Tips 1 - 3 of 3 Barcelona Local Customs
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Yes! It does exist, and it can be very anoying sometimes. Small stores do close from 1:30 (sometimwa 2 or 2:30) until 4 (or even 5), for lunch. And they are very strick with their time. If you are in a store at closing time, you will be kickced out. Most places don´t open until 9 or 10, and close at 8 or 9. So plan accordingly. Restaurants, and stroes at Ramblas do stay open, but ask at a Tourist Information Center or Hotel if you are in doubt so you can take advantage of all your time and vacation. Oh yes! Sundays are a rest day also. And in August, you won´t be able to find to much either!
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Spanish people are very lucky here. Most workers have contracts and will earn the same amount of money every month. If they are fired, they must receive a compensation. A waiter could make the same amount of money as any secretary, so they don´t depend on tips. They will be very greatful if you do leave a tip and put it in a common pot to divide at the end of the day or week. But you are not required to leave a minumun amount of tip, unless otherwise requested (large groups). There is an exception: as in many countries, ilegal residents are starting to work as waiters/waitresses in Barcelona (mostly southamericans). They get paid very little for a lot of work and have no health insurance.
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Sininen Thu Oct 26, 2006 14:55 UTC
Me encanta mucho tu pagina de Barcelona! Feliz cumpleaños desde Finlandia! | Jim_Eliason Tue Sep 27, 2005 00:06 UTC
Great page for one of my favorite cities! | spgood301 Fri Jun 3, 2005 04:39 UTC
What a great city you live in...congrats on a wonderful life there, and fine pages too! | Carmela71 Wed Jun 1, 2005 14:11 UTC
the roman underground would be a must next september I will keep in mind some of your tips :-) |
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