Poble Espanyol

Along the streets, alleys and squares, you can admire a typical Andalusian neighborhood, a fragment of the path of Santiago de Compostela, typical Catalonia house like those of Tarragona. A real tour de force of this Spanish museum village, one forgets that the houses are reproductions. The constructions imagined by the architect Puig i Cadafalch have not changed in time, it is said that some buildings today serve as a model for the restoration of original houses scattered throughout Spain. 

A concentrate of Spanish crafts and its gastronomic products

As in any village, the Poble Espanyol is a place where one can go shopping. Here the emphasis is on local crafts and as we speak of all Spain, you will have the pleasure to be able to buy objects from all over the country. More than 20 artisans from these different regions work in the village. You will see them at work in their workshops. They offer ceramics, glass, leather, wood, jewelry, baskets, textiles, embroidery, guitars, gourds .. Unique pieces with the possibility of having them shipped abroad.The pleasure of shopping souvenirs all year round since the village is open 365 days a year.The gourmets are not forgotten. You will be able to find gourmet products from all over Spain: wine, olive oil, honey, bread, charcuterie, “jamón de Jabugo”, not to mention the countless cheeses of country!

Traditional cooking

Restaurants, bars and small terraces. Traditional Spanish cooking and its main recipes are on the spot: you can take a break in front of a paella, tapas or a plate of Iberian ham.

Discover Spain Contemporary Art

The ultimate mission of Poble Espanyol is to disseminate contemporary art, with 3 spaces dedicated to it.

• The Fran Daurel Museum inaugurated in 2011 offers more than 300 works of renowned Spanish contemporary art such as Picasso, Dalí, Miró, Tàpies, Barceló or Chillida. On 2500m2, paintings, sculptures and installations offer a global view on the contemporary art of the country.
• Guinovart Espace is devoted to one of the great sculpture works by the artist Josep Guinovart (1927-2007), one of the greatest representatives of the current informal art. It is the work « Contorn-Entorn» whose pretention was to integrate art with reality.
• The Garden of Sculptures. Finally, walk thru the Poble Espanyol garden where 36 sculptures of 27 different contemporary artists are exhibited.

Can you park your car in Poble Espanyol?

Poble Espanyol does not have its own parking, however, you can find a paid parking very close to Poble Espanyol at the following address : 

Carrer del Mirador del Palau Nacional, 2, 08038 Barcelona, Spain.

We advise you to book your parking in advance with this Service: Barcelona Car Parking

Is it allowed to travel by bike in the Poble Espanyol?

No, it is forbidden to cycle inside the Poble Espanyol compound, just as it is forbidden to use skateboards, ebike, scooters electric or not.

Is there a locker service in the Poble Espanyol compound?

Yes, there is a locker service in the Poble Espanyol enclosure, this service is free of charge. 

Is smoking allowed in the Poble Espanyol?

Yes, smoking is allowed in the Poble Espanyol but only outside the buildings.

Can people with reduced mobility visit the Poble Espanyol?

Yes, people with reduced mobility can visit the Poble Espanyol, access is free for people in wheelchairs. Note, however, that only 70% of Poble Espanyol is accessible to these people.

Pets and Poble Espanyol.

Among the domestic animals, only dogs are allowed to enter the Poble Espanyol compound on the strict condition that they are kept on a leash.