{"id":78271,"date":"2016-09-15T10:15:07","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T08:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=78271"},"modified":"2021-10-13T18:51:20","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:51:20","slug":"el-raval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/el-raval\/","title":{"rendered":"6 essential places in El Raval"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once your tourist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\"><strong>apartment<\/strong><\/a> in <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is booked, it\u2019s time to choose the places you want to visit during your stay in the city. Coming to Barcelona for a few days of leisure or work and staying in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/neighborhood-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>best neighbourhoods<\/strong><\/a> has never been this easy, but choosing where to go when there are so many options can be pretty hard. Don\u2019t worry though, that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for \u2013 to be your personal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/low-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>tour guide<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104361 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-7.jpg\" alt=\"touristic apartments in barcelona\" width=\"850\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, the next time you have some free <strong>vacation<\/strong> days, stay in one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>rental apartments<\/strong><\/a> in the centre of Barcelona and experience the best of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/raval\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>El Raval<\/strong><\/a>, one of the city\u2019s most lively and dynamic <em>barrios<\/em>. All you have to do is follow our list of <strong>6 essential places<\/strong> in the neighbourhood.<\/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\/el-raval\/#A_quick_history_of_El_Raval\" title=\"A quick history of El Raval\">A quick history of El Raval<\/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\/el-raval\/#2_essential_places_to_visit_in_El_Raval\" title=\"2 essential places to visit in El Raval\">2 essential places to visit in El Raval<\/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\/el-raval\/#2_essential_restaurants_in_El_Raval\" title=\"2 essential restaurants in El Raval\">2 essential restaurants in El Raval<\/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\/el-raval\/#2_essential_stores_in_El_Raval\" title=\"2 essential stores in El Raval\">2 essential stores in El Raval<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_quick_history_of_El_Raval\"><\/span>A quick history of El Raval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_78448\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78448\" class=\" wp-image-78448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/19738735001_1d758d21b2_z-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by jdww via VisualHunt\" width=\"290\" height=\"182\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-78448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by jdww via VisualHunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>El Raval<\/strong> is a legendary popular neighbourhood in the city of Barcelona, having always been known for its multiculturalism, which has to do with its proximity to both the port and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/las-ramblas-a-tourist-epicenter-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>La Rambla<\/strong><\/a>, a true symbol of the cosmopolitan city centre. Its development dates back to the Middle Ages, when the city needed to create more urban space for its inhabitants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After a decline in the 60s and 80s of last century, the neighbourhood of El Raval is now again at its best \u2013 a vibrant home for <strong>art<\/strong> and <strong>culture<\/strong>, with aesthetically pleasing renovated buildings and some of the best and most eclectic restaurants in town.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bohemian-chic-el-raval\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My favorite plazas in El Raval<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_essential_places_to_visit_in_El_Raval\"><\/span>2 essential places to visit in El Raval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_78450\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78450\" class=\" wp-image-78450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3544548861_d3693f8121_m.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by kodachrome65 via Visualhunt\" width=\"255\" height=\"255\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-78450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by kodachrome65 via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you\u2019re ready to explore all that El Raval has to offer, we recommend that you start with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.macba.cat\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>MACBA<\/strong><\/a>, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. This is an essential stop not only because of the art on display, but also due to the exquisite <strong>modern architecture<\/strong> of the building. \u00a0<strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Take your time exploring its rich <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cccbs-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>library<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Barcelona+Museum+of+Contemporary+Art\/@41.3831953,2.1646781,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2f5ac8c5ed1:0x8efd28fd5e2c7b2a!8m2!3d41.3831913!4d2.1668668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pla\u00e7a dels \u00c0ngels, 1, 08001 Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the museum, head to the classic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boqueria.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Boqueria market<\/strong><\/a>, a place full of life and colour where you\u2019ll find refreshing juices and fruits to recharge your energies \u2013 you\u2019ll need it, because there are still plenty of places left for you to visit in the neighbourhood!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Mercado+de+La+Boqueria\/@41.3817439,2.1693966,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2f7b51e5a01:0x860ac654dc73add5!8m2!3d41.3817399!4d2.1715853\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_essential_restaurants_in_El_Raval\"><\/span>2 essential restaurants in El Raval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Rambla del Raval and its surroundings, you&#8217;ll find the best food and evening <strong>entertainment<\/strong> in the neighborhood. To start your night with a great <strong>meal<\/strong>, we recommend:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/barcelohotels\/es_es\/home-barcelo-hoteles.aspx?gclid=cj0keqjwpnm-brcj3rdnmouki9ibeiqalzdjh30dbdutdvgd94sjquxelxum50k0qkfkirhtkvmrdl4aalph8p8haq&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;dclid=clgdsywzic8cfe8r0wodf1uc9a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Barcel\u00f3 Raval hotel<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> Going up to their terrace is a must if you are in El Raval. You&#8217;ll love their <strong>cocktails<\/strong>, <strong>champagne<\/strong> and exclusive 360\u00ba <strong>view<\/strong> of the\u00a0 city. Their <strong>cuisine<\/strong>, of course, is also of the highest quality, with dishes\u00a0made with only the best and freshest local market ingredients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Barcel%C3%B3+Raval\/@41.378956,2.1673733,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a25f32277507:0x90e8774d4271d39d!8m2!3d41.378952!4d2.169562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Rambla del Raval, 17-21, 08001 Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d1097725-Reviews-La_Veronica-Barcelona_Catalonia.html\">La Ver\u00f2nica<\/span> &#8211;<\/strong> If you&#8217;re in the mood for something more casual, but equally delicious, head to this\u00a0 mythical El Raval <strong>pizzeria<\/strong>. Whether you want to eat there or in the comforts of your tourist apartment, you won&#8217;t regret trying one of the best pizzas in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/La+Ver%C3%B2nica+Restaurant\/@41.379352,2.1658453,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a25f16028f31:0x9a04cc9028af523d!8m2!3d41.379348!4d2.168034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Rambla del Raval, 2-4, 08001 Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/trendy-street-in-the-lively-raval-joaquim-costa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joaquim Costa: a trendy street in the lively Raval<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_essential_stores_in_El_Raval\"><\/span>2 essential stores in El Raval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you a huge fan of <strong>shopping<\/strong>? Just looking to take advantage of El Raval&#8217;s wide offer of stores to take home some cool stuff? Either way, here is where you should go:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.camper.com\/pt_PT\/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwpNm-BRCJ3rDNmOuKi9IBEiQAlzDJHy_DlJh3M6frwl9pSLV3Nc8DDGq8GNixLTjIBXjPNWcaAo6R8P8HAQ&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Camper<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> The Catalan footwear brand famous for the excellence of its designs has a small shop in Pla\u00e7a dels Angels where you can find all of its seasonal collections. Nearby, you&#8217;ll also find Casa Camper, the brand&#8217;s own hotel, which is a true delight for any of its fans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps?espv=2&amp;biw=1366&amp;bih=643&amp;q=camper+placa+dels+angels&amp;bav=on.2,or.&amp;bvm=bv.132479545,d.d24&amp;ion=1&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjG3ZO6tInPAhUKwBQKHeV5DQkQ_AUIBygC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pla\u00e7a dels \u00c0ngels, 4, 08001 Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_78451\" style=\"width: 298px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78451\" class=\"wp-image-78451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/record-store-albums-records-vinyls-music-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by kodachrome65 via Visualhunt\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-78451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by kodachrome65 via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DiscosCastello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Discos Castell\u00f3<\/a> \u2013<\/strong> A traditional <strong>record store<\/strong> with a wide offer of everything relating to music. A favourite amongst local music lovers, it has a friendly environment and there\u2019s always someone there who&#8217;s ready to discuss your favourite bands with you. <strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Examine the shelves carefully and you might just find some rare vinyls!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pt\/maps\/place\/Carrer+dels+Tallers,+08001+Barcelona,+Spain\/@41.3849177,2.1650665,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2f4622286a7:0x1c1cd32b7df2a90d!8m2!3d41.3849177!4d2.1672552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Carrer dels Tallers, 7, 08001, Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Will you be staying in Barcelona soon? Which of these essential El Raval places are you going to visit first? 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