Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
To the northeast lies Sarrià, a small, quaint neighbourhood of brick streets, tiny plazas and
medieval buildings, with a lively collection of shops, restaurants and bars. For an authentic
and charming side of Barcelona, relatively untouristed, this is the place to come.
The main drawbacks to this area are its relative remoteness from town, and the longer dis-
tances between sights. Aside from Sarrià, the other area that's worth exploring on foot is
Sant Gervasi, which lies above Av Diagonal and just west of Via Augusta. This area is geo-
graphically close to Gràcia, and also thematically, with its handful of upscale restaurants and
bars.
Local Life
Outdoors
Going for a run or a mountain-bike ride in the vast reserve of
Parc de Collser-
ola
.
Nightlife
Having a few drinks in the bars near Carrer de Muntaner, followed by late-night
dancing in
Otto Zutz
and other nearby clubs.
Village days
Wondering through the picturesque narrow lanes of Sarrià, stopping for
cakes at
Foix de Sarrià
,
tapas at
Bar Tomàs
and a great meal at
Vivanda
.
Getting There & Away
Metro
Línia 3 will get you to the Jardins del Laberint d'Horta (Mundet) and Camp Nou
and Palau Reial de Pedralbes (Palau Reial).
Train
FGC trains are handy for getting close to sights in and around Tibidabo and Parc
del Collserola.
Tram
Outside Avinguda Tibidabo station, the
tramvia blau
runs to Plaça del Doctor
Andreu, where you can catch an onward funicular up to Tibidabo.
Funicular
Two funicular railways provide hilltop access: the funicular del Tibidabo runs
between Plaça del Doctor Andreu and Plaça del Doctor Tibidabo. The funicular de
Vallvidrera runs between Peu del Funicular and Vallvidrera Superior.
