Las Ramblas.



One leisure activity that I love, especially when people are visiting. Down on Las Ramblas there is so much to see and explore. People come from all over the world to Barcelona to tour this infamous street. Las Ramblas is located right near Plaza Cataluyna and if you walk all the way down the street towards the statue of Christopher Columbus you will find the Mediterranean Sea. Las rambalas has so much to offer and there is always so much going on. From the colorful flowers being sold to the birds ready to buy in their cages, you will find it difficult choosing your favorite part of Las Ramblas.

One of the most entertaining things to see are the street performers and live human statues. You can find people dressed up in elaborate costumes with detailed face paint to grab passerby’s attention. These entertainers are great photo ops but it’s typically expected to tip them a euro to snap a picture. The human statues are dressed up as all types of things from angels to head-less men, you never no what you might see as you walk down this lively and rambunctious street. Some of the street entertainers are out there performing tricks to get your euro. At any given time you can find a man juggling a soccer ball, or a magician performing magic trick, or even a group entertaining masses of people with an acrobatic routine.

Other people try to earn money on Las Rambalas by selling their artwork. If you wander though some of the art stands you will find some masterpieces. A lot of the artists on Las Rambalas are extremely talented and they are selling beautiful painting and drawings right there on the street. You can even watch them as they work on some of their pieces. They have their canvases all set up right on the street in the middle of all the action of this crowded street. A fun thing to do in the art section is to get a caricature done of you or with a friend. They are extremely fun and a great keepsake. To get a caricature made it cost about 15 euro and it only takes roughly 10 minutes out of your adventure down the street.

All in all one thing is for sure Las Ramblas has a lot of character. It is a lively street and definitely a sight to be seen. I highly encourage people to experience Las Ramblas!