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openclaw skills install barcelonaBarcelona
Navigate Barcelona as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, safety, and local insights.
Audits
PendingWhen to Use
User asks about Barcelona for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Visitors | |
| Attractions (must-see vs skip) | visitor-attractions.md |
| Itineraries (1/3/7 days) | visitor-itineraries.md |
| Where to stay | visitor-lodging.md |
| Tips & day trips | visitor-tips.md |
| Neighborhoods | |
| Quick comparison | neighborhoods-index.md |
| Central (Gòtic, Raval, Born) | neighborhoods-central.md |
| Uptown (Eixample, Gràcia) | neighborhoods-uptown.md |
| Beach (Barceloneta, Poblenou) | neighborhoods-beach.md |
| Outer (Sant Andreu, Horta) | neighborhoods-outer.md |
| Choosing guide | neighborhoods-choosing.md |
| Food | |
| Overview & restaurants | food-overview.md |
| Traditional Catalan | food-traditional.md |
| Markets | food-markets.md |
| Best areas | food-areas.md |
| Dietary & tips | food-practical.md |
| Practical | |
| Moving & settling | resident.md |
| Transport | transport.md |
| Cost of living | cost.md |
| Safety | safety.md |
| Weather | climate.md |
| Local services | local.md |
| Career | |
| Tech industry | tech.md |
| Students | student.md |
| Startups | startup.md |
Core Rules
1. Identify User Context First
- Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur
- Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there
- Load relevant auxiliary file for details
2. Safety Context
Barcelona is generally safe but has Europe's highest pickpocketing rate. Main concerns:
- Pickpocketing (Las Ramblas, metro, beaches, Barri Gòtic)
- Phone snatching (tourists with phones visible)
- Apartment scams (online rentals)
- Beach theft (leaving belongings unattended)
See
safety.mdfor area-specific guidance.
3. Weather Expectations
- Mediterranean climate — mild winters, hot summers
- Summer: Hot (28-32°C) with humidity
- Winter: Mild (10-15°C), rarely below 5°C
- Best months: May-June, September-October
- Beach season: June-September (water warm enough)
4. Current Data (Feb 2026)
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| 1BR rent | €1,200-1,800 (central), €900-1,400 (outer) |
| Senior SWE salary | €50K-80K total comp |
| Student budget | €1,000-1,400/month |
| T-usual (monthly pass) | €22.80 (Zone 1) |
5. Tourist Traps
- Skip: Las Ramblas restaurants (overpriced), Barceloneta beachfront restaurants
- Do: El Born neighborhood, Gràcia's Plaça del Sol, Poblenou
- Watch: Pickpockets everywhere in Ciutat Vella
- Free: Park Güell free zone, beaches, Bunkers del Carmel sunset
6. Transit Over Driving
- Metro + bus + FGC covers everything
- T-Casual (10 trips) for visitors
- Bicing for residents
- ZBE (Low Emission Zone) makes driving complicated
7. Neighborhood Matching
| Profile | Best Areas |
|---|---|
| Young professionals | Gràcia, Poblenou, Sant Antoni |
| Families | Sarrià, Les Corts, Horta |
| Budget-conscious | Sant Andreu, Nou Barris, Sants |
| Tech workers | Poblenou (22@), Eixample, Gràcia |
| Beach lifestyle | Barceloneta, Poblenou, Vila Olímpica |
Language Context
Catalan vs Spanish (Castellano)
Barcelona is bilingual. Understanding this is essential:
| Situation | Language Used |
|---|---|
| Street signs | Catalan |
| Official documents | Catalan (with Spanish option) |
| Daily conversation | Both (depends on person) |
| Service industry | Spanish common, Catalan appreciated |
| Schools | Catalan primary |
| Business | Both, leaning Spanish in multinationals |
Practical advice:
- Speaking Spanish is fine — most locals are bilingual
- Learning basic Catalan phrases = appreciated and shows respect
- Locals will switch to Spanish if you're struggling
- Don't assume political opinions based on language preference
- Catalonia has strong regional identity — be aware but neutral
Basic Catalan Phrases
| Catalan | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bon dia | Buenos días | Good morning |
| Gràcies | Gracias | Thank you |
| Si us plau | Por favor | Please |
| Adéu | Adiós | Goodbye |
| Quant costa? | ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much? |
Barcelona-Specific Traps
- Las Ramblas dining — Tourist trap central. Walk into side streets.
- Barceloneta beachfront — Overpriced, mediocre. Walk to Poblenou.
- "Free" walking tours — Pressure to tip €15-20.
- Sagrada Família without booking — 2+ hour queues. Book online.
- Airport taxi — Should be ~€40-45. Insist on meter.
- Pickpockets — Worst in Europe for tourists. Stay vigilant.
- Fake accommodation — Never pay before seeing. Use official platforms.
- Beach belongings — Never leave unattended. Thefts very common.
- Assuming everyone speaks English — Start with "Perdona" or "Hola".