Gràcia
Your charming, lively hangout
Overview
Gràcia was once an independent town.
Perhaps that's why it feels like a village in the heart of Barcelona.
Bars, boutiques and restaurants pepper the pedestrian streets. It's a real a favourite of local residents.
And you?
What can I do here?
Visit the colourful temple of Catalan modernism that is Park Güell. Think Spartacus meets the Flintstones. Awesome. You have to pay €8 to get in, though.
Shop for fresh food at Mercat de la Llibertat. It's an indoor market, open since 1888. You can buy fish, legumes, vegetables and other natural products.
Explore the car-free streets. (Why aren't all city centres car free?)
Pause for a cool beer or vermouth in one of Gràcia's vibrant squares:
Cines Verdi is a cinema. It shows original language films with Spanish subtitles. Some weeknight viewings are a tiny bit cheaper (€7 vs €8). Gosh.
Fun fact
The best time to be in Gràcia is mid-August during the Festa Major de Gràcia. Jaw-dropping street decorations, human pyramids, fireworks, parades, great food and lots to drink. Party on_._ And on.
How affordable is this neighbourhood?
€€ (mid-range)
