
Duration
1h 30m
Best Time
Afternoon
Price
€€€
Setting
Indoor
A narrow medieval street in El Born that has become the neighborhood's fashion and design corridor. Independent boutiques sell everything from handmade jewelry to vintage furniture and local designer clothing. The street follows the path of a medieval irrigation channel.
Visit on a weekday afternoon when shop owners are more relaxed and willing to chat about their products and the neighborhood's history.
Address
Carrer del Rec, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Neighborhood
El Born & La RiberaNearest Metro
Plan for about 1h 30m.
Carrer del Rec is in the El Born & La Ribera neighborhood of Barcelona. The address is Carrer del Rec, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential — you'll be on your feet for a while.

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