Raval

Raval is probably the best and worth place on earth. A few years ago it was well-known by all Barceona citizens because you could be walking around there and be stolen, raped, and killed twice before you realized.

Luckily, Batman arrived and kicked out all criminals from this district. I'm kidding, actually gentrification kicked in. That means builders spotted the opportunity of transforming this centric district into a fancy and fashionable place-to-be. Therefore huge hotels have been built, new cool shops and restaurants were opened, and people who couldn't pay the rent went to... Uh whatever, who cares??

Good old times no one would be fucking around

Nowadays it is a really nice place to go out at night for cheaper prices that average in da city. You'll find drunk backpackers, drunk tourists, drunk pickpockets, and drunk artists. How cool is that?

Fear and loathing in Poble Nou

After almost one year living in Poble Nou I truly believe I am allowed to analyze this RCN district and explain here all its pros and cons. Oops sorry, poble nou is the old fashioned name, now it is being called 22@ by hipsters and community managers.

22@ is located next to the bitch beach, in the northern part of da city. Since it is not really close to the center, it is still keeping its old identity with ancient stores, catalan children, and barça supporters. Nevertheless, gentrification has been lately kicking in, and all of this cute cosy atmosphere is mixing with 5 stars russian hotels and Dubai-shaped skyscrappers. Hey, for the record, I'm not saying any of this is bad. At all.

Don't miss the Poblenou Cemetery. Not kidding.

Interesting things to do in 22@: mmmm well, there is the cheapest gas station in da city. You can also drink really good orchata. If you like horchata, of course... And, yeah, there is this martial arts academy I go to, so I can release the unbearable tension of living in 22@. Did I mention the beach? 

Summing up, 22@ is a really nice place to live and work, but if you wanna have fun... Stay away! Run! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!