Oh, where is that so beautiful? 👀
It's in the library. It was designed by SUMA Arquitectura, and it's the third largest library in Barcelona.
It is named after Gabriel García Márquez, is located in the La Verneda neighborhood and specializes in Latin American literature. It has lots of light, comfortable areas for reading and working, and terraces outside and inside. Worth a walk around and at least come in to see it.
📍Carrer del Treball, 219, 08020
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It's in the library. It was designed by SUMA Arquitectura, and it's the third largest library in Barcelona.
It is named after Gabriel García Márquez, is located in the La Verneda neighborhood and specializes in Latin American literature. It has lots of light, comfortable areas for reading and working, and terraces outside and inside. Worth a walk around and at least come in to see it.
📍Carrer del Treball, 219, 08020
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News brief 🇪🇸
The authorities are considering terminating or limiting «golden visa». It gives a residence permit for the purchase of real estate worth at least 500 thousand euros.
The government will give young people a 50 percent discount on single Interrail passes. The plan will be approved next week and the discount will be available to young people 18 to 30 between June 15 and September 15. No information on how to apply and no links yet. Waiting.
The nation’s leading unions and employers have agreed to a 10% wage increase over the next 3 years. Wages will increase 4% this year. If inflation continues to rise, the percentage will be revised. The move is made to revive purchasing power and to avoid protests.
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The authorities are considering terminating or limiting «golden visa». It gives a residence permit for the purchase of real estate worth at least 500 thousand euros.
The government will give young people a 50 percent discount on single Interrail passes. The plan will be approved next week and the discount will be available to young people 18 to 30 between June 15 and September 15. No information on how to apply and no links yet. Waiting.
The nation’s leading unions and employers have agreed to a 10% wage increase over the next 3 years. Wages will increase 4% this year. If inflation continues to rise, the percentage will be revised. The move is made to revive purchasing power and to avoid protests.
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Settle It | Barcelona
4 apps for Barcelonans and Barcelonans For exploring the city and making new discoveries. Spotted by Locals Guides and places-treasures from locals, more navigation and finding places nearby. Available in app and website format. Here's a page about Barcelona.…
Hola! The second part of the apps for Barcelonans and Barcelonians
The Fork is somewhat similar to Barcelona Restaurants. The app shows restaurants and reviews on them, and it's easy to search for places for future dinners using filters. You can also make reservations here. A nice bonus: discounts of up to 50% and bonuses that can then be converted into pizza or tom-yam. That is, and really spend, again on food!
iOS / Android
GetYourGuide
The guys and I have a similar mission — not to accidentally and offensively miss a cool concert. The app will tell you about local events and concerts and show you the time and place.
iOS / Android
About Glovo every resident will know on their third day in town. If today is still your second day, Glovo is delivering food, groceries, and other necessities right to your door.
iOS / Android
TMB App
Transportation app for moving through space without being late or texting. It's a transportation app where you can plot your route, find out how long you have to wait for the bus and how long the ride is.
iOS / Android
Miniguide Barcelona
All entertainment in one place. Movies, concerts, nightlife, stores, bars and more. An evening plan for every taste and recommendations from locals.
Share your digital favorites. Who's a lifesaver, who tells you about discounts, and who gives you the best directions?
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The Fork is somewhat similar to Barcelona Restaurants. The app shows restaurants and reviews on them, and it's easy to search for places for future dinners using filters. You can also make reservations here. A nice bonus: discounts of up to 50% and bonuses that can then be converted into pizza or tom-yam. That is, and really spend, again on food!
iOS / Android
GetYourGuide
The guys and I have a similar mission — not to accidentally and offensively miss a cool concert. The app will tell you about local events and concerts and show you the time and place.
iOS / Android
About Glovo every resident will know on their third day in town. If today is still your second day, Glovo is delivering food, groceries, and other necessities right to your door.
iOS / Android
TMB App
Transportation app for moving through space without being late or texting. It's a transportation app where you can plot your route, find out how long you have to wait for the bus and how long the ride is.
iOS / Android
Miniguide Barcelona
All entertainment in one place. Movies, concerts, nightlife, stores, bars and more. An evening plan for every taste and recommendations from locals.
Share your digital favorites. Who's a lifesaver, who tells you about discounts, and who gives you the best directions?
@settleitbcn
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News digest 📅
In Málaga, small safes, in which the owners of tourist apartments put the keys for the residents, began to disappear from the walls of buildings. Residents are tired of looking at them and the authorities have decided to reduce their number. Some of the safes will remain.
A new flight destination: in summer you can fly to the archipelago of the Azores Islands. The flight will be direct and will be operated by 3 airlines.
Authorities promise by the end of next week to normalize train service on the R2 Sud Rodalies line, due to disruptions in which many people were late to many places.
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In Málaga, small safes, in which the owners of tourist apartments put the keys for the residents, began to disappear from the walls of buildings. Residents are tired of looking at them and the authorities have decided to reduce their number. Some of the safes will remain.
A new flight destination: in summer you can fly to the archipelago of the Azores Islands. The flight will be direct and will be operated by 3 airlines.
Authorities promise by the end of next week to normalize train service on the R2 Sud Rodalies line, due to disruptions in which many people were late to many places.
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A little digest 📅
Barcelona and Madrid are among the noisiest cities in the world. Most of all Spaniards (72%) are disturbed by traffic noise, 50% are annoyed by construction, and 41% by the noise of sirens. More than half have trouble sleeping, 51% have stress and 49% have headaches.
The Spanish government will spend 2.2 billion euros to combat drought in the country.
If you were planning to ride buses around town this Thursday, reschedule that venture for another day. There will be a 24-hour strike on May 18 by workers at TMB, the main operator of public transportation.
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Barcelona and Madrid are among the noisiest cities in the world. Most of all Spaniards (72%) are disturbed by traffic noise, 50% are annoyed by construction, and 41% by the noise of sirens. More than half have trouble sleeping, 51% have stress and 49% have headaches.
The Spanish government will spend 2.2 billion euros to combat drought in the country.
If you were planning to ride buses around town this Thursday, reschedule that venture for another day. There will be a 24-hour strike on May 18 by workers at TMB, the main operator of public transportation.
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Hello to those tired of the heat! 5 enclosed urban green courtyards where you can hide from the heat, eat lunch and work 🤢
1. La Fuga, ristorante & caffe. This place loves bikes, simple food, quality ingredients, and Italian food.
📍Consell de Cent, 350
2. El Jardi Raval. This is a restaurant at the hotel. It has coffee, cocktails, and an atmosphere of the historic quarter.
📍Carrer de l'Hospital, 56.
3. Baldomero. Healthy food, coffee, and you can eat on the patio as well as inside. The place has interesting neighbors: an art gallery, a bookstore, and the Rambla is a short walk away.
📍Ptge. de Mercader, 16.
4. Olokuti. Concept store with a green enclosed courtyard.
📍C/ d'Astúries, 38, 08012.
5. Antic Teatre. Also an enclosed courtyard with tables, trees and plants.
📍C. de Verdaguer i Callís, 12.
Source: Barcelona Secreta.
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1. La Fuga, ristorante & caffe. This place loves bikes, simple food, quality ingredients, and Italian food.
📍Consell de Cent, 350
2. El Jardi Raval. This is a restaurant at the hotel. It has coffee, cocktails, and an atmosphere of the historic quarter.
📍Carrer de l'Hospital, 56.
3. Baldomero. Healthy food, coffee, and you can eat on the patio as well as inside. The place has interesting neighbors: an art gallery, a bookstore, and the Rambla is a short walk away.
📍Ptge. de Mercader, 16.
4. Olokuti. Concept store with a green enclosed courtyard.
📍C/ d'Astúries, 38, 08012.
5. Antic Teatre. Also an enclosed courtyard with tables, trees and plants.
📍C. de Verdaguer i Callís, 12.
Source: Barcelona Secreta.
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Let's talk about planes and flying today
From July 1, the lowcoster will fly from Barcelona to Toulouse and back. Ticket prices start from €22.90.
Iberia Airlines will operate flights between Malaga and the French Riviera three times a week from June 10, and daily from July 21 to September 3.
In parallel, the Spanish pilots' union (Sepla) has announced strikes at the end of May (22, 23, 25, 26, 29 and 30). Warned means you check company websites and fly to your destination.
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From July 1, the lowcoster will fly from Barcelona to Toulouse and back. Ticket prices start from €22.90.
Iberia Airlines will operate flights between Malaga and the French Riviera three times a week from June 10, and daily from July 21 to September 3.
In parallel, the Spanish pilots' union (Sepla) has announced strikes at the end of May (22, 23, 25, 26, 29 and 30). Warned means you check company websites and fly to your destination.
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Three brief news stories ⚡️
Vodafone will cut 11,000 people across Europe because of a major restructuring. The company's revenues in Spain are down 5.4%.
Meteorologists promise a respite: lower temperatures and showers in the coming days.
Do you live near the Fabra i Puig and Clot stations? Then good news for you, they are about to be upgraded, made more comfortable and safer.
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Vodafone will cut 11,000 people across Europe because of a major restructuring. The company's revenues in Spain are down 5.4%.
Meteorologists promise a respite: lower temperatures and showers in the coming days.
Do you live near the Fabra i Puig and Clot stations? Then good news for you, they are about to be upgraded, made more comfortable and safer.
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#news
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Hungry?
On May 26, 27 and 28, the Catalan National Theater will host the All Those Food Market. It's a meeting place for lovers of good food and local craft. If food is your job all of a sudden, you'll especially enjoy it. There will be lectures, restaurants, and gastronomic professionals.
If food isn't your job but more of a love, the street food festival will transport you to different parts of the world. There will also be local ceramics for sale and there will be workshops, including for the little ones. And music!
Last time the festival was attended by 23,000 people. So: May 26, 27 and 28, at the Catalan National Theater.
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On May 26, 27 and 28, the Catalan National Theater will host the All Those Food Market. It's a meeting place for lovers of good food and local craft. If food is your job all of a sudden, you'll especially enjoy it. There will be lectures, restaurants, and gastronomic professionals.
If food isn't your job but more of a love, the street food festival will transport you to different parts of the world. There will also be local ceramics for sale and there will be workshops, including for the little ones. And music!
Last time the festival was attended by 23,000 people. So: May 26, 27 and 28, at the Catalan National Theater.
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#announcement
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El Gran Flea will take place on Sunday, May 21 🪩
A large and independent flea market. There will be food, bar, music, designer and vintage stuff.
Place: Estació del Nord, from 10 to 19. Admission 2€.
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A large and independent flea market. There will be food, bar, music, designer and vintage stuff.
Place: Estació del Nord, from 10 to 19. Admission 2€.
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Two Saturday News 🇪🇸
The average monthly rent in Málaga and the major cities of the Costa del Sol has exceeded 1,000€. According to a new study by the portal Idealista, the only city that has not yet reached four digits is Torremolinos, with rents for 966€.
Tourists in Spain face a 200€ fine for riding a bike while wearing headphones.
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The average monthly rent in Málaga and the major cities of the Costa del Sol has exceeded 1,000€. According to a new study by the portal Idealista, the only city that has not yet reached four digits is Torremolinos, with rents for 966€.
Tourists in Spain face a 200€ fine for riding a bike while wearing headphones.
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About what's exciting: what to put in which bin 🗑
A mini-guide and reminder about trash so you don't run into a fine and an angry neighbor's stare, send a bottle for recycling, and just reduce your stress level.
There are standard color-coded recycling bins.
🟦 Blue containers are for paper and cardboard.
🟨 Yellow ones are for plastic containers and cans.
🟩 Green are for glass.
⬜️ The gray containers are for general waste.
🟫 The brown ones (which have been introduced in some, but not all municipalities) are for organic waste.
It seems very simple, but Ecoembes says there are common mistakes that almost everyone makes.
🔺 We throw cardboard in the yellow containers, not the blue ones. Why? They are made up of cardboard, plastic and aluminum.
🔺 Not everything made of plastic can be thrown in the yellow container. Often baby pacifiers and toys or kitchen utensils are put in it. Toys are better to give away or throw away in the gray container.
Ceramics and light bulbs should not go in the green container. Mirrors, ashtrays, glasses and dishes should be taken to collection points for recycling.
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A mini-guide and reminder about trash so you don't run into a fine and an angry neighbor's stare, send a bottle for recycling, and just reduce your stress level.
There are standard color-coded recycling bins.
🟦 Blue containers are for paper and cardboard.
🟨 Yellow ones are for plastic containers and cans.
🟩 Green are for glass.
⬜️ The gray containers are for general waste.
🟫 The brown ones (which have been introduced in some, but not all municipalities) are for organic waste.
It seems very simple, but Ecoembes says there are common mistakes that almost everyone makes.
🔺 We throw cardboard in the yellow containers, not the blue ones. Why? They are made up of cardboard, plastic and aluminum.
🔺 Not everything made of plastic can be thrown in the yellow container. Often baby pacifiers and toys or kitchen utensils are put in it. Toys are better to give away or throw away in the gray container.
Ceramics and light bulbs should not go in the green container. Mirrors, ashtrays, glasses and dishes should be taken to collection points for recycling.
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Are you sad that you don't get into Primavera? 🪩
Maybe you can make up for it with this event. Mad Cool festival will be held in Madrid from July 6-8. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, Lizzo and Lil Nas X will be there. All surrounded by palm trees!
Tickets are right here.
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Maybe you can make up for it with this event. Mad Cool festival will be held in Madrid from July 6-8. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, Lizzo and Lil Nas X will be there. All surrounded by palm trees!
Tickets are right here.
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Happy Monday! 🇪🇸
8.1 million. What kind of figure is that? The number of international passengers registered in Spain. Most people came from England, with Germany in second place and France in third.
We are waiting for you! Catalonia is expecting a rainy week. However, meteorologists warn of storms and waves. Barcelona is likely to be hit by rain on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Saturday, a new playground opened in the neighborhood of Sants Montjuïc. It's big, with slides, trampolines and other opportunities to spend a child's energy. This is how the authorities are improving the city, they want playgrounds to be more diverse and for children to have more opportunities for physical activity in public places. In June, the park will close for a few days and install awnings that will provide shade here in the heat.
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8.1 million. What kind of figure is that? The number of international passengers registered in Spain. Most people came from England, with Germany in second place and France in third.
We are waiting for you! Catalonia is expecting a rainy week. However, meteorologists warn of storms and waves. Barcelona is likely to be hit by rain on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Saturday, a new playground opened in the neighborhood of Sants Montjuïc. It's big, with slides, trampolines and other opportunities to spend a child's energy. This is how the authorities are improving the city, they want playgrounds to be more diverse and for children to have more opportunities for physical activity in public places. In June, the park will close for a few days and install awnings that will provide shade here in the heat.
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Tuesday news 🇪🇸
Residents of Barcelona face eviction as construction of the Sagrada Familia Basilica nears completion. Plans to build a huge staircase leading to the unfinished main entrance will involve the demolition of three city blocks, forcing about 1,000 families and businesses in the neighborhood to leave.
Within nine hours on Tuesday, Spain was able to fully power itself with renewable energy. All day long, wind, solar and water power powered mainland Spain. That's a record.
No more red price tags: Lidl is investing more than 50 million euros to introduce electronic price tags. This will save more than 2,900 tons of paper a year.
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Residents of Barcelona face eviction as construction of the Sagrada Familia Basilica nears completion. Plans to build a huge staircase leading to the unfinished main entrance will involve the demolition of three city blocks, forcing about 1,000 families and businesses in the neighborhood to leave.
Within nine hours on Tuesday, Spain was able to fully power itself with renewable energy. All day long, wind, solar and water power powered mainland Spain. That's a record.
No more red price tags: Lidl is investing more than 50 million euros to introduce electronic price tags. This will save more than 2,900 tons of paper a year.
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Continuing on the subject of dogs. How much would it cost not to clean up after your four-legged friend? 💩
Spoiler: a lot!
According to Spain's National Institute of Statistics (INE), 40% of Spanish families have a dog. In fact, Spaniards have more dogs than children: while just over 6 million children under the age of 14 are registered in Spain, there are over 7 million dogs. And this is often noticeable on sidewalks and street spaces.
According to recent estimates, up to 675,000 tons of dog feces are cleaned up each year in Spain.
The most responsible dog owners carry a bottle of water mixed with detergent or vinegar and small plastic bags. But some turn a blind eye or leave what happened to their own devices.
🧬 Dog DNA
In some places, the problem has become so serious that regions have created dog DNA databases to find and fine the perpetrators hot on the trail. Forty-eight cities are doing so, here's a list of them.
And if you get caught letting a dog do its business on the street and not cleaning up after it, you can be fined 30€ or 1,500€ (for a repeat offense, in some cities). It happens rarely, but about that below.
There are 8 cities with large fines exceeding €500. They are Madrid, Albacete, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Badajoz, Cuenca, Huelva and Girona.
• In Madrid, fines for repeat offenders range from 751€ to 1,500€.
• In Barcelona, failure to clean up dog poop incurs a fine of 300€, which rises to 900€ if it happened, for example, in a playground.
• In Alicante the fines are up to €300.
• In Murcia from €30 to €300.
💶 Should you be afraid and save money for a fine?
In reality, few people actually write fines for dog feces. According to official municipal data for 2019, most provincial capitals (31) had no more than 10 fines during the year, and some cities had not fined a single person.
According to the newspaper El País, in Barcelona, a huge city with nearly 200,000 dogs, only 41 people were fined in the entire year 2022.
👮 Despite this, dog owners are obliged to clean up after their dogs. The penalty could be a fine or a sneaker accidentally stepped in by another owner's irresponsibility.
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Spoiler: a lot!
According to Spain's National Institute of Statistics (INE), 40% of Spanish families have a dog. In fact, Spaniards have more dogs than children: while just over 6 million children under the age of 14 are registered in Spain, there are over 7 million dogs. And this is often noticeable on sidewalks and street spaces.
According to recent estimates, up to 675,000 tons of dog feces are cleaned up each year in Spain.
The most responsible dog owners carry a bottle of water mixed with detergent or vinegar and small plastic bags. But some turn a blind eye or leave what happened to their own devices.
🧬 Dog DNA
In some places, the problem has become so serious that regions have created dog DNA databases to find and fine the perpetrators hot on the trail. Forty-eight cities are doing so, here's a list of them.
And if you get caught letting a dog do its business on the street and not cleaning up after it, you can be fined 30€ or 1,500€ (for a repeat offense, in some cities). It happens rarely, but about that below.
There are 8 cities with large fines exceeding €500. They are Madrid, Albacete, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, Badajoz, Cuenca, Huelva and Girona.
• In Madrid, fines for repeat offenders range from 751€ to 1,500€.
• In Barcelona, failure to clean up dog poop incurs a fine of 300€, which rises to 900€ if it happened, for example, in a playground.
• In Alicante the fines are up to €300.
• In Murcia from €30 to €300.
💶 Should you be afraid and save money for a fine?
In reality, few people actually write fines for dog feces. According to official municipal data for 2019, most provincial capitals (31) had no more than 10 fines during the year, and some cities had not fined a single person.
According to the newspaper El País, in Barcelona, a huge city with nearly 200,000 dogs, only 41 people were fined in the entire year 2022.
👮 Despite this, dog owners are obliged to clean up after their dogs. The penalty could be a fine or a sneaker accidentally stepped in by another owner's irresponsibility.
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#animals
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Wednesday updates 🗓
Spanish airline Air Europa will cancel more than 100 flights due to pilot strikes scheduled for May 22 through June 2. The pilots are unhappy that management is making a profit by raising ticket prices by 54% while cutting wages.
The fines for driving without a valid ITV safety passport have doubled. What is the fine? From 200 to 500 euros.
This summer, high-speed trains on the Madrid-Malaga route will take longer because of extensive work on the modernization of the railway line. Travel time will be up to 3 hours and 20 minutes. Despite the work, Renfe said it will maintain its commitment to punctuality and will refund 50% of AVE and Avant tickets for delays longer than 15 minutes and 100% for delays longer than 30 minutes.
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Spanish airline Air Europa will cancel more than 100 flights due to pilot strikes scheduled for May 22 through June 2. The pilots are unhappy that management is making a profit by raising ticket prices by 54% while cutting wages.
The fines for driving without a valid ITV safety passport have doubled. What is the fine? From 200 to 500 euros.
This summer, high-speed trains on the Madrid-Malaga route will take longer because of extensive work on the modernization of the railway line. Travel time will be up to 3 hours and 20 minutes. Despite the work, Renfe said it will maintain its commitment to punctuality and will refund 50% of AVE and Avant tickets for delays longer than 15 minutes and 100% for delays longer than 30 minutes.
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#news
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