Social media is part of our lives, whether we like it or not. Everyone develops their own sources of information, but it can be really useful to get a few tips from those influencers that are picking up on what’s on, what’s going on, and where to go.
When it comes to choosing a place for brunch, lunch or dinner, many of us automatically reach for our phones to look for recommendations. When you see a line of tourists waiting in line to get into La Cerveceria Catalana in C. Mallorca or Ciutat Comtal on Rambla Catalunya/Gran Via – you can be sure that both places come highly recommended in TripAdvisor or another popular travel site. (Both of these bars offer good value for money, but so do many others).
A reasonable alternative is to walk around and choose places that look attractive and have clients. Many restaurants offer a lunchtime menu for €12 to 15, so that is an affordable way to check the quality of the food and atmosphere.
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La Vanguardia, El Periodico and Ara are 3 Catalan newspapers. El Pais and El Mundo are the leading papers in Spain by circulation.
TV3 is the main state funded Catalan television channel
Catalan is widely spoken and promoted by the Catalan government. That said, many official websites also offer information in multiple languages.
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Useful websites
These are go-to places for new residents in the city:
The Ajuntament /Barcelona City website
Policia Nacional – Long Term residency information
Online guides to Barcelona
There are many Guides to the city. Once you’ve explored the city as a tourist, you are probably going to be looking for something a little different.
