Barcelona by area

Where to shop, eat and more as you explore the bustling and varied neighbourhoods of Barcelona

Barceloneta & the Ports
Things to do

Barceloneta & the Ports

The city's seafront was ignored until 1992, when it underwent a massive transformation for the Olympics. The city now has seven kilometres of golden sands,...
The Barri Gòtic
Things to do

The Barri Gòtic

A stroll through the medieval alleyways and secluded squares of the Old City is the best possible introduction to Barcelona
Gràcia
Things to do

Gràcia

You can't think of Gràcia without thinking of its 'Festa Major', a weeklong street fair and party that takes over the barrio
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Ena Macana in the Born
Shopping

Ena Macana in the Born

Necklaces, bracelets and rings with a story to tell, hand-made from all kinds of old items
RooM in Sarrià
Shopping

RooM in Sarrià

A chuch pew, wooden drawers, modernist tiles, rope, natural flowers, fluorescent light...
Àpat in The Eixample
Restaurants

Àpat in The Eixample

4 out of 5 stars
The dinner menu brings dishes to the table such as cod steak with sweet apple
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The Eixample
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The Eixample

A Modernista showcase: its buildings include the Sagrada Família and La Pedrera
Sarrià
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Sarrià

Sarrià became the city's new uptown area for its more posh homes, shops and restaurants
Montjuïc & Poble-sec
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Montjuïc & Poble-sec

It's often left off visitors' itineraries, but the hill of Montjuïc merits a wander