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...you know, that little place in Spain. Myself and the wife & kids are off to the sunny Costa Dorada in July. At some stage, I will be leaving them soaking up the sun whilst I go to Barcelona, by train, for the day.
In the mighty org's opinion, what sights do you advise that I simply 'must not miss'?
the cable cars and an ice cream at the top, Gaudi park, the front and the marina!
If its just you - grab one of these (http://www.gocartours.es/barcelona/) they are fanatstic andd let you see a lot of the sights and you can stop as and when you want. The scooter mob love them. Well worth it - we done and loved it!!
gerbrox
10-06-10, 02:18 PM
Watch fir pick pockets while in las ramblas and on the train, so I've heard.
yorkie_chris
10-06-10, 02:21 PM
Watch fir pick pockets while in las ramblas and on the train, so I've heard.
+1
millions of morrocans who'll nick owt that isn't nailed down.
Nobbylad
10-06-10, 02:28 PM
Camp Nou if you're a footy fan or not...the sheer size of the thing is amazing!
If you are looking for some cool nightlife then I definately recommend nipping down to Port Olympic marina, 5 mins in a taxi from Las Ramblas. There are some 'interesting' bars down there that are well worth a stroll along.
Dont go alone though, you will almost certainly get mugged.
The bars are on the lower level so you could almost walk past them and not notice them at all, well worth a little visit though. On the eastern side of the marina there are some really good seafood restaurants.
Las Ramblas is all a bit tacky for my liking, too many tourists.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Las+Ramblas,+Barcelona,+Spagna&sll=41.383152,2.170916&sspn=0.012123,0.032938&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=La+Rambla,+08002+Barcelona,+Catalunya,+Spain&ll=41.386984,2.200077&spn=0.006061,0.016469&t=h&z=17
Biker Biggles
10-06-10, 02:43 PM
As a Navy man you must do the maritime museum.
If its just you - grab one of these (http://www.gocartours.es/barcelona/) they are fanatstic andd let you see a lot of the sights and you can stop as and when you want. The scooter mob love them. Well worth it - we done and loved it!!
This! I had one of those out in Lisbon a couple of years ago. Brilliant fun, and you get to see loads of the city that you wouldn't otherwise... I'm actually in Barcelona next month so will probably get one myself for the day...
As a Navy man you must do the maritime museum.
Good idea - didn't know they had one.
the cable cars and an ice cream at the top, Gaudi park, the front and the marina!
If its just you - grab one of these (http://www.gocartours.es/barcelona/) they are fanatstic andd let you see a lot of the sights and you can stop as and when you want. The scooter mob love them. Well worth it - we done and loved it!!
Those do look good - might have to have go...I reckon Gaudi is mandatory...
tvm peeps.:smt028
...you know, that little place in Spain. Myself and the wife & kids are off to the sunny Costa Dorada in July. At some stage, I will be leaving them soaking up the sun whilst I go to Barcelona, by train, for the day.
In the mighty org's opinion, what sights do you advise that I simply 'must not miss'?
The labyrinth. ( http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=190338 )
El Gotico a neighbourhood in he centre, very typical.
I live in Barcelona :)
AndyBrad
24-06-10, 01:13 PM
The familia cathedral (or whatever its called) is a must see! Also some of his other stuff. But thats the one i would go for
blue curvy jester
24-06-10, 01:18 PM
The labyrinth. ( http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=190338 )
El Gotico a neighbourhood in he centre, very typical.
I live in Barcelona :)
+1 gothic cathedral is as good as 'la segrada famila' IMHO
davepreston
24-06-10, 02:43 PM
just dont try and speak spainish, they will look at you with distain as you dont speak catalan
just dont try and speak spainish, they will look at you with distain as you dont speak catalan
Who are "they" ?
Park Guell is pretty nice as well. Great views across the city from the top of it.
Park Guell is pretty nice as well. Great views across the city from the top of it.
Yes did you like it?
We live quite closeby, on the top an a hill on the north side of Parc Guell
Yes did you like it?
We live quite closeby, on the top an a hill on the north side of Parc Guell
Yep, was such a magnificent place with loads of great little things to explore and admire.
Lovely place. :)
the white rabbit
24-06-10, 08:11 PM
My top tip, mind which door you leave the train by.
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