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How To Make A Complaint About A Restaurant Overcharging In Barcelona?
Q: I had a glass of 7 Up at a restaurant / bar on the Ramblas and was charged €7.49 for it. I felt cheated. The restaurant seemed to have 2 separate menus: one when I ordered and a second menu when I complained. Is this the usual practice in this area? How can I raise an official complaint ...
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Florist Shop That Offers International Delivery of Flowers From Barcelona
Q: I need to find a florist shop in Barcelona to send flowers to the UK. Can you advise which shops offer this service? A: There are a lot of different florist shops in Barcelona which offer the Interflora service. That means that you can send flowers anywhere in the world, even within the same ...
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Are There Mosquitoes In Barcelona, Spain?
Q: Do you get mosquitoes in Barcelona? I am visiting next week and wonder if I need a plug in repellent for my room? A: In the summer you may find some mosquitoes in Barcelona however the city generally does not have a mosquito problem unlike many other cities in warmer climates. As a precauti ...
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Jewish Synagogue in Barcelona Centre
Q: We will be in Barcelona during our Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. Where would we locate a synagoge as we would like to go there for services. A: I have given the addresses and contact details of a few synagogues in Barcelona centre below. I recommend you contact the synagogue you are interest ...
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Options for currency exchange for a trip to Barcelona?
Q: I will be travelling to Barcelona with a group. Is it better for me to carry US Dollars to exchange for Euros in Barcelona, or do I get a better exchange rate for exchanging in the States for Euros before the trip? A: It would be a good idea to think a little about which option for currency ...
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How to buy tickets for concerts and events in Barcelona?
Q: Could you please let me know how to buy tickets for concerts and main events in Barcelona. Is there a contact telephone number of an agent that can do this? A: There are many different tickets selling organizations in Barcelona. One which is popular and used by the locals is the ServiCaixa. ...
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Lost Property on Barcelona Bus or Metro.What to do?
Q: I have left my camera on a Barcelona city centre bus service and would like to contact the lost property department to see if someone has handed it in. Who do I contact? A: If you lost your property on a Barcelona TMB bus, or Metro then you need to contact the lost property department at TMB ...
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How to Advertise on your Barcelona site?
Q: How can we advertise on your Barcelona tourist website? Or is there another way to have a link on your website? A: You can advertise on our Barcelona tourist site using the Google Adwords program. Here is the link to advertise on our site: Advertise on Barcelona-Tourist-Guide.com with Googl ...
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Safe Storage of Luggage in Barcelona?
Q: We arrive at the cruise terminal and we will be spending one day in Barcelona then leaving via Barcelona Airport. We want to leave our suitcases in a safe storage so that we can enjoy our last day in Barcelona before leaving Spain. Can you please give us advice and tell us if we need to boo ...
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Problem visiting one of your web pages
Q: I will be coming to Barcelona would like to purchase the discount Card However I am unable to enter into the web site for more information, i.e. cost. I have removed all pop up blockers on my computer. Appreciate any information. A: There are commonly 2 types of problem if you cannot follow ...
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Can You Send Me Printed Literature About Barcelona?
Q: Can you send me hard copy printed literature and a street map of Barcelona or an information pack via email? A: Our speciality is online literature. Unfortunately we do not send out literature as part of our service. We do not have any printed literature we can send. By printed literatur ...
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Safest Way To Carry Personal Items in Barcelona?
Q: What's the safest way to carry day items with you in the city? (Camera, wallet, ID, sunglasses, water, etc.) What is a bumbag? Is it a knapsack worn on the back? A: The first rule is to only take around the things you need for the day. In terms of cash take just the amount of money you need. ...
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Telefonica WiFi Internet Access in Barcelona?
Q: Thanks to your site I have chosen to stay in Barcelona at Gotico Hotel. Since I need High Speed Internet Access I called the reception to ask them about this. The answer was there is wireless internet access for free on the reception, but it is necessary to obtain an 'internet card' (from Mo ...
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How To Translate Any Barcelona Information from Spanish To English?
Q: Some information online about Barcelona only appears to be in Spanish e.g. timetable information. How can we understand this information if we only speak English? A: Good question! Hopefully our website answers most of your questions however there are some information pages that are only ava ...
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Journalist Barcelona Press Card How to obtain one?
Q: I am a journalist and would like to obtain a press card when I visit Barcelona. How do I obtain one? Will the press card also entitle me to discounts on Barcelona attractions? A: Members of the press should contact Barcelona Tourism Board press department to obtain an official press card for ...
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How To Find Nearest Church Giving A Catholic Mass in Barcelona?
Q: How can I find the nearest Catholic church to my hotel so that I can go to mass on the weekend? (It does not need to be in English) A: To find any type of church in any location in Barcelona please visit the Barcelona Map webpage below. However before you do, make sure to read the follow ...
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Can You Send Barcelona Literature For School Project?
Q: I am a travel & tourism student and I have chosen Barcelona as my main study topic. I would be grateful if you could send me some information, maybe tourist leaflets, brochures, information on culture etc. Thank you. A: I'm sorry unfortunately we do not have any printed literature. Th ...
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Learn Spanish or Catalan Language For Tourist Visit To Barcelona?
Q: I'm visiting Barcelona and I was just wondering, should my friend and I learn phrases in Spanish or Catalan before we go? Are they both equally accepted? I read somewhere that Catalan people may look down on those who speak Spanish to them, given the history of the area.. Any insight into thi ...
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How To Travel To Spain And Barcelona With Your Pet?
Q: We would like to bring our dog to Barcelona, but do not know what we need to do for it. Can you help? A: There is a specific legislation regarding the non commercial transport of pets from one country to another. This legislation may vary depending on the country you come from. To bring your ...
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Where To Watch Sports Events In Barcelona?
Q: My boyfriend is a massive boxing fan and there is a big fight on when we are visiting Barcelona. Can you tell me any venues that would be showing the fight? A: The best place is certainly one of the Irish pubs in Barcelona. Many Irish bars have large plasma television screens and are full of ...
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Can You Send Me Brochures on Barcelona?
Q: Could you send me hard copy brochures on Barcelona Tourism? A: We do not have any literature we can send either hard copy or electronic. You have several options to obtain this type of information which you will find the answer to by following the links below. How to obtain information brochu ...
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Thank you for helping
Comment: I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful web site. It's chocked full of so much information in an easy to read format. It's got just the right amount - not overwhelming with wonderful photos and restaurant reviews. I think the descriptions by barrio was most helpful to get a great ...
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Best Location For Choosing Hotel in Barcelona?
Q: I am going away this weekend with my girlfriend and we are only staying 2 days. I was wondering where do you think is the best place to stay to see the whole city. We are looking for a 4 star hotel and we are both 20 years. I know the information is on your site but I still can't decide. Hel ...
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English Speaking Church Services in Barcelona?
Q: Where can I find English speaking church services in Barcelona A: As you can probably guess English speaking churches are few and far between in a Spanish speaking country. There is however an English speaking church in Barcelona. Here is their website details: www.icbspain.org
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Lost Barcelona Souvernir What Can I do?
Q: I recently spent 5 glorious days in Barcelona as part of a 2-week visit to Spain. A friend has the Las Ramblas poster that is for sale at every kiosk on La Rambla, which I purchased also. Regretfully the poster got lost in my jet-lagged foggy state of mind in an airport on my way home. I hav ...
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Bar To Watch the Match in Barcelona?
Q: Can you recommend a bar with a large plasma TV screen so I can watch the football and rugby matches when I visit Barcelona? A: There are a number of Irish Bars in Barcelona that have large Plasma TV screens so that you can watch the matches on satelitte TV. I recommend that you go to Carrer ...
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Currency Exchange in Barcelona
Q: Where would you reccomend to exchange currency? Should I do it at the airport, is there a bank in Las Ramblas, or do the hotels offer this service? A: There is currency exchange at Barcelona Airport. Barcelona airport also has cash machines where you can withdraw cash directly with your cas ...