Barcelona Local Custom Tips by emilybcn

In Barcelona nearly all of the smaller neighborhood farmacies close from 2-4pm or from 1-5 pm. However if you are in dire need of something right away and find the closest farmacy is closed you should look on the door and there will be a list of other farmacies that are open. There are also many 24 hour farmacies one near Sagrada Famila and at least two or three near the ramblas and the town center.

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Women do often go topless on the beaches here it seemed pretty common, so for those of you who aren't used to it ( my fellow americans) just be aware, and don't stare because no one else does!!! I don't believe that this is an entirely Spanish tradition, I think that northern European women started this trend in the 60s when they came to Spain as tourists. At the time Spain was under rule by the authoritarian and very conservative leader Franco. The topless trend therefore must have gradually evolved over the years. Don't feel pressured to if you don't want to , and again no one stares.

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