Minimum 3-4 days for main attractions. Ideally a week to not rush and make a couple of day trips (Montserrat, Girona).

May-June or September-October. Summer is very hot with tourist crowds, winter is cool. Spring and autumn offer the ideal balance.

Absolutely! At least a week ahead, in high season — a month. Tickets around €26, buy only from the official website.

Yes, that's where the famous mosaics and lizard are. Costs ~€10. But the free part is also beautiful — climb higher for city views.

T-casual for 10 trips (€12.55) for a short visit. If you're under 30 — T-jove for €44 gives 90 days unlimited across all zones!

Aerobus to Plaça Catalunya — €7.45 (round-trip €12.85), runs every 5-10 minutes. Taxi €30-35. Metro L9 also works.

Generally safe, but pickpockets are a real problem. Especially on the Rambla, metro, beaches. Wear backpack in front, don't leave belongings unattended.

Eixample — beautiful architecture, convenient, safer than center. Gràcia — bohemian atmosphere. Gothic — central but noisy with many pickpockets.

L'Arrosseria Xàtiva Gràcia — one of the best places. Jamón y Vino — with Sagrada views. Avoid tourist spots on the Rambla.

Bread rubbed with tomato, olive oil and salt — basic Catalan snack, served with every breakfast and most dishes.

To look — yes, it's beautiful. To buy — prices are touristy. Locals go to Santa Caterina Market in Born — cheaper and no crowds.

Barceloneta — most popular but overcrowded. Bogatell, Mar Bella, Nova Icària — calmer. Watch your belongings — theft happens!