El Poblenou
El Poblenou
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Neighborhood: Poblenou
The futuristic Agbar Tower stands out from Barcelona's skyline in Poblenou. It is no coincidence then that this area of town is the newly crowned technological park of the city, its own mini Silicon Valley containing a tech incubator (Barcelona Activa) as well as a host of local and international high tech companies. To accommodate the onrush of new residents and workers, the area of Poblenou has seen a surge of activity in new high-rise residential buildings and two top-notch shopping centers catering to everyone's need. The ambiance of this area is calmer than the city center and the beautifully relaxing Bogatell Beach, popular with locals, is just a handful of blocks away.
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- Llacuna • 6 min walk
- Poblenou • 7 min walk
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Olga B
Barcelona, Spain48 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Barcelona neighborhood next to the sea. Neighborhood of working people and fishermen. As a result of the '92 Olympics, many works were done making it very attractive to tourism. They improved garden spaces, beaches, accesses, and new buildings.
Neighborhood with a lot of commerce and very well connected. Public transport by bus, tram or metro.
Neighborhood with a lot of commerce and very well connected. Public transport by bus, tram or metro.
Written March 29, 2024
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astonvillan
London, UK489 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This is a great place to visit to get away from the tourist crowds.
The three attractions are the Cemetiri Poble nou (some amazing tombstones including the Kiss of Death), Platja de la Mar Bella (which includes a naturist beach) and Rambla del Poblenou (which has great bars and restaurants).
We visited all 3 attractions and had some lovely lunches and dinners along the Rambla. The rambla leads down to the beachfront.
Nearest metro stations are Poblenou (for the rambla) and Llacuna (for the cemetery) on Line 4.
The three attractions are the Cemetiri Poble nou (some amazing tombstones including the Kiss of Death), Platja de la Mar Bella (which includes a naturist beach) and Rambla del Poblenou (which has great bars and restaurants).
We visited all 3 attractions and had some lovely lunches and dinners along the Rambla. The rambla leads down to the beachfront.
Nearest metro stations are Poblenou (for the rambla) and Llacuna (for the cemetery) on Line 4.
Written July 25, 2023
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Joe T
Chicago, IL70 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Really enjoyed this neighborhood away from all the hustle and bustle of the more touristy areas. We walked around the neighborhood and then headed to the beach to stroll back to the main part of the city. Definitely recommend it for a chill day
Written December 23, 2023
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danivictordn
Chechnya, Russia301 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
I work and I live there and keep in mind that this quarter it's so different to the others. You can make a lot of things without leaving this place, sightseeing, restaurants, sports...
Written July 27, 2018
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simon K
Nottingham, UK127 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
This is the 3rd time i have stayed in this area - after a day sightseeing in main tourist areas of Barcelona it is great to come back here to eat or just enjoy the atmosphere
walking along the Ramblas (the main street). I have stayed with a friend , then my 15 year old daughter and then this Autumn the whole family came.The lovely beach is within walking distance , there is a great promenade area to walk along towards Barcelona - you discover lots of interesting places doing this and can stop at a beachfront bar (be warned lots of nude bathing - mostly old men!) The shops , restaurants , and bakeries are great in Poblenou and it just has a great atmosphere.Finally the metro is so easy from here - buy a T-10 card for about 10 euros gets you 10 trips and is fantastic value - metro is clean easy and very efficient.
walking along the Ramblas (the main street). I have stayed with a friend , then my 15 year old daughter and then this Autumn the whole family came.The lovely beach is within walking distance , there is a great promenade area to walk along towards Barcelona - you discover lots of interesting places doing this and can stop at a beachfront bar (be warned lots of nude bathing - mostly old men!) The shops , restaurants , and bakeries are great in Poblenou and it just has a great atmosphere.Finally the metro is so easy from here - buy a T-10 card for about 10 euros gets you 10 trips and is fantastic value - metro is clean easy and very efficient.
Written January 4, 2017
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Stardust1x1
Toronto, Canada38 contributions
Oct 2016
This area is one of my favorite places in Barcelona
El Poblenou encloses two very different areas: a traditional, fishermen low rise buildings, and a vibrant, avantgarde buildings. The latter is thanks to the 22@ district, the area in which tech and start ups started to migrate, and now comprises advertising firms, publishing houses and tv stations, as well a university campus (Pompeu) The beauty of the area, apart from being a cultural hub, is the cutting edge architecture -glass, edges, world-class authors, and the views.
A short stroll around this area will wow you and convince you that Barcelona is not only old-Gothic quarter, but a vibrant, design-centric and forward-thinking city.
El Poblenou encloses two very different areas: a traditional, fishermen low rise buildings, and a vibrant, avantgarde buildings. The latter is thanks to the 22@ district, the area in which tech and start ups started to migrate, and now comprises advertising firms, publishing houses and tv stations, as well a university campus (Pompeu) The beauty of the area, apart from being a cultural hub, is the cutting edge architecture -glass, edges, world-class authors, and the views.
A short stroll around this area will wow you and convince you that Barcelona is not only old-Gothic quarter, but a vibrant, design-centric and forward-thinking city.
Written October 16, 2016
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Rob C
San Jose, CA2,111 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
This neighborhood is located pretty far from main tourist sights, too far to walk anyway. On the other hand it is well connected via public transport. It is much cheaper to eat, and stay here than in El Gotico or its outskirts but the tradeoff is that the neighborhood is ran down in some places and under construction in others, no great sights when looking out the window. It certainly lacks the same kind of charm as the more central parts of the city. It is close to the beaches however, and has a more local feel, as there are far fewer tourists who make their way to Poblenou. The negative is the new architecture, used to "revitalize" the neighborhood is the inhuman modern brutalism that may look good in photographs but is impersonal and cold in person. There are quaint parts of the neighborhood for certain, like the rambla de Poblenou fo rinstance, but there also are parts of town that look or are abandoned... mixed bag.
Written June 1, 2016
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Azucena C
Shellharbour, Australia31 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
This wonderful little corner of Barcelona is slowly transforming itself into a hip, bohemian, eclectic mix of old world charm, leading edge design studios, business schools and grungy old pueblo districts.
Avoid the drunken hordes of British and French teenagers at Barceloneta if you want to visit a beach. Choose the family and even nudist friendly clean beaches of Poblenou which are centred around Marbella and Nueva Marbella. Bring your bathers and a smart casual outfit because this little "Poble" will accommodate your beach visit and will take you through an afternoon stroll through the charming Rambla de Poblenou for lunch, coffee and the best "leche merengada" this side of Cordoba. This Rambla also offers excellent wine bars and restaurants for dinner. You need an ultramodern shopping mall, a visit to the herbalist, tango classes, or a charm cast by a local apothecary? All can be found in this little neighbourhood.
Avoid the drunken hordes of British and French teenagers at Barceloneta if you want to visit a beach. Choose the family and even nudist friendly clean beaches of Poblenou which are centred around Marbella and Nueva Marbella. Bring your bathers and a smart casual outfit because this little "Poble" will accommodate your beach visit and will take you through an afternoon stroll through the charming Rambla de Poblenou for lunch, coffee and the best "leche merengada" this side of Cordoba. This Rambla also offers excellent wine bars and restaurants for dinner. You need an ultramodern shopping mall, a visit to the herbalist, tango classes, or a charm cast by a local apothecary? All can be found in this little neighbourhood.
Written June 1, 2015
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stellardoc1
Champaign-Urbana, IL155 contributions
Mar 2015 • Business
This is a district a few minutes off the touristy spots.
There is a las ramblas del Poblenou which is like the famous Las Ramblas but only with all the locals.
Enjoy the streets of this district, see the locals, kids playing in the park, Barcelonians going about in their business.
This place is to visit if you have more time and have done the regular touristy stuff.
I think some reviewers did not like this place probably due to different expectations. Make sure that you ask someone where the Ramblas Del Poblenou is. That IS THE PLACE in this massive district to go. Also, walk southwards on the Ramblas, you will reach a park and the beach.
There are small cafes and tapa bars where you can get regular priced (not overpriced) authentic taste of BCN.
WARNING: If you are a regular tourist whose ultimate motive is to check off the common tourist attractions from their list, please stay away from this place. Probably your expectations will be shattered and locals don't want you anyways.
There is a las ramblas del Poblenou which is like the famous Las Ramblas but only with all the locals.
Enjoy the streets of this district, see the locals, kids playing in the park, Barcelonians going about in their business.
This place is to visit if you have more time and have done the regular touristy stuff.
I think some reviewers did not like this place probably due to different expectations. Make sure that you ask someone where the Ramblas Del Poblenou is. That IS THE PLACE in this massive district to go. Also, walk southwards on the Ramblas, you will reach a park and the beach.
There are small cafes and tapa bars where you can get regular priced (not overpriced) authentic taste of BCN.
WARNING: If you are a regular tourist whose ultimate motive is to check off the common tourist attractions from their list, please stay away from this place. Probably your expectations will be shattered and locals don't want you anyways.
Written May 16, 2015
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Jordan W
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Family
Our time at the Travelodge was good but what made our stay extra special was the number one staff member super sweet Katy from Georgia, who was very impressive in her professional manner with how great she was at her job, very bubbly, polite and always so helpful with her amazing smile. Thank you Katy Barry and Jordan XX😎🏴
Written February 2, 2020
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I am trying to find out if the area around Capri Fraser is a safe area? We are staying as a family with kids over Christmas. (I have also posted on the hotel website)
Written October 4, 2019
There are some problems of thieves in the city of Barcelona, as in all the big cities of europe. In the area of Rambla del Poble You you must only not seems to be a tourist but only a normal family without big maps or many cameras.
Written October 11, 2019
SVP, je voudrais aller en soirée à un roof top vue sur mer et sur barcelone pas loin du quartier el poblenou consommation boissons et smoothie pas cher?
Written August 27, 2019
Ci sono parchi giochi per bambini con scivoli, altalene nelle vicinanze, all'interno del quartiere o sulla spiaggia?
Written May 28, 2019
In fondo alla Rambla del poble noi una piramide di corde molto grande, poi nei parcheggi vicini alla Rambla molti parcheggi con giochi e molto verde.
Poi tanta gente che può usufruire degli spazi verdi e degli spazi giochi in piena sicurezza!!!
Written May 29, 2019
Hola buenas tardes!
Queria preguntar una opinion sobre Poblenou como zona para vivir.
Cual son para vosotros en Poblenou las zonas mas comodas para vivir?
Gracias!
Written August 19, 2017
Hola! No sé si estoy totalmente calificada para aconsejarte, ya que estuve en la zona por sólo seis días y como turista. Sin embargo, el barrio me pareció estar en pleno desarrollo y muy bien conectado con el centro por transporte público. Existe una gran oferta comercial y gastronómica y - además - está cerca de la playa. En lo personal, elegiría el área cerca de la Rambla y boca de metro...
Written August 20, 2017
Hello Michelle,
In which hotel did you stay ?
Written June 25, 2017
Hi
We stayed in Accor poblenou novotel . It was amazing and near the metro
Written June 26, 2017
5 of us are staying in Travelodge poblenou 27th/30th dec, we would like to go to an Italian restaurant one evening. can anyone recommend any in that area, that is not too expensive. many thanks
Written December 23, 2014
We ate at Don Corado and enjoyed it while we stayed near there. It's on the Ramblas Pobleniu and yes it has outside seating but we didn'y think it was overpriced. There are several restaurants in the area. Have a great trip.
Written December 24, 2014
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