This blog post was originally posted on January 20, 2015, and was updated on October 15, 2017. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout our years in Barcelona, we’ve come across dozens of thought-provoking words that people use to describe the city we call home.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona is an incredible city, however a confusing one sometimes for its many visitors each year! It’s a city which is both modern and ancient\u2014famous for its tapas but not the home of tapas, it’s an irony! Furthermore, it’s all of these ironies which make it one of the most intriguing places to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you decode all of these mysteries it is an exceptional place to live and enjoy! To live like a local in Barcelona is quite easy. First, forget about sangria, bullfighting<\/a>, flamenco<\/a> and las Ramblas!<\/em> Although each has their merit in this country and the city’s history and culture, odds are you won’t find a lot of locals partaking. Instead, discover the latest art expositions, the sunniest terrazas<\/em> and the best menu del d\u00eda<\/em> for a long, relaxing lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Head to the Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wondering how to live like a local in Barcelona? Well, one of the best ways to get into the swing of a local is by taking part in the madness at a typical neighborhood market<\/a>. Sure, La Boqueria<\/a> is fantastic, but for a more authentic experience head to somewhere a little less tourist orientated! We just love the beautiful Santa Caterina Market<\/a> in the Born neighborhood. We enjoy wandering through this place so much that we even visit here each morning on our Tastes & Traditions of Barcelona Food Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will notice that there are no lines at the stalls, just masses of people crowding around them. You have to either grab a number or ask, qui es el ultim, <\/em>which means who is last in line. If you’re a seafood fan, the fishmongers are always willing to give good tips. It’s also the ideal way to brush up on your Spanish<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n