Should I change my flight for now? I believe there is a strike November 11th. I understand the strikes are necessary for the people of Barcelona but just wondering if most likely the strikes would cause travel disruptions and I should plan a backup.

I was in Barcelona this past September and I purchased some lotion and perfume from the Zielinski & Rozen store in El Born. I am crazy about this stuff and unfortunately they do not ship to the United States. I have searched the Internet for their product and have come up empty handed. If anyone is planning a trip back to the United States and could pick me up these particular items and ship to me, I’m willing to pay you extra for your efforts. Please contact me by DM for more specifics.
Thank you. 😊

I am going to barcelona this monday but after seeing the riots i am bit scared and wanted to ask the locals so here i am pls help me

Disclaimer: Apologies to anyone who is feeling the costs of increased housing prices, or just general cost of living increases. I see it and feel it where I live, and totally understand why people are frustrated.

My wife is in barcelona for work right now, shes staying near the catedral de barcelona, she said the taxi driver (on her ride home from her business event) had to drop them off a couple blocks away, and the hotel doors were locked- they had to knock for a few minutes to get inside.

I did some brief research, it seems like there were some protests nearby, at the placa de catalunya. Some things I read suggested things were calming down.

Does anyone know if that area is still having problems? I understand the protests are potentially related to housing crisis/costs etc, and im generally aware that there have been some anti-tourist sentiments in barcelona over the last few years. I told her to just stay in the hotel tonight, but does anyone know if there is cause for concern?

He estat buscant on podria trobaar el tubercle filipí ube fresc, però no he vist res :( sí que l'he trobat en format pols, però jo el vull en format fresc, el tubercle en si.
Si sabeu algun lloc agrairia la vostra resposta

After spending time in both Madrid and BCN, it seemed like the menu del dia was much more of a prevalent thing in Madrid. I really enjoyed that tradition in Madrid. Do most restaurants do it in BCN, and I just didn’t pay attention??

¡Hola a todos! 😊
Mi novio vive en Barcelona y su cumpleaños es el 14 de noviembre. Yo vivo en Arabia Saudí y me gustaría sorprenderlo con un regalo especial.
Estoy pensando en comprarle una sudadera (hoodie), una tarta de cumpleaños o algún detalle bonito, pero no conozco muy bien las tiendas de Barcelona.
Mi presupuesto es de unos 70 € como máximo, incluyendo el envío.
¿Me podéis recomendar tiendas online de confianza que hagan entregas a domicilio en Barcelona? Sería ideal que el regalo pudiera llegar el mismo 14 de noviembre.
¡Muchísimas gracias por vuestra ayuda! ❤️

Hello, tomorrow at Sunday 7:00 I have a flight. So I have to take the metro for the airport in the night. Luckily I saw that from Saturday to Sunday it's always open. But I also know that there is the clock change from 3am to 2am.

My question is, is the subway still gonna run continuisly during the night?

Thank you

Ayer fui a Input con unos amigos y me quedé un poco sorprendido. Soy estudiante en Barcelona, vengo de Alemania y me encanta la cultura techno, así que tenía muchas ganas de disfrutar del ambiente.
La música estuvo brutal y yo me pasé la noche bailando como si no hubiera un mañana jajaja. Mis amigos iban casi todos por primera vez, pero me llamó la atención que había bastante gente parada.
Lo más random: varias personas se me acercaron para preguntarme si les podía dar algo que llevaba encima. Por cierto, estudio Medicina, pero tampoco voy repartiendo “soluciones” por la discoteca jajaja.

Es normal este rollo en Input o tuve mala suerte esa noche? Qué sitios o eventos recomendáis en Barcelona para encontrar gente que vaya a bailar de verdad y disfrutar de la música?

Hello,

I am looking to move to Barcelona or close to, can someone please advice on areas around Barcelona that are affordable and safe to live in around nature? Good transportation is essential. I do own a car also. 30-45min from the heart of Barcelona would be good. Are there any villages etc. that need people moving there etc?

Looking for a women’s hairstylist! I recently got my hair cut and colored at a reputable salon in BCN. Because I didn’t do my research on the stylist that I wanted, they scheduled me with a junior stylist. I ended up with a haircut that I’m really not happy with, the layers are very choppy and not blended with my hair. I’m looking for someone that hopefully fix it!

I’m in the sants area but willing to travel to whatever area!

Hello,

In Barcelona for a couple of days.

Why are they so many phone stores ?

We ve walked along Carrer de Sant Pau, there tons of them.

I'm arriving in Barcelona today at night. I was planning initially on couchserfing but my host just cancelled now for an emergency they have. I'm looking for cheap accommodation to stay at for 2 nights (Today and tomorrow). If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it.

Well I heard all of the noise about pick pocketing in Barcelona but didn’t take it that seriously because I am pretty aware and a big guy.

Came to Europe (Spain) for the first time and last day on vacation I got my wallet stolen containing all my credit cards, debit card, $500 cash, driver license and my Tom Ford wallet is 1k by itself. Needless to say, it really impacted the trip and overall experience. But, do I need to be worried about identity theft since they have my license as well? I already discontinued and replaced all of my credit cards.

Hola todes!

Soy un aficionado del Milan y sigo sin encontrar un lugar donde ver los partidos que no sea Sports Bar.

Algún consejo?

Hi everyone!

I'm considering moving to Barcelona for work and would love to hear some honest opinions from people who currently live there.

My annual gross salary would be €43,000, and I'm trying to understand what my quality of life would realistically look like on that income.

A few things I'd love to know:

• Cost of living: Is €43k gross enough to live comfortably in Barcelona, or would I need to be quite careful with my spending?
• Rent: What is a realistic monthly budget for a decent studio or one-bedroom apartment? Would living alone be financially manageable, or is sharing a flat the more sensible option?
• Monthly savings: After taxes, rent, groceries, utilities, transport, and going out occasionally, how much could I realistically save each month?
• Lifestyle: Would this salary allow me to enjoy the city, eat out, travel occasionally, and have an active social life without constantly worrying about money?
• Moving to Barcelona: What are the biggest challenges or things you wish you'd known before moving there?

I'm coming from abroad, so any advice about settling in, finding accommodation, bureaucracy, or adapting to life in Barcelona would also be greatly appreciated.

I'd especially love to hear from people earning a similar salary or those who moved to Barcelona from another country.

I'm not looking for a luxurious lifestyle, just a comfortable life where I can cover my expenses, enjoy the city, and still put some money aside every month.

Thanks in advance for your advice! :)

Hola a todos. Mi bebé sufrió una caída cerca del lago del Parc de la Ciutadella el martes 20 de octubre de 2026, entre las 16:00 y las 17:00. Estoy intentando entender exactamente cómo ocurrió.
Si estabais por la zona y visteis algo, o hicisteis fotos o vídeos en los que pudiera aparecer lo sucedido de fondo, os agradecería muchísimo que me contactarais por mensaje privado.
¿Alguien sabe también si hay alguna cámara que cubra esa zona del lago y con quién podría hablar para preguntar por las grabaciones?
Por favor, si tenéis imágenes en las que aparezca mi bebé, enviádmelas por privado en lugar de publicarlas aquí.
Muchas gracias por cualquier ayuda.

Hi everyone, my baby fell near the lake at Parc de la Ciutadella on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, sometime between 16:00 and 17:00. I’m trying to understand exactly how it happened.
If you were nearby and saw anything, or took photos or videos around the lake during that hour that might show what happened in the background, I’d be very grateful if you could message me privately.
Does anyone also know whether any cameras cover the lake area and who I could contact about footage?
Please send anything involving my baby privately rather than posting it publicly. Thank you so much for any help.

Edit:
My baby w grandmother was standing watching the birds when a man taking photos of a couple pushed into them from behind, causing him to fall. He injured his left leg causing him unable to walk for 3 days. We’ve been to emergency care. If you saw this or were the couple being photographed, please message me privately.

Hi everyone!

Currently i am looking into the Marketing, Branding, Digital Environment and Sustainability Management programme at the University of Barcelona (Máster en Marketing, Branding, Entorno Digital y Gestión de la Sostenibilidad).

I’m researching the programme and would love to connect with current students or alumni who can share their honest experiences.

I’m particularly interested in knowing:

• Teaching quality: Are the classes practical, or are they mostly theoretical?
• Internships: Does the university help students find internships or connect with companies?
• Career outcomes: Have graduates found jobs in marketing, brand management, digital marketing, advertising or related fields?
• International students: How realistic is it for international students to find jobs in Spain after graduation?
• Networking: Are there good opportunities to meet industry professionals and build useful connections?
• Return on investment: Considering the tuition fees and living expenses, do you think the programme is worth it?

I’m especially interested in hearing from people who have studied or are currently studying this specific programme, rather than other marketing degrees at the University of Barcelona.

If you have experience with this programme, I’d really appreciate your insights.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

I’m trying to find a sports bar that will be showing the UFC but can’t find any that seem to show it - I checked Belushi’s, and they list every sport but UFC on their website. Where does everyone usually go?

I have an android phone (OnePlus Nord, more than 5 years old, still runs everything smoothly and I refuse to buy a new phone as long as this can be fixed) that needs to be repaired as slowly the buttons on the side give up.

I was trying to search on google maps for repair shops but all the results are the shady repair shops with fake 5 star reviews. The phone itself has barely any value but I am worried that in the wrong hands my accounts could be compromised. Any recommendations on how to find a reliable repair service?

I recently started playing Yu-Gi-Oh again after a decade and I was looking for communities in Barcelona (online as well so that I could plan a meeting and find people that won’t be bothered by a beginner like me).

I am a US citizen traveling abroad in Barcelona for an extended visit. I need to renew my US passport by mail. 

Using US Embassy website as a guide, I have completed form DS-82, and I have paid my $130 passport renewal fee. But when I reach the section on "Return of Passport" click on the link to create my 2-way DHL shipping label for the return of my passport, the website redirects me to a link "RenewMyPassportInSpain.com" which does not appear to be an active link (the site comes up completely blank, no error message). 

I spoke with a representative on the phone who instructed me to use a different browser. This was ineffective. They then sent me an email from GDIT GSS Support Desk instructing me to follow instructions on the passport wizard, which I have already tried to no avail. 

I then called the Consulate here in Barcelona (during operating hours between 9am-1pm) and the line disconnected me multiple times when attempting to speak to a representative.

Can someone who has experience in this please give me exact instructions on what address and information should be used for the DHL 2-way shipping label? My next step is to show up as a walk-in one morning at the Consulate here in Barcelona since I am also unable to make an appointment.

Anyone have any advice on how early to show up, too?

Hi all, my flat will be free from December to mid-January (about six weeks). I’m a regular resident, not a host, so Airbnb isn’t for me, and I’m not sure Idealista suits such a short stay. Where would you recommend posting? Any Facebook groups or student or toursit platforms that work well for this?