El Gotico and El Born

Location

Barcelona
Spain
41° 23' 5.046" N, 2° 10' 58.9224" E
ES
General info: 

Barri Gòtic or El Gotico is the area in the old town of Barcelona. Dozens of buildings in this area are from the Medieval times and were built in the Gothic style. The design of the younger buildings doesn’t differ much, making the Gothic Quarter a unique place in Barcelona. Its labyrinthine streets connect La Rambla with the Mediterranean coast. El Born is a district in the old town, that separates the city with the Barceloneta beach. It has been the market center of Barcelona in the past and today is the home some of the most luxurious boutiques, not only in Barcelona, but in whole Europe.

Getting there: 

At La Rambla, the metro station Liceu connects the western parts of Barcelona with the old town. The Jaume I station is on the half way between El Gotico and El Born.

Costs: 

There are dozens of prestigious venues in the area and the prices there are higher than in other parts of the city.

Interesting places nearby

La Plagne is a beautiful place – a plateau surrounded by the great snow covered alpine peaks. You have to say this first because it has a reputation for ugly buildings.

Right at the heart of the Haute-Tarentaise region of the French Alps, the friendly resort of La Rosière (1850 m).

Between the sky and your dreams, you will discover a location where wild, natural beauty has been preserved and a ski resort with character and a warm welcome, within everyone’s budget. Welcome to la Sambuy!

Winter in La Tania
A beautiful resort......in the biggest skiing area in the world !

La Thuile, together with La Rosière in France, is part of the international ski resort known as Espace San Bernardo: a single skipass gains access to 160 km of slopes, 38 ski lifts, cross-country trails, and helisking on the Rutor and Mi

The resort of La Toussuire is a small town in the Sybelles area of the Alps. The resort welcomes skiers of all abilities and is well adapted for families.