The Eixample continues to consolidate itself as one of Barcelona’s most vibrant districts, where modernist elegance, neighborhood life and a dynamic property market coexist.
According to Idealista, the average sale price reached €6,185/m² in August 2025, representing an annual increase of +10.1%.
This figure places the Eixample 20% above the city’s average (≈ €5,100/m²) and confirms it as one of Barcelona’s most active property markets.
A perfect plan… full of secrets
The Eixample is not just its unmistakable grid: it is a mosaic of history and urban curiosities.
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Corners with a purpose
Ildefons Cerdà designed the chamfered corners to allow more sunlight into homes and to make tram turns smoother. -
Underground
Remnants of Civil War air-raid shelters still exist, some of which can be visited like the Refugi 307, along with traces of medieval water channels. -
Inner oases
More than 500 inner courtyards hide gardens and community spaces, such as those at the Escola Industrial. -
Collector’s tiles
The iconic flower-patterned tiles, first laid in 1906, have become a Barcelona symbol: original pieces are auctioned at high prices in antique shops and design stores.
A city in transformation
The future of the Eixample is being written on its streets, with projects that promise more neighborhood life:
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Superblocks and green axes
In 2026, Consell de Cent Street will become a pedestrian boulevard with 60% less traffic, according to the Barcelona City Council. -
Cycling mobility
15 km of new bike lanes will be added, improving connections between the district and the rest of the city and promoting sustainable transport. -
New cultural spaces
Passages such as the Passatge Sert or former factories turned into contemporary art galleries have become creative hubs. -
Independent businesses
Bookshops like Laie Pau Claris, specialty cafés like Cafès El Magnífico and restaurants such as Casa Amàlia bring renewed vitality to the district’s pacified streets.
Recommendations to discover the Eixample
Beyond the famous Casa Batlló or La Pedrera-Casa Milà, don’t miss:
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The Mercat de la Concepció, with its 24-hour flower stalls.
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The Antoni Tàpies Foundation, where modernism and contemporary art meet.
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The gardens of the Palau Robert, a green oasis on Diagonal Avenue.
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The atmosphere of Passeig de Sant Joan, now one of the city’s most family-friendly and gastronomic boulevards.
An even more attractive future
With nearly 45% of Barcelona’s catalogued modernist buildings —including landmarks such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera—, the Eixample offers an irresistible mix of heritage, culture and urban transformation.
A district that not only increases in market value but also beats as the living heart of the city.
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