Spartan528 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) Its always been a dream of mine guys!! I’m going cause i want to move there for a few years but need to decide between the two cities! Have any of you guys been?! What should I expect?!! any recommendations? Tips or advice? I’m so freaking excited guys!! Gonna be there for 10 days, flying to Barcelona first then Madrid Edited May 5, 2022 by Spartan528 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sesame Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I leave for Barcelona on the 31st whew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan528 Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Sesame said: I leave for Barcelona on the 31st whew nice! have u been before? where are you staying? I’ll get there on the 23rd Edited May 5, 2022 by Spartan528 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfonso12 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Barcelona is one of my favorite cities in the world, I'm going back in a couple of weeks. What you can expect: Lots of pretty places, awesome food, lots of things to do and hot men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sesame Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, Spartan528 said: where are you staying sis? I’ll get there on the 23rd We’re staying around the la sagrada familia area for the first few days, going to the south of france for a few days, and then coming back to Barcelona for weekend two of the festival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicBiz234 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I lived in Madrid for 7 months - it is an amazing city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stophittingmedad Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 is everyone going for primavera? im going too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan528 Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) 53 minutes ago, stophittingmedad said: is everyone going for primavera? im going too lol What is this? 2 hours ago, Sesame said: We’re staying around the la sagrada familia area for the first few days, going to the south of france for a few days, and then coming back to Barcelona for weekend two of the festival Cool, I think im staying here or close by Edited May 5, 2022 by Spartan528 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirt Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I live in Barcelona. The city is absolutely beautiful and there’s a ton of things to do/visit. I suggest you download the app Moovit to go around the city because it’s super precise and it’ll make everything easier for you I think. Be careful with your belongings because the city is full of careless tourists and pickpockets take advantage of that. If you plan on going to the beach just take the bus/train and go to Gavà Mar/Castelldefels/Sitges it’s way nicer. Avoid restaurants for tourists (the ones with people handing you the menu outside). Go to parks and gardens we have a lot of beautiful ones. We have a lot of cool museums too (avoid the aquarium it’s ****). If you wanna buy food find a Mercadona near you it’s one of the cheaper supermarkets and they have good stuff. If you want recommendations on specific things just ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopNStuff Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Barcelona is one of my fav cities in the world, you’ll love it and they have a gay neighborhood with some cute hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jobs Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Sesame said: We’re staying around the la sagrada familia area for the first few days, going to the south of france for a few days, and then coming back to Barcelona for weekend two of the festival 58 minutes ago, stophittingmedad said: is everyone going for primavera? im going too lol Omg me too weekend 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sesame Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 12 minutes ago, Steve Jobs said: Omg me too weekend 2 Dua’s primavera congregating the f words of ATRL to one place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Boy on Earth Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) I live in Barcelona. Hmu for some tips. @Skirtalready said the essencial I think. Welcome to one of the best cities in the world and I hope you and your boyfriend are open cause imagine coming to Barcelona and not having a piece of some of the best specimens on earth . —- I’m also going to Primavera Sound weekend 2 Edited May 5, 2022 by Last Boy on Earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlaredoperez Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Spartan528 said: Its always been a dream of mine guys!! I’m going cause i want to move there for a few years but need to decide between the two cities! Have any of you guys been?! What should I expect?!! any recommendations? Tips or advice? I’m so freaking excited guys!! Gonna be there for 10 days, flying to Barcelona first then Madrid Okay, so, They are both very good cities, beautiful and interesting. however, i would say Madrid is more open , welcoming , cleaner and overall better to live in. Barcelona is better for a holiday. As a Madrileño inwould say these places are a must if you’re gonna visit: -La Latina (Plaza de la paja, Jardines principe de Anglona , Plaza de San Andres, Plaza de los carros) -Basilica de San Francisco El grande -Jardines del campo del moro -Parque del retiro (Palacio de cristal, Rosaleda) -Plaza Mayor, calle Toledo, Calle Segovia, Cava Alta , Cava Baja , Carrera de San Francisco -Chueca (gay neighborhood) -Malasaña y Barrio de justifia (Vintage clothing and cute bars) -Museo del Prado , Reina Sofia & Thyssen Bornemisza -Paseo del Prado -Real Jardin Botánico -Real monasterio de las descalzas reales -Madrid Río -Real monasterio del Escorial & Palacio real de Aranjuez -Palacio real de Madrid , Calle Bailén y Jardines de Sabatini -Barrio de las letras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlaredoperez Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Spartan528 said: Its always been a dream of mine guys!! I’m going cause i want to move there for a few years but need to decide between the two cities! Have any of you guys been?! What should I expect?!! any recommendations? Tips or advice? I’m so freaking excited guys!! Gonna be there for 10 days, flying to Barcelona first then Madrid If you want any specific tips for Madrid , hit me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan528 Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 You guys are so nice, thank you so much for the info! I’m definitely downloading that app moovit @Skirt Im mostly concerned about Barcelona because I dont know anyone there, I have a friend in Madrid so we’re just probably gonna hang out with him there. Where should I stay in Barcelona thats nice but not so expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirt Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Spartan528 said: You guys are so nice, thank you so much for the info! I’m definitely downloading that app moovit @Skirt Im mostly concerned about Barcelona because I dont know anyone there, I have a friend in Madrid so we’re just probably gonna hang out with him there. Where should I stay in Barcelona thats nice but not so expensive? Barcelona is quite expensive but you can find cheaper hotels around Marina, Clot, Llacuna, Urgell, Rocafort, Poble Sec and Sagrada Familia (all close to the city center). If you don’t mind big crowds and noise I guess you always have la Rambla/el Born (be careful at night if you go there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuanyu Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Spartan528 said: Its always been a dream of mine guys!! I’m going cause i want to move there for a few years but need to decide between the two cities! Have any of you guys been?! What should I expect?!! any recommendations? Tips or advice? I’m so freaking excited guys!! Gonna be there for 10 days, flying to Barcelona first then Madrid Depending on what you are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexyback007 Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) I’ll visit Barcelona for the first time tomorrow and have lived in Madrid for the past 6 months. Overall, I love Madrid as a city and its people are really welcoming to foreigners, mostly because you’ll find people from all over the country/world and very few of them are actually born and bred in Madrid. I really recommend it since the living is not that expensive, there’s always something cultural or social to do and the weather is more diverse since summer is hot and sunny, but winter does get a bit chilly and cozy (I’m a sucker for winter). I have very high hopes from Barcelona since everyone says it’s an architectural dream and perfect for a vacation. However, most people have told me that the difference in openness is very palpable and those who live in Barcelona have a harder time feeling part of it than in other cities. It’s also way more regionalist and a lot of people speak only Catalan, even in restaurants and stuff. This is based on the opinions of friends, but I’ll be there for the next 10 days and can tell you a bit more about what I witness firsthand. You can DM me if you have more specific questions, just don’t stress about it since either choice would a great experience for you. Edited May 5, 2022 by sexyback007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igninton Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Madrid >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Barcelona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arceus Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I want to visit Barcelona (Spain & Portugal Trip) too before Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerBing Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Barcelona is the best city in the world honestly. It has everything. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflektor Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I'm headed to Barcelona in September for a week. Can anyone recommend good restaurants? Also, I'm thinking of staying in either Eixample or the Gothic Quarter and am looking for a good mix of museums, sunbathing on the beach and (gay) partying. Any recommendations of what the better neighborhood would be? I'm guessing they are both pretty safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan528 Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 7 hours ago, sexyback007 said: I’ll visit Barcelona for the first time tomorrow and have lived in Madrid for the past 6 months. Overall, I love Madrid as a city and its people are really welcoming to foreigners, mostly because you’ll find people from all over the country/world and very few of them are actually born and bred in Madrid. I really recommend it since the living is not that expensive, there’s always something cultural or social to do and the weather is more diverse since summer is hot and sunny, but winter does get a bit chilly and cozy (I’m a sucker for winter). I have very high hopes from Barcelona since everyone says it’s an architectural dream and perfect for a vacation. However, most people have told me that the difference in openness is very palpable and those who live in Barcelona have a harder time feeling part of it than in other cities. It’s also way more regionalist and a lot of people speak only Catalan, even in restaurants and stuff. This is based on the opinions of friends, but I’ll be there for the next 10 days and can tell you a bit more about what I witness firsthand. You can DM me if you have more specific questions, just don’t stress about it since either choice would a great experience for you. Awesome! Hope it goes great for you. Ive heard some of the same things but for some reason I feel Barcelona is a better fit for me. We’ll see ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen. Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 How much were the flights and all that stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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