A British Guide to Las Ramblas

Ok, i'm sorry to say it, but us Brits are the most dense people when it comes to tourism. In Europe for example, Britain is an island race which is shut off from the rest of the continent and for this reason, we have become more ignorant to other places in Europe. We don't make any effort to speak anyone elses language, we're happy with our culture yet we choose to force it on other cultures when we go abroad!
When it comes to the city of Barcelona for example, we always think of two things.

Number 1: FC Barcelona and all the things that go along with it, like Ronaldinho (and now Henry) and the Nou Camp.

Number 2: Las Ramblas! Or "La Rambla, Las Rambla, La Ramblas or simply put by our oh so wonderful drunk football fans THE RAMBLES!!

First things first, it is called.....LAS RAMBLAS, so when your looking for Barcelona accommodation online near the famous street, then type in "Las Ramblas". However this isn't too important thanks to google's wonderful phrase correction tool.

Anyway, if you want to stay there then make sure you shop around because there are plenty of sites which prey on ignorant tourists who just go for the first hotel they see. Heres a tip, try searching for an apartment near Las Ramblas, as there are many sites which offer really nice, cheap apartments a stones throw away from it.

Look after yourself if your out partying, because British people are the easiest people for the many pickpockets to spot along this street usually due to the lobster suntan we tend to sport.

So try and keep your wits about you, or theres a good chance you'll get robbed whether it be on the metro, in the street or later at night while your drunk. Also if your out a bit drunk on the street and you fancy having a laugh with the local police like you might do at home, think again.
These are not the loveable PC plods from back home, who really don't want to arrest people and prefer to keep the peace.
Over there, the police are basically pumped up full of steriods and have developed a complex through years of being picked on at school. They would like nothing better to batter some drunk British tourist about for being to drunk or loud, and then maybe they'll arrest you for good measure.

Anyway, don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. Las Ramblas is great for tourists who want to have a good time as it has many bars and clubs at night and entertainment and shops during the day. However sometimes ignorance can bring problems. So why not even learn a couple of basic phrases in Spanish, because people will be so much more friendly and helpful to you if they notice you making the effort.
For a more comprehensive Barcelona guide, look online.