Discover the most emblematic areas and neighborhoods of Barcelona and plan your visit. Find out more about the most iconic buildings and touritic areas of the city. Explore the city with a local guide and discover all its secrets or simply find out more about the history of Barcelona.
In case you have limited time to discover the city, the Barcelona Tourist Hop on Hop Off Bus can be a good option for you, as it allows you to visit the highlights of Barcelona in a qiuick and convenient way.
El Raval Neighborhood
The Raval is a fascinating and thrilling area of Barcelona, but it also has a darkerside that you should be aware of. It’s definitely not the safest or …
Gràcia District
The Gràcia neighborhood is only one stop from the Passeig de Gràcia, but it feels like being in a different city. Gràcia was an independent town until the end …
The neighboorhood of Barceloneta
La Barceloneta is a neighboorhood of the Ciudad Vella area in Barcelona. The Barceloneta includes the old harbor, Port Vell, on one side, and a beautiful beach …
Olympic Port Barcelona
The Olympic Port of Barcelona is located in front of the former Olympic Village, between the beaches of La Barceloneta and Nova Icaria.
Montjuïc, The Olympic Hill
The name Montjuic comes from the ancient cemetery built by the Jewish community in this mountain of Barcelona, and it literally means Jewish Mountain.
Eixample, the modernism district
The Eixample Quarter is the area located in the north side of Plaça de Catalunya, the geographical centre of the city. It is not only the most emblematic …
Ribera-Born Quarter
The neighborhood of La Ribera or el Born is accessible from the Gothic Quarter, walking through Laietana Street or from l’ Arc de Triomf.
Tibidabo and Collserola
Tibidabo is the highest peak of the Collserola Hill (serra de Collserola) in Barcelona, about 512 meters above sea level.
Gothic Quarter Barcelona: Old Town Guide & Walking Route (2026)
The Gothic Quarter (Barrio Gòtic) is the heart of Barcelona’s old town and the oldest part of the city, the medieval core known as Ciutat Vella. When it …
