Passeig del Born

The heart ofBarcelona’s Born district, the Passeig del Born is a long rectangular open space which stretches from theSanta Maria del Mar churchto Placa Comercial.

In medieval times the Passeig was the scene of jousting competitions, but today the (k)night life is a little more contemporary. Arousing from a typically sleepy afternoon, the shutters are pulled up and suddenly both sides of the street are lined with cool bars, such as the popularMiramelindo, and funky eateries, such as Crepes del Born.

潮人到达他们的摩托车hang out withtapasand a caña or two, whilst touts sell 1 euro beers to Bohemians and hard-up tourists content to drink from the comfort of stone benches.

If you’re keen on sampling theBarcelona night scenethen Passeig del Born is definitely a calmer more sophisticated alternative to the likes ofPlaza Real.