Rambla de Catalunya in Barcelona

On the right hand side of the Eixample district, one of the most central areas of Barcelona and parallel to one of the other great roads in the city, the Passeig de Gràcia, you will find the Rambla de Catalunya. It’s a pedestrianized street, approximately 1km in length, and it connects the Plaça de Catalunya with the Avenida Diagonal.

Information about La Rambla de Catalunya

The trees that line the central promenade of the Rambla de Catalunya provide much-needed shade during the hottest months of the year, and with the mixture of bars with terraces and shops, the road almost feels like it’s been designed for comfort and leisure in equal parts.

It’s in a central and convenient location, and thanks to its open space and its pathway through the centre, it’s often used as the venue for the city’s celebrations and festivities. It particularly comes to life for the Diada de Sant Jordi (St George’s Day – the patron saint of Catalunya) on 23rd April, when the avenue is full of stalls selling books and roses.

What to look out for as you’re walking along the Rambla de Catalunya?

Although there aren’t any buildings of particular fame on the Rambla de Catalunya, some of the façades on both sides of the street are of architectural interest. This is because the street was built during the geographical expansion of the city at the beginning of the 20th century, which was without a doubt the golden age of Catalan modernism.

For this reason, we really recommend taking a good look at both sides of the street, and looking up at this magnificent architecture, much of which could be disguised behind the trees if you don’t take the trouble to cross the street.

Among the buildings that you’ll see are the Casa Serra, designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch and currently the headquarters of the Diputació de Barcelona, the Casa Fargas, designed by Enric Sagnier i Villacecchia, and the Casa Juncosa, a work of the architect Salvador Viñals i Sabaté.

Bars, restaurants and shops in La Rambla Catalunya

Without a doubt, you’ll find more bars and restaurants than anything else on the Rambla de Catalunya. The majority of them have an outdoor terrace in the middle of the pedestrianized street, which makes them perfect locations to eat at lunchtime or for your evening meal, or just to enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine whilst watching the world go by.

Prices in this area aren’t the cheapest in Barcelona, but you pay for the atmosphere and there are a huge amount of cafés and restaurants to choose from. The terraces are highly recommended for people looking for an area of the city with a good atmosphere, but without the overcrowding that you will probably experience on La Rambla or Rambles.

Walking along the Rambla de Catalunya, you’ll also come across many clothes shops, many of them aimed at those with slightly more disposable income, but there’s also something for every budget, ensuring that it’s one of the most commercial areas of the city.

Hotels and other accommodations in Rambla de Catalunya

As it is such a central location, there are many hotels and accommodation of all kinds available along the avenue and its streets nearby. Staying in one of these accommodations is perfect as you can get around the city by foot. You can reach Plaça Catalunya, the most central point of the city, in about 5, 10 or 15 minutes, depending on where your accommodation is exactly.

Hotel Murmuri

Hotel Continental Palacete

Apartamentos Rambla Sun

Hotel Ginebra

HCC Regente

B&B Xocolat Rambla Catalunya

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