Bad Timing, Barcelona

Never arrive without a place to stay! We didn't book accomodations in advance, and ended up searching for at least an hour before we coincidentally found the only place in town that had a room available, and it was the only room left in the hotel (another coincidence - it was for four people!). Hotels, hostels, etc apparently are always full during the summer. Which means that this is a popular destination!

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	Bad Timing: August Tip Rating:

By magictravelers

on January 26, 2005

If you ask me, I would tell you not to come in august.
Most bussiness in Barcelona are owned by families and usually close during the month of August to go away.
The city becomes empty, which could be a great thing....but most stores are closed also.
August is also one of the hotest months, and in the last 2 (2003 and 2004) it has been terrible, with people even dying.
But then again, it is up to you. Javi likes to stay because there is less traffic nad it is quieter all around-

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	Bad Timing: First Visit in Winter! Tip Rating:

Updated By MM212

on March 21, 2006

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See What I mean...?!

If you are considering visiting Barcelona for the first time, then I suggest going in winter (Dec - Mar). The reason is that many of the beautiful Modernista buildings are found in tree-lined avenues, such as the Passeig de Gràcia. In winter, when these large deciduous trees have shed their leaves, one is left with almost full unobstructed views of the façades of buildings. Naturally, the sacrifice is that the weather could be cold.

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	Bad Timing: One potential risk for a... Tip Rating:

By silvia-m.b

on August 25, 2002

One potential risk for a Museum lover is visit Barcelona's Museums on Mondays. Is really a bad day. Most of them are close!!! You'll find a lot of close doors if you're not ready!
One tip: this are the open ones
House-Museum Gaudí
Francisco Godia Foundation
Olympic Gallery
La Pedrera
MACBA
Wax Museum
Erotic Museum
Cathedral Museum
Chocolate Museum
Comic Museum
Barça Museum
Parfum Museum
Sagrada Familia
Egipcian Museum
Center & Museum Dr. Melcior Colet
Maritim Museum
Bullfighting Museum
Others...
Santa Monia Art Center
Botanic Garden
Palau de la Música
Mies Van der Rohe Pavilion
Santa Maria del Mar Church

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	Bad Timing: Mondays Tip Rating:

Updated By Dyesebel

on November 12, 2006

Most of the museums and/or attractions are closed every Monday.If you're not sure, ask in any Tourist Information booth before planning to visit any museum or palace.

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	Bad Timing: lunch time & dinner time Tip Rating:

By bread122

on July 3, 2004

normally, Sapinish will have their lunch after 2pm and dinner after 9pm. but for noraml people like me will have lunch before 2 and dinner before 9. therefore, people on the street after 9pm are mainly thouist because Sapinish people will go for dinner. theft will come over you then! so, please be careful.

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	Bad Timing: Bus drivers are not punctual Tip Rating:

Updated By Amareyui

on June 3, 2004

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Buses

There I was, sitting numbnessly on the bench, waiting for the 2:30 pm bus to Tossa de Mar. The only problem was, it was already 3:30.
With my limited Spanish, I managed to gather enough information to know that the 2:30 bus had already left. But how? I was sitting right in front of the bus stop since 2:00!
I sighed, managed to find some of my fellow victims, and continued to wait for the bus which at 4:00 finally showed up.

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	Bad Timing: Although Barcelona has many... Tip Rating:

By chris_i79

on August 27, 2002

Although Barcelona has many rooms available to travellers, do not assume you will get one if you do not arrive early. If you are going to arrive in the afternoon or later it is wise to have a bed booked for the night. Otherwise you may be forced to stay in a budget busting hotel.

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	Bad Timing: Avoid rush hour Tip Rating:

Updated By martin_nl

on January 4, 2003

The public transport in Barcelona is very reliable, but it is often very crowded especially when you get close to the city centre or travel to popular destinations. Especially in the metro it can be very bad, resulting in people getting very nasty, when you for example have a big backpack with you.

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	Bad Timing: We queued for 2 and a half... Tip Rating:

By bluegravy

on August 24, 2002

We queued for 2 and a half hours for a taxi on Saturday night, by the time the taxi arrived it was 7am - so we went back to the hotel