Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Local Life
Folk Dancing
Although it's mostly old-timers dancing the Sardana, a growing number of
young folks are enjoying this Catalan dance. Learn a few moves and join in: 6pm on
Saturday and noon on Sunday in front of
La Catedral
.
Hang-outs
To escape the tourist masses, head to the southeast corner of Barri Gòtic, for
microbrews at
La Cerveteca
,
and cocktails and whimsy at
Sor Rita
.
Salterio
is also a
much-loved meeting spot.
Bar-hopping
Plaça Reial, Plaça de George Orwell and the narrow lanes between the two
are the best spots to take in the local Gòtic nightlife.
Getting There & Away
Metro
Key stops near or on La Rambla include Catalunya, Liceu and Drassanes. For
Barri Gòtic's east side, Jaume I and Urquinaona are handiest.
Bus
Airport and night buses arrive and depart from Plaça de Catalunya.
Taxi
Easiest to catch on La Rambla or Plaça de Catalunya
