{"id":63020,"date":"2016-02-27T10:48:59","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T09:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=63020"},"modified":"2018-02-12T10:14:05","modified_gmt":"2018-02-12T09:14:05","slug":"best-places-for-people-watching-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-places-for-people-watching-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Best places for people watching in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>People watching<\/strong> is the act of spending time idly observing <strong>people<\/strong> in a public place, and Barcelona is the ideal place to do it! Why? Because this city is full of wonderful squares, <em>ramblas<\/em> and public parks \u2013 perfect places from which to relax and watch the beautiful <strong>people<\/strong> of Barcelona go by. Here are some ideas for your next <strong>people watching<\/strong> expedition.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-places-for-people-watching-in-barcelona\/#Watch_people_make_sand_sculptures_on_Barceloneta_beach\" title=\"Watch people make sand sculptures on Barceloneta beach \">Watch people make sand sculptures on Barceloneta beach <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-places-for-people-watching-in-barcelona\/#See_the_locals_hanging_out_at_Placa_del_Sol_Gracia\" title=\"See the locals hanging out at Pla\u00e7a del Sol, Gr\u00e0cia\">See the locals hanging out at Pla\u00e7a del Sol, Gr\u00e0cia<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-places-for-people-watching-in-barcelona\/#Gawp_at_some_hipsters_at_Placa_Comercial_El_Born\" title=\"Gawp at some hipsters at Pla\u00e7a Comercial, El Born \">Gawp at some hipsters at Pla\u00e7a Comercial, El Born <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-places-for-people-watching-in-barcelona\/#Spot_fellow_tourists_in_Placa_Reial\" title=\"Spot fellow tourists in Pla\u00e7a Reial\">Spot fellow tourists in Pla\u00e7a Reial<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_people_make_sand_sculptures_on_Barceloneta_beach\"><\/span><strong>Watch people make sand sculptures on Barceloneta beach <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3536353340_57b97018d8_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-63022\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-63022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3536353340_57b97018d8_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"People in Barceloneta \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>The promenade at Barceloneta beach is a mecca for skateboarders, dog walkers, paddle boarders and sun worshippers. <strong>People<\/strong> come here from all over the city to stroll by the sea and enjoy the laid back vibe of <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>\u2019s busiest beachfront cafes. Whether it\u2019s <strong>people<\/strong> playing volleyball, making sand sculptures or rollerblading, this area is a hub of activity and makes for some great <strong>people watching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_locals_hanging_out_at_Placa_del_Sol_Gracia\"><\/span><strong>See the locals hanging out at Pla\u00e7a del Sol, Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/1439271994_5c124da219_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-63026\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-63026 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/1439271994_5c124da219_z-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"Placa Sol Barcelona\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" \/><\/a>If you want to see where the locals go to party, this is a great place to visit. Gr\u00e0cia is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/barcelona\/things-to-do\/gracia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">a charming neighbourhood<\/a> just outside the city centre which draws in a crowd of young professionals and locals, which you\u2019ll see reflected in the many cosy off-beat restaurants dotted around its laneways. Bonus <strong>people watching<\/strong> tip: when there\u2019s a religious <em>fiesta<\/em> or festival on in Gracia, the neighborhood\u2019s squares become filled with local families and there\u2019s usually costumes, fireworks and marching bands \u2013 a great glimpse into local community life.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gawp_at_some_hipsters_at_Placa_Comercial_El_Born\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2712706745_2724984b5b_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-63028\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-63028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2712706745_2724984b5b_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"El Born Barcelona\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Gawp at some hipsters at Pla\u00e7a Comercial, El Born <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">El Born is an area of meandering laneways and high-end boutiques where you\u2019ll spot the hip and arty <strong>people of Barcelona<\/strong>. At the end of all these laneways is an area called Pla\u00e7a Comercial where you can sit outside one of the trendy bars and cafes that faces onto the cultural centre of <a href=\"http:\/\/elbornculturaimemoria.barcelona.cat\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mercat del Born.<\/a> It\u2019s the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon after a spot of shopping.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spot_fellow_tourists_in_Placa_Reial\"><\/span><strong>Spot fellow tourists in Pla\u00e7a Reial<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/6319827078_5cecc31113_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-63027\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-63027 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/6319827078_5cecc31113_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Placa Reial Barcelona \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Situated just off the buzzing Rambla in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>\u2019s city centre, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelonaturisme.com\/wv3\/en\/page\/1248\/placa-reial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">this beautiful square<\/a> is lined with restaurants and cafes on all sides, with a fountain in the centre. There is a special atmosphere here, especially at night time when the pla\u00e7a lights up and becomes a romantic setting for al fresco dining. You\u2019ll see <strong>people<\/strong> from all walks of life passing through, especially tourists who wander in off the Rambla to sit and relax.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"63020\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People watching is the act of spending time idly observing people in a public place, and Barcelona is the ideal place to do it! Why? Because this city is full of wonderful squares, ramblas and public parks \u2013 perfect places from which to relax and watch the beautiful people of Barcelona go by. Here are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":63041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4599],"tags":[1972,1375,1077],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63020"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63020"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":94690,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63020\/revisions\/94690"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}