Poble Espanyol

Poble Espanyol is a great place for families in Barcelona. Kids love wandering through the charming little streets, watching artisans work, and joining the fun craft activities. There’s plenty of space to play, and it’s easy to spend a relaxed afternoon exploring together. They also host lots of family-friendly events throughout the year—festivals, workshops, and seasonal celebrations—which always add something special to the visit. It’s a warm, enjoyable spot that feels welcoming for all ages.

We really enjoyed our time here. My husband was a little dubious it would be tacky and naff but it was lovely to spend the afternoon wandering the streets of Spain while not venturing far from Barcelona city centre. The little shops were great...we picked up a beautiful piece of artwork and tried some amazing sweet treats. The food offering was OK...nothing special but good enough. Highly recommend visiting here when you need a break from the bustle of Barcelona but still want to do something authentically Spanish.

Google maps will tell you this is open till midnight, and while it may be, they stop renting audio guides after 7 pm (no online audio guide option) and many of the shops, galleries, attractions and restaurants close. It was still fun and interesting walking around the village, and finding an open restaurant to sip wine and people watch, while waiting for the magic fountain (nearby) at 9 pm. The reason for the 3 star review was the ticket agents provided misinformation (saying only one of the several restaurants was open - we saw 3 food trucks, 2 restaurants, a bar?, and a coffee shop open) and the paper map had audio guide numbers but not much other info on the buildings.

Visited Poble Espanyol, and it turned out to be one of the loveliest cultural spots in Barcelona. The whole place feels like walking through a miniature version of Spain — charming streets, beautiful architecture, artisan shops, and so many hidden corners to explore. I loved how each area represents a different region, with unique styles and details. It’s peaceful, spacious, and perfect for wandering, taking photos, and enjoying the atmosphere. 📸🌿 Great place to learn, relax, and soak in the beauty of Spanish culture all in one space. Definitely worth a visit! 🇪🇸❤️

Absolutely loved the places and I appreciated knowing more about how and why the built such a beautiful place ! I'm glad they kept pushing through for the project to come out so beautiful. I especially liked the animation FIESTA, it's so moving (emotionally). Nevertheless, some parts of the place need to be replaced by more modern animation I think (like the feel Spain Mediterranean animation and Don Quijote.

Recommended if you are a family, a local who cannot travel throughout Spain, or a tourist who does not have time to travel all over Spain. If you have traveled all over Spain, it is not particularly interesting. If you have time to waste, it's best to visit when it's free: La Mercè, 48h open house bcn, etc. But you'll have to wait for 1-2 hours! Signs explain the different buildings and provide information about the regions represented. They regularly have themes (e.g., Halloween), but I recommend visiting without these themes to fully admire the Spain represented.

Great way to spend a few hours checking the exhibits and just getting lost in the different architecture from various parts of Spain. Loved the short film we watched in one of the buildings about the different holidays in the country.

i wish i liked this place more. i liked the concept of it, but i found very little to explore during my visit. i decided to come later in the day, because i had lots of other things planned in the morning and this was opened later. i had my ticket already purchased online, it was date-specific, and at the gate i was told the monastery was closed for a private event, so we couldn't visit that and the area surrounding it, which i found odd. i didn't know prior to my purchase this aspect. the artisans have mostly left by then (i got there at around 16h) and it felt very empty. i expected to appreciate the architecture, which i did, even though it had a slight tacky feeling. there were lots of english signs with explanations. the art museum was really wonderful, i loved the collection presented.

My experience with Poble Espanol is limited to live music via Sala Upload shows but also recently a Wilco show. The space works on many levels with various vantage points for viewing, a variety of food vendors and beer tents. Regarding the latter - - - a little unusual in my experience. One set of beer tents was charge only, another set cash only. Why? Apart from this, the sound and setting were idyllic. Too, the staff were super on point. I offer this as I witnessed an older man having difficulty navigating the steps with his cane / crutch. Once the staff took note, they made room for him and his friend in the upper deck just above the sound tent / cash beer tents. Highly recommended.

A great disappointment. The central area was consumed by a :fiesta: that consisted of US greatest hits from the 1980's and 1990's blaring on crappy sound equipment. We are in a restaurant on the plaza, La Foixarda, where the food and the sangria were were worst we have had in our week's stay in Barcelona. There was a come-n to pay an extra 5 euros per child to participate in a "dig" for fake dinosaur bones. The one truly redeeming feature was Cal Terrissaire, where our grandchildren were delighted to be led by a skilled artisan and even more skilled teacher in making their very first pots. (saves the place from one star) Oh yes, and the slides were very nice. Not close to being worth the exorbitant price

I found Poble Espanyol quite interesting and vibrant with red roses against white washed buildings, shops and restaurants, art and sculptures and I would have spent longer exploring but I had a flamenco show to go to at Tablou de Carmen which is in the Spanish village. The flamenco show was a no thrills sort of do, the dancing, the costumes, the set were all a bit cheap but I loved it, it was real and felt organic and it was a fun night.

If you have this crazy dream of seeing Andalusia then within minutes ending up in Aragon, Galicia, Basque Country, or Castilla-La Mancha, or Madrid, then this might be the only place where your dream can come true. Poble Espanyol (in Catalan) or El Pueblo Español (in Castilian) is an architectural museum in the open air that was completed in 1929 with the purpose of showcasing the architecture and culture of various regions of Spain. This is a very culturally rich and incredibly beautiful place with charming local artisanal shops and a few overpriced eateries. Be forewarned that if you don't love architecture, then you will be wasting your time here. This is also a secluded area and you might feel stuck and bored after an hour or so. It is however a very inspiring place for a writer, an artist, or an avid lover of the Spanish history and culture.

Very nice place to visit!!! Good for the whole family. Fun for kids and Adults. Lot of shops, restaurantes and place to have a drink. The flamenco show is amazing!! Ojo si pagas la entrada al show. Te incluye la visita al parque. Pregunta en la Taquilla. Lugar donde divertido para chicos y grandes....

Centuries ago this area was around the beach and was inhabited by the common people, fisherman, sailors, dock workers, etc.So Barcelona has tried to re-create the same atmosphere with this place. It's essentially a recreated Spanish Village made to copy the Spanish Village of the old days.The day we were there the crowds were huge but, it was a festive atmosphere and it was very enjoyable.

As It is described in the web site the Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) is Quote: An architectural museum in the open air, representing in one single place several tows/cities in Spain. It's a very small place where you can find the typical buildings from Salamanca, Cordaba passing Aragon and many others. A typical family attraction can be seen in one morning / afternoon. You hVe many restaurants, bars and coffees to chose from and you gonna need it in the hot summer days.

I am not a fan of artificial tourist developments but this little Spanish 'village' has its charm. Even though everything are just Disney like replicas, El Poble Espanyol is still an clever display of Spanish culture and architecture. The variety of shops and restaurants made it quite an interesting experience. They even have a small free gallery inside that has some of picssa's work on display. I probably wouldn't make detour just to check this place out but if you want to catch the Flamingo show at el Tablao de Carmen inside (which I highly recommend), admission here is free an hour prior to the performance.

This place is quite the tourist trap. I did not find that there was anything out of the ordinary here. I only came here because it was part of a tour I booked. I do not recommended paying money to enter here. The area is quite empty and there is really not much to do here in my opinion. There is much more to do and see in Madrid than spend your precious time here.

Stunning. Wide open space with old buildings. We had a party catered with live music and it was fantastic. Walking into the place you can look out over the beautiful view of Spain and the mariachi band welcoming us was great.

I found the whole experience disappointing. There was a lot of building work in progress which tended to destroy the illusion. It's basically a cheep Disney wannabe. Lot's of opportunities to buy cheap poorly prepared food and lot's of gift shops trying to separate you from you money. Not something I would recommend.,

Worth a visit - it gives a flavour of the regions of Spain (Andalusia is recognisable) - Picasso ceramics are interesting - as is the glass works - pizza and wine made for a good meal - plenty of clean toilets too! Important for elderly people( who also get a reduced entry charge.)

The highlight of my stop here was the art exhibit in the museum, but other than that I felt like I was in Disney's Epcot, which I've never been to because I don't like manufactured replicas of historical architecture. Especially if you've come from far way to Spain, why would you not make the effort to see the real thing. Alas, it was a stop on the hop-on hop-off, which we use like a cab service, it was cold and we were hungry. The fact that they charge admission was a bit odd, but there were a lot of food choices.

Found this cute little place hidden behind huge walls since the Hop On Hop Off has a stop right outside. The history is interesting - it was supposed to be demolished after some event back in the day. Now it's just a nice place to walk around and just chill out. It was pretty empty, so it was a nice change from the craziness that is the rest of Barcelona. They have a few shops where you can buy local crafts, a couple of cafes (which were dead empty) and a nice sculpture garden with an amazing view of the city. They have a glassblowing shop where you can watch the glassblower do his thing, which is really cool. Nice touristy spot.

not to be that kind of American but I am embarrassed to admit I paid an entrance fee for what is essentially an Iberian-themed version of The Grove

This remains one of the highlights of my recent Barcelona trip. Lots of history, great artisanal shops, authentic Spanish dining and lovely history lesson all at once - a must see for visitors for sure!

Complete waste of time and money. You're much better off walking through the streets near La Ramblas, Barrio Gotic, La Ribera, Or El Born for free. Poble Espanyol is a manufactured tourist experience, much like a Disneyland town.

Visiting El Poble Espanyol it's like seeing Spain in one day. You should take the guide and listen all the details about each province . The history of the place and the way it's built is amazing. There are many details for each of the provinces of Spain. The "ugly" part is that it's a commercial place and if you pay attention to this you might not see the beautiful part. One suggestion: don't visit El Poble Espanyol after 7 PM even if the price is smaller(half the price). The place is not that bright and the artisans are there only during the day. Here is a sample of what you can see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgTsLwMkh5Q If you visit Barcelona, you shouldn't miss it!

A great place to visit. You can see all sorts of buildings from different time periods and from all over Spain. Entrance is 11€ but it's worth it. :)