[john from sc]

I'm going to a meeting in Barcelona and was wondering if anyone knew of a good hobby store

[derhamburgerjung]

Originally Posted by john from sc

I'm going to a meeting in Barcelona and was wondering if anyone knew of a good hobby store

Hello john from sc,

I have never been to Barcelona but I was once in contact with :

L'AEROTECA
Street Montseny, 22
(corner with Sant Joaquim)
08012 Barcelona
Phone: 93 218 17 39
Fax: 93 217 05 66
E-mail: aeroteca@aeroteca.com
Business Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to14 and from 17 to 20,30 h. Monday only afternoons.
www.aeroteca.com

Next to books they also offer some models

Have a nice trip

[fileasfog]

Fascinating place next time I go I will take a look at this library.
I visited one once in Barcelona near las ramblas but I could not tell you precisely where sorry.

[Cardinal]

Originally Posted by fileasfog

Fascinating place next time I go I will take a look at this library.
I visited one once in Barcelona near las ramblas but I could not tell you precisely where sorry.

Some time ago I ventured into a 'posh' store near the bottom of the famous Las Ramblas boulevard- it was well stocked with Spanish masterpieces such as swords, knights with armour etc. (pretty expensive though).

Be aware that for many of the stores 'negotiation' is expected and they are all ultra competitive with one another - walk around and don't take the 'first best' offer you come across ... . I ended up with a knight in a suit of armour approx. 45cm tall and my wife with a large Spanish doll (not bought at the 'posh' store) that we lugged all the way for the rest of our journey - with backpacks! .

[john from sc]

I went to L'AEROTECA when I was in Barcelona--They are terrific. Lots of stock and lots of books. The staff is nice and helpful. Thanks for the referral.

[Kubikali]

Originally Posted by fileasfog

Fascinating place next time I go I will take a look at this library.
I visited one once in Barcelona near las ramblas but I could not tell you precisely where sorry.

Walking in the direction from the harbour to Placa Catalunya (with Café Zürich on the corner) you turn left immediately at the end of the Ramblas, do not cross the street towards the café. Short left right after a Pan's store and MacDo's. Follow that street for about 50 meters and you will find a store full of cars, trains, Scalectrix. No plane except for some r/c stuff.

Btw, for nice apartments in Barcelona, vissit Apartments in Barcelona. Lodging apartments in Barcelona . I have been to Barcelona twice and both times I stayed in one of their appartments, Rambla C and Picasso. Really great appartments, had a lot of fun their!!

[Kaptin_Kirk]

I don't know of any but I bet you will find some hidden treasures there.

[MoMo]

Just been!

Try " Palau " shops at:

C. Pelai, 34
C. Balmes, 4
C. Santes, 43
Rda. Sant Antoni, 61
Trav. de Gracia, 84

( lots of great German 00/H0 railways/Scalextrik/diecast cars, etc )

I went to the one at the top of the Ramblas, near Cataluya Square. Bought 3 planes and a tank ( all ex-C'Agostni ) for about 4 Euros a piece. Saw some 200 or 400 scale planes n' stuff too. i'll write an account of my adventures on the " nice Things.... " thread when I've recovered........just got back an hour ago!!!!!!!!!!