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Barcelona A real gem in the poshest neighbourhood of Barcelona Beingin Turó Parc feels like stepping out of a storybook – the paths are winding surrounding buildings peak over and through the shrubbery creating a magical backdrop for play dates and meandering There is a generous children’s play area which provides grounds for fun for both younger and older children The sculptures and poetry dotted around the park capture its artistic and cultural history as a former amusement park rounding out this charming park as a place for everyone Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebook twitter spotify tiktok About us Contact us Time Out Worldwide Barcelona City Council will begin a long-awaited project in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi: the construction of a new police station for the Guardia Urbana This initiative seeks to modernize and expand police facilities in the district a necessary step to offer a better service to residents and adapt to the new needs of the city The current building of the Guardia Urbana in this district has been located in the Can Ponsic estate since 1988 has proven to be insufficient for the demands of a constantly growing police force which will be developed on the same avenue The new facilities will occupy 4,828 m² distributed over six floors This represents a significant leap compared to the 1,239 m² of the old headquarters The design of the new building seeks to integrate harmoniously into the urban environment of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi respecting the local architecture and adding a touch of modernity The project involves an investment of 19.9 million euros by the Barcelona City Council This figure reflects not only the magnitude of the work but also the importance that the local administration attaches to improving public services The municipal authorities have emphasized that in addition to providing a more suitable space for the 140 officers currently working in the area the new police station will also accommodate new officers who will be joining the force in the coming years This move not only responds to the needs of citizens but also to the growing demand for security and proximity in the district the aim is to offer a more efficient and closer service to residents the Guardia Urbana of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi has operated from the Can Ponsic estate a place that has an undoubted historical value This building not only houses the police station but also shares space with the Can Ponsic Municipal Music School over the years it has become evident that the infrastructure does not meet current standards Can Ponsic is a building listed as a cultural asset of local interest (BCIL) and is a clear example of the neo-medieval architecture of the city The building stands out for its two square towers its imposing structure and its attached chapel Although the police station will change location the future of this space has yet to be defined The intention is that it will continue to play a relevant cultural role within the district The future Guardia Urbana building in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is designed to improve the operability and efficiency of the police force it is expected to be a more sustainable structure adapted to modern needs With six floors and more than 3,800 m² of usable space the new police station promises to be a nerve center for security in the district but closer to the Dalt ring road and the Can Caralleu traffic circle accessibility will be an important advantage for both agents and citizens who need to carry out procedures or request assistance The residents of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi can expect several improvements thanks to this project the presence of a more modern and larger police station will allow a greater capacity to respond to emergencies the new headquarters will facilitate the rapid arrival and departure of officers in case of incidents in other areas of the district The work on the new police station will also have a positive impact on economic activity in the area as it will generate employment and movement over the next 25 months It is important to note that the investment of almost 20 million euros will not only benefit the police who will be able to enjoy a more efficient and closer service According to the official statement from the City Council October 21 and is expected to take about 25 months This means that the new police station should be ready by November 2026 the result will be a completely new infrastructure that will improve both security and coexistence in the neighborhood the current police station in Can Ponsic will remain in operation ensuring that the service to citizens is not interrupted the definitive transfer to the new facilities will take place The development of the new Territorial Unit of the Guardia Urbana in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is not only a present need The Guardia Urbana of Barcelona continues to grow and adapt to the new challenges posed by the city The incorporation of new agents in the coming years will be key to ensuring that Barcelona remains a safe and well-managed city the creation of this new police station in one of the city’s most emblematic districts is a reminder that security and proximity to citizens remain fundamental pillars for the Barcelona City Council The construction of the new police station in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi marks a milestone in the evolution of the Guardia Urbana service in Barcelona this project responds to both the needs of the present and those of the future The district’s residents can expect significant improvements in security and quality of life while the City Council continues to invest in the modernization of its infrastructure Stock images by Depositphotos La venta de la nuda propiedad Copyright © 2022 Salirporbarcelona , All rights Reserved. Created by JEZZ Media Archive Architecture This shelter in Barcelona’s Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district can take in a hundred homeless women A work of the firm VIVAS Arquitectos (César Vivas and Cristian Vivas) it has a day center and a night center seeking to assist and accompany its residents in harnessing the social and medical resources they need to be able to rebuild independent lives for themselves the facilities are seen as a halfway house for reintegrating the women into society modularized floorplan thanks to the construction solution of loadbearing walls of cross-laminated wood arranged in parallels 3.4 meters apart applied through industrialized systems that have significantly reduced the time taken to carry out the work The choice of material ensures good insulation and results in a building with near-zero consumption as well as a comfortable Surrounded by a garden that takes up much of the site’s perimeter the rectangular prism – with a length of 60 m and containing three floors – is emptied out at given points to form porches These intermediate spaces are conducive to social interaction Barcelona d’Infraestructures Municipals Colaboradores CollaboratorsManuel Arguijo (estructuras structures); Eletresjota Tècnics Associats SLP (instalaciones mechanical engineering); DEKRA (sostenibilidad sustainability); Ohrizons (paisajismo landscape); Audiotec (acústica acoustics); QEstudi (aparejador quantity surveyor); Bernadí Mobles Bràfi (mobiliario furniture); Vivas Arquitectos (dirección facultativa project management); AT3 (dirección ejecutiva executive management) Contratista ContractorCRC Obras y Servicios; KLH Velima (madera estructural structural timber) there arent any match using your search terms 01/01/2025 | 0 comments The Oreneta Park is ideal because it is located in a forest in the district of Sarrià – Sant-Gervasi with several entrances The park offers so many possibilities so that families with children have the opportunity to enjoy a perfect morning or afternoon The park is situated on a “little mountain” and you have to walk up to reach the biggest attraction (the little train) We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes so you can move around without any problem Children can choose between several “routes” to walk up and along the way one will find several playgrounds and areas to rest Scattered around the park there are some areas with swings and zip lines others with rubber jumping mats and slides Each area is surrounded by sand so that children of all ages can play the whole forest is full of pine and oak trees creating several shaded areas is the picnic area located in the highest part (near some play areas and the train) where you can eat snack and enjoy while the children are still playing One of the main attractions of the park is the L’Oreneta train Located “on top” of the park is a miniature steam train that can be ridden by both adults and children The train follows a short 5 minute circuit As you may have seen in other posts, we love miniature trains, such as the one in the Tren del Parque Can Mercader de Cornellà or the one in el Parc de Catalunya de Sabadell. The l’Oreneta train has been open to the public since 1978 and is a gem for train lovers The steam locomotives are the most beautiful although there are also other types of classical trains The train follows a route of more than 600 meters and passes through tunnels 3 euros for both adults and children over 1 year and the ride is unforgettable as children experience an adventure by holding their classic brown tickets between their hands that was previously purchased at a station (Be sure to bring cash as they do not accept card.) It really is the recreation of a full-fledged trip a whistle and even a bell to which no child can resist when getting off the train It is a perfect and fun way to show children how others once traveled by train The train is only open on Sundays and holidays You can find all the information about their collection of the trains as well as their schedules on their website: Train of the Parc de l’Oreneta: Tren del Parc de l’Oreneta If you like trains, another plan that you will love with children is to visit the “Museu del Ferrocarril de Vilanova i la Geltrú” as well as the Museum of Science and Technology of Catalonia where they have several models Note: Before the park offered an area with ponies the license was not renewed by the City Council and is no longer available You can get there with the train/metro (stop Reina Elisenda) or with the bus (V3 Esports- Ronda de dalt) or the bus 75 / H4 at the stop Pg we recommend that you access the park from the entrance on Esports Street since the path up from Gaspar Cassadó is not paved and has a steep slope YES, I WANT First published: February 10, 2023 09:05 PM Catalan Mossos d'Esquadra police broke into a Barcelona apartment on Friday evening not long after 8:15 pm to free two people who were being held against their will. The officers forced their way into the building on Amigó street in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district after hours of unsuccessful talks with the kidnappers, arresting three people. Police sources explained that they had received a call shortly before 5:15 pm alerting them to the fact that someone was being held hostage. After going to the apartment in question they were able to confirm the veracity of the information and more officers, including some from the Mossos' Special Intervention Group (GEI) and negotiators from the Kidnapping and Extortion Unit, were sent to the site of the kidnapping. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone Up high on the hill behind behind Barcelona.. What does a Château Lafite Rothschild taste like Many wine lovers have asked us how a €2,000 bottle of wine goes down you can find the answer in the shop / wine bar that is El Petit Celler What makes this spot one of a kind are its 250 stratospheric wines from all over the world We cannot responsibly say that most of the wines come at an affordable price but there are at least some cheaper options that taste just as good to the untrained palate A glass of mint-leaf burgundy goes for €97 But the fact that you can get a glass without having to buy the entire bottle is thanks to the Coravin dispenser they've got which allows the wine to be extracted without opening the bottle And for an affable €3 you can still try excellent wines such as Vinyes Velles 2014 Ferrer Bobet has been collecting valuable bottles for about 20 years He could sell them online for good money if he wanted But instead he has decided to let them go a bit at a time The real question when you go here is this: Do you notice the difference between a wine priced at €50 and one going for €500 As it usually goes in the world of drinking the difference is marked by supply and demand The Barcelona City Council has published the Household Disposable Income report which shows incomes by neighborhood in the city As every year at this point, Barcelona publishes Household Disposable Income Report that reveals which are the neighborhoods with the highest and lowest income in the city As last year,the district with the highest RDLpc level is Sarrià-Sant Gervasi which with 32,850€ exceeds Barcelona’s value by 52% Ciutat Vella has the lowest income per capita This changes if we take into account the Renta Primària de les Llars (RPL) which is the value that shows the state of the income before the redistributive intervention of the public sector Sarrià-Sant Gervasi has a RPLpc that exceeds the Barcelona average by 84% and the last place goes from Ciutat Vella to Nou Barris where the RPL is lower than in Ciutat Vella but whose inequality is somewhat mitigated by the effect of Social Benefits which in Nou Barris have a much more important effect than in Ciutat Vella The Renta of the neighborhoods confirms the trend of the districts three times as much as the poorest neighborhood the neighborhood with the highest per capita income in 2021 with an average of 37,800 euros per year making it the neighborhood with the lowest per capita income in the city in 2021 The Verde outbreak is the increase in lower wages which has slightly reduced income inequality between districts Neighborhoods with below-average incomes had higher growth rates from 9.5% in Ciutat Vella and 6.4% in Horta-Guinardó while those with higher incomes increased less from 4.5% in Gràcia to -0.9% in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi You can consult the complete report of the City Hall here The Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district is home to the richest neighborhood in Barcelona according to a report by the National Statistics Institute (INE) stands out as the neighborhood with the highest average income per inhabitant This ranking shows that four of the most prosperous neighborhoods of the Catalan capital are located in this area Les Tres Torres ranks seventh nationally in terms of per capita income surpassing other Barcelona neighborhoods and ranking as the seventh richest in Spain it is preceded by six Madrid neighborhoods in this ranking In second place in Barcelona is the Pedralbes neighborhood with an average per capita income of 32,462 euros per year Both neighborhoods stand out for being the most expensive in terms of rent in the entire city with an average housing price of 1,702 euros Two other neighborhoods in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi are also among those with the highest purchasing power per capita in Barcelona Sant Gervasi-Galvany has an average annual income of 30,407 euros per person this report reveals that no neighborhood or city in Catalonia is among those with the lowest annual personal income in this year’s edition The Urban Indicators Project, developed by INE, aims to provide information on living conditions in the main cities of the European Union The Spanish version studies data from 126 Spanish cities nine conurbations and 70 metropolitan areas around the main cities As for the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona as a whole it ranks fifth among the functional urban areas with the highest income per inhabitant per year The functional area of Girona ranks twelfth on this list Another noteworthy fact is that the city of Sant Cugat has the lowest unemployment rate in Spain followed by Castelldefels (7.8%) and Cerdanyola del Vallès (9.2%) The Catalan capital is also among the seven cities in Spain with the highest percentage of foreign population They are followed by L’Hospitalet del Llobregat Sant Cugat has the lowest unemployment rate and ranks eleventh in life expectancy with 84 years In Barcelona there's a spot called Les Truites ('truita' is omelette in Catalan Just by having a look around the restaurant's website you'll know there's no doubt in their mind that the egg came before the chicken While you're at the website you can feast your eyes on the array of omelettes that Juan Antonio Miró makes that is so dazzling I imagine he goes to bed resting his head on a fluffy omelette instead of a pillow I go to Les Truites with a happy soul and a strong faith that has recently been questioned by some scandalously mediocre potato omelettes around town Since Bar Michigan and its 'omelette spagnole' have been taken over by inferior chefs In order to try enough of a variety to satisfy my chronic omelette habit I order an assortment of six that together make a whole and they tell me it also happens to be their best-seller At first the sampler plate seems a bit strange but it starts to win over this palate accustomed to simpler omelettes and an extraordinary option is the 'morcilla' blood sausage with a hint of spiciness that I can easily see becoming a true vice omelette is the courgette with onion – it's gorgeous but gives me a bit of a feeling of dejà vu I like omelettes when they're slightly undercooked so the one with 'sobrassada' sausage and the one with olive paste are not for me The sobrassada variety has a very red colour and a mild flavour but if you like your omelettes more well-cooked since olive paste is tricky and can take over the flavour of anything it's prepared with this omelette might work better as an accompaniment to one with cod in For dessert I order a 'coca de Sant Joan' omelette and this one brings the flavour of the Sant Joan summer solstice celebrations to your table Jordi Cruz has won a third Michelin star for Àbac confirming his restaurant once again as the essential haute cuisine establishment in Barcelona He reached such heights by creating cuisine filled with expertise and sophistication but Cruz has done a number on the egg that is something out of an R&D think tank then cured in salt water to give it just the exact subtle touch of salt a divinely thin slice of Serrano ham and a spoonful of caviar For over 40 years they've been turning acts as simple as peeling an orange into culinary art This is a restaurant where true gourmet food lovers should dine – their truffles are peerless while the service sets the standard for Spanish haute cuisine They've more recently updated their menu under the direction of young Basque chef Sergio Humada Pizza maker Max Morbi is a staunch promoter and defender of a new way of making pizzas but there has to be a good balance with flavour and we're big supporters of employing top baking techniques when making pizza.' The folks behind La Balmesina are Italians but they like discovering everything tradition says you don't have to do the restaurant cooks up three different types of crust (based on sourdough and plenty of time put into it): the thin and crunchy classic This last variety comes in the shape of a giant rectangle – perfect for sharing Dive right in: the crispy base and the delicacy of the recipes like the one with cream of artichoke are out of this world The atmosphere and the taste of an authentic Catalan country house That's what you will find at the renovated Casa Jordi While keeping the spirit and cuisine that made the place so visited by good palates the restaurant has made a delicious and interesting twist thanks to its new owner Taking advantage of his valuable experiences at Reno and Botafumeiro Better presented dishes tempting your eyes and measured doses and a reduction of its most heavy aspects Another new feature that good palates will appreciate is the possibility of half portions “We are doing what we like the way we would like it to be served” He has attended the most demanding palates in town and you could write a Bestseller with his anecdotes We started with an excellent pa amb tomàquet (bread and spread tomato) as an accommodation for some anchovies hard to find theses days The chickpeas stew with orellai morro (ear and snout) was a good choice for an appetizer The main dish consisted of a trio of botifarres (pork sausage) made by artisans that supply exclusively Mr and some exquisite pickled sardines that he personally cleaned very equilibrated and without the excess of vinegar usual in other places Half portion of angler fish suquet (stew) with romesco (Catalan sauce) was the final choice among the fish after hard deliberation because of the hake cocotxes al pil-pil (hake barbel with oil chilli and garlic) and the cod with candied garlic perfume two of the most ordered dishes in the menu The Santiago canyes (pastry roll)- with its home made pastry- are superior but this time we choose the chocolate mousse done as it should be done because he was in charge of the wines in the restaurants where he was the maître or director To go with the surprising meal (surprising for the meeting with an emblematic place and an old friend) we have a Penedès red wine suggested by Lluís which turned out to be an excellent choice Isabelle Kliger Barcelona kinda has it all. You can find traditional tapas joints fine dining restaurants that aren’t afraid to spherify an olive and call it dinner and farm-to-table spots serving exciting twists on local dishes with Latin American and Japanese food in particular giving locals something other than fútbol to chat about The city’s food scene has never been more fun especially if you only have a few days in the city We’ve selected the best of the best to help make sure you have no-dud dinners and make the most of your time which can be summarized as “late”—lunch is at 2pm and dinner starts no earlier than 9pm Catalonia 08021">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}C/ de Calvet When you’ve had it with the dry ice and foam and want to see how real locals eat and grocery store in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi is busy and boisterous—you’re greeted by loud chatter and clinking glasses (they have an impressive wine list) and walls are full of shelves stacked with jars This place does things the way they used to be done and not a squiggle of balsamic glaze or a decorative flower in sight like red Mediterranean prawns and plump baby scallops served mostly naked (lightly grilled with a pinch of garlic and salt) Catalunya is set between the mountains and the sea with sea cucumber that has depth of flavor Catalan Sant Antoni “Casa de menjars,” which roughly translates to “food house,” refers to an old-school style of Catalan restaurant that served traditional home-cooked food to the working class during breakfast and lunch While the modern-day versions are more refined and stay open for dinner the way they serve traditional recipes and use high-quality ingredients hasn’t changed Maleducat opened just a few years ago and quickly became a local favorite concise menu is broken down by small bites We recommend the red tuna tartare with tomato sorbet Try them on their sidewalk patio (if you can get a spot) Disfrutar Mediterranean Eixample Despite being one of the best restaurants in the world you’d struggle to find a fine-dining spot more laid-back and actually pleasant than Disfrutar The three owners were each previously head chefs at elBulli (the place where they started putting foam on plates) and they’ve brought all that expertise here What you see on your plate during one of the tasting menu experiences is rarely what you taste in your mouth whether that’s a panchino (or bao bun) filled with beluga caviar or a “gazpacho sandwich” that’s actually just sliced bread filled with tomato-flavored meringue and a refreshing gazpacho sorbet PlayUnmuteBar Mut Wine Bar If you mention Bar Mut to anyone who’s been to this spot off Passeig de Gràcia the response will invariably be “aaaaah” as they go all googly-eyed thinking about that excellent meal they had there Bottles of wine line the walls in this classic bistro-like bar with high wooden stools and marble countertops You’ll find daily specials on the chalkboard but a few staples include the seasonal croquettes steak with either mushrooms or foie gras (depending on the time of year) you can usually squeeze in before the crowds take over PlayUnmuteMartínez Seafood Sants-Montjuïc You don’t hike up Montjuïc for any meal—you come for Martínez People pilgrimage to this buzzy spot for the grilled seafood While there’s plenty of paella (known as arroz here) on the beach this spot somehow makes it taste more exclusive That and the fact that the seafood is always fresh and local (not a given slightly burnt-edge crunch called socarrat book a table on the sun-drenched terrace surrounded by tropical greens and port views opt for the slightly more formal dining room with dim lighting and the sexiest views Batea 605 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes Barcelona From the team behind Besta Batea is the fish joint Barcelona needs and deserves Their secret to success is simple: great people Kick things off with the seafood platter full of cockles and clams and some fresh Galician oysters before getting into mains like the cured bonito tuna with red pepper emulsion or the simple and perfectly grilled Mediterranean red prawns Stick around after dinner and chat with the maître d’ over a gin and tonic the service is warm (don’t be surprised if you’ve made friends with your server before the night is over) Fismuler El Born Between the fashionable location in El Borne and distressed wooden tables with bench seating Fismuler kind of feels like a performance art studio that also happens to serve excellent food but staple favorites include the dorada tartare with almonds and grapes the truffled escalope with low-temperature egg yolk and an ultra-gooey cheesecake that looks more like a wedge of ripe melty camembert than a confection that came to life in an oven Take a seat in the light-filled dining room (it's in Hotel Rec) or book well in advance to bag one of the six tables on the small outdoor terrace PlayUnmuteSeñora Dolores Camino del Marquès de Campo Sagrado Tapas It even has a churrera (but no churros on the menu) and patatas bravas so delicately that it gives them a light like the steak tartare that’s as meaty and spicy as it should be or the marinated fresh anchovies with a tangy vinegar kick Barcelona is known for its glass-of-wine-turns-into-three-bottles bar culture Caelis Spanish Gothic Quarter There are a lot of tasting menus in this city Fine dining in Barcelona is generally more laid-back and affordable than say so you can really go all out here on a 15-course meal plus a wine pairing for €185 come at lunch when you can get the same exciting dishes on a three-course prix-fixe menu for €60 You'll get to feast on rich recipes like cured egg yolk tart with caviar or lobster and foie gras macaroni all while being in one of the city’s most stylish hotels Compared to other fine-dining options in the city the crowd and atmosphere here can feel a touch more formal but the mood definitely starts to relax a bit once all those businessmen reach the end of their wine pairing Varmuteo, from the team behind Japanese-Mediterranean hotspot Alapar This bar is the size of a dressing room and fits 20-odd patrons It checks all the boxes of a great local eating and drinking spot: friendly It also doesn’t hurt that a glass of wine is €3.50 Get here to vermutear (“to go for vermut,” a thing locals like to do several times a week) or for multiple rounds of drinks and tapas as the food is unapologetically comforting—and ideal for soaking up all that fortified wine Go in on the flavor-packed brioche loaded with fricandó Besta 106 Calle de Aribau Barcelona If there’s one place you should prioritize while visiting Barcelona This fancy-ish restaurant on L'Esquerra de l'Eixample mixes Galician and Catalan influences on its constantly changing menu Packed with unconventional combinations using seasonal produce and fresh seafood—think white Mediterranean shrimp tartare with aged Galician beef carpaccio and calamari with swiss chard and black pudding jus—everything here is both surprising and will make you immediately want to order it again Round it all out with a gin and tonic (or two) made with their very own gin which is distilled with algae and oysters for a cool PlayUnmute La Dama Entrepanes Díaz Sandwiches Entrepanes Díaz in upper Eixample is a sandwich spot from the Bar Mut team where all the waiters are old enough to actually remember when the pocket calculator was invented and always take the time to get your order just right overflowing with classic Iberian ingredients like morcilla The juicy calamari baguette is the best in town makes for a great quick bite on your way back from Park Güell PlayUnmuteCome Mexican This is one of the few (if only) fine dining Mexican spots in Barcelona where top-notch Spanish ingredients are used with staple spices and techniques from Mexico to make traditional favorites like mole and cochinita pibil the difference being which main you’ll share with the table—pick one with dishes like Iberian pork or chicken or opt for the other that comes with steak or lobster everyone is served a slew of solo appetizers like the seafood tostada the tequila “cloud,” and the decadent triple pork bun Each delightfully plated course is astoundingly tasty PlayUnmuteLa Esquina Placa Catalunya The area around La Rambla is probably known more for the dexterity of pickpockets than the quality of food The all-day cafe near the shopping strip off Plaça Catalunya serves onion-ier-than-average omelets and sandwiches like the Bikini: grilled cheese with Iberian ham and irresistibly oozy gruyère The ambiance is more café-bistro than a formal restaurant so come as you are—no need for reservations it turns into a romantically lit bistro with Catalan natural wines and hearty dishes like oxtail sandwiches with smoked Idiazábal cheese They taste like they would at your Catalan friend’s house which is why this is a rare spot in the neighborhood that gets the local seal of approval PlayUnmuteAlapar Japanese El Poble-Sec Located on a street that’s not particularly noteworthy Alapar doesn’t come across as the kind of place you’d book weeks ahead of time But Barcelonians fall all over themselves to snag a seat at the chef’s counter of this Japanese-inspired Mediterranean izakaya under-the-radar fine-dining joint uses only locally sourced ingredients for standouts like the eel and teriyaki nigiri the montadito (an open sandwich loaded with squid and Iberian pancetta) and punchy mains like the red mullet Catalan fish stew with foie gras Benzina Italian The Sant Antoni district is the hottest neighborhood in Barcelona these days and Benzina’s lively terrace is perhaps the center of the whole scene serves unexpected takes on traditional Italian dishes like eggplant parmigiana with parmesan ice cream or a sferamisu (a deconstructed spherical take on tiramisu) and an excellent selection of Italian wine El Japonés Escondido Albé Xerta Casa Luz Bar Alegria one of the buzziest tapas bars in Barcelona Casa Luz is a great place to kick off a night out with friends especially if you’re on the rooftop at sunset where you’ll see plenty of people wearing something by an up-and-coming local designer The tapas include a bright-red tomato tartare with smoked butter and a decadent truffled omelet Casa Maians 28 Carrer de Sant Carles Barcelona Barceloneta While most public facilities and services at Barcelona’s beaches only operate during the high season from the end of May to the end of September but once you step away from the main drag along the boardwalk it’s also one of the city’s most historic downtown neighborhoods Locals come to Casa Maians for the freshly caught seafood hearty rice dishes overflowing with pork shoulder or black squid-ink rice with cuttlefish and artichokes plus that feeling of going over to a friend’s place for a quick bite and chat The restaurant is only open Wednesday through Saturday during lunch (as well as Friday and the entire show is run by the two owners who seem to know most of their guests personally PlayUnmuteXuba Tacos Can Fisher 64 Avinguda del Litoral Barcelona El Poblenou With a buzzing patio overlooking busy Bogatell Beach this spot could easily be mistaken for a tourist trap Everyone comes here for the daily selection of grilled fresh fish and raw seafood and they’ll bring you wet wipes to clean your hands after you’ve finished your feast of anywhere from seven to 70 fishes L’Estupendu Passeig Marítim s/n Badalona Badalona The mostly industrial seaside suburb of Badalona doesn’t get as much foot traffic from visitors as other parts of the city but that’s just because more people haven’t heard of L’Estupendu Literally translated as “the stupendous,” lunch here is just that Think of this place as “beach casual,” with a spacious patio that overlooks the waterfront and more seafood than you could ever eat in one sitting Expect bowls overflowing with grilled mussels and clams à la marinière along with huge portions of different paellas Our 25 favorite places to eat in San Sebastián includes pintxos Isabelle is a Barcelona-based freelance travel and culture writer whose work has been appeared in Condé Nast Traveler With an outdoor terrace that is lovely in summer this restaurant has two floors with comfortable chairs arranged around tables that are placed strategically and not too close to each other though he tends to let his imagination run riot to create unexpected variations Here’s an example: linguini with garlic And how about this sublime starter – raw artichoke salad with arugula and cheese marinated in Barolo wine Among the desserts is a semifredo di Amaretto with caramelised almonds coffee shakerato (cold and shaken) and good grappa A very good Italian and Spanish wine cellar Photographs of the chef Josep Maria Kao with Pep Guardiola and other celebrities adorn the entrance of the Shanghai which is one of the best Chinese restaurants in town Kao has succeeded in merging the delicacy of the cuisine he inherited from his parents with quality local ingredients He does all the shopping himself at Boqueria market: wild mushrooms Palamós prawns and hake for steaming Casa Orlandai is a cultural centre in Sarrià run by locals and other neighbourhood entities The place was created as a response to the desire for more cultural events in the area and encourages innovation Its programming includes cultural activities such as concerts It's not all just information about the neighbourhood either – Casa Orlandai is also home to the Café Orlandai Ràdio Sarrià and the headquarters of the Taller d’Història de Sarrià After his stints as maître d' at Via Veneto and manager of Tragaluz (among other positions) Francesc Pérez finally opened his own restaurant La Taula serves Mediterranean cuisine with a strong influence from Central European cooking The menu's 'chef's suggestions' feature two specialities that are unique in the city is a cream of pumpkin soup made with toasted pumpkin seeds and pure pumpkin oil that's only made in the Austrian area is a speciality cooked only in the Swiss wine country of La Côte: two balls of pure gruyere breaded and crispy Wander through this off-the-beaten track neighborhood and discover its designer boutiques artisanal shops and enchanting restaurants some bravas and a good laugh with friends at one of the best bars in the area we’ve compiled a list of the best bars in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi This tapas bar is a must-try in the area It’s very popular for serving the best patatas bravasin Barcelona The friendly and informal atmosphere will make you feel welcome and the delicious tapas will leave you craving more © Anna Jauhola This small and cozy bodega is located in the heart of Sarrià, just off the main square. Filled with warm colors, natural materials and relaxed jazz music, El Canalla is a fantastic place for a drink or two with delicious tapas served with an innovative twist The small backroom is a perfect setting for an intimate and laid-back dinner If you happen to be around in the afternoon El Canalla’s prices for an afterwork Gin & Tonic are reasonable and the bartender will fix you up with either Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; import AmazonBidService from "/v1/js/AmazonBidService.js"; window.addEventListener('intersecting',async (e) => { const element = document.querySelector('[data-id="in_article_1"]'); const slot = element.getAttribute('id'); if(e.detail.slotName !== slot) { return; } let promises = []; if(window.canRunPrebid) { const prebidService = new PrebidBidService(); promises.push(prebidService.requestPrebidBids(null [slot])); } if(window.canRunAmazon) { const amazonService = new AmazonBidService(); promises.push(amazonService.fetchBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Bar Treze Bar © Anna Jauhola A drink here seems to be synonymous with breathtaking views of Barcelona. 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are on the menu the atmosphere is among the most relaxed you’ll find in the district Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Guides & Tips How to Attend a Bullfight in Spain See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July Food & Drink The 5 Best Food Markets in Madrid See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December Guides & Tips How to Spend the Perfect 24 Hours in Santander See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Architecture Spain’s Most Impressive Bullrings See & Do Top Things to Do Around Las Ramblas US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd and there will also be a day of 'castells' (human towers) in honour of the saint with groups of castellers from the Barcelona neighbourhoods of Sants The Sutton is a gigantic ballroom as they were some time ago spectacular women and guys wearing brand names on their back For those who want to dress up and get polished Few shops also include café or bar service – Olokuti in Gràcia is one example – which is why we love the paved intimate and well-kept patio at Be The Store so much and at the back there's a small bar where you can order necessities such as beer Two other locations are at the Pedralbes shopping centre (Av Diagonal Said to be the biggest science museum in Europe A glass-enclosed spiral ramp runs down an impressive six floors but actually represents quite a long walk to reach the main collection five floors down a reproduction of a flora- and fauna-filled corner of Amazonia along with temporary exhibitions.From here 'intelligent' and then 'civilised' matter: in other words for all the fanfare made by the museum about taking exhibits out of glass cases and making scientific theories accessible many of the displays still look very dated Written explanations often tend towards the impenetrable containing phrases such as 'time is macroscopically irreversible' and making complex those concepts that previously seemed simple.On the plus side the installations for children are excellent: the Planetarium pleases those aged five to eight and the wonderful Clik (ages three to six) and Flash (seven to nine) introduce children to science through games ('Touch Touch') educates children on which animals and plants are safe and which to avoid is the hugely entertaining sound telescope outside on the Plaça de la Ciència a space that encompasses 3,500 square metres to teach us about the Big Bang and the origin of life up to the latest frontiers of knowledge this little restaurant with so much history behind it has once again become a benchmark of fine cuisine with a menu featuring top-quality tapas and dishes at affordable prices It's hard to make your mind up about certain dishes as Vilà’s amazing creativity makes deciding a little difficult presided over the inauguration of the Rosario Endrinal Home a center designed to provide care and support to women in situations of homelessness in the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi managed by the ASSÍS association in collaboration with the City Council represents a milestone in the fight against female homelessness in the city Hogar Rosario Endrinal arose in response to the growing concern to address the specific needs of homeless women a sector of the population that faces particular challenges on their path to social reintegration Aimed at single women and elderly women in long-term homelessness the center offers a total of ten individual accommodations thus guaranteeing privacy and autonomy for the residents What makes this center unique is its approach based on the communal housing first methodology an innovative proposal that seeks to provide housing immediately and without prerequisites prioritizing access to stable housing as a starting point for rebuilding the lives of homeless people Hogar Rosario Endrinal not only offers a roof over their heads but also promotes the active participation of the residents in the management of their daily lives thus fostering a sense of community and belonging is no coincidence; it is a tribute to a woman who lost her life in tragic circumstances while living on the street The memory of her story reminds us of the urgency of addressing female homelessness and working towards a more just and inclusive society The inauguration of the Rosario Endrinal Home represents a significant step in the municipal strategy to combat and prevent female homelessness This new resource joins a series of existing initiatives the La Violeta Residential Center and temporary housing for single-parent families thus expanding the support network available for women in vulnerable situations It is important to note that the Rosario Endrinal Home not only offers a place to sleep but also provides a safe and welcoming environment where women can receive emotional social and educational support to begin the process of recovery and reintegration the possibility of bringing their pets with them reflects the center’s commitment to guaranteeing the integral well-being of the residents The opening of the Rosario Endrinal Home is a hope that reminds us of the importance of working together to build a more inclusive and supportive society The city's cyclists make a pilgrimage to this uptown café seemingly created with them in mind. Small but well-decorated, On y Va has a good vibe, good food, and good coffee. Plus they're part of On y Va Barcelona Tours and Bike Rentals so they are really into organising rides as well usually at weekends and weather permitting there's a ride taking off from and finishing at the café Il Giardinetto is frequented not only by those with great palates who know quality when they taste it but also by romantics as well as those nostalgic for a Barcelona of days gone by Recently the place has been slapped with a makeover to modern it up a bit to accompany the excellent work the kitchen staff has always done and continues to do Chef Jesus leads the team with his Italian cuisine and notable fresh pastas that are made by hand daily a range of pleasing dishes created by young chef Sergio “Chiqui” Millet One offering that’s not always on the menu (so do ask) is the paglia e fieno tagliolini al pomodoro which many an Italian restaurant would love to be able to prepare and present with fanfare We tried some of Chiqui’s creations in the bar one of the star dishes: a type of round bread roll filled with ham or sausage and a free-range poached egg that does a magnificent job of topping off the dish We then tried the parmesan rocks – two chunks of the king of Italian cheeses shared a plate with mortadella We followed that with a delectable lentil salad but it was the spicy tuna tartare that earned itself the most gushing compliments of the night Two glasses of house red accompanied the light dinner and three fruit skewers with warm chocolate sauce topped it all off Our digestion was then aided by G&Ts and pisco sours and you’ll always find Pere at the piano in the evenings The 'petit' was taken out of El Petit Bangkok when it moved to this bigger space in 2012 It's grown in size but hasn't lost anything in the process thanks to the honesty and skill of Dani and his team It's not for nothing that big fans of Thai food consider this the best in Barcelona It's always a great idea to start with spring rolls whether you opt for the Thai chicken with veg the prawn ones or the 'poh pia sod' – these last ones are made of rice pasta and filled with prawns consistent and with a freshness that combines with the prudently spicy sauce to give your palate the gift of an almost sublime treat The night we ate there we were thrilled with our spring rolls though it was tough deciding between them and the tempting skewers with chicken marinated in tamarind and peanut sauce The 'tom kha kai' (chicken coconut soup) with aromas of Thai herbs and chunks of chicken brought a smile to our faces and something to stimulate the system before going to bed There's a festival of choice for vegetarians too From the vegetarian spring rolls to the skewers of fresh tofu with tamarind and peanut sauce to the Thai dumplings sutffed with wild mushrooms chestnuts and veg with a fantastic flavour and mix of textures You can combine what you most fancy of the meat options (chicken sauteéd vegetables with ginger and shiitake massaman (great with prawns) or yellow curry (try it with veg or duck) The 'kao Suai' (perfumed Thai white rice) and the 'khao ob sabe Parodi' (sauteéd prawns A pioneering project in the Spanish state and one of only a few in Europe the new facility is based on Communal Housing First methodology where all the homes in the same building have communal services the people who live in the building are actively involved in its management and daily life The Rosario Endrinal Home has 10 fully equipped individual rooms with their own kitchen collective management and social and educational support will be able to live there with their pets The name of the centre was chosen in memory of and in tribute to the homeless woman Rosario Endrinal who was murdered when she was set alight in an indoor cashpoint in the district of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi The new facility responds to the municipal strategy of preventing and combating homelessness among women and comes in addition to the residential facilities of La Llavor and La Violeta the Ali Bei temporary accommodation for single-parent families and the Primary Reception Centre in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi In collaboration with the Support Network for the Homeless (XAPSLL) Barcelona has a total of 2,913 residential places in shelters for the homeless