Barcelona in early spring is ‘calçotadas’ , which are massive parties centred on grilled baby leeks and stout red wine. Late September or October is when the Mediterranean is still warm enough to swim in and the summer throngs have abated. However, the worst time to be in Barcelona is in August, all the locals empty the city and are replaced by hundreds of thousands of sweaty Italians, French, Germans, Brits and Americans who are all collectively wondering where all the Catalans have gone.
Petty theft - Barcelona has one downside of petty theft. Things like wallets, iPhones, computer bags, jewellery, and purses are lifted off tourists with such ease and frequency. However, violent crimes on the other hand are very rare but it is always good to be vigilant especially for people who stand out as tourist. The thieves use common tricks in order to steal from you such as:
- The bump - this is a classic technique used by pickpockets the world over use, where they bump you and concurrently relieve you of your wallet.
- The paper - this is where someone approaches you at your table with a piece of paper or a map and uses this to distract you while they lift your phone off your table.
- The question - this is where you are asked a vague question in respect of directions. The question is meant to confuse you while an accomplice grabs your purse or bag.
These techniques take place in crowded centres of town or in the hazy hours of the early morning when alcohol has gotten the better of unsuspecting tourists. Therefore, it is important to be prepared and keep vigilant.
One of the most useful words from the English language is the word ‘ok’. This is similar to the Spanish equivalent which is ‘vale’. It is possible to have an entire conversation responding with this one word. It can be used in different settings with an adjusting of one’s tone and enthusiasm.
If you are looking for transport from Barcelona Airport to your accommodation location, seek out a renowned taxi service.
If you are looking for airport transfers in Verona, the author recommends City Airport Taxis.
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