Les Ramblas

Barcelona is known for the promenade with its book stalls, flower stalls and people parading. It stretches from the seaside to Plaza de Catalunya and is a good promenade from which to explore the rest of the town. Interesting buildings along the promenade are the Academia de Sciencias, the old Gothic church de Betlem and the Palacio de Moya. When you leave the Ramblas for the Mercado de la Boqueria, you’ll see the hustle and bustle of one of the oldest markets in the city. A must is also the Plaça Reial, a lovely square with a tranquil atmosphere, palm trees, terraces and a fountain. Once a week, you can swap or buy stamps at the little market underneath the arches of the buildings bordering on the square.