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heart of what was once the medieval village of
Sarrià
. Wander the pleasant streets and
squares in the immediate area and try the city's best
patates braves
(potato chunks in a
slightly spicy tomato sauce) at
Bar Tomàs
(
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)
.
Vil·la Amèlia & Vil·la Cecilia Gardens
Further southwest, these two
gardens
were once part of a magnificent summer estate.
Shaded pathways meander beneath cypress, date palms and magnolias, with statuary and
pools lending an elegance to the greenery. The 19th-century Vil·la Amèlia today houses
the Sarrià civic centre.
The Best…
PLACES TO EAT
La Balsa
First-rate Catalan cooking amid lovely garden-covered terraces with views. (
Botafumeiro
Decadent seafood feasts are served at this long-running Galician classic.
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)
El Aasador de Aranda
Excellent roast meats in a Modernista dining room. (
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PLACES TO DRINK
Mirablau
Fun crowd and panoramic views from its Tibidabo perch. (
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)
Raïm
A slice of old Havana with expert mojitos. (
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)
La Nena
One of Gràcia's best-loved neighbourhood cafes. (
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)
VIEWPOINTS
Parc de Collserola
An 8000-hectare park in the hills. (
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)
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