In collaboration with Max of The Urban Suites tourist apartments. <Barcelona in recent years has become one of the favorite tourist destinations for Italians for many reasons, including: the climate, the countless cultural events and sports, the geographical proximity and air links from many Italian regions.
Most tourists are familiar with the hugely popular neighborhoods of Bornand Old Cityand Barceloneta and Exiample but this post proposes something different: the decadent air of Barrio del Poble Sec.
The Poble Sec is located at the foot of the Montjuic, south of Avenida Paralel, a long avenue that connects the Plaza de España with the promenade. Its name derives from the chronic lack of water that characterized the neighborhood in the late 1800s. Its collected squares and narrow streets that remember Naples, they easily lead us to Montjuic from where you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the whole city.
The proximity to Barrio chino, now known as the Raval, an area that in the 40s brought together a set of characteristic elements such as closed houses, cabarets, theaters and concert cafes, attracted numerous artists to Poble Sec who contaminated the neighborhood. Joan Manuel Serrat, one of the greatest Spanish singers ever, was born and raised right here and is nicknamed el noi del Poble Sec.
Until the early 1900s this area of the city was purely industrial. The undisputed symbol of this part of Barcelona is the three chimneys of the old compañía eléctrica La Canadenca. Now this area revitalized and presents some splendid murals: but be careful not to get hit by skateboarders, while taking your photos.
The neighborhood is packed with theaters, the most famous being the Molino now undergoing restoration which was built taking a strong cue from the Moulin Rouge in Paris, theApollo home to numerous concerts (and the fixed appointment every Monday evening with theAntikaraoke). Beside the theater, there is a bar that attracts the attention of beer lovers: each table has its own beer tap, Just help yourselves.
Traditional theaters are the Victoria Theater and the theater Condal.
For eat in a delightful place you can try from gaps: Plaça del Sortidor, 3. Tel +34.933293545. This restaurant, which looks like a florist from the outside, is run by a former interior designer and you notice. The furniture is very special and the environment is truly original. The dishes offered are typical. The value for money affordable.
La Bodegueta: Carrer del Blai, 47. Tel +34.934420846. A historic restaurant in the most typical street of the neighborhood. You can picar or taste the typical Catalan dishes, including a delicious grilled meat, the butifarras are very good.
Xemei: Passeig de L'Exposicio 85. Tel. +34.935535140. Run by two Jesolani twins, it is an excellent fish restaurant with excellent service.
To sleep The Urban Suites located at Carrer Sant Nicolau 1-3. 08014 Barcelona is one of the ideal places to experience the city in the best way. New apartments managed by two Catalan sisters and by Max, a Venetian in exile. They offer free wifi internet and have private parking.
