Las Ramblas
Or la rambla, a gorgeous tree-lined pedestrian walkway, the busiest and most lively street of the city. mostly occupied by tourists, expect to pay higher prices for food and drink. avoid the groups of people supposedly betting on a game played on a cardboard table, they are thieves. head off into some of the side streets for a cheaper, more local, and authentic experience of barcelona. often called las ramblas, because it is actually a series of several different streets each called 'rambla de ____', the sections also have distinct feels. as you get closer to plaã§a catalunya, you find more street performers doing stunts. in the middle, you'll find street performers in costumes. towards the pier, there are artists who will do pencil drawings, paintings, etc.
La Plaça Catalunya
Connecting all the major streets in the city, the plaã§a is known for its fountains and statues, and the central location to everything in the city. a favourite meeting spot for locals.
El Portal de l'Ãngel
Large pedestrian walkway with many new and stylish shops to browse in.
Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc
In the summer months July and August the outdoor swimming pool is open for public. This pool offers spectacular views over the whole city. The pool is close to the exit from the funicular that departs from metro station Parallel; metro ticket is valid for the funicular.
Stroll along the following famous streets in Ciutat Vella: Las Ramblas or La Rambla, a gorgeous tree-lined pedestrian walkway, the busiest and most lively street of the city. Mostly occupied by tourists, expect to pay higher prices for food and drink. Avoid the groups of people supposedly betting on a game played on a cardboard table, they are thieves. Head off into some of the side streets for a cheaper, more local, and authentic experience of Barcelona. Often called Las Ramblas, because it is actually a series of several different streets each called 'Rambla de ____', the sections also have distinct feels. As you get closer to Plaça Catalunya, you find more street performers doing stunts. In the middle, you'll find street performers in costumes. Towards the pier, there are artists who will do pencil drawings, paintings, etc. La Plaça Catalunya. Connecting all the major streets in the city, the Plaça is known for its fountains and statues, and the central location to everything in the city. A favourite meeting spot for locals. El Portal de l'Ãngel. Large pedestrian walkway with many new and stylish shops to browse in.
beachfront boardwalk
Cruise miles of beachfront boardwalk starting from Barceloneta or get a tan on the beach.
For those wishing to make a real attempt at learning the language, there are plenty of Catalan and Spanish language schools in Barcelona.