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El Raval

Name: El Raval
Address: Barcelona, CT, ES

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Charlotte

June 14, 2020

El Raval district is the quintessential multicultural district of Barcelona. Along with countless bars ans restaurants, you will find a lot of foreign and local shops in harmony with the cosmopolitan life of Barcelona. Don't miss : - Universitat of Barcelona, the first University in Barcelona founded in 1871, - MACBA, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona, - Joaquin Costa, Street - Pintor Fortuny, Street - Market de la Boqueria My favorite restaurants in el Raval : - Flax and Kale : a healthy flexitarian restaurant with a wonderful rooftop garden where you can enjoy healthy and tasteful food. Perfect for a brunch or a romantic dinner. Carrer dels Tallers, 74b - La Tosca del Carme : With over 40 different tapas to chose from - from authentic Spanish to new infused modern day tapas - la Tosca del Carme is the perfect place to discover Spanish Food and drinks, whilst sitting in a warm and friendly ambiance. Carrer del Carme, 40 - Caravelle : ideal for a coffee or a perfect brunch ! Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 31 My favorite bars in el Raval : - Carnal Cocktail Bar - literally just in front our building ! Very nice for a romantic evening. - Distrito V - try their mojitos in one of the most emblematic ramblas of Barcelona ; Rambla del Raval, 15 - 33/45 - Perfect for the first gin&tonic of a long night out. Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 4

Sandra

April 9, 2020

El Raval is mostly known as an edgy barrio where pickpockets roam. In the past few years, however, this older residential neighborhood has undergone a small renaissance. Much of this is due to the influence of the Richard Meier - designed Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA), which has spurred an influx of studios, galleries, outdoor cafés, bookstores, and one-of-a-kind boutiques. The rocking epicenter, the MACBA Plaça, is a modern day forum for bohemian youth, abuzz with the sights and sounds of late-night gatherings and talented skateboarders showing off their latest tricks. Yet El Raval has fully retained its authentic character. You can still see elderly women in housedresses draped over balconies people-watching. In the heart of the action on a tiny side street is Casa Camper, a modern boutique hotel with a lovely terrace rooftop bar. Huge street murals sit next to vegetarian cafés and skater shops. It’s a very multicultural neighbourhood, too, home to some of the best Indian and Middle Eastern restaurants in the city. The area is packed with both quirky bars and trendy brunch spots, so it can be a great area for going out or eating in. 🔔Unfortunately, parts of Raval can also be a little dodgy at times and is a favourite hangout for pickpockets, so keep your wits about, even if you’re here during the daytime, if you doesn't want to get in trouble please avoid it at night. It´s an almost permanent fixture in a bid to deter drug dealers, street fighting and prostitutes working there close to La Rambla. The fact that El Raval, whose origin lies in the Arabic word Arrabal meaning outskirts - used to be a suburb outside of the city’s walls made it the perfect spot for such insalubrious activities, to say nothing of its close proximity to the port.

Cristina

August 5, 2019

A unique and contrastant place. Deserves a good walk around into its authentic and ethnical streets, filled with an incredible mix of islamic and hindu cultures all around. Great for curious travelers into something beyond the city guides.