Discover Barcelona with our City Guides – select an area

February 11, 2010 by Cocoon Team Leave a reply »

Select an area for more details: El Gotic – Rambla, El Born, Eixample, Gracia, El Raval, La Barceloneta


El Gotic – Rambla

The historical centre of Barcelona from Plaza Cataluna down to the old harbour (Columbus statue), alongside the Rambla:  1,3 km…

To be seen :

  • The Ramblas & the living statues
  • The Plaza Real
  • Medieval streets
  • Tapas bars, shops, restaurants

El Gotic - Rambla

El Borne

Previously a working-class area, the Born is now the trendiest place in town, where yesterday’s charm blends with today’s lifestyle. Art…

El Borne

  • Picasso museum
  • Santa Maria del Mar basilica
  • Ciutadella’s park
  • Fashion shops & trendy bars

Eixample

The new city: the end of the 19th century the city spread to the north with 9km2 of building blocks. The economic & commercial nerve…

To be seen :

  • Passeig de Gracia boulevard
  • Modernist architecture
  • Gaudi Sagrada Familia

Eixample

Gracia

You will love this charming neighbourhood, an ancient village enclosed in the city, in the centre of Barcelona. Many shops, retro workshops and…

To be seen :

  • Plaza del Sol by night
  • Trendy restaurants

Gracia

El Raval

The Raval used to be a low-class area & is divided into two areas by the Carrer Hospital.
NORTHERN PART: upcoming and hip part of Barcelona!

To be seen :

  • MACBA : contemporary art
  • Boqueria market
  • Palau Güell

El Raval

La Barceloneta

Let’s go to the playa by tube?
Barcelona: 4km of beaches, 10 min away from the centre and 272
sunny days a year.
Take the sun…

To be seen :

  • 4 km of beaches
  • The Olympic port
  • Seafood restaurants

La Barceloneta

Related posts:

  1. City Guide: Gotic quarter – Rambla
  2. City Guide: Gracia
  3. City Guide: Eixample
  4. City Guide: La Barceloneta
  5. City Guide: El Raval
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