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

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,...

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

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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Restaurants
B Lounge in the Raval
The tempting restaurant of the cool, sophisticated Hotel Barceló Raval

Museums
Fundació Joan Miró in Montjuïc
One of the greatest museum buildings in the world; approachable, light and airy

Shopping
Ena Macana in the Born
Necklaces, bracelets and rings with a story to tell, hand-made from all kinds of old items

Shopping
RooM in Sarrià
A chuch pew, wooden drawers, modernist tiles, rope, natural flowers, fluorescent light...

Restaurants
Àpat in The Eixample
The dinner menu brings dishes to the table such as cod steak with sweet apple
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Things to do
The Eixample
A Modernista showcase: its buildings include the Sagrada Família and La Pedrera

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Sarrià
Sarrià became the city's new uptown area for its more posh homes, shops and restaurants

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


