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The Ramblas: Barcelona's most iconic street

The Ramblas functions as the heart and soul of Barcelona, providing visitors and locals alike with an insight into the cafés, stores, architecture, and all-round beauty that makes this city so enjoyable

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The Ramblas: Barcelona’s Heart and Soul

The Ramblas, or Las Ramblas when you’re in Spain, is one of the most famous and iconic boulevards of Barcelona. Stretching for approximately 1.2km from the Port Vell to Placa Catalunya, this street is hugely popular with both locals and travellers alike and provides one of the main thoroughfares of the city. Home to street-side cafés, bars, shops, and lined with trees, it’s a place to wander, shop, or simply sit with a coffee or a beer and watch the world go by. The Ramblas was described by Spanish poet Federico García Lorca as being "the only street in the world which I wish would never end.” It's an exciting destination in a city filled with history, culture and style.

How to visit The Ramblas

It’s not difficult to find yourself in The Ramblas. Centrally located, it has a pull that draws people, and you’ll know when you’re getting close. The street is best visited during the day, when the atmosphere and beauty of the street can be fully enjoyed. At night, The Ramblas turns into a different type of place - bars throw open their doors, and the street comes alive with music and lights.

What to do in The Ramblas

Visiting this street is one of the premier things to do in Barcelona, offering beautiful buildings, energy, among other highlights. The Ramblas is also home to the modernist La Boqueria market, a colorful indoor market that features great architecture, plenty of color, and items to buy including fresh fish, herbs, meats, insects, and much more. Plaça Catalunya, which is where the street ends, is one of the most important squares in Barcelona, combining the new and old aspects of the city to create a social meeting point that’s a great spot to spend some time exploring.

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NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón
Rambla Catalunya, 26,. 08007 Barcelona
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The NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón, formerly known as NH Barcelona Calderon, has an unbeatable location right in the middle of the Eixample district of Barcelona. Built on the site of the old teatro Calderón, and completely renovated in 2016 as NH's newest 5 star hotel in Barcelona, it’s a 10-minute walk to Las Ramblas, while Passeig de Gràcia, the city’s nicest shopping street, is easily reached on foot. Emblematic buildings and sights such as Casa Batlló, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), La Sagrada Familia, and the Picasso museum are also nearby.

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  • 12.1km Prat Airport
  • 3.72km Camp Nou
  • 2.41km Sants Station
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