Barcelona: Neighborhoods

Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) Wander through age-old squares and alleyways of this ancient quarter just east of La Rambla, with some of the structures dating back to the Roman Empire.

La Ribera Adjacent to trendy Born, this gentrified harbor district southeast of Barri Gòtic is home to fantastic Museo Picasso.

El Born This hip area southeast of Barri Gòtic hosts some of the city’s trendiest boutiques, restaurants, and bars.

El Raval Take in Barcelona’s multicultural flavor by traipsing the offbeat shops, bars, and clubs of this edgy neighborhood west of La Rambla, where new immigrants live alongside new bohemians.

L'Eixample This elegant area is home to leafy broad boulevards and the city’s signature Modernist buildings, including the magnificent cathedral Sagrada Família by Barcelona’s homegrown Antoni Gaudí.

Montjuïc Hop the stellar museums on this verdant hill overlooking the harbor, from the small and lovely Fundació Joan Miró to the imposing Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.

Waterfront From the palm-fringed seafront of Port Vell to the wide squares of the old Barceloneta fishing quarter to the swanky Olympic district, Barcelona’s waterfront buzzes with a Mediterranean vibe.

Gràcia Experience the small-town ambiance, rich culture, and charming squares of this tight-packed barrio northwest of L’Eixample that is home to Gaudí’s stunningly landscaped Parc Güell.

Tibidabo Dizzying city vistas – stretching all the way to the Pyrenees and the island of Mallorca on a clear day – await on this hill topped with an old-fashioned amusement park.