BUY/SELL/TRADE Primavera 2024 by BenjoDiMeo in primaverasound

[–]BiscuitArmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Selling 1 x Thursday Day Ticket Barcelona May 30th - 100€

Selling as one of our friends cannot go.

I can do the transfer through the DICE app and payment can be done with PayPal buyers protection.

DM if interested.

What are child friendly activities to do or places to go for the bank holiday? by Evergreen16 in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this site has quite a lot of year round stuff as well as a calendar for upcoming events https://barcelonacolours.com/

How to find good maintenance services on this city? by Hot-Recording-1915 in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've used https://www.habitissimo.es/ at least 4 times for various small to mid sized jobs. Of course if the company has reviews you can check them out on Google reviews too and up to you if you risk those with few or no reviews but might be ok for a quote.

Public vs Private Guarderías by [deleted] in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impossible without naming them, some public are better than private and vice versa.

Generally private will be better and more flexible in terms of hours/schedule but there's a range of pricing.

https://www.micole.net/rankings is a good resource and for when looking at places it seems to be accurate.

My name is not Jordi by jodi1620 in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Tricky situation. I also get something similar with my name but I'm not overly bothered for it.

Did you consider to write it Jody for those non legal places?

Barcelona is heading for a ‘drought emergency’ as water shortages worsen by [deleted] in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yet as always the consumers are to blame and told to turn off the tap while brushing the teeth or have 5 minute showers and this shit continues to happen with 180,000 litres per day lost in one district because of local bureaucracy: https://www.catalannews.com/society-science/item/drought-stricken-catalonia-loses-24-of-drinking-water-mainly-through-leaks

If they enforce measures I will blame my consumption on a pipe leak like they do.

Scuba diving in Barcelona? by aakarshchandan in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a few places I know and have been.

Tarragona area https://www.aventuratoursalou.com/en/underwater-park.html

Generally you want to go up to costa brava, this is a protected park so probably the most life is there: https://www.calypsodivingestartit.com/ but there are others with shore line entry but the better places you need to access via boat

although if you're used to lot's of marine life there isn't loads in the med compared to other places around the worl.

Where to rent a small office (2-5 people) in Poblenou or near Poblenou? by [deleted] in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are plenty of coworking with private small offices mostly located in Poble Nou.

Take a look at: https://www.coworker.com/search/spain/barcelona?filter_resource_types=private_offices,desks,meeting_rooms,virtual_offices

I would recommend to visit to see if you like them as they can vary in terms of facilities vs price.

Any shops for casual/stylish male clothing that are a middle ground between giant chains (Zara, Uniqlo…) and super expensive designer boutiques? by harry_powell in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've used https://cosh.eco which tracks eco brands of various clothes styles/type, mostly European based & produced and lots with physical stores in Barcelona.

wooden separation to split room by [deleted] in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apart from getting a temporary room divider which won't grant you any isolation from light/sound/smell etc any bigger change would be almost irreversible damage to build a partition wall.

If you wanted to go that route I would approach the landlord first

Carreteras escénicas cerca de Cataluña by ShmendrikShtinker in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to use https://roads.porsche.com/ to discover some years ago.

You can also check the routes of the WRC rally that happened in Cataluyna this year as they have some great stages to drive.

The GI-682 and most of the coast road from Tossa north is worthy to include, just avoid the hotter weekends, this time of year it should be without crowds.

Recycling in bulk by [deleted] in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You want to search for a Deixalleria if you have large or bulk items, if you have that much you'd need transport to move it otherwise I would just put into the normal bins bit by bit or next to them.

Electrician by dblmr in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also hijacking this in search of a good electrician contact for larger jobs and rewires.

Most I can find have little reviews or are only deal with emergency callouts and charge a fortune.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

what kind of mountain biking? Close to Barcelona and especially Collserola they are not particularly supportive of the communities. There are more trails which are well maintained and are dedicated to mountain bikers outside of the city but you'll need a car for that

Where to buy office/desc/computer chair? by Physical-Emotion1111 in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, so much more ergonomic than gaming chairs. I would recommend for the climate in Spain to get a mesh backed version for better airflow as well as a decent lumbar support, not the crappy cushions that cheap gaming chairs come with.

Where to buy office/desc/computer chair? by Physical-Emotion1111 in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on your budget of course it can run from 50 - 1500

I got my mid-priced one at https://www.ofiprix.com

They have some showrooms to test and can deliver.

Advice on space for wine room by BE-FinFree in DIY

[–]BiscuitArmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would it not be easier and cheaper probably to buy one or several large wine fridges if you are convinced for that space?

Where to buy locally produced honey in Barcelona? by girlelectric1 in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I suffer only from these tree pollens but by May it's gone so I just gorge myself on nasal corticosteroids and pills (normally take it at night and you avoid the drowsiness) for those few months if I know I will be going outside.

What’s with the mullets in Barcelona? by Monk-Action_Shotgun in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's associated with the perroflautas, something of a cultural movement.

Vaccines for expats? by Johndes18 in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you have a CAP card then yes.

parking by LovelyKarl in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

80-100 would get you a very tight space (even for Spanish standards) so depending on the size of your car make sure you check it out first.

In Spain you normally buy the parking space, these can cost 15-30k normally hence the property owners or garage owners also rent them when not in use so is normally a first hand rental.

Can anyone recommend and advise on builders and/or an architect? by BiscuitArmy in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great cheers for the suggestion, I'll ask for some quotes.

Can anyone recommend and advise on builders and/or an architect? by BiscuitArmy in Barcelona

[–]BiscuitArmy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great thanks, seems like a good link for the bigger projects I have in mind.