Poble Sec is worth a visit for those who choose to explore a largely residential village full of 18th-century low rise residential housing. There’s not much in the way of tourist sights—The Quimet & Quimet (25 Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes) a famous members only tapas establishment. Slowly but surely, it’s developing it’s reputation as a quality neighbourhood full of hidden bars members-only clubs and is becoming a hot spot for the underground electro scene.
Poble Nou it flat with wide boulevards and low-rise development. The area has however, spawned a number of decent clubs and restaurants (most notably; www.salarazzmatazz.com) and some of the once derelict factory buildings have been revived as art, music and design studios. Home to the city’s other Ramblas—Rambla del Poble Nou, a very laid back alternative to the rowdy Rambla in town, you’ll find French architect Jean Nouvel’s gigantic, multi coloured phallic Torre Agbar (Plaça de les Glòries, 209-211 Avinguda Diagonal; www.torreagbar.com).