Gràcia
Gràcia: the back story
Neighbourhood guide
About Gràcia: the back story
Gràcia was once a separate town, and it still feels like one: narrow streets opening onto squares, with Casa Vicens in its lanes and Park Güell on the hill above.
The squares
Plaça del Sol and Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia are the neighbourhood’s living rooms.
Gaudí
Casa Vicens is in the lanes; Park Güell is a walk uphill.
Come for an evening on the squares.
Eating and drinking
Aleia at Casa Fuster (Two MICHELIN Stars), Quirat (One Star) and Bobby Gin.
Our advice: book Park Güell for late afternoon and come down into Gràcia for dinner.
Why it's on our list
- The squares
- Gaudí
- Eating and drinking
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gràcia: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Gràcia: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- JoanicL4400 m5 min walk
- FontanaL3650 m8 min walk
- LessepsL3700 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Park Güell1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- La Pedrera1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Sagrada Família1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Casa Batlló1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Palau de la Música2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Barcelona Cathedral2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- La Boqueria3.0 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Museu Picasso3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Barceloneta beach4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport14 kmCar or taxi 42 min
Main railway stations
- Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies)2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Plaça de Catalunya (Rodalies, FGC)2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Barcelona Sants3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Plaça d’Espanya (FGC)3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min