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Are shorts acceptable in Barcelona?

Can you wear shorts in Spain? Yes, it is acceptable. Shorts are worn in the summer months of June, July, and August. Locals also wear shorts in late spring and early fall if it's hot.



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Avoid These Travel-Related Faux Pas and Blend in With the Locals
  1. Dress for the season (and don't wear a fanny pack)
  2. Understand Catalonian values (and don't call it “Barca”)
  3. Don't eat on Las Ramblas (and eat dinner late)
  4. Don't keep your valuables on show (Including your camera)


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Style in Barcelona Sunscreen and sunglasses, an emergency umbrella, and layers that you can add or remove depending on the temperature are all safe bets. When you're spending the day exploring, you'll want to dress in a style that's a mix of comfortable and stylish.

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Leave some cash and cards at your Barcelona hotel or apartment in the room safe. Remember you don't need video cards, gym cards, library cards, and all the other loyalty cards you have at home in Barcelona. Take them out of your wallet before you leave home. Or buy a secure wallet for vacations.

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Local Etiquette
  1. Don't talk politics. ...
  2. Do bring your own bags to shop in the market or supermarket.
  3. Don't have tapas for dinner. ...
  4. Don't show up for dinner before 9 p.m.
  5. Don't wear a Barça jersey except on a day where there's a game (unless if you're under ten years old).


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The church is still an integral part of Spanish life and wearing shorts or being scantily dressed whilst visiting a church will not be appreciated. If visiting Barcelona Cathedral men should wear long trousers and women should have a shawl or a full top covering their shoulders.

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However, in order to ensure a smooth visit please observe the following Sagrada Familia dress code rules: Tops must cover the shoulders. No really low necklines or see-through clothing. Shorts and skirts must go down to the knee.

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You can be just as comfortable in a sundress.” The unofficial shorts-ban is not stylistic, it's cultural. Shorts are not conservative or formal enough for the French. “Parisian women know that they won't be allowed into nicer shops, churches or sophisticated venues while wearing them,” says USA Today travel trips.

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Most public streets in Spain require you to cover up. Men walking around without a shirt on or women wearing only bikinis or swimwear could receive a fine of €300. These fines are reportedly most common in Barcelona and Mallorca.

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As a general rule, you'll want to steer clear of beachwear in the evenings and opt for something a little smarter. That being said, the dress sense in Barcelona is pretty relaxed, so you can wear jeans, t-shirts, and non-running sneakers in the evenings.

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Summers in Barcelona are hot during the day and cooler at night-time. During the months of July and August the average highs are between 83°F (28°C) and 84°F (29°C). The average lows are of 73°F (22°C) and 73.6°F (23°C). It is not very usual for it to rain during the summer.

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