Barcelona

[quizee1]

Going to Barcelona in Sept...anyone have any personal recommendations??....also, does anyone know if flying from Edinburgh with Ryanair, do they fly to El Prat (no jokes please) airport, or one of the others??

[mazie]

Here's a link for flights quizee

http://www.ryanair.com/en/cheap-flights/edinburgh-to-barcelona-el-prat/?out-date=2015-04-22

[mazie]

Went in 1992 for the Olympics, you'll love it, so much to see and do. A link to Las Ramblas below...

http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/ramblas/barcelona-las-ramblas.html

[mazie]

More must see's below.

http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/gaudi/barcelona-gaudi.html

[Canary42]

Beware pickpockets - brother lost wallet in Barca.

[mazie]

Good point Canary. One of our lot got their wallet lifted too

[Zacs-Master]

Yes, it is ElPrat. I would recommend Park Guell, Barca's football stadium, the Olympic park, la Sagrada Familia (go up the spire). Lots of nice restaurants in port Vell. If you have the time take a trip to Monserat. It's like a mini Grand Canyon.

[237SJ]

The church at the top of Tibidabo is worth a visit as much for the views as anything.

[Maydup]

We loved Barcelona and support Zacs recommendations, especially the Gaudi sites. Park Guell is a beautiful place and needs best part of a day, the beach is worth a stroll if you have time and want some peace and quiet away from the crowds, followed by a cable car ride up to Montjuic.

The fountains and the outdoor escalators down from Montjuic at te north end of the park are a must.

(Despite being Mr diligent, my husband lost his wallet too. He had it pickpocketed when he gave way to two teenagers as he was getting on the subway train. Luckily our passports were in the hotel safe, but he lost cards and cash. Take a small amount of cash out with you each day and no unecessary cards. Share the cash and cards between you in a purse under your clothes or zipped inside pocket.

Do not be afraid, it is a safe place otherwise, just pestered by teenage young professional pickpockets on the trains, at stations and in te crowded places.

I'd go back at the drop of a hat.

[quizee1]

Thanks to everyone for your recommendations and links...all very helpful information...soooo looking forward to going in Sept!

[ferret69]

Also its so easy to use the train from El Prat to Barcelona, it's 3 euro and takes about 20 min's, also at the bottom of the Ramblas by the beach end go across the bridge to Port Vell for a huge modern shopping and eating plaza, we use a great all you can eat buffet in there, it's 9 euro so a bargain compared to elsewhere, catch the tourist bus which is a must for 1st time visitors, but like others have said, pick pockets are everywhere so watch out for scams and be on your guard and you will have a great time.