Barcelona Area Guide: Poble Sec Barrio

Paral.lel and Poble Sec are barrios included in the district called Montjuic.  Paral.lel is an avenue that cuts down from picturesque Placa Espanya right down to the World Trade Centre at the tip of the port.  Poble Sec is an area spreading out from the middle of Paral.lel.

The areas are safe and primarily residential but there is much entertainment to be had as well.  This includes popular bars, theatre and even a club.  However, whilst Paral.lel is a busy thoroughfare during the day, the areas are quiet and just a 10-20 minute walk to the centre of the city and Las Ramblas.  A good choice if you want to be central but away from the crowds of tourists that populate more central areas.

Montjuic and Placa Espanya are also very close by.  The event halls and the Palau de Congressos near Placa espanya also make the Paral.lel/ Poble Sec area perfect for those in Barcelona on business.  Although both Placa Espanya and Montjuic have a lot to offer tourists as well.

There are several restaurants and many cafes which line either side of Paral.lel which also is home to some beautiful building facades, making it popular with visitors.

There are 2 metro stops, aptly named Paral.lel and Poble Sec, they are on the same line and are a stop or two away from Las Ramblas.

If you are looking for a bit of culture then not to worry there is more than enough to be found in Placa Espanya which has 2 art museums and Poble Espanyol which was built for the 1929 World Fair and is a “village” constructed from different examples of Spanish regional architecture.

Facilities-wise because the area is residential there is a good range of amenities from pharmacies to supermarkets. Also very near Poble Sec/ Paral.lel is the Mercat Sant Antoni which is a large market selling primarily food products, a good place to have a wander and overload your senses. 

Hotels Near Poble Sec

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Hotel Silken Concordia
B Hotel Barcelona - 3 stars
Catalonia Hotel Barcelona - 4 stars
Fira Palace Hotel - 4 stars

Highlights of the area

Close to the centre of town
Near Placa Espanya and the Magic Fountains of Montjuic, Poble Espanyol.

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