El Poble-sec is a neighborhood in the district of Sants-Montjuïc, located west of the Raval. Over the years it has gone from being a quiet residential area to a very social and lively neighborhood characterized by a strong tapas culture in its traditional bars and cellars. Blai Street is a favorite of local residents. Here you will also find nightclubs such as the Plataforma nightclub and the well-known Sala Apolo.

TRANSPORT

Its strategic location near the center of Barcelona and its good communications with the universities in public transport make many young people choose to look for apartments and rooms for students in Poble-sec. The metro line L3 runs along the north side of the district along Avenida Paralelo, with stops at Poble-sec and Paralelo, the latter also with service line L2.

Living in Poble-sec as a student at any of the major universities is very convenient, since the journey from Paralelo to the main building of the University of Barcelona lasts only 8 minutes and in 13 minutes you also get to the Ramon Llull University. From Poble-sec to Pompeu Fabra it will take you only 15 minutes. In addition, several bus lines serve the neighborhood, such as 55 and 121