subject: Set A Budget For Your Holiday To Barcelona [print this page] Book into your lodgings, then head to La Boqueria market to experience the delicious aromas, array of knick knacks and colourful fruit and vegetable displays on offer, your senses will reel at the selection of fruits, local crops, cured hams, and many other varieties of produce that has arrived from the other provinces of Spain, and international locations, which you can buy and prepare yourself in the kitchen of your own serviced apartment.
When you eat out in any city, and Barcelona is no different, then you have to be aware of any charges that are added to the bill unexpectedly. VAT is an obvious one and generally accepted of course, however in Barcelona you sometimes also incur a charge for eating out on the terrace or asking for a glass of water, there's no harm in asking what is included in the price on display. Tourists are often not familiar with Spanish eating times; don't be surprised to find many of the restaurants closed during certain hours of the day. Bags, purses and mobile phones left out on the table in full view whilst you are eating or ordering are a great temptation for thieves, so just be aware of this and take care of all your personal items wherever you travel. Tipping is also not really necessary, if you like to leave some loose change then feel free to do so.
It's expensive to visit a city in Europe so visitors like to find places and sights that are free to enter and enjoy, do some research before you actually travel and you'll find museums and art galleries, as well as many activities that offer free admission. Museums generally are either free every day or have certain days of the week when you can go for free, Wednesdays and Sundays are the main days this happens. The prominent Museu Nacional D'Art de Catalunya for one incurs no charge for the under 15's and anyone over 65 and nobody pays on the first Sunday of the month. At night-time the museum is popular as there's the wonderful water and light show at Font Mgica de Montjuc, though it's the assortment of art and other remarkable displays that will ensure you stay there all day, and come back for more!
MACBA, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, offers workshops at no cost held in the auditorium, they also have a study center, a library reading room and a special collections room with a compilation of books, periodicals and documents for anyone to see, at no charge. There are just as many fantastic pieces of art in the streets of Barcelona as inside the museums, for instance the Parc de la Crueta del Coll, the Fundacio Joan Miro Musuem and the biggest park in the city, Ciutadella Park. This is a great place for picnics, walks, and relaxation in the serene green areas, Parc Guell is another one that is certain to fuel your interest with its magical environment. A massive appeal in Barcelona, Parc Guell has surreal serpentine paths, intriguing mosaic sculptures and twisting rock pillars that are truly exceptional.
Some of the finest charms of the art world are to be found away from the museums, Barcelona's best known landmark, the Sagrada Familia, is a work in progress and has been for over a century and although still incomplete it will enthral with its exquisiteness. Another building designed by Gaudi, La Pedrera, can be photographed freely on the outside and is initially famous for the threats it received about its appearance.
A Barcelona trip doesn't have to be pricey and there's constantly some event going on every day and with reasonably priced barcelone appartement to rent you can get a lot for your money and really take pleasure in this incredible place.
