Things to do in Catalonia, Spain: The Best Historic Walking Areas

April 16, 2022 Leida Jutras

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Restaurants in Catalonia

1. Mataro

La Riera, 48 baixos Mataro Oficina de Turisme de Mataró, 08301 Mataro Spain +34 937 58 26 98 http://www.costadebarcelonamaresme.cat/ca/oficines-de-turisme/oficina-de-turisme-de-mataro
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Mataro

2. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain +34 634 53 43 33 http://www.turismedebarcelona.net
Excellent
66%
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29%
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4.5 based on 39,946 reviews

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

The Central historical part of Barcelona, located between the streets of Rambla and Laetana.

Reviewed By HelenaLoenberg - Holstebro, Denmark

Great spot to walk around and find different cozy restaurants, cafés, cocktail bars, shops etc. beautiful area!! Our favorite spot in Barcelona

3. Barri de La Ribera

calle de Montcada, 08003 Barcelona Spain http://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/ciutatvella/ca
Excellent
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Barri de La Ribera

4. Passeig Arqueologic

Avinguda Catalunya s/n, 43002 Tarragona Spain +34 640 79 83 72 http://www.tarragona.cat/patrimoni/museu-historia/monuments/copy_of_les-muralles
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4.5 based on 216 reviews

Passeig Arqueologic

5. L'Eixample District

La Exaimple -- Center City, 08011 Barcelona Spain http://w3.bcn.es/V12/Home/V12HomeLinkPl/0,2746,388939_389139_1,00.html
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 747 reviews

L'Eixample District

Barcelona's 19th-century historic district where visitors find works by famous architects such as Gaudí and Ildefons Cerdà.

Reviewed By 51danielled57 - Melbourne, Australia

This area is full of beauty and architecture, as well as high-end shops. I prefer the first, the buidlings, not the shops! Every building has elaborate architecture, and even the lamp posts have been made to look incredible. Take your time to look around by walking, and looking up to see buidling details that give this area it's grandeur. You will find some of Gaudi's work here too. And if you have cash to spare, the Passeig de Gracia high-end stores will take care of that

6. Barri de Gracia

Barri de Gracia Gracia, Barcelona Spain http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/Gracia-i-Park-Guell/_xMCfM9AMDl_lKCezjRpMoJocfnj2RkFC--03Lh5qmmU
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,228 reviews

Barri de Gracia

Students, artists and political types make their home here, and everyone's welcome to hang out at Placa del Sol, a popular square day or night with its cafes, bars and 19-century architecture.

Reviewed By milliesmum2016 - Christchurch, New Zealand

Barri de Gracia is a really fun area to explore, with wonderful Moderne architecture scattered along the streets, along with a very pleasant local neighbourhood vibe. Nothing particularly touristy about it - just people going about their business in a really lovely place.

7. Placa Sant Felip Neri

Paseo de Palau Episcopal, Barri Gotic, 08002 Barcelona Spain http://www.rfilipenses.com
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4.5 based on 1,250 reviews

Placa Sant Felip Neri

8. Castillo de Besalu

17850, Besalu Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 199 reviews

Castillo de Besalu

Reviewed By DearEliza - Boston, United States

Besalu is spectacular medieval town, close to both Girona and Barcelona. Easy to spend 2-3 hours exploring, this bridge and castle was incredible. If you're in the area, strongly recommend stopping by.

9. Peratallada

17113 Peratallada Spain +34 872 98 70 30 https://www.visitperatallada.cat/en/venues/l/5-peratallada.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 774 reviews

Peratallada

Reviewed By MJH027 - Rainham, United Kingdom

Picture postcard village now more famous for its eating establishments than anything else, which spoil you for choice. The locals have picked up on this as there is no longer any free parking available.

10. Parc Dels Bunquers De Martinet i Montella

Carretera LV-4055 de Martinet a Montella, 25724 Martinet Spain +34 648 14 10 70 [email protected] http://www.bunquersmartinet.net
Excellent
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Parc Dels Bunquers De Martinet i Montella

The Parc dels Bunquers de Martinet and Montella is promoted by City Council, the Cadi-Moixero Natural Park, the Government of Catalonia and the Democratic Memorial. It was created with the aim of showing to the public an element of our recent history that has been hidden for de past 50 years under military secret, the P Line

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