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Poblenou is a walkable neighborhood that's popular for its restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Take in the natural beauty of the sea and beaches—or broaden your horizons with some local theater. Book your hotel now and use Poblenou as your home base for exploring the sights in and around Barcelona.

Sightseeing around Poblenou

The museums and theaters add a sense of refinement, while the monuments and other landmarks offer local lore. Browse the collections at Museo Can Framis, Design Museum of Barcelona, or Museu de la Musica. At L'Auditori, Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, and Museu Blau, you'll learn about local culture. Torre Agbar, Golden Fish Sculpture, and Castle of the Three Dragons are monuments worth a look. Arc de Triomf, Monument Homenatge a Picasso, and Centre Civic Convent Sant Agusti are well-known local landmarks. CEM Maritim, Barcelona Zoo, and Umbracle are family favorites.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. Dip your toes in the water and soak up the sun at Bogatell Beach, Mar Bella Beach, and Nova Icaria Beach. Local parks like Parc del Centre del Poblenou, Parc de la Ciutadella, and Jardines de la Torre de les Aigues are peaceful spots. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Centro Comercial Glòries, Mercat dels Encants Vells, and Diagonal Mar Shopping Mall. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Port Olimpic, Plaza de Toros Monumental, or Parc del Forum.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Sagrada Familia, Palau de la Musica Catalana, and Casa Batllo. Casino Barcelona, Martorell Museum, and Natural Sciences Museum are other must-sees.

Getting around Poblenou

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Poblenou Station and Llacuna Station. Learn about your options for water transportation at the port.

Poblenou is 9.3 miles (15 km) from the airport in Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.).