L'Eixample (Dreta)

The Dreta de l'Eixample is the prime heart of Barcelona. Passeig de Gràcia, the great modernist mansions and a clearly international market make it one of the most sought-after areas in the world. High-end product, elevated tickets and a buyer who is often foreign or a patrimonial investor.

Here, architectural heritage (Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Casa Amatller) coexists with luxury offerings and intense urban life. It is a neighbourhood with international prestige but also with inner streets and long-rooted neighbours.

Modernist origins

From the late 19th century, the Dreta de l'Eixample concentrated the Catalan upper bourgeoisie. Families such as the Batlló, Amatller, Milà or Lleó Morera commissioned Gaudí, Puig i Cadafalch and Domènech i Montaner to design their stately residences, turning Passeig de Gràcia into a showcase of Modernism.

Commercial and financial axis

The 20th century consolidated the neighbourhood as a financial and commercial axis. The arrival of major international fashion brands in the 2000s reinforced the prime character of Passeig de Gràcia, today one of the commercial avenues with the most expensive rent per m² in Europe.

Recent transformation

The pacification of Eixample sections and the conversion of Passeig de Gràcia into a premium boulevard have maintained its appeal. UNESCO heritage (Casa Batlló, La Pedrera) and high-end urban life define the current moment.

The lifestyle is elegant and cosmopolitan. It is a high-level office area by day, premium gastronomy at lunchtime and intense cultural life in the afternoon-evening. Tourist density in Passeig de Gràcia is high, but the transversal streets maintain neighbourhood life.

Resident profile

Long-established wealthy families coexist with professional expats (consulting, finance, fashion) and international buyers with second homes. A cosmopolitan and multilingual community.

Streets that define the character of the neighbourhood:

• Passeig de Gràcia: Premium boulevard, international luxury and modernist houses.
• Rambla de Catalunya: Elegant central promenade, restaurants and social life.
• Provença, València, Aragó: Residential axes with stately blocks.
• Plaça de Catalunya: Gateway to the centre and connection with Ciutat Vella.
• Carrer del Consell de Cent: Pacified, art galleries and boutiques.

Superilla Eixample

The Superilla Barcelona is turning several axes of the Eixample into green and pedestrian spaces. Consell de Cent, Girona, Rocafort and Comte Borrell are already partially pacified, with the aim of reducing traffic and improving liveability.

Building rehabilitation

Intensive rehabilitation of stately blocks for premium residential and boutique hotels continues. Urban regulations balance preservation and new uses.