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The Barri Gotic proximity (at its southern end) to the waterfront, doesnt mean it’s near a beach in the usual sense of the word…
As for walking around after dark, believe me the Barri Gotic and the nearby Las Ramblas will be busy busy with...
Yes. I'm in Barcelona right now, and typical of most Spanish cities there are people out and about at night.
You will probably will arrive at the Sants train station. You can take the metro from there to the Gothic Quarter.
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Paul - I am not going to say you are wrong. there is a merit to above post. But, please consider - so....
1. It is OK to get pickpocketed 1st time around in Europe as long as you are not on the actual Camino but merely 'training' for...
I might just add... I had the very good fortune of walking the Camino with ShellToucher two years ago - Cheers, Hodges! - and I can vouch for the fact that he wore it every day. Not only did he not repel other pilgrims, but he seemed to attract...
Keep in mind that during Sundays , Christian- and public holidays lots of Spanish family’s go out to restaurants with parents, children ,grandchildren etc. and it can be full during lunchtime ( and this takes a long time ! as I experienced...
I have been booking myself in several apartments where they use some app which allows me to scan my own passport in. Maybe they should look into something like that- it may make things go a little quicker? They don’t give me the key or the door...
This is certainly true, but these beds fill up fast. The last few days they were full at approx. 2.30 / 3 pm. But as Kathar1na stated earlier in this thread, by the end of this week (after Ascension Day) the amount of reservations is going down.
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