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Old 05-06-2006, 01:05 PM
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Default Barcelona... anyone been??

can get flights dirt cheap, so was wondering if anyone has been before, and whats it like??
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amazing place, i love it
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Its cool
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it's pretty good if you avoid the real touristy stuff like the ramblas
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quality.. sounds like a go'er then

does anyone know if they have much of a drum and bass scene lol
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Very cool place to go, but why the fuck would you be going looking for a "drum n bass" scene?

You're supposed to go to experience their culture, not run round looking for a place called "La Fabrica" or something

We were there when Barcelona were plaing at home, and the crowd was fantastic.

So much to do, beautiful place - loved it!
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Originally Posted by Westy
quality.. sounds like a go'er then

does anyone know if they have much of a drum and bass scene lol
yep, innovation in the sun @ lloret de mar. Been loads. Proper!
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with 5 mates tagging along, cant really see the culture thing being down too much Rich..

all sorted now..
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plus.. hope they dont mind the English.. especially when we win against Paraguay on the saturday
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The really cool places in Barcelona are Lounge bars now... Down by Port Olympique there are some really lovely places. Very relaxed and cool atmosphere.

I am trying to remember the names.

There is a cheesy beach bar thing down there as well which is probably more your thing to be honest!

Be careful on Ramblas, pick pockets everywhere!

If you are into football, then go on the weekend of a barca match and stay in the Rey Juan Carlos hotel. Its where Barcas oppo will be staying as its close to Nou camp. I got some cool pics of Beckham Zindane Ronaldo etc in the hotel foyer area.
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My Girlfs been a rated it highly seen a couple of recent programs which said its the best city in the world
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lol @ cheesy bars being my thing.. cheeky sod

Pick pockets bloody everywhere....

Sounds like its going to be a blast..

Shame the DnB thing isnt until the end of the month tho

Innovation in the Sun is returning to the resort of Lloret de Mar in Barcelona for its third year of 160+ BPM madness.

As always, 1Xtra will be broadcasting live from the event. L Double will be talking to the DJs on his Connexions show on Tuesday 20 June, and we'll be recording the opening night for broadcast on Saturday 24 June.
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Originally Posted by Porkie
If you are into football, then go on the weekend of a barca match and stay in the Rey Juan Carlos hotel. Its where Barcas oppo will be staying as its close to Nou camp. I got some cool pics of Beckham Zindane Ronaldo etc in the hotel foyer area.
get the pics up Porkie
Old 05-06-2006, 02:05 PM
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i live in spain.north costablanca.ive been to barc.its well nice.great place.try it.if u want any more info email me.
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they normally have a three day drum and bass rave on the beach there, innovation in the sun its called , its mad all the top djs are there including, hype,andy c.. etc
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that innovation thing aint until end of June..

Im off on Thursday
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Originally Posted by Westy
Originally Posted by Porkie
If you are into football, then go on the weekend of a barca match and stay in the Rey Juan Carlos hotel. Its where Barcas oppo will be staying as its close to Nou camp. I got some cool pics of Beckham Zindane Ronaldo etc in the hotel foyer area.
get the pics up Porkie
Will upload later. here are a couple though...

Name the player fooking flash



stadium is mad

Old 05-06-2006, 03:12 PM
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is it carlos???
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Been with work twice – good but didnt get much drinking time.

As said above, Olympique port is cool and Hardrock seemed busy (didnt stay in long - to loud for the boss )

Lots of back street strip joints but cant go visiting those on expenses with my boss now can I ?
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Beckham. He had a Shaven head at the time

I think I got camera settings a bit wrong
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Go and check out Gaudi's buildings - they're out of this world mate

I really enjoyed it when I was there last september

Neil.
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I was going to say about Gaudi... thought I would get laughed at





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No way Lee - that was the highlight of the trip for me!

I've walked across the little parapets between the two left hand towers on the bottom pic - SO high up it's untrue!!!

Amazing Place

Neil.
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Originally Posted by Porkie


stadium is mad
At least you had a better view than when I went there! I went to see Barca vs Liverpool in the semi-final of the UEFA Cup..... all Liverpool fans were on the very top tier either side of the scoreboard that shows in your piccy.

The pics I took makes the players look like little dots on the pitch.
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thinking about this for the august bank holiday as westy said flights are cheap

what about the beer ?!
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My ship stopped there once. I go so shockingly drunk I got a written warning from the Chief Engineer
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quality pics Porkie

will definately try and get to the stadium as wll as those fancy buildings
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Im off for a few beers, then the airport

shame england is gonna be hotter

20th birthda tomorrow as well




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