We didn't have any problems

We loved Barcelona, and had no problems. I read a lot of reviews before actually arriving there so we were prepared for both good, and bad. My wife, and I went there for our honeymoon. Here are some things we did to ensure a safe trip. 1. Don't walk around like arragent loud American. ( we are American). dress sort of lightweight conservative. 2. Keep a color copy of your passport with you, but hide your real one in your hotel/hostel/ apt. 3. Carry minimal cash. 4. Wear a money belt inside you pants, or under your shirt. 5. Carry a little money in your front pocket to throw at the robbers in case you do get robed, or pick pocketed just to keep them happy. Keep your real money in a safe hidding place. Carry just what you need that day. 6. Don't buy your water at the tourist areas, they charge you a whole lot. If you walk around the block, at one of these ethnic stores, you'll get it 2/3rd cheaper. 7. Don't fall for the coffe spilled from the terrece trick. When they politely come to offer to clean you up, they clean you out. This did not happen to us, but we heard similar stories from others that this goes on. 8. When walking in the Raval area, dont talk out loud if your American. We rented an apartment in the worst area of the city, and had no problems, maybe because I look like Im Arab, but Im not, Im black, and proud. Enjoy your trip.

Last Visit: January 2008

1 April 2008 | abldwn

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I can't wait to get there

i saw different pictures about barcelona and i like the surrounding and the activites.

24 March 2008 | A Yahoo! User

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paid £500 to leave early!

i've just come across this, and thought i'd review, me and a friend went last summer, we've both never been to such an awful, vile place in our lives! we were staying in the city itself. if you like things such as the smell of sewage, repetative and over priced tourist shops, and the mistreatment of animals, you'll love it here. we booked 10 days there, but left after 3, needing to fork out £500 each for the only spare seats on the airoplane!

Last Visit: August 2007

21 February 2008 | A Yahoo! User

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Crime riddled and obscenely expensive.

I personally will not be re-visiting Barcelona. Myself & a group of 8 others visited primarily to see Barca' at the Camp Nou which was awesome but the city on the whole is a dirty, smelly crime ridden place. 2 of our group were robbed in the main Ramblas street and the queue at the police station the next morning had over 50 people of various nationalities lined up out the door. Everywhere you go the food & drink prices double if you aren't Spanish & they are expensive to start with. If you must go, visit the Segada familiar (cathedral) & the harbour area with the cable cars but if you have a choice, go to Prague or Berlin instead.

Great for: History/Culture

Last Visit: February 2008

16 February 2008 | A Yahoo! User

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Whatever you like, you'll find it in Barcelona!

I went to Barcelona to do a Spanish course (www.caminobarcelona.com ) and it was the perfect opportunity to discover this marvellous city with plenty of time (as I stayed there for 12 weeks). What I liked the most is that there are so many different things that you can do there. You have the beach, yes, but mountains and 'nature reserves' are close by (Collserola Park for example). I even went skiing to Andorra, which is 2 hours away from Barcelona! When I felt more 'cultural' I had such a wide selection of museums -modern, Picasso, ancient (Egyptian museum in Barcelona!)...- but I also had an even wider selection of restaurants, bars and clubs to party all night long, so different to home where they close so early :-(

Great for: Beaches, History/Culture, Nightlife, Budget Travel

Last Visit: October 2007

7 February 2008 | A Yahoo! User

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I love Barca

I stayed in a shared apartment a few minutes away from the port and the beach given to me by BCN Loft, a small company that rents rooms and apartments everywhere in city. I really loved the apartment and its a great way to meet new people. It was sunny during my whole stay and because i was near the beach, i was there during the day and in bars and cafes at night. Anyway i really recommend this company and they also organise parties which is great and they have their own website, www.bcnloft.com, so you can check where your room will be. All in all i enjoyed my stay and i love barca.

Great for: Beaches, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife

Last Visit: October 2007

4 November 2007 | A Yahoo! User

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Worst place i've ever been to

When on holiday in Spain recently, i eagerly awaited visiting Barcelona. When i got there, it was the furthest thing from what i had imagined it would be, it had a constant stench of sewage, countless beggars on the filthy streets, and the same overpriced, unoriginal tourist shops everywhere you look. I spent the time i was there, terrified for my safety, and eager to leave. Worst of all, they had inhumanly overcrowded cages with animals in (a average cage, fit for 2 or 3 birds, had about 30 in) The visit to Barcelona put a real negative spin on my holiday. If you’re reading this, do yourself a favour, and DONT visit it! You will otherwise regret it, and wish you listened to this review.

Last Visit: September 2007

2 November 2007 | lilvickiryan

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Barcelona, the walking city

I found strolling the blvds of Barcelona to be fun and necer dull movement. When one has a digital camera always keep it handy in this city. Why? U don't know when something of interest if going to leap out of u. I enjoyed the tours Gaudi bldg and Segendo Famalia which is being restored. Everywhere on the streets,the restraunts life is hopping everywhere. One walk I would reccommend is the famous Las Ramblas,el makreto. My most enjoyment has been riding the trains from Sitges where I stayed into Barcelona Metro. And eat at one of the outside cafes and watch motorscooters,smart cars ride past u. Mind Barcelona is a fast pace city. I like return and explore more of the is capital of Catalonia.

Great for: History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife

25 July 2007 | A Yahoo! User

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Too bad i couldnt stay

i absoultley loved it. we went with our school and i went into the the lift to go up halfway into the la sagrada la familia. the towers have shut down. The las ramblas shopping plce was great and the street theatre was exellente. I went to port aventure which is great if you have kids they have a parents area while the kids can run around an dgo on anything they like. it has the 2nd largest rollercoaster in the world. We went to a place called the spanish star and which is a hotel but no rooms only chalets. 4 outdoor swimming pools and 1 indoor. great fun for all the family! You learn about fun and culture and the reason what paella means!

Great for: Beaches, Theatre/Music, Nightlife

Last Visit: June 2007

12 July 2007 | A Yahoo! User

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1st HOLIDAY AND THE BEST !!!

This was my 1st holiday, and i absolutley loved it. It was beuautiful, and those fountains - Wonderfull !!!

Great for: Beaches, History/Culture, Nightlife

Last Visit: July 2004

10 July 2007 | A Yahoo! User

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