Poble Espanyol Barcelona

Spend a day of excitement and fun at this unique open air museum that has been built to look like an actual village and which also literally means Spanish Village. Located just a short distance from the iconic Montjuïc Fountains, Poble Espanyol is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city today. It packs a variety of experiences including an amazing tour of the oldest neighbourhoods of the city recreated beautifully here, visit to a modern art museum, and much more.

Walk through the enchanting village that boasts some of the most remarkable renditions of various important Spanish monuments. It has been made very tourist friendly so you can easily explore and experience the various attractions ranging from Andalusian settings to chapels that have Gothic architectural influences. Poble Espanyol is known for bringing together varied Spanish cultures by organising a host of shows all through the year including dance performances, theatre, and gastronomic festivals. You can also choose to become a part of the group tours that are organised here and delve deeper into the history and traditions of the city. 

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• Stroll through the Poble Espanyol grounds and witness the city’s traditional Andalusian neighbourhoods, streets, squares, a Catalan Romanesque monastery, and much more.
• Marvel at the awe-inspiring circular Guinovart Space, an art installation that features a giant sculpture created by famous artist Josep Guinovart.
• Walk through the mesmerising exhibit of San Miquel’s monastery, a beautiful example of Roman and Catalan architectures coming together.
• Explore the famous Sculpture Garden featuring 36 contemporary sculptures.
• Visit the Handicraft Market that houses over 50 craftsmen and artisans creating beautiful items with glass, ceramics and much more. 
• Witness the entertaining shows like acrobatic shoes, circuses and magic shows with your kids. 
• Indulge in some mouthwatering delicacies from different parts of Spain at the various cafeterias and fine-dining restaurants across Poble Espanyol
• Partake in the exciting nightlife at the nightclubs and open-air discotheques such as the Input, The One, Sala Upload, and La Terrazza.

The best time of the day to visit Poble Espanyol is in the morning hours around 10 AM as soon as the gates open for visitors. This is when you will encounter the least amount of crowds here and thus can explore the village in relative peace and quiet. Moreover, the weather is also relatively cooler and pleasant during this time making it ideal for the long hours outdoors. 

The best time of the year to visit the museum is in the winter season from December to February when the weather is cool and perfect for spending long hours outdoors.

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• The open air museum offers extended opening hours, so make the most of the nightly entertainment here especially the flamenco shows.
• You can rent an audio guide for a better and more immersive experience.
• Visit here early to avoid large crowds and also explore while the weather is cool.
• Check the events page calendar before planning your visit particularly if you are visiting during the summer or on weekends.
• Wear comfortable cotton clothes, good quality walking shoes and carry water, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

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By Metro: You can take the metro lines L1 and L3 and disembark at the Plaça Espanya station. From here you can reach your destination on foot in about 10 minutes

By Bus: You can also go for the several bus services that ply from different parts of the city such as Bus numbers 13, 23, and 150 which stop directly outside Poble Espanyol

You can also opt for the Hop on Hop off Barcelona Bus service that stops at Poble Espanyol.

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