A fine district for the advanced Barcelona goer. And on Montjuïc, you'll forget the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.
The Poble-sec district was the city's first expansion after the city walls were demolished in the nineteenth century. Its name (Poble-sec literally means 'Dry village') derives from the fact that a water source was not installed until decades after the first houses were built. Sandwiched between El Raval and Montjuïc, the neighbourhood is characterised by a relaxed, working-class atmosphere. There are hardly any sights, but eateries and places to go out all the more. Montjuïc, on the other hand, is a mountain full of sights. Also a great place to get a breath of fresh air.
