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Barcelona Area Guides: El Born

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Santa Maria Del Mar Church in El Born
Santa Maria Del Mar Church in El Born

Despite humble beginnings as a settlement built on top of a medieval area of jousts and celebrations El Born has grown into being one of the most fashionable places in the city.

Every day the cafes are packed and at night people move along to Passeig de Born, which according to locals was the site of the jousts, to sample the many bars, which serve up a mean mojito. Also on Passeig de Born there is claimed to be the best pizza place in Barcelona, and at €1.50 a slice you can't complain.

Nevertheless El Born isn't just about the nightlife, there is plenty of culture to be had as well. It can be seen that Calle Montcada was also a medieval street, which is now home to the Picasso museum and the Textile Museum which has a lovely café with a terrace attached to it. The textile museum is located here because in Born's early days it was home to the textile guilds of Barcelona. There is also a beautiful church which you can wander around in, sometimes even when there is a wedding going on!

Passeig del Born
Passeig del Born

Nowadays people are attracted to Born for the shopping which consists of some beautiful but pricey boutiques and shoe shops which are useful to find that one-off piece. Some of the trendiest shops around such as Brazilian company Colcci have chosen Born as their home.

El Born is sandwiched between Via Laietana and Barceloneta and is served by the metro stops Barceloneta and Jaume 1 which are on the same line. Las Ramblas and the centre of the city are a pleasant 10 minute walk away.

The beach is also just a 10 minute walk away so you can have both a beach holiday and a city break in one. Plus you are quite close to the Parc Ciutadella, which is a relaxing place to sit in the afternoon and watch the hippies play their bongos. The Barcelona zoo is also located in Parc Ciutadella.

As you can see, El Born is perfect for families as well as tourists. The noise could sometimes be a problem depending on where you are, but it's not as bad as in the centre of town. It is a picturesque and cultural part of the city with a vibrant café culture and bar scene.


Parking in El Born

We created a parking map showing the secure parking facilities in El Born district. You can click on any parking icon on the map to see detailed information about each car park facility. To ensure your parking space is available when you need it you can book your parking space in advance.


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Map showing car parks in El Born

Map showing the car parks nearest to El Born in Barcelona, Spain. Click on the blue car park labels to be taken to a detailed information page on that car park.

Hospital de Mar
Passeig Marítim, 25-29
Franca Station
Museum d' Història de Catalunya
Plaça de Pau Vila, 3
Santa Maria del Mar
Plaça de Santa Maria, 1
Picasso Museum
Carrer Montcada, 15-23
Parc Cuitadella
Barcelona History Museum
Plaça del Rei
Barcelona Cathedral
Plaça de la Seu, 3
BSM Wellington - Zoo Car Park
BSM Biomedic Car Park
BSM Hospital del Mar Car Park
SABA BAMSA Barceloneta Centre Car Park
Ciutadella - Vila Olimpica Metro
Barceloneta Metro
Jaume I Metro
Sant Marti
Barceloneta
El Born
Poblenou
La Ribera
Barri Gòtic
Port Vell
BSM Moll de la Fusta Car Park
Laietana Princesa Car Park
SABA BAMSA Francesc Cambo Car Park
Aparcaments Francesc Cambo Car Park
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