Barcelona – Image Credit: 7455207@N05 (Flickr)
Everyone knows that tourism is linked with plenty of excitement but the other significant thing is that it also teaches you a lot about the culture, and about the people of the place you visit. Most of the travelers prefer to live in comfortable hotels but by doing that they limit themselves to the main tourist attractions. In a lovely Spanish city like Barcelona, it is a crime if you do not learn and appreciate the living style of the locals, and to know the real essence of the enchorial atmosphere, it is essential to live like a local in Barcelona.
1) Choose the correct accommodation
There are many suites and hotel apartments that are located away from the typical tourist areas. These places provide an excellent way to understand the native culture. Spending your vacation in a local neighborhood will allow you to mix and mingle with the local neighbors and observe the daily life routine of the people in the area.
2) Eat more often but in fewer quantities
Living like a Barcelonan means eating less. These people love the famous Spanish snack tapas and they always have it with some wine. They love to eat regularly but in small amounts. It is a part of culture to eat, drink and gossip a lot in the roadside restaurants.
3) Stay awake late
The locals also like to stay awake late into the night, and there are numerous things you can do to entertain yourself and stay outside. The city comes alive at night with its numerous clubs and the wonderful night life it offers.
4) Siesta
Further, if a person wants to live like a typical Barcelonan then having an afternoon nap is a must for him. Most of the locals take a short nap after lunch while for some this period can extend from 2 to 5PM!
5) Carry a fan
Another notable thing in the native culture is that people usually carry a fan with them. Summers are generally hot in this part of the world and people of all age groups are used to keeping a fan with them.
6) Spoil yourself with sweets and pastries
The people of this city love sweets and one can find it by visiting any coffee shop or by just seeing the number of pastry shops in the city. This city is a delight for all the food lovers.
These people love to walk, shop, eat, drink and chat a lot. Follow these 6 tips to live like a local in Barcelona!
Natasha Dogre is a freelance writer and regularly writes articles for two 5 star resorts in Kerala, and for one five star hotel in Bangalore.
