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Can I wear shorts in Barcelona?

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. Even if you get a random hot day in the winter, Spaniards will not wear shorts.



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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. Even if you get a random hot day in the winter, Spaniards will not wear shorts. They dress for the season we're in, and not the weather.

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Spring and Fall are cooler and dressing in layers will help you cope with the temperature changes. But note that whilst it may seem warm and pleasant on a sunny day, the locals won't be in shorts. If you want to blend in then dress as they do – with long pants, sweater, scarf and a jacket with sturdy shoes or boots.

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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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Barcelona fashion in general In general, Catalan locals dress pretty conservatively. They stick to mostly dark colors during the winter (e.g. black parkas), then wear lighter fabrics and colors in the summer – without going overboard by showing too much skin.

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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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You will see young men wearing jeans and t-shirts or soccer jerseys, but you'll also see a lot of people in nice pants and nice shoes. Women generally wear very feminine clothing, even if they're wearing jeans, and they don't tend to wear sneakers.

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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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Dress code for Barcelona clubs Guys should go for dark shoes rather than light ones and avoid trainers like the plague. For women, heels aren't common at most of Barcelona's clubs, except the fanciest ones. The beachfront clubs generally have much smart dress codes, with dresses for women and collared shirts for guys.

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As it is a Catholic church, visitors must dress appropriately, following these restrictions: No see-through clothing. Trousers and skirts must come down to at least mid-thigh. Visitors may not enter in swimwear.

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All visitors to the cathedral are required to remove their sandals, sunglasses, and hats before entering. Avoid wearing low-cut tops, short skirts, and short shorts. A. Wearing tunics, comfortable jeans, or traditional clothing would be the best way to go when deciding on your attire for visiting the Duomo.

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