Skill: ivangdavila/barcelona (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Barcelona slug: barcelona version: 1.0.0 description: Navigate Barcelona as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, safety, and local insights. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🏖️","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## When 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.md` for 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".


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: clean | static analysis:  | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: suspicious (MEDIUM)