The most typical neighbourhoods in Barcelona that you should not miss out, Sunotel Central

Barcelona is a city full of charm, culture, and diversity. Each of its neighbourhoods has its own personality and offers a unique experience to its visitors. If you want to know the essence of the Ciutat Condal, do not miss this guide to the most typical neighbourhoods of Barcelona, with the most essential points of each one.



Gothic Quarter


The Gothic Quarter is the historical core of the city, where the main political institutions and the most emblematic monuments are located. Strolling through its narrow, labyrinthine streets is like travelling back in time, as it preserves the medieval layout and many Gothic buildings. Among its attractions are the Cathedral, the Portal de l'Àngel, the Plaça de Sant Jaume, the Picasso Museum and the Plaça Reial. It is a very touristic and commercial neighbourhood, with a wide range of stores, bars, and restaurants.



Neighbourhood of La Ribera


The Barri de la Ribera, also known as el Born, is one of the most popular and fashionable neighbourhoods of Barcelona. It is an area with a lot of cultural, artistic and gastronomic life, where the old and the modern mix. Here you can admire the beauty of the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, the Arco de Triomf, the Palau de la Música or the Mercat del Born, converted into a cultural centre. You can also enjoy its art galleries, its designer shops, its restaurants, serving international cuisine, and its cocktail bars.



Gràcia


Gràcia is a neighbourhood with a Bohemian, artistic and alternative atmosphere, which preserves the village spirit it had before being annexed to Barcelona. It is a very quiet and familiar area, with many plazas and gardens where to relax and have a drink. It is also home to the famous Park Güell, one of Gaudí's masterpieces and one of the symbols of the city. Gràcia is also a very festive neighbourhood, especially in August, when its major festivals are celebrated and the streets are decorated with different themes.



The Barceloneta


La Barceloneta is the seafaring district par excellence, where you can breathe the aroma of the sea and feel the popular and authentic atmosphere. It is the ideal place to enjoy the beach, the sun, and sports, as well as to taste the fresh fish and the paella in its numerous restaurants. Barceloneta also has a modern and cosmopolitan side, with the Olympic Port, the Casino, the Aquàrium and the Museum of the History of Catalonia. It is undoubtedly one of the liveliest and most charismatic neighbourhoods in Barcelona.



The Eixample


L'Eixample is the largest and most populated neighbourhood of Barcelona, the result of the urban expansion of the nineteenth century. It is characterized by its grid-shaped layout, with wide boulevards and blocks with interior courtyards. It is the Modernist district, home to some of the most representative works of this architectural style, such as the Sagrada Família, the Casa Batlló, the Casa Milà or the Hospital de Sant Pau. It is also a neighbourhood with a lot of commercial, cultural and nightlife, with a wide variety of shops, museums, theatres, cinemas, bars and discotheques.



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These are just some of the most typical neighbourhoods of Barcelona, but there are many more worth discovering. We invite you to explore the city and be surprised by its richness and diversity.


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