A Ramble in El Raval
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Morning
Start your ramble mid-morning by perusing the innovative temporary art exhibits at the CCCB (Centre de Cultura Contemporània & Foment de les Arts Decoratives). Here the two world’s have meshed harmoniously. The eye-catching blend of old-meets-new in this cutting-edge art space provides a fitting introduction to El Raval’s new identity. Head south along C/Montalegre to the Plaça dels Àngels. Sip a coffee beneath the Gothic arches of the restored Convent dels Àngels, which houses the café-restaurant and art and design exhibition rooms of Foment de les Arts Decoratives. See Centre de Cultura Contemporània & Foment de les Arts Decoratives. Round off your art amble with a trip down nearby C/Doctor Dou, which is speckled with commercial art galleries. If you’re looking for contemporary art to jazz up your home, pop in to Alter Ego or Cotthem Gallery (Galleries & Design Shops).
Afternoon
From here, it’s a short saunter to Mercat de La Boqueria (La Rambla). Walk along C/Carme, turn left onto C/Jerusalem, and go into the back entrance of this cavernous market. Make a beeline for El Quim de La Boqueria (stall 584–585) where you can pull up a stool and dig into fresh fare from baby prawns drizzled in olive oil and garlic to steamed mussels. After, head to the medieval gardens of the Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu, off C/Hospital, and take in the Gothic ambience of pillared arcades and courtyards. Then, get to Marsella (Bars & Clubs), and kick-start the evening with an absinthe before making for London Bar (Bars & Clubs), where live music awaits.
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