Bitemojo self-guided tours of Barcelona: Boqueria Market and El Raval Food Tour

The history of El Raval, once a stigmatized neighborhood, dates back to the origins of Barcelona. Its walls are a living testimony to the concerns of yesterday and today, historically it was an” outside neighborhood “and the name has” Arab origins”, linked to the meaning of “suburb”.

It became the “step” of the area for products from the nearby agricultural fields and maritime trade. It houses religious settlements, some of them the oldest in Barcelona. With the development of maritime activities in the city and due to its proximity to the seaport, it soon became a strategic enclave. The development of the first university, theaters, charities and industries that attracted immigrants shaped its character, for many years El Raval was home for the lower and uncultivated classes.

Once famous for its nightlife, El Raval has reformed its spirit into a multicultural center in the city, more than 20 languages are spoken within its boundaries, always driven by its inhabitants, and this is what gives it an artistic atmosphere and a particular taste, which will be revealed within this tour!