Tell Us About Your Barcelona Travel Tips
Here in New York after daylight savings time, it’s time to dream of a beach holiday. Let’s go to Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain, and visit its medieval buildings, lie on the beaches, stroll along the surprisingly flat streets.
The city is dotted with sculptures and architecture by Antoni Gaudí, but after the famous Sagrada Familia church, which ones are the most important to see? And what are people missing out on when they race from Gaudí to Gaudí? What are the best parks, museums, cafes and public art?
What is underestimated? Which places in the city deserve more visitors? What are the best alternatives to tourist traps or other overpriced spots? What do you like the most about this area that would scare everyone but the most daring and discerning?
How should a visitor approach the city? How can they get along with the locals? What are the important local traditions, codes of conduct and laws? How would you describe the atmosphere to an outsider? Which cliches are true or false?
How does it feel in the long run? Residents, what do you love and hate in the city? How do you hack everyday life there? What can you do for the locals? What have you learned over the years? Where do you go if you want to get out of town?
How has the city changed in recent years? Which old advice no longer applies here, and which one is new?
Finally, we have one rule for people who don’t like the city: offer an alternative .
Leave your tips in the comments below and we’ll highlight the best ones. (Read some of the other comments to make sure yours is unique.) Then come back Thursday for a new post full of highlights.