My Little Barcelona
Guide des Quartiers
Old Town - Get lost in the narrow winding streets of the old city of Barcelona, where you can admire the first building of the historic city.
Don't miss :
- Santa Caterina's Market
- Palau de la Musica
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Gothic quarter
Ronda de Sant PereOld Town - Get lost in the narrow winding streets of the old city of Barcelona, where you can admire the first building of the historic city.
Don't miss :
- Santa Caterina's Market
- Palau de la Musica
El Raval district is the quintessential multicultural district of Barcelona. Along with countless bars ans restaurants, you will find a lot of foreign and local shops in harmony with the cosmopolitan life of Barcelona.
Don't miss :
- Universitat of Barcelona, the first University in Barcelona founded in 1871,
- MACBA, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona,
- Joaquin Costa, Street
- Pintor Fortuny, Street
- Market de la Boqueria
My favorite restaurants in el Raval :
- Flax and Kale : a healthy flexitarian restaurant with a wonderful rooftop garden where you can enjoy healthy and tasteful food. Perfect for a brunch or a romantic dinner.
Carrer dels Tallers, 74b
- La Tosca del Carme : With over 40 different tapas to chose from - from authentic Spanish to new infused modern day tapas - la Tosca del Carme is the perfect place to discover Spanish Food and drinks, whilst sitting in a warm and friendly ambiance.
Carrer del Carme, 40
- Caravelle : ideal for a coffee or a perfect brunch !
Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 31
My favorite bars in el Raval :
- Carnal Cocktail Bar - literally just in front our building ! Very nice for a romantic evening.
- Distrito V - try their mojitos in one of the most emblematic ramblas of Barcelona ; Rambla del Raval, 15
- 33/45 - Perfect for the first gin&tonic of a long night out.
Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 4
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El Raval
El Raval district is the quintessential multicultural district of Barcelona. Along with countless bars ans restaurants, you will find a lot of foreign and local shops in harmony with the cosmopolitan life of Barcelona.
Don't miss :
- Universitat of Barcelona, the first University in Barcelona founded in 1871,
- MACBA, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona,
- Joaquin Costa, Street
- Pintor Fortuny, Street
- Market de la Boqueria
My favorite restaurants in el Raval :
- Flax and Kale : a healthy flexitarian restaurant with a wonderful rooftop garden where you can enjoy healthy and tasteful food. Perfect for a brunch or a romantic dinner.
Carrer dels Tallers, 74b
- La Tosca del Carme : With over 40 different tapas to chose from - from authentic Spanish to new infused modern day tapas - la Tosca del Carme is the perfect place to discover Spanish Food and drinks, whilst sitting in a warm and friendly ambiance.
Carrer del Carme, 40
- Caravelle : ideal for a coffee or a perfect brunch !
Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 31
My favorite bars in el Raval :
- Carnal Cocktail Bar - literally just in front our building ! Very nice for a romantic evening.
- Distrito V - try their mojitos in one of the most emblematic ramblas of Barcelona ; Rambla del Raval, 15
- 33/45 - Perfect for the first gin&tonic of a long night out.
Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 4
El Born, the eternal fashion district in Barcelona, has a unique charm, where labyrinthine medieval streets hide fashion and art boutiques.
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El Born
El Born, the eternal fashion district in Barcelona, has a unique charm, where labyrinthine medieval streets hide fashion and art boutiques.
The legendary avenue of Parallel was the epicenter of show business and Barcelona's bohemia in the 20th century. Its trangressive history defines the character of this neighborhood in its recent awaking. Far away from the tourist routes, it's ideal to walk in any moment of the day and night and enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of vermouth.
Don't miss :
- Very good pinchos in the pedestrian Calle Blai
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El Poble-sec
The legendary avenue of Parallel was the epicenter of show business and Barcelona's bohemia in the 20th century. Its trangressive history defines the character of this neighborhood in its recent awaking. Far away from the tourist routes, it's ideal to walk in any moment of the day and night and enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of vermouth.
Don't miss :
- Very good pinchos in the pedestrian Calle Blai
Gracia is located just a few step of Passeig de Gracia, but it is like entering a different world which is small, tight but has a large population with true artistic and traditional lifestyles.
Don't miss :
- having a stroll on Carrer Verdi. Small, tight, sloped but artistic, Carrer Verdi is one of the trendiest streets in Barcelona
- admiring Gaudi’s architecture – Park Guell and Casa Vicens
- Enjoying local vibe at Plaça del Sol, Plaça de la Virreina and Plaça del Diamant
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Gràcia
Gracia is located just a few step of Passeig de Gracia, but it is like entering a different world which is small, tight but has a large population with true artistic and traditional lifestyles.
Don't miss :
- having a stroll on Carrer Verdi. Small, tight, sloped but artistic, Carrer Verdi is one of the trendiest streets in Barcelona
- admiring Gaudi’s architecture – Park Guell and Casa Vicens
- Enjoying local vibe at Plaça del Sol, Plaça de la Virreina and Plaça del Diamant
Gastronomie
With over 40 different tapas to chose from - from authentic Spanish to new infused modern day tapas - la Tosca del Carme is the perfect place to discover Spanish Food and drinks, whilst sitting in a warm and friendly ambiance.
Tosca del Carme
40 Carrer del CarmeWith over 40 different tapas to chose from - from authentic Spanish to new infused modern day tapas - la Tosca del Carme is the perfect place to discover Spanish Food and drinks, whilst sitting in a warm and friendly ambiance.
A healthy flexitarian restaurant with a wonderful rooftop garden where you can enjoy healthy and tasteful food. Perfect for a brunch or a romantic dinner.
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Flax&Kale
74b Carrer dels TallersA healthy flexitarian restaurant with a wonderful rooftop garden where you can enjoy healthy and tasteful food. Perfect for a brunch or a romantic dinner.
In the very nice street of Pintor Fortuny, Caravelle is the perfect place to enjoy a very nice coffe or a delicious brunch.
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Caravelle
31 Carrer del Pintor FortunyIn the very nice street of Pintor Fortuny, Caravelle is the perfect place to enjoy a very nice coffe or a delicious brunch.
The Blai street is well-known for its numerous tapas bars and restaurants that serve not only some of the most delicious tapas and "pintxos" in the city, but are simply perfect for your late afternoon vermuts with friends, as almost all of them have terraces and a very pleasant atmosphere.
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Carrer de Blai
Carrer de BlaiThe Blai street is well-known for its numerous tapas bars and restaurants that serve not only some of the most delicious tapas and "pintxos" in the city, but are simply perfect for your late afternoon vermuts with friends, as almost all of them have terraces and a very pleasant atmosphere.
If the best paella restaurants are to be found by the see, in la Barceloneta district, MariscCo is a very good alternative to taste the very best Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, in Plaza Real, one of the most emblematic plazas of Barcelona, this place is perfect for a romantic dinner.
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MariscCo Paella Restaurant
8 Pl. ReialIf the best paella restaurants are to be found by the see, in la Barceloneta district, MariscCo is a very good alternative to taste the very best Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, in Plaza Real, one of the most emblematic plazas of Barcelona, this place is perfect for a romantic dinner.
Bars & Night out
DISTRITO V
15 Rambla del Ravaltry their mojitos in one of the most emblematic ramblas of Barcelona !
Perfect for your first gin&tonic before a long night out !
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33/45 Bar & Gallery
4 Carrer de Joaquín CostaPerfect for your first gin&tonic before a long night out !
Consejos para la ciudad
Frases útiles
Don't order a "beer", order a "canya"
... and you'll get a 25 cl glass of draught beer. When you make a toast say "Salut!"
Frases útiles
"Bon dia" and "Adéu"
Locals will be thankful if you try to speak in Spanish, but you will win their hearts if you talk to them in Catalan. Say "Bon dia" for "Good morning" and "Adéu" for "Goodbye".
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Be very careful of your personal belongings
Do not be scared about it, you won't have any trouble if you make sure you take precautions to safeguard yourself everywhere in Barcelona. Never leave your bags unattended or under a chair. Always wear your bag in front of you especially if there is a zipper. And do be careful when holding your mobile phone.
No te pierdas
Don't forget to enjoy a glass of vermouth
If you want to have a cool drink before eating, try the vermouth. And if yo have something to celebrate, ask for a glass of cava (a catalan sparkling wine of Denomination of Origin status).