Plaça Reial. The Plaza Real is a popular square in the heart of Barcelona's gothic area just off La Rambla walking street. It is a perfect place to have breakfast in the morning or an afternoon snack or pre-dinner drink. The plaza has a fantastic atmosphere and under the arches you will find excellent bars, clubs and tapas restaurants.

In the middle are towering palm trees, a cooling fountain and two award winning street lamps designed by Antoni Gaudi. Popular bars on this plaza include Jamboree and Sidecar - famous restaurants include Les Quinze Nits and for accommodation you can choose from top backpacker hostels like Hostel Kabul to 5 star luxury boutique hotels like DO Plaça Reial. During festivals there might be concerts. On Sundays there is a coin and stamp market.