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Safety in Barcelona
Submitted by M15393 on 2007-05-01 05:26:06
Barcelona is a relatively safe city, but as in any other big city you must follow some safety rules to avoid bad experiences…
Be alert. Pickpockets are likely to be around in most tourist sites: La Rambla, the squares and streets around the
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If you come to Barcelona in Spring
Submitted by M15393 on 2007-05-01 05:27:52
- 3rd of March, Sant Medir. Morning and evening parades of trucks distributing (or to be more exact, throwing) candies to the kids. Warning: don’t trust grandmas, they get wild when it comes to getting sweets for their own grandchildren! The best
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If you come to Barcelona in Summertime
Submitted by M15393 on 2007-05-01 05:31:17
- June. The Tipuana tree will be blooming by now, and this is my favorite time to visit the romantic Sant Felip Neri square, near the old jewish quarter.
- Corpus Christi. Around the second week of June, but it might vary depending on the
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If you come to Barcelona in Autumn
Submitted by M15393 on 2007-05-01 05:32:18
- Autumn. Buy roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes to the “castanyeres”, ladies selling this autumn products in their street stalls. There is usually one of them in the crossing of la Rambla with the street Cardenal Casañas.
- Week before the
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If you come to Barcelona in Winter
Submitted by M15393 on 2007-05-01 05:33:27
- December, until Christmas Eve. The Christmas lights are lit at the beginning of the month, and it is a joy to walk around the shopping streets and the Old Town in the evening. Join the locals in the every-year discussion about the appropriateness
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Good ideas for great presents
Submitted by M15393 on 2007-05-01 05:39:49
The Food:
- Wines and liquors. Red wine from La Rioja or Ribera del Duero, white wine from Penedès, pure virgin oil (in elegant glass bottles), Aromes de Montserrat (nuts digestive), Melodys (Catalan cream liquor), Ratafia (nuts liquor).
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Activities with kids in Barcelona
Submitted by M15393 on 2007-05-01 13:38:53
Walks & Sights:
- A walk down la Rambla enjoying the birds market and the mimes is always a safe bet!
- Play hide-and-seek in the cypress tree maze of the Park del Laberint d’Horta (Subway: line 3, “Mundet”).
- Enjoy a boat ride in the port
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What to bring on a hiking tour in Andalusia, spain
Submitted by M16078 on 2007-05-24 05:39:39
Essential items for all seasons:
- Worn in light walking boots. If you have to wear new walking boots, bring ‘second skin’ plasters to avoid being affected by blisters.
- Walking socks (light breathable ones for summer and warm ones for winter).
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10 Things to Do in Granada (not in guidebook!)
Submitted by M05958 on 2009-03-16 09:52:21
1. Go for tapas at a hole in the wall called “Bar Arco Iris.” It’s located just inside the Elvira gate at the bottom of the Cuesta de Abarqueros. No phone.
2. Each fondue at a place called El Aguas. Located on Aljibe de Trillo in the Albaicin
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How to Run with the bulls in San Fermin
Submitted by Maximus at traveltipcenter.com on 2008-07-07 07:03:45
Although the course is only about half a mile long you should practice your running so that you are able to run QUICKLY. If a bull is after you, you may be forced to exit the course - ensure you are fit and agile enough to dive through the openings
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Holiday Ibiza beach
Submitted by shaniax at traveltipcenter.com on 2008-07-13 19:37:14
One of the best party beaches in Southern Europe,
Spain. Ibiza beach is one of the best, not stop party will definitely make you
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Holiday home in Tenerife insider and tourist tips
Submitted by tozcal at traveltipcenter.com on 2008-10-20 11:02:03
Tips for holiday home in Tenerife and vacation are for everybody but, best for retired or semi retired and working from home people in a climate which invites to uncountable outdoor activities which mostly cost next to nothing, all year
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Spain Travel Tips
Submitted by Olivia at traveltipcenter.com on 2009-01-22 04:59:02
From gallivanting through Madrid to parading through Barcelona to venturing down south to Seville, Spain is a magic place. While you might be anxious to rush off to Spain, it's wise to know a few things
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Valencia Travel Tips
Submitted by Maximus at traveltipcenter.com on 2009-08-28 06:43:45
Here you will find information on the city detailing its main tips, its night life, things to see, where to shop and eat or simply drink a good coffee. Also included the local customs and other interesting
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Barcelona Safety Tips
Submitted by roxy at traveltipcenter.com on 2009-10-16 02:13:54
Here is list of Safety tips for Barcelona. This will help you to protect yourself while you are
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