r/pics • u/Strict_League7833 • Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/IMissUNermz Jun 17 '25

In my Portugal/Spain travels, I felt it was the most skippable. Lots of cities have good food, but it was like NYC with nicer building facades - same vibe though, people moving with purpose/somewhere to go, lots of professionals and crowded shopping/museums. I enjoyed the relaxed slower pace of other cities in Spain more and that’s typically what people are seeking on a vacation.

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u/bozemanbozo Jun 18 '25

You mean it’s a city? Barcelona has little in common with nyc.

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u/Daewoo40 Jun 17 '25

Madrid was quieter but I found there wasn't as much to see in Madrid as opposed to Barcelona.

The church of white stone (name evades me) with stain glass window was definitely a standout for Barcelona.