It is advisable not to wear any Spanish symbols. Spain national football (soccer) tops, Spanish flags or Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid club paraphernalia are best avoided. Although no assaults on people wearing them have been recorded, some people might be upset about them.
Take into account that Catalans are divided amongst those who support independence and others who support union with Spain. If speaking to strangers, avoid political topics as it can cause upset or offend. Most locals are proud of their language, and consider Catalonia to have a distinct identity from the rest of Spain, regardless of their political persuasion, so learning some basic Catalan greetings will help endear you to the locals.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Catalonia
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