Looking to book a weekend trip to Barcelona to catch to Bilbao game jan 16/17 (we're away to hull) with wife and 2 kids aged 13 & 11.
Wife and I went in 99 to game and loved it. Kids have always asked if we can go.
Flights are cheap, so ok with that.
Read on Internet that as most tickets are held by season ticket holders it can be better to wait until they are released by fans usually week prior to game. Any advice on best way to purchase tickets would be great. Seem to save a fair bit by organising myself rather than tour operator.
Would welcome any recommendations on hotels ( family room ), resturants. Somewhere to get good steak,seafood.
My budget is mid range.
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There was one we went to that had pictures of all the Barcelona players on the wall as it was a favourite of theirs, was reasonably priced and was brilliant. I'll try and think of the name but not sure how much luck I'll have!
Said we'd take him away next year to wash away the memories of Watford on his birthday last year.
http://www.crowneplaza.com/hotels/gb/en/barcelona/bcncp/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qIta=99603195&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=12&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99603195&siclientid=1931&sitrackingid=891378445&dp=true
Just around the corner from the magic fountains. Transport is easy.
Thanks
Thanks. Will check it out. Did crowne plaza in Brugge and was good.
While I went with a university big band last year in the summer, there's still a bit of actual advice I can give:
- La Sagrada Familia is totally not worth it. WAY too busy all year round.
- Tapas is great pretty much wherever.
- Seafood is something to have as soon as you get there given when fishermen actually go and fish. "Never eat fish on a Monday" rings true in Barcelona
- I've heard great things about Patagonia (apparently it's a steak restaurant) - as the name suggests it's Argentinian based which I promise is the way to go for a bit of steak
- Beer is fantastically cheap. Most alcohol is.
- As someone else said, be careful of your wallet and such. Avoid carrying too many valuables if at all possible. On Las Ramblas - carry things on your front (no backpacks) for best security. I resorted to backpack over my front. Not pretty, but effective, a la Diego Costa.
- Las Ramblas is actually sort of shit to be honest
- Generally speaking, people are able to speak English. Decent lingua franca.
- Catalan pride is quite strong.
Tapas is great pretty much wherever, just remember you get what you pay for.
Beer is fantastically cheap. Most alcohol is. ESTRELLA!
As someone else said, be careful of your wallet and such. Avoid carrying too many valuables if at all possible. This is typical of most cities, but Barca definiely has the edge on pick pocketing...
I was pissed as a fart at 10pm walking down Las Ramblas and managed to not get pick pocketed. I was led to a bar by some kind fellows though. (got home with more money than I took out)
Las Ramblas is actually sort of shit to be honest, Agree but there is a beautiful port at the end of it if you make it past all the dodgy merchandisers.
Generally speaking, people are able to speak English.
http://www.hotel-inglaterra.com/es/ofertas.html?gclid=CLuG5JLM9sgCFQXkwgod92IFnw hotel link if you are interested.
Know all big cities have their problems with "petty" crime but this place has a serious one. And if you don't believe that, just go there and drop your guard and see what happens.
If I recall correctly you can also buy tickets from some ATM machines too
Up until about 2005, petty crime was much worse than in London. Since then, every visit I've made its got less frequent. Yes it still exists, but take the same basic precautions you would in London, New York or Paris and you are at minimal risk.
Still stinks up near Parc Guell, mind. They'll never sort that out
Buy a rover ticket for the metro which is very cheap and is briliant to use. Agree the Marina is good for restuarants there is also a very good restaurant near the beach called Agua not cheap but excellent food. We also ate at Messan David don't be put off by the location the food was brilliant as was the atmosphere.
Enjoy I would live there is a heartbeat if i could convince Mrs. Dave
recommend this place down by the port full of locals and great atmosphere - brews its own beer the dark one is great or have a pint of mixed. Food is reasonable except for prawns for some reason !
http://vasodeoro.com/index.html
As well as other suggestions enjoyed looking round the old Olympic complex and museum - good views from there too.
Metro is fine but found with a family that cabs were as cheap - nothing like London prices.
We stayed in a family room in a central hostel as were on a budget - in retrospect would have been better to have had a bit more comfort in the eves as city breaks can be tiring work .
Have a great time
Second time back to this great City. And going with my Dad and brother's. We got it as my Dad's 60th Birthday present - saves taking him to Charlton to watch the dross on the pitch atm