La Rambla is the tourist trap of all tourist traps. The shops, kiosks, and restaurants that line the road are all very good for your first hour or two in the city, but it reeks of everything tourist. Basically, it's good for what it is, but don't expect more. A side note to La Rambla is to watch out for pick pockets and stay away from here at night. A Dutch traveler that I was with had to sprint away from some muggers on a warm night in July this past year. Use this as a daytime place to buy a few gifts and have a snack. 6/10 read more

This is the main touristy pedestrian area of Barcelona where many people walk around up and down the streets enjoying shopping, restaurants, La Boqueria mercado, etc. There are many vendors here from which you can purchase "tacky tourist gear" i.e. t-shirts, magnets, etc. The restaurants along the way are not anything i would personally recommend as they are all subpar food meant to be designed for tourists and are not authentic catalonian food options. Most of them offer "menu del dia" options including "paella", spaghetti, pizza, etc along with beer or sangria for about 10-15 euros. In the side streets leading off of las ramblas are nice shops like desigual, corte ingles, mango, zara, etc. Those are the streets i prefer the most personally. We were worried about pick pockets lurking around this area, but we had no problems whatsoever. Overall, it's a fun area to walk around, people watch and take in the sights of the city. I would recommend visiting here while in BCN. read more

Las Ramblas is a shopper's paradise. A foodie's paradise. A people watcher's paradise. A historical buff's paradise. There are so much to explore! There are hundreds of vendors selling all kinds of products. There are restaurants lined on the street and on the strip. There are artists painting new artworks. There are gelato shops peppered throughout. There are historical places as well. But, that's not it. There are little allies throughout that are filled with even more shops. There are public squares and museums throughout. Bottom line, be sure you have a good pair of shoes, lots of euros, and an endless amount of energy. Get lost, for God's sake, and you just might find hidden gems. read more

Les Rambles is okay. I wasn't impressed, as it just seemed like another bustling, touristy street to me. We stopped at a franchise coffee shop for a beverage and treat, both of which were terrible. As a Canadian, I'm not used to seeing meat hanging everywhere, so the large market didn't appeal to me. Walking Les Rambles certainly gives you something to do but if you're really only out to browse, there are nicer places to go. read more

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I absolutely love it here... One of my favorite places in Barcelona... I can sit here and people watch for hours... There's always something going on here... Lots of street performers... Lots of shops and places to eat... I would skip the shopping here though... just stick around for sight seeing and people watching... This is a great place to go during the day or at night... Word of warning.. It does get crowded here at nights... read more

So many tourist and pickpockets. Be very careful with your bags, purses, wallets and cameras. It's hard to have a good time knowing that you may get robbed! Yes, there are cafes, but seriously these cafes are overpriced and really designed to cater to tourist. Walk the Ramblas once and then head towards the Born neighborhood. Look for the locals and order as they do! Lastly, wear your money belt! read more

This is definitely, highly-recommended as this has everything that a tourist can hope for: action, good food, also cheap, a cool market, historical architecture, and safety. There were a few smaller, 3-4 storey hotels that I would definitely consider staying, mostly 3 stars. Kinda neat how they post the # of star on the front windows. Yet, still a lot of locals here too, hearing ppl speak Spanish. Shopping's pretty good too, though no major malls but lots of other restaurants lined up along the streets. you can spend a day or two wandering around. read more

If you actually want to get a good meal - I would not recommend any place that has outdoor dinning on the Ramblas. Terribly overpriced and the food is mediocre. Otherwise it 's a good place for a light snack and people watching. For real food your better off going into a hole in the wall tapa bar off the main street. read more

The Good: Great places to eat along the street Plenty of dessert shops (gelato, ice cream, crepe) Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts Plenty of shops to buy souvenirs and postcards The Bad: Do not eat at San Remo (one of the restaurants with seating on Las Ramblas). After falling for 8 Euros tapas+paella deal; I never want to eat tapas or paella again....ever. There are plenty of other restaurants that were delicious along that street. The Ugly: Watch your valuables read more

Las Ramblas are a great place to people watch! You see every walk of life there! be careful for the guys that are throwing the toys in the air... they are selling drugs and are not above getting in your face and probably will pick pocket you if they get the chance. Be aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine. It is lovely to take a stroll down in the winter because it isn't so crowded, but once tourist season is in full swing you won't be getting anywhere fast walking down Las Ramblas.... especially for Sant Jordi read more

Great avenue to enjoy the sights and sounds of Southern Spain! Saw a heavily tribal-tattooed nude man walking the street with a loin cloth that did not cover his loins. Hehe. On a family trip. Las Ramblas! read more

Las Ramblas is a boulevard that runs from the Playa Catalonya to the Christopher Columbus monument at the waterfront. The boulevard was converted into a two narrow lane alley with a large pedestrian island in the middle going the entire length of the boulevard. With the trees on the sidewalks and in the island in the middle, it continues with Barcelona's tree lined boulevard feel. Not only are there shops and restaurants along the sidewalks, there are loads of tourist stalls and outdoor dining on the pedestrian island in the middle. Very popular and crowded. Lots to see. We especially enjoyed their La Boqueria farmer's market that is located about halfway down Las Ramblas. The old town sections is just east of Las Ramblas, so don't miss that. Las Ramblas is a must see in Barcelona for visitors. read more

Come if you must, to satisfy the guidebooks who urge you to come here. Its mostly a long street full of tourists snapping pics of street performers and causing lots of bottlenecks while you're just trying to get to the beach. =) The only time its worthwhile coming here is when Spain wins the World Cup - its absolutely insane if that happens!! =) read more

Although it is very touristy, I like Las Ramblas. There are a lot of shops, crappy restaurants and some historic sites such as their Opera House on the street. You should walk down all the way toward the ocean when you reach Columbus Monument and keep going toward Port Veil. It is kind of like New York's South Street Seaport. It is touristy but sort of fun. read more

You have to come here when you go to Barcelona!! There's tons of shops, food, things and people to see on this strip of fun, haha. Check out the Boqueria, the gelato, the random stores, etc. Just walking around this place was fun (and packed late at night!). read more

Local Flavor at it's finest!! Great food, unique bars and shops and quality people watching but don't take your eyes off your bags. read more

Touristy, tatty and pickpocket-y. This is that street that exists in every big city that caters to tourists filled with subpar but overpriced food and drinks, crappy I love Barcelona t-shirts and people selling junk that was probably made in China. If that's what you're after, cool. Go to Las Ramblas. If you want something a bit nicer and more authentic, go to the Gothic area and wander the little shops, bars and restaurants along the endless alleyways and side streets. read more

You can't come here and not walk Las Ramblas. Yes, you should be wary of pick pocketters - but one should always be conscientious of these things while travelling. In addition to the souvenirs, there are walking vendors trying to sell toys and street performers trying to grab your attention. I did end up purchasing a couple of pieces of art work here to remember my trip by and to decorate my home. It's a great place to just people watch as well. There are numerous shops and restaurants, and clubs and bars at night. It's always a happening place day or night. You can easily get lost or separated from people in the crowds. read more

This is a good way to start your expedition in Barcelona! You will see it all, people, culture, people being themselves (referring to the people wearing costumes and pretending to be statues), food (las paellas!!!), tapas restaurants, interesting buildings to look at and of course the shopping! and yes the rumors are true so keep your personals close by you at all times and don't look the other way because when you look back, your wallet is gone! Other than that enjoy your journey en las ramblas!! read more

Just go for the sightseeing and take in the atmosphere. Don't buy anything please or eat here - there are plenty of places in Barcelona to do that. This is the famous street in Barcelona much like all other famous streets in any other city in the world. You will see plenty of performers that you can watch but watch your pockets as it's almost guaranteed you will get your ish stolen there. From locals to tourist alike, there are so many people that get their stuff taken... Other than that, stop look...stroll at a relatively fast place and go find other awesome places to shop for better prices (and more authentic) stuff. Cheers read more

Such a beautiful place to visit when in Barcelona. Yes, you have to be wary of the pick-pockets, but it didn't detract from our fantastic experience. There is lots of art - we bought a beautiful piece and it now graces our formal living room. We get compliments all the time on it. The food options are amazing! The market was fun - especially when we bought picnic foods to take on our trip out to Monsterrat. Our kiddo just loved to look around and watch all that was going on...Would definitely visit again! read more

Great if you're looking to be in the very center of the city, and the end of them leads straight to the beach. These days they've gotten really crowded and a little bit nerve-wracking in terms of thievery. There are so many people, so in my opinion, the best times are at night, or in the morning. In the middle of the day, they can be extremely overwhelming. Great for shopping though, given that Custo Barcelona, a Nike Store, and many others are on it. There are also many food venues, and my favorite part, the many different streets that will lead you to beautiful other streets, in the Barri Gòtic, or Raval. read more

When I walk on las Ramblas, I always have a great feeling. This road from Catalunya plaza to the sea, going through a few monument like the bosqueria, it's absolutely divine. Once again too much crowded. read more

It was super cool to be there, with a lot of different shops and stands. The prices really fluctuated. Some store would have a low price, and just down the way, a stand would have the same exact thing, but for 3x as much -- or vice versa. Some people initiated the haggling if they gave me a price and I told them "thanks, I will come back tomorrow" and headed for the door. Once example is that I went in to a store, and saw some of the mosaic animals. The price tag said $19.50 (Euros) each. The guy let me bargain down to $12.50 for both of them, total. Then I went out to the street, and saw that a stand was selling the same thing for $6 each... All in all, it was still a great experience. read more

I'm from America and I wasn't too excited about Ramblas. Read many rave reviews on it, but there is better shopping down many of the side streets. I won't take all credit away though. There is a huge marketplace where you can buy any food item you can think of, from sugary candy to live fish for eating. Tried the cheese empanada at one of the shops and was beyond pleased with the results! This place was definitely worth checking out. read more

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Had a ball. Reminded me of a big fleamarket in New Jersey... Lol. people watched not a whole lot of English being spoken still I thought the people were friendly and the women looked great. I LOVE SPAIN! read more

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You must walk all of Las Ramblas to experience the culture of Barcelona. It took us about 20-30 minutes to reach the end of it (Columbus Monument/Waterfront). Along the way, we stopped by La Boqueria (outdoor market), Parc Guell, and then walked the bridge. **watch your purse*** We also explored Barri Gotic which is a neighborhood full of Gothic architecture. This is where you will find the Catedral de Barcelona. Once you are done with sightseeing, enjoy a drink or two (or three) and indulge in some gelato. I recommend strolling down small streets to look at the architecture and maybe a spot a restaurant to get lunch or dinner. read more

Service was not good. My order tastes good but the rice is not fully cook. I was hungry so I try to finish it. read more

Las Ramblas - My order taste good but the rice is not fully coook. - Local Flavor Near Me - Barcelona, B

Extremely crowded but definitely a must when visiting Barcelona. Walk all the way down to the beach and Harbor. Lots of cafes, boutique hotels, Shopping, and Bars along the way. Barcelona has the most amazing architecture! Gaudi buildings are mind blowing. read more

For me La Rambla is about the vibe as much as anything else. At the end of the day it's just a street, but the sum of its parts makes a much bigger whole. So when you walk along keep your eyes open (and a hand on your wallet to ward off the pickpockets) to discover what makes La Rambla special for you. Some of the buildings are beautiful with their colourful parasols; the on street pet shops are as surreal as they are plentiful. There are also plenty of on street cafés to stop for a drink and watch the colourful human statues, the numerous street artists or just watch the people and soak up the atmosphere. read more

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No question that this is an important landmark and worth seeing. But be careful here: this is also home to pickpockets, drug dealers and numerous mostly African prostitutes. Be careful when exioring the 'hood. Where's my bag anyway? read more

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Me and my family went here almost every day when we visited Barcelona! Great shopping center with lots of great food and unique shops. La Boqueria is a must see - amazing fresh, local food! Someday I will be back! read more

Absolutely love it. all the street artists were brilliant especially this weird devil looking man who managed to make my BF crap himself which was really funny!! The pet stores were a bit cruel as there were loads of animals crammed into one cage but all in all Brilliant!! read more

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La Rambla was not what I was expecting. It was very long and packed with designer shops and cafes. Unfortunately there didn't really seem to be many bars. I was really horrified by the animals in cages all along the street. They were being kept in tiny cages and it really upset me to see this. read more

Probably the biggest tourist trap in Barcelona. I guess it's worth a quick visit, and most of the decent hostels are around the area, but I'd definitely try to stay somewhere else my next trip. It is super touristy... It's either all fast food or "Spanish" restaurants that are geared towards Americans. Be careful here at night, it gets a little sketchy with a lot of scammers & pick-pocketers roaming around the streets. Just go to a hostel with free wi-fi and book a trip to San Sebastian (you won't regret it!) read more

Could have spent the whole holiday here. The street entertainment alone was captivating. Some of these were so life like. The buildings here are amazing. Especially the one I am unsure of its name with the umberellas all over it. Look out for the museums just off of this street. Some very cheap little shops and market stall where you can buy anything from tattle to the latest replica shirt. An absolute must when visiting the city. read more

This is an interesting place to visit if you are in Barcelona, but I don't think it is as much of a must do as most guidebooks make out. The main highlight for me is the Mercat de la Boqueria; a busy and varied market situated just off Las Ramblas. As it is a very popular area with tourists pickpockets are very active here, so it's a good idea to keep a close watch on you belongings. The stretch down towards the port is also something of a red light district. All along Las Ramblas you can see human statues and other street performances. There are lots of bars and restaurants lining Las Ramblas, but I would recommend avoiding them and choosing somewhere a few street further back. Most of the places on Las Ramblas are overpriced and you will find better food elsewhere. If you are only in Barcelona for a short visit then I would say that this is one of the guidebooks must see things that you can give a miss (unless you are interested in visiting La Boqueria). read more

Very fun street to hang out. The market here is amazing, the juices are only 1 euro. (That was my favorite part of the market, the juices!) There is a lot of shops and restaurants in this area as well. This street is very busy, so keep that in mind and keep your valuables close. read more

Walked along here in the evenings during our stay in Barcelona, our daughter loved the hustle and bustle and the street entertainers and statues and the little gift stalls, though we never bought anything from them. Its a great place to just stroll and have a seat and a drink and people watch. There are numerous bars and restaurants along here and wall to wall ones actually on the main thoroughfare. The central part is pedestrianised where all the entertainers etc are and then along each side of this the traffic runs up one way and down the other so do be aware of that. There are lots of lovely bars etc just off the main stretch that are well worth checking out as as you would expect on La Rambla itself the prices are higher than elsewhere. There is a fab market open in daytime but we were too busy doing other things we never got to it so thats a to do next time round! read more

Safe,Clean and plenty of people walking !!! read more

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