The renowned magazine “Time Out” published the list of the 51 best neighborhoods in the world, among which is the neighborhood of Sants in Barcelona.
In fact, only two Spanish neighborhoods appear on the list: Sants in the Catalan capital, which ranked 18th, and Madrid’s Barrio de Las Letras in 23rd place.
In order to determine the list, the magazine surveyed some 22,000 people for their opinions on the best places in their cities, the community atmosphere, street life and neighborhood culture.99
The opinions gathered were combined with those of the magazine’s editors in 59 countries around the world. In this way they were able to develop the ranking.
About the Sants neighborhood in Barcelona
It is located in the southern sector of the city. It is part of the Sants-Montjuic district and borders the Barcelona districts of Ensanche, Les Corts and the municipality of Hospitalet de Llobregat.
Its inhabitants define the neighborhood as a “welcoming, simple and open” place, thanks to the mix of lively squares and quiet streets. They celebrate their main festival in August with great color and joy.
It is rated as one of the “coolest” neighborhoods in the world, thanks to the fact that it has remained away from the tourist overcrowding.
Sants is like an oasis just 10 minutes by metro from the center of Barcelona and Las Ramblas. In this area there are several metro stops nearby such as Sants and Tarragona.
In addition, the Sants train station is the central point of the area and is one of the best and largest in the Catalan capital.
It offers direct train service to the airport and to different destinations outside the city. In fact, there are several hotels near the station that are very suitable for business travelers.
The advantage is that they are next to the neighboring area of Les Corts, an active financial district of the city and the Fira de la Plaça España Convention Center.
An area close to everything
Although the Sants area does not have many tourist attractions, it does offer you the facility to travel to the most interesting places in Barcelona.
From Sants you can even walk to Plaça Espanya and Montjuïc, Poble Espanyol, the Fira de Barcelona halls and the Magic Fountain. You are also close to Camp Nou or to go shopping at the L’Illa Complex on Diagonal.
It is an ideal neighborhood for social life, thanks to its magnificent restaurants. Also to bars and clubs.
It is an excellent choice for families, seniors or those who enjoy a good hike.
