Is Barcelona too touristy?

“Barcelona is too crowded” It's not a big city, whether you count in terms of population or in terms of the physical area it takes up. In other words, there isn't that much space, and there are whole lot of visitors. It's definitely noticeable how much tourism has exploded in the city just in the past five years.



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Although Barcelona is largely a secure city, some parts are best avoided, particularly after the sun sets. As a visitor to this vibrant city, it's important to be mindful of the risk of pickpocketing and bag theft in high-traffic tourist locales such as Las Ramblas, Sagrada Familia, and Park Guell.

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Barcelona is a modern, vibrant city that takes special pride in its history and famous architecture. The sunny weather all-year-round is a reason enough for people who come from colder areas to flock to this paradise. Barcelona is also famous for its restaurants and bars serving exquisite traditional food.

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You will find many people on the streets of Barcelona at any time, so you don't have to be afraid at night. Yet, the neighbourhood around La Rambla turns into a hotspot for prostitutes and johns at night. Try to avoid La Rambla at night. Use your common sense at night as you would during the day in any big city.

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Barcelona has more tourists sights and activities. In general, I feel that Barcelona's attractions are more memorable. Antoni Gaudi plays a big role in why many tourists are drawn to Barcelona over Madrid. The Sagrada Familia is one of the most well-known sights in the world.

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The cities that have come closest to this number have been selected for the ranking of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city of Barcelona obtains the bronze medal in this ranking with an 81.9% coincidence.

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Skip the hordes that clog up La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter in favour of other neighbourhoods such as Barceloneta, El Born or El Raval. And instead of La Boqueria, try one of the many other Barcelona markets where you'll be rubbing shoulders more with the locals than other visitors.

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Nightlife in Spain is one of the best in the world and Barcelona, as well as Madrid, offer some of the country's most impressive nightclubs. The city's numerous neighborhoods are packed with bars, pubs, terraces, and renowned clubs.

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Most of Barcelona's clubs don't get going until after 1am with some closing around 3am or 4am, but with a large majority remaining open until later.

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Yes, Barcelona and Madrid is safe for tourism, but tourists can be easy prey for pickpockets. There is little violent crime and few unsafe areas but compared to barcelona, Madrid is safe destination but it is also huge city! Both are very beautiful cities in Spain.

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Bringing your own drinks is cheap and it is fun too. Unfortunately they overdid it on a regular basis, so that Botellónes are banned in most cites and federal countries of spain. Also in Barcelona the consume of alcohol in public (streets, parks, beaches) is prohibited and fined.

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