Catalunya Travel Forum

COMPRA COMESTIBLES
Posted: Wed November 4, 2009 01:10 AM UTC

SALUDOS

VISITE A BARCELONA EN ENERO 2009 EN CRUCERO. LUEGO ESTUVE 5 DIAS EN BARCELONA QUISIERA SABER COMO PUEDO COMPRAR POR INTERNET ACEITES,VINOS,QUESOS ETC

VCOLON

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NAME & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF HOTEL
Posted: Mon November 2, 2009 02:34 AM UTC

Hola, if there is anyone that either lives in the area or is familiar, could you please let us know. This is a 3 star hotel, which is located on the same side as the Casa Mila/or the La Pedrera. The 3 star hotel is located in Passeo de Gracia, right at the end of the famous La Pedrera, the hotel has about 5 floors only.. as a matter of fact, there are two adjacent hotels (two hotel next to each other). The office or the guest’s registration is on the second floor.

We check all the website possible and none of which is the hotel we are looking for. Many thanks for your input for the correct name of the hotel and the telephone number. Cheers to all!

COMEONDOWN

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Are there any trade laws in Spain?
Posted: Fri October 30, 2009 01:56 AM UTC

I saw the article on Expo Souvenirs on Las Ramblas. I, too, thought the guys there were great and very helpful. I purchased a souvenir sword for my son, and I was advised that I would not be able to bring it back on the cruise ship, so I asked them to shop it and they agreed. I purchased it 9/30/2009. Today is 10/29 and I have not received it. I have sent 2 emails to them and they have not responded to me. Is anyone able to help, or tell me what my next step should be? Thanks for any help.

macrn

6 replies

Catalunya

Xmas in Barcelona
Posted: Wed October 28, 2009 09:36 PM UTC

Hi guys!

we are are planning on arrive at barcelona on the dec. 25 and stay until mid january. We are renting a car and going north, to Bordeaux via San Sebastian. Questions:

1- How will b the weather like during this period? how cold it can be? It is common to rain during the holidays in the region?
2-I understood is a Spanish tradition to go out to dine in restaurants on the 25th, reservations are necessary? Also, where is the hip neighborhood in Barcelona (we are a 30's couple, we dont like to party hard, but is a holiday after all)
3-On the route to Bordeaux, via San Sebastian, where it would be a good place to spent the Happy New Years Eve?
4- Any must see places in this road trip circle? (we are arriving and leaving though Barcelona)
Any ideas, suggestions of places would be great!
Thank you!

vivispy

1 reply

travel from barcelona to nice
Posted: Tue October 27, 2009 01:03 AM UTC

hi all, could anyone give my wife and I some advice on the easiest/cheapest way to get from Barcelona to nice. We are in Barcelona at the present time and would like to be on the move in a couple of days.

thanks for any help. great traveling to you all, greg

salmbach

4 replies

L'Estartit

camping
Posted: Sun October 25, 2009 09:17 PM UTC

I will be driving down to Estartit next year in July in my Motorhome and would like to stay in a fairly small and quiet site,In the 1970's I stayed on the Camping Estartit site for 6 months and have found out it's still going ( I do believe a danish chap called Joe owned it then)
I've not been able to find it on any campsite lists but can find it if I look up Camping Estartit,
Question=Is it still going?,whats it like?and is it near the new roundabout?
Is Tony Murry's Bar Tortuga still about?
Regards
Colin

colinwitt

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Access to Park Guell to be Limited beginning 2010?
Posted: Wed October 21, 2009 10:46 AM UTC

The question is how the City is going to reduce the number of visitors to 50% (2M) ?
http://www.20minutos.es/noticia/541816/0/park/guell/entrada/
http://www.lavanguardia.es/ciudadanos/noticias/20091010/53801491848/el-ayuntamiento-apuesta-por-cobrar-entrada-en-el-park-guell-park-guell-barcelona-olot-ricard-martine.html

A

freland

21 replies

Best shops in spain?
Posted: Tue October 20, 2009 02:42 PM UTC

Hi all

I'll be visiting barcelona soon and am a bit of a fashion junkie. What are the boutiques like there? im not into chain stores much and like nice quality but not too expensive :)

i also plan to visit other parts of spain but cant decide yet. Any tips of places really worth visiting for their natural beauty? and of course nice shops for this shopaholic? ;)

Thanks in advance...

AquaBabe

12 replies

Eman
Posted: Mon October 19, 2009 07:32 AM UTC

Hi there, I was wondering how much is it for the blue tram to Tibidabo, and the entry fees for the amusement-parks?

Eman28

2 replies

how to get to JARDINS MOSSÈN CINTO VERDAGUER
Posted: Sun October 18, 2009 04:05 PM UTC

I was not able to find online how to get to this place from metro or anything. it seems to be a beautiful park to visit during spring time which is when we will be going for the visit.
and is it free?
ty all

9tigers

5 replies

Museu Picasso I do not like contemporary paintings, should I still go?
Posted: Sun October 18, 2009 01:11 AM UTC

I really do not want to miss something great but also do not want to go to one if it is not my taste for 9 euros. so for people that only like traditional oil paints and all, should I even bother to go?

many thanks

9tigers

16 replies

Palau Guell is the visit inside free
Posted: Sun October 18, 2009 12:51 AM UTC

I could not find even in its own web site whether to visit inside is free or not I just know it closes at 2:30

9tigers

9 replies

Restaurants in Barcelona?
Posted: Thu October 15, 2009 02:27 AM UTC

Hi
are tips generally given to waiters and waitresses in restaurants, if so what are the tips based on? for example here in NY, I usually double the tax. In Barcelona, how should I determine the amount of tip to give?
Thank you!!

wlfan18

22 replies

Tour Companies
Posted: Tue October 13, 2009 11:26 PM UTC

Are there any recommended tour agencies in Barcelona to use in March 2010 or should we use the cruise line (NCL) cruise excursions? We are staying here two nights pre cruise at the end of March. Do not know the hotel yet.
Thanks in advance.
Catherine

windoweb

14 replies

Barcelona night on the town
Posted: Mon October 12, 2009 03:11 PM UTC

Hello,

My fiance and I are celebrating the final two nights of our honeymoon in Barcelona. We're going to be there on a Saturday and Sunday evening. I've always heard about the over-the-top Barcelona nightlife and I want to get the full experience on the Saturday night. We're both in our mid-20s and enjoy fashionable restaurants and trendy dance clubs.

What would a typical night look like? Tapas and drinks, dinner, dancing etc.? We'd appreciate recommendations on what hot spots to visit.

Many thanks!
Patrick

PLV1187

3 replies

Cadaqués

Driving instructions
Posted: Fri October 9, 2009 06:41 PM UTC

We are due to arrive in Cadaques in a couple of weeks and are hiring a car from Barcelona airport. Can anyone give tell us the best way to get to Cadaques from Barcelona?

geebee0_0

3 replies

where to stay in barcelona
Posted: Wed October 7, 2009 11:33 AM UTC

l am traveling with my teenage daughter in Nov. can anyone tell me the best area to stay.we have never been to spain before.
also if anyone has a good recommendation for a self catering apartment, l would really appreciate it

frawfam

10 replies

Life & Study in Barcelona!
Posted: Tue October 6, 2009 05:30 PM UTC

Hello there,
Just wondering if anyone knows anything about the University of Barcelona and its reputation as I am thinking of taking a master programme there (Cognitive Science & Language). Also, is life expensive in Barcelona - accommodation, geleral living and food costs? I am aware that it is no doubt a fun city, but I am trying to work out if I can afford it before taking the leap! Of course, I would gladly take up a part-time job, but I think this may be difficult as I am lacking in Spanish or Catalan... Would be grateful for any advice.
Cheers...

Lenny26

10 replies

Airport transfers to city centre
Posted: Sun October 4, 2009 09:30 PM UTC

Hi,i have booked a short break for my mum and dad to a hotel in central barcelona just off the Rambles.
My question is how is the best way for them to get to their hotel from the main airport,are the buses easy or would a taxi be better and roughly how much will it cost?
Thanks in advance for any replys.
Barry

bushman73

7 replies

Salou

plana bus
Posted: Sun October 4, 2009 11:18 AM UTC

hi guys,

i've just booked sanguli for may 2010, and we are flying into barcelona airport, landing at 9.00pm we are 2 adults and 2 kids aged 7/10yrs i've seen that plana bus operates from the airport has anyone used this service to get down to salou, i've gotten quotes for taxi and are outrages, would like to arrive stress free, any tips would be great,
thanks.

cinderellaireland

2 replies

Internet cafe question
Posted: Wed September 30, 2009 11:22 AM UTC

Pardon the double entry for my question.

jkmjpd

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Internet Cafes?
Posted: Wed September 30, 2009 11:10 AM UTC

Are there internet cafes in Barcelona? We are departing from there on a cruise. Does anyone know if there are internet cafes in: Alicante, Malaga, and Cadiz, Spain? How about Lisbon and Funchal, Portugal and Casablanca, Morocco?
Thank you for any help on this subject.

jkmjpd

9 replies

Food for veggies & what is Barcelona like on a champions league match day?
Posted: Tue September 29, 2009 12:19 AM UTC

We are a group of 4 vegetarians (no meat or fish) plus 1 more who eats everything arriving in Barcelona October 20th for 3-5 days. Planning to stay in an apartment (I think MH Apartments Guell was mentioned as an option)

Any tips on local veggie dishes and also places to eat for lunch and dinner?

One more question - we arrive on a Champions League football day (against a russian team), but thankfully early morning. Are there places to avoid on this day?

Misha11

6 replies

bycicle & phone service ^^
Posted: Sun September 27, 2009 05:41 AM UTC

Hi,
we're a group of 3 ~ 4 friends travel about one week to Barcelona end of Oct, beginning of Nov.

we were wondering how to get around the city and decided to rent bikes. Is it a good ideas? can anyone give us like an approximately pricing list, like to rent a bike for like a week?
we found a couple of deals online but we dk if they're reliable? has anyone tried it before??

And also I personally was wondering if we could buy like a pay-as-you-go phone card or simcard to contact one another in case we get lost or smt ^^

tnx a lot!!!

cshiie

3 replies

January
Posted: Sat September 26, 2009 05:10 AM UTC

My husband and I are planning a two week trip to Spain and I am thinking perhaps a week in Barcelona or more and a few days in Girona. What is the average temp in January? I know it's hard to predict (I was in Istanbul at the same time of year and it was unseasonably warm and sunny so you never know), but usually? We're from Portland, Oregon and since it's around the same latitude I expecting around 50-55F. Also rain? Lots of it or not so much? Any info would be helpful. It's always hard to know where to go in winter which is unfortunately about the only time he can get time off work. We aren't much for laying around beaches. We love architecture and history. Anything you can tell me about Girona would be great. Thank you!

authoress

18 replies

Malgrat de Mar

Sorra d'or hotel to Port Aventura
Posted: Thu September 24, 2009 12:46 PM UTC

Hi i'm staying at the Sorra d'or Beach hotel in malgrat de mar for a week. We would love to go to Port Aventura for the day but cant seem to find any information on how far it is and how to get there. Can anybody help please? xxx

Leanne.Young

2 replies

Red Bull Air Race
Posted: Thu September 24, 2009 10:00 AM UTC

Are any VT members going to be on Red Bull Air Race Show October 3-4 in Barcelona?

Morozov

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Catalunya

From Barcelona airport to Figueres
Posted: Thu September 24, 2009 09:50 AM UTC

Hi all!
How easy and cheap to get from Barcelona airport to Figueres (Dali museum) and then back from Figueres to Calella?
Thank you.
Oleg

Morozov

2 replies

Hotel in City Centre
Posted: Wed September 23, 2009 11:01 PM UTC

Just leanred from my hotel that they will shut down the air conditioning system beginning mid Oct. Would like to know if any hotels, their air con will continue operating? Pls recommend some hotels around the La Rambla area closed to the cruise port?

Thanks

aostephen

7 replies

Figueres

storage lockers at figueres ?
Posted: Mon September 21, 2009 12:03 AM UTC

Hi,
Is there any storage lockers at figueres railway station?

beginner_traveller

1 reply