Maybe you've come across it by chance, maybe you've come this far to see one exhibition at MACBA or to the CCCB. Or you got lost on your way out of the boqueria. There is even here it has gone as far as rambla del raval to see Botero's cat.
Whatever the reason for your presence in the now former barrio chino, do not be scared. It doesn't bite anyone. The probability of being the victim of a mugging is the same as you could have in any neighborhood of the city when you find yourself written on your forehead: I am a tourist. So put on your expression I am a citizen of the world e enjoy the raval.
Which is nice for anyone with eyes to look at. Beautiful as only a central district of a city where coexist bohemian, immigrants of various nationalities and old folks who have never disengaged themselves from there. Walk, observe and you will see a piece of the city that still resists, but only partially (see hotel, film library, etc.) to be completely cleaned.
If you want to stop on the Avenue to eat something, I propose:
Madame Jasmine - Rambla del Raval, 22 Barcelona, 08001
How to get there: L2, L3 Paral·lel (lilac / green) / L3 Liceu (lilac / green). They have great sandwiches!
In the upper part of the neighborhood instead (the already cooler one), near the boqueria and the rambla (the best known) you will find:
Iposa - C / Floristes de la Rambla, 14
How to get there: L3 Liceu (lilac / green)
For to drink a coffee, a beer, but also to eat. They have a fantastic lunch menu at only 7 euro, drink included.
