r/AskBarcelona

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to apply for a Carta de Invitación for my parents, but I've had no luck getting an appointment.

I live in Esplugues de Llobregat, so I believe Cornellà is the office that corresponds to my address. I've also been checking L'Hospitalet, but for the last 3 weeks I haven't seen any available appointments at either office.

Has anyone recently managed to get an appointment at Cornellà or L'Hospitalet?

A few questions:

What time are new appointments usually released?
Can I apply at L'Hospitalet even though I live in Esplugues, or do I have to use the office assigned to my address?
Has anyone had success by going to the office in person without an appointment?
Are there any other tips for finding an appointment?

My parents are planning to visit me soon, so I'm hoping to get the Carta de Invitación processed as quickly as possible.

I'd really appreciate any recent experiences or advice.
Thanks!

I will start studying in Barcelona in September as an international student and only now got the acceptance letter. Therefore all the Student housing is fully booked and I feel like all the nice and affordable housing from bigger agencies is gone too.

I have now looked on the more "local" (?) websites (where people warn to only pay and sign a contract in person after viewing the room to avoid scams) and realized that they are wayy cheaper than e.g. on spotahome etc. I saw on reddit that people recommend just taking an AirBnB for 2 weeks upon arrival and go apartment hunting then. But I am scared that this won't work, as in my city it is more common to rent months in advance already.

Would you recommend doing that?

The other option would be either to risk a scam or to go on vacation to BCN for a week, as I am not too far away generally but it is still very expensive.

Thank you for your input!

Where will be the biggest gathering of fans for Spain vs Portugal today? Want to watch with a lot of fans

Advice needed please.
I want to attend FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in October.
Any tips on how to secure tickets?
I went to the website and registered for the newsletter and for updates regarding this game.

But would really appreciate some insights from someone who knows how to 100% secure a decent ticket.

Much appreciated.

thank you

My family and I are coming to Barcelona in late August. We'll be visiting Spanish family in Zaragoza as well. I've been reading about the climate-change induced heat waves and I'm feeling worried -- I get very sick if I can't cool my body down sufficiently. What's the cooling situation in Barcelona? Is it like much of western Europe--little to no A/C, even in hotels? Are there public places to go cool down, like libraries? Most cities and towns in the US open cooling centers during heat waves for people who don't have AC in their homes.

Next month I will be in Spain! 3 nights in Barcelona, 2 Nights in Santander, and 4 nights in Leon. Any recommendations are welcome for food, sights, and recreation. While avoiding tourist traps. Unless it’s worth it.

Hi all.tomorrow is my last day in Barcelona, I would like to go record shopping, any recommended stores or perhaps a sector where there are many stores I can visit?

Thanks!

When flying into Barcelona from the United States, how long should I plan to get through customs, etc? We are coming next spring.

Thanks!!

Hi everyone,

Let’s see if the power of Reddit can help me find an Argentine girl (with Spanish nationality) I shared a journey with recently. We chatted a ton but completely forgot to exchange contact info!

Here are the details:

The Trip: Flixbus from Genoa to Barcelona on the night of [Inserisci la data]. I was the guy who got off in Perpignan.

About her: She lives in Barcelona and works in the nautical/yachting sector (she mentioned Ibiza and Mallorca). She had just taken a lightning trip to Italy to sort out her Italian passport and was staying in Bolzano.

¡Hola a todos! A ver si el poder de las redes me ayuda a encontrar a una chica española/argentina con la que compartí viaje hace poco y olvidamos pasarnos el contacto.

El viaje: Flixbus de Génova a Barcelona la noche del [Inserisci la data]. Yo soy el chico que se bajó en Perpiñán.

Sobre ella: Vive en Barcelona y trabaja en el sector náutico/barcos (mencionó Ibiza y Mallorca). Acababa de hacer un viaje relámpago a Italia (Bolzano) para un tema del pasaporte italiano.

⚠️ Note: If this is you, or if you think you know who she is, please do not post any personal information here. Just send me a DM or ask her to send me a private message. Thank you so much! 🙏

Hi, is there lockers to store belongings at the beach ? If not, how do you hide your stuffs when swiming ?

I have booked a hotel for a three-day trip with my two teenage sons. Is there something I must be aware of about staying in this region?

Im looking to buy a vintage moka pot but im curious where to buy or do people use vintage moka pot at all? also where are some good spot to buy just normal brand new moka pot?

Estoy pensando en comprarme una cafetera moka vintage, pero me gustaría saber dónde puedo comprarla. Se siguen utilizando las cafeteras moka vintage? Además qué sitios recomendáis para comprar una cafetera moka normal y nueva?

I’ve noticed that when Spain plays, there doesn’t seem to be much excitement. I rarely see big public screens or large crowds gathering to watch the matches. It honestly feels like more people are following the Tour de France right now than the World Cup.
Is this normal here? Is football enthusiasm more centered around FC Barcelona than the national team, or am I just in the wrong areas?

Want to head to one in the afternoon so what would you recommend and why?

Hello everyone

French here

Completely forgot about le Tour de France in Barcelona. I Will be in the city around 1 pm and I want to visit the main attractions like sagrada familial, parc guell, the beach and so on.

Can I still do that today ?

Hello! We have unfortunately fallen victim to Level Airlines and they've lost my wife and I's bags as we begin our 10 day trip through Spain. We're in Barcelona (Eixample specifically but are fine to travel anywhere in the city) until Tuesday and we're looking for a place anywhere in the city to get some clothes! I see Zara/Uniqlo/H&M/etc are here near our hotel. We will probably end up there for socks/underwear but wanted some recommendations for any cool local spots before we get some fast fashion junk from there.

Hello everyone! I’m not sure if this is the best place to ask this, but I don’t know where else to ask, so I decided to post here.

I’m a single woman, and I’m planning to visit Barcelona soon. I'll go there alone. I’ve already planned my itinerary and everything. I’ll be visiting landmarks, enjoying nature, and exploring the city, but I’d also like to sunbathe nude or topless in places where it’s allowed. I love sunbathing, but I never spend more than 2–3 hours in the sun each day. I also use high-quality sunscreen and tanning lotion.

Are there any beaches or designated areas where nude or topless sunbathing is permitted?

I always try to follow the local rules and customs in the countries I visit. If full nudity isn’t allowed, I’m perfectly happy to sunbathe topless instead.

I’d really appreciate your recommendations. I’ll save them on Google Maps. 😌☀️

Hola a todos, todas, todes, y todxs ;)

Estoy buscando un piso de estudiante en barcelona empezando en otoño, y sigo encontrando apartamentos en Idealista con una etiqueta en la descripción, usualmente metida hacia abajo, que dice algo así como "check-in desde las 11 hasta las 18, entrada tardía puede resultar en constos adicionales."

Entiendo que estos apartamentos suelen ser también anunciados a los turistas, pero con unos que tienen una estancia mínima de 6 meses, me parece improbable que sea así 100% del tiempo. ¿Entonces qué indica eso? ¿Sería que no podría llegar a la casa después de tal hora sin paga una multa, por ejemplo si llegue tarde de una noche de salir al bar o hasta desde la biblioteca estudiando?

¿O es que simplement se aplica al check-in de la llegada inicial, para los turistas y ellos de estancia mínima nomás?

He escuchado de amplias estafas en el mercado alquiladizo de barcelona, entonces quiero saber qué opinan ustedes de ésto. Me está preocupando los tantísimos apartamentos que encuentro con esta etiqueta, o más los pocos que encuentro sin.

Y peróndenme la falta de catalán, aún no sé estar histérico !

Gràcies, merci.

Hello im going to Barna tomorrow with my friend who is 18 but I am 17. Is their any clubs or bars that im gonna be able to go to??? Will they ID