Barcelona Districts

Barcelona Neighborhoods

There are ten Barcelona districts which include the popular Cuitat Vella (Old City) and Eixample district where many of Gaudi's famous buildings such as Casa Mila are located.

Eixample District

The Eixample district is very modern and structured with large tree-lined avenues and boulevards.

If you love the architecture of Antoni Gaudi and upmarket shops and restaurants, this is for you!

Barcelona Gothic Quarter

This is one of the most popular areas of the Ciutat Vella where the lovely Cathedral of Barcelona is located.

Full of narrow cobbled streets, the area is full of restaurants and shops and lovely squares.

El Born (La Ribera)

The trendy and upmarket area of El Born (La Ribera) is famous for its stylish new shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Visit the lovely Palau de la Musica and Picasso Museum which is housed in five palaces on Carrer de Montcada.

Barceloneta

Barcelona waterfront and the lovely district of Barceloneta are an essential part of this lovely city.

Not only are there fantastic views of the Mediterranean sea but you can also wine and dine at some of the best restaurants in Barcelona.

El Raval

Once the red light district of Barcelona and now one of the latest cultural hotspots in the city.

This is where the Museu D'Art Contemporani De Barcelona (MACBA) and Centre of Contemporary Culture (CCCB) are located.

Montjuīc

From the harbor you can take the cable car to Montjuīc in the district of Sants-Montjuīc where the 1992 Olympic Games were held.

This is a very beautiful area of Barcelona with many places to visit such as two of the most famous museums in town and the popular Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village).

Nearby Districts

Other districts include the bohemian district of Grācia where Gaudi's Parc Guell is located. Les Corts, Sarriā-Sant Gervasi, Horta-Guinardķ, Nou Barris, Sant Andreu and Sant Martí.

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