It’s getting hot in town. Go out around midday and you might melt! Your clothes stick to your skin, and you realize that you’re onto your third or fourth bottle of water (ahem, beer).
Well the crafty Barcelonans have just the solution! In the North of the city, in the privileged and vibrant district of Gracia, you’ll find El Parque de la Creueta del Coll, complete with open air swimming pool.
Once a quarry, this site is now home to a very chilled-out Summer spot. There is quite a spectacular sculpture by Chilladas suspended above the pool called ‘Elogio al agua’ which means, ‘I praise the water’, and hopefully you will too.
It’s within walking distance of the famous Parc Guell, and could be just what you need to cool down after a walk around Gaudi’s spectacular park.
So bring a picnic, take a swim and relax under the palm trees away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
A day’s entrance to the pool is only €3, and the closest metro stop is 5-10 away called Penitents.
As you may know, three of our hostels (Sound, Mar and Ramblas) are in the lively, fast-paced and often mischievous district called El Raval.
Which is why we’re particularly excited about this party, because it’s the annual street party of our beloved Raval.
The locals really get into their element here. The streets are decorated, and music and dancing rules the neighbourhood.
You’ll find plenty of live music, flamenco and tango shows and inevitably a lot of fireworks (we are in Spain, after all).
So, if you’re around on the 16th, 17th and 18th of July, and you want to party, head to the Contemporary Art Museum (MACBA), the Street Unió, the street Carme and la Rambla del Raval and the street Junta de Comerç, and you’ll while the day (and night) away in style.
Have fun!
Every summer Mr. PaellaMan comes to Barcelona Dream Hostel, to cook great paellas for the travelers! The spanish dinner it's every tuesday and friday from 8pm. The ticket cost 10€ and you get: paella, one glass of sangria, pa amb tomaquet and icecream!! Don't miss it!!
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Nathaniel, USA
What a wonderful hostel it was. Private bathrooms and public ones...A free breakfast that reminds you of "home" and 5 minutes from a great beach that isn't too crowded. Will return if I'm back in Barcelona!!! [ + ]
10-07-2010Gabriel, Brazil
Very good hostel, it's big, with different lounges. The cleanliness is almost perfect. The staff was great, fun and very helpful. The locker is also very good, with a card key. The only problem was the location, it's far from the center but there is a metro station right on the corner of the hostel, so you can get in every part of Barcelona in 20 minutes! [ + ]