"FOR a newly-arrived expatriate in the bustling city of Barcelona, the many tobacco shops, or estancos, strewn about the city may seem useful only for getting a pack of cigs, a lighter, a refill for your vape, or any other accessory needed for a daily smoke. However, Barcelona's tobacco shops offer little-known services that make locals' lives much easier ... and it's past time visitors were let in on the secrets."
"In many of Barcelona's inconvenient opening times, and if by some miracle they estancos, printing or photocopying services are offered. This is not only a passing convenience; it's a , as any person who's lived in Barcelona and needed to print something in a hurry can attest. For this reason, some tobacco stores in Barcelona are a godsend, offering printing and photocopying services for cheap for those stopping by to pick up their cigs."
"Like finding an open print shop, going to a mailing centre in Barcelona is similarly nightmarish, especially if you only need to buy stamps. Luckily, save the hassle of having to go and wait an hour in a queue; they offer stamps at relatively cheap prices, as long as you know what kind of stamp you need (A, B, C, or D, depending where the letter or postcard is headed)."
Barcelona tobacco shops (estancos) provide services beyond selling cigarettes and smoking accessories. Many estancos offer printing and photocopying services, often open at times when regular print shops are closed, providing a cheap, quick option for urgent documents. Several estancos sell postage stamps of different categories (A, B, C, D) for local or international mail, trading slightly higher prices for convenience and immediate availability. Some estancos allow recharging of T-mobilitat travel cards for public transport. These additional services save time for residents and expatriates by avoiding long queues at specialist shops and offering more accessible opening hours across the city.
Read at Euro Weekly News
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