Whatever sort of Barcelona accommodation you choose and wherever it is, chances are you’ll be a walk or train ride away from Las Ramblas, a large, central shopping street in the city that’s a big hit with visitors.

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Understanding Las Ramblas

Contrary to popular belief, Las Ramblas isn’t actually a single street. In fact, it’s made up of lots of smaller streets: Rambla de Canaletes, Rambla dels Estudis, Rambla de Sant Josep, Rambla dels Caputxins, and Rambla de Santa Mònica. There is plenty to see along these streets, and lots of shopping and dining, too.

What to see and do

Even if you’re only in Barcelona on holiday for a few days, you should try to find time to walk Las Ramblas as it’s arguably one of the biggest attractions in the city. If you love shopping, then La Boqueria market is definitely worth checking out. It sells all manner of goods, but the vibrant colours of the fresh fruits and vegetables are what really makes this place noteworthy. If you’re in a self-catering villa in Barcelona, you’ll certainly find some delicious foods to pick up for dinner while browsing in this open-air market.

 

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There are plenty of sights along Las Ramblas, too, including the beautiful and breathtaking architecture of the historic Liceu Theatre and Virreina Palace, and monuments such as the Columbus Monument at the end of the street, and the ornate Font de Canaletes fountain, both of which are excellent photo points.

An easy stroll

The entirety of Las Ramblas stretches for three quarters of a mile, from Plaça de Catalunya to Port Vell, so it’s a nice easy stroll and a return trip can easily be completed in a morning or afternoon (although with so much to see and do, it’s worth allocating a little longer for your walk). Lace up your walking shoes and enjoy a light stroll away from your vacation rental in Barcelona.

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