Trileros

Trileros in Barcelona

Trileros in Barcelona

If you see a group of people and one of them plays with three shakers or shells and a small ball on a cardboard or portable table, DO NOT STOP !.

That person will be asking people to guess where the ball is. Never guess as this is a swindle.

It seems in fact easy, but as we say in Barcelona “the hand is quicker than the eye” so simply don’t try, in fact, don’t even get closer as you simply don’t have any chance of winning and you will only be asking for trouble. Also, sometimes there are pickpockets around so don’t even stay close to watch. You will never see locals playing at this, only tourists, so beware!

This scam is always performed by several people. The person moving the shakers/shells, two or three people betting (or pretending) and several checking that the police doesn’t show up. One of them will shout “agua” (water) if they see a police officer getting closer and everybody will run away.

Sunscreen and sun glasses

Sun Protection

Sun Protection

During summer time, Barcelona can easily reach temperatures of over 30ºC (86ºF) so you should take some precautions when walking around the city. Always use sunscreen and sun glasses.

Use sunscreen products that protect against both UVB and UVA radiation and ensure that you use them even on a cloudy day as sun’s rays can penetrate the clouds.

For optimal protection, apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes prior to sun exposure, and reapply every two hours. Sunscreen and after sun lotion can be bought at any pharmacy or supermarket.

In conjunction with the above, it is also recommended wearing a baseball cap or a hat as it will protect areas normally exposed to the sun such as neck, forehead and scalp.

Remember, get a tan don’t get burnt software task management.

Menu del Dia

Menu del Dia

Menu del Dia

First of all let us remind you of the local timetables as they are different to most European countries. Lunch and dinner in Spain usually start later than the rest of Europe. Locals will normally have lunch from 14.00 to 16.00 and dinner from 21.00 to 23.30.

At lunch time, the best option is the ‘Menu del Dia’ as it is a very economic way of trying traditional Catalan cuisine. It consist of 2 main courses, bread, drinks and coffee or dessert for a fixed price of around €12, although price depends on the restaurant.
These are offered at lunch time Mon-Fri, although some restaurants offer this menu on Saturday usually at a higher price.
There are lots of offices around Passeig de Gracia (see area in the following Barcelona map), that means that there are lots of restaurants in the area, so instead of staying around the Ramblas for lunch, go to any of these restaurants, look for Menu del Dia sign and if you see local people in there, just get in. You won’t regret it.

Click at the following link for a list of restaurants in Barcelona.

Nice and cheap restaurants

Here you will find a short list of a few restaurants with very very cheap prices located by the city center. Pay attention that these places are quite a treasure. Some of them are also specialized in anniversaries and hen parties for large groups of people.

MESÓN DAVID – Located in Calle Carretas 63 (Metro Paral.lel L3, near Rambla del Raval). Open for lunch and dinner all week except Mondays. This is certainly a boom not to be missed, for a very low price you will get such amazing plates as we would call them in Catalan ‘plats casolans‘ or food that your own mom could cook. Better call for reservation if you are in a big group, otherwise it is not so necessary. Recommendation: Do not miss the dessert called ‘Pijama’.
Tel. 93 441 59 34
https://www.mesondavid.com

CASA DE ANDALUCIA – Located in Via Layetana 59 pral. 1ª (Metro Urquinaona L1 & L4). This is a traditional restaurant from Andalucía with all their magic and happy environment. They have large rooms to hold big groups in special parties. It is a kind of place that you will not imagine there is a restaurant until you are shown the place. Very very cheap prices, they have a Menu all days but also serve very good tapas and also sandwiches. It is mandatory to reserve before you go.
Tel. 93 302 04 03

TASCA I VINS – There are a few of them:
Industria 118 (Metro Sagrada Familia – Hospital San Pau L5) tel. 93 435 50 52
Cardenal Tedeschini 32 (Metro Congres L5) tel. 93 408 27 39
Diputación 304 (Metro Girona – Urquinaona L4 and L1) tel. 93 342 53 28
Marques de l´Argentera 13 (located in Borne – Metro Jaume I/Barceloneta L4) tel. 93 310 50 08
These are rustic restaurants with a long tradition within the city. Huge toasts with a large number of options to fill with … a kind of pizza but with a toast below… very good and cheap.

Click at the following link for a list of restaurants in city center.