{"id":14653,"date":"2017-09-11T09:48:37","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T07:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=3208"},"modified":"2024-04-12T23:51:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T23:51:48","slug":"10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Heading to Barcelona? Arm yourself with information! Whether you&#8217;re coming for business or pleasure, read up on ten essential things to know before traveling to Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-3212\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-things-to-know-before-1.jpg\" alt=\"Find out all the essential things to know before traveling to Barcelona!\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67688427d6809\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" 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href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#Barcelona_is_the_capital_of_Catalonia\" title=\"Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia\">Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#There_are_two_co-official_languages_in_Barcelona\" title=\"There are two co-official languages in Barcelona\">There are two co-official languages in Barcelona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#Its_not_Barca\" title=\"It&#8217;s not Bar\u00e7a\">It&#8217;s not Bar\u00e7a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#Pickpocketers_are_professionals\" title=\"Pickpocketers are professionals\">Pickpocketers are professionals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#This_is_not_your_stereotypical_Spain\" title=\"This is not your stereotypical Spain\">This is not your stereotypical Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#The_schedule_might_take_some_getting_used_to\" title=\"The schedule might take some getting used to\">The schedule might take some getting used to<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#Gaudi_is_great_but_theres_so_much_more\" title=\"Gaudi is great, but there&#8217;s so much more\">Gaudi is great, but there&#8217;s so much more<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#Be_aware_of_your_presence\" title=\"Be aware of your presence\">Be aware of your presence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#Things_are_very_very_laid_back\" title=\"Things are very, very laid back\">Things are very, very laid back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/10-things-to-know-before-traveling-to-barcelona\/#Book_tickets_in_advance\" title=\"Book tickets in advance\">Book tickets in advance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona_is_the_capital_of_Catalonia\"><\/span>Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The first thing to know before traveling to Barcelona is that it&#8217;s the capital of Catalonia, one of Spain&#8217;s 17 different autonomous communities. The word Catalonia has a lot of weight in Spain right now. Beyond being a very proud region with a deep-rooted culture that differs in many ways to the rest of Spain, there is also an important movement for the independence of Catalonia, as many Catalans simply don&#8217;t consider this region, or Barcelona, to be part of Spain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Dig deeper:\u00a0<\/strong>Join us on our <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/barcelona-tapas-taverns-history-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tapas, Taverns &amp; History of Barcelona tour<\/a> to dive deep into Barcelona and Catalonia&#8217;s history, and how the independence movement came about.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_two_co-official_languages_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>There are two co-official languages in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Barcelona, you will see and hear everything in two different languages, Spanish and Catalan. Catalan is similar to Spanish in that it shares the same roots, yet it is an entirely different language much like French or Italian. Locals speak Catalan in their daily lives, and children learn the language at school. That said, everyone is bilingual so if you speak some Spanish, people will still understand you!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Local&#8217;s Tip: <\/strong>Are you curious about Catalan? Saying hello and goodbye is enough to put a smile on any local&#8217;s face! Take a crash course in Catalan with <a href=\"\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-catalan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our short and sweet blog post on the topic.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-724\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-724\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oliver-sherry.jpg\" alt=\"Learn about the basics with these things to know before traveling to Barcelona.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oliver-sherry.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oliver-sherry-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oliver-sherry-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>The Catalan language is everywhere in Barcelona!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_not_Barca\"><\/span>It&#8217;s not Bar\u00e7a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you hear people talking about<em> Barna,<\/em> you didn&#8217;t mishear them! Barna is the nickname for Barcelona, and if you refer to the city as <em>Bar\u00e7a<\/em>, you are the one who is mistaken! In actual fact, that is the endearing nickname of the FC Barcelona football team!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pickpocketers_are_professionals\"><\/span>Pickpocketers are professionals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are of course, lots of things you should know before traveling to Barcelona, and this is one of the most important! Yes, you&#8217;ve probably already heard the rumors. Watch your stuff! Barcelona is a very crowded city, particularly between May and September, and petty thieves are everywhere. That said, it&#8217;s easy to avoid unfortunate situations, just always keep an eye on your things!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-2190 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-2190\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC0306-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pickpocketers are abundant in Barcelona! Learn this and more with these important things to know before traveling to Barcelona.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC0306-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC0306-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC0306-1-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Barcelona is a very safe city, but it&#8217;s a good idea to always have a close eye on your things!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_not_your_stereotypical_Spain\"><\/span>This is not your stereotypical Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Barcelona is a far cry from the stereotypical image of fiery flamenco dancers and bullfighters. In fact,\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/bullfighting-yay-nay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bullfighting has been banned in Catalonia<\/a> for years! Though <a href=\"\/blog\/where-to-watch-flamenco-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you can see some great flamenco shows around town<\/a>, it&#8217;s not as embedded in Catalan culture as in places like Madrid or Seville.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3215 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-3215\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5835951941_9058d45c75_z-1.jpg\" alt=\"Come to Barcelona with all the insider knowledge... Read our tips on things to know before traveling to Barcelona!\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>You won&#8217;t see any bullfights in Barcelona. One of Barcelona&#8217;s old bullfighting rings, La Monumental, is now a museum! Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hisgett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tony Hisgett.<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_schedule_might_take_some_getting_used_to\"><\/span>The schedule might take some getting used to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Of all the things to know before traveling to Barcelona, possibly one of the most important is that Spaniards have <a href=\"\/blog\/eat-like-local-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">very specific dining times<\/a>! The schedule in Barcelona and Spain is unlike most other places in Europe. Lunch is usually around 2:30 p.m., and dinner no earlier than 9 p.m. It&#8217;s a good thing to keep in mind as if you show up to a restaurant for dinner at 7 p.m., they might not even be open! However, when you do eat\u2014make sure that you eat well. Take a look at our top 5 must-try dishes while in the city!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Five Must-Try Tapas in Barcelona | Devour Barcelona\" width=\"697\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dl7GTb4wveI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/devourtour.local\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaudi_is_great_but_theres_so_much_more\"><\/span>Gaudi is great, but there&#8217;s so much more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No visit to Barcelona is complete without seeing the Sagrada Familia or <i>Parc G\u00fcell<\/i>, but what many visitors don&#8217;t realize is that there are loads of other beautiful modernist gems, designed by other architects, decorating the city. For example, the Hospital Sant Pau, of <em>Llu\u00eds Dom\u00e8nech i Muntaner<\/em>, is just up the street from Sagrada Familia and possibly one of the most impressive set of buildings in Barcelona. The same architect&#8217;s <em>Palau de la Musica<\/em> is also worth visiting, especially so if you can see a concert there! In short, don&#8217;t stop yourself short with <a href=\"\/blog\/guide-to-gaudi-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gaudi.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3216 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-3216\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-06-at-5.40.38-PM-1.png\" alt=\"Don't visit Barcelona without these essential tips!\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>There is so much stunning architecture in Barcelona! Of course check out Gaudi&#8217;s masterpieces, but go further with incredible buildings like Hospital Sant Pau.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_aware_of_your_presence\"><\/span>Be aware of your presence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Especially for the old city center, which is called Ciutat\u00a0Vella, be aware that noise travels up and echoes everywhere among the narrow streets. If it&#8217;s late in the evening, keep voices down and please, refrain from singing! It&#8217;s not uncommon for disgruntled neighbors to dump buckets of water out their balconies over unsuspecting visitors, who are often unaware of how noisy things can get in the labyrinth of Ciutat Vella.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-3217 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-3217\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/14616149991_abb41ddfeb_z-1.jpg\" alt=\"Take these tips and tricks with essential things to know before visiting Barcelona!\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>These streets may be beautiful but they are also noisy! Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ok-apartment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ok Apartment<\/a>.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_are_very_very_laid_back\"><\/span>Things are very, very laid back<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Depending on where you&#8217;re coming from, things might seem incredibly relaxed in Barcelona. Slow down and enjoy it! Don&#8217;t expect speedy service at restaurants and bars\u2014if you want something, you may need to wave someone down for a good while before getting help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_tickets_in_advance\"><\/span>Book tickets in advance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Barcelona is a hugely popular tourist attraction, so don&#8217;t be surprised to see crowds and queues at important monuments around town. That said, you can avoid the queues if your planning on traveling to Barcelona by booking your tickets online in advance for these places before you fly. Whether it&#8217;s for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museupicasso.bcn.cat\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Picasso Museum<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sagradafamilia.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sagrada Familia<\/a>, you will save yourself a lot of time and hassle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-913\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"725\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-913\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Sep-14-12-55-51-PM-e1501751576909-1.jpg\" alt=\"We have many tips for you--read up to have all the things to know before visiting Barcelona!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Sep-14-12-55-51-PM-e1501751576909-1.jpg 972w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Sep-14-12-55-51-PM-e1501751576909-1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Photo-Sep-14-12-55-51-PM-e1501751576909-1-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>The beautiful Park Guell\u00a0 &#8211; book in advance to avoid painful queues.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<p><strong>Want to connect with locals and try essential Catalan dishes in a traditional neighborhood? Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/barcelona-gracia-food-tour\/\">Taste Barcelona Like a Local: Gracia Neighborhood Food Tour<\/a><\/strong><strong>! For the true Catalan experience of hole-in-the-wall gems serving up home-cooked classics and regulars-only bodegas, you can&#8217;t do any better than Gracia\u2014and on this food tour, we\u2019ll show you where to find the best of the best.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This blog post was updated on September 11, 2017.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Heading to Barcelona? Arm yourself with information! Whether you&#8217;re coming for business or pleasure, read up on ten essential things to know before traveling to Barcelona. 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