El Carmel
El Carmel is a SUB AREA in Barcelona, Catalonia.
El Carmel, a vibrant hillside neighborhood in Barcelona, offers a local escape with stunning panoramic views from the iconic Turó de la Rovira. Wander through narrow streets lined with colorful houses, enjoy authentic tapas at family-run bars, and explore the nearby Parc del Guinardó. This area blends urban energy with a relaxed village feel, perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Catalan experience away from the tourist crowds. The neighborhood's elevated position provides a unique perspective of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.
Best time to visit El Carmel
Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October) offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and lower prices. Summer (July-August) is hot and busy, but rooftop terraces and local festivals add charm. Winter (November-February) is mild and quiet, ideal for budget travelers.
October
NowRight now
- Condition
- Partly cloudy
- Temperature
- 15°
- Feels like
- 15°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Typical for October
- Condition
- Rain
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 15°
- Average
- 18°
- Rain
- 157 mm
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
Autumn colors, fewer crowds
Weather from Open-Meteo
Know before you go
Getting there
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
International
18 km away
Girona-Costa Brava Airport
International
100 km away
Reus Airport
International
110 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
30 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes and public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at airport from €5
Stay safe
Overall
8/10Low crime, but watch for pickpockets on metro.
Night safety
7/10Low crime, but watch for pickpockets on metro.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
6/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 03:12
More facts
Population
31,377
Type
Suburb
Nearby areas in Barcelona
Baró de Viver
Barri de les Corts
Barri de Sant Andreu
Barri Gòtic
Can Baró
Can Peguera
Canyelles
Ciutat Meridiana
Ciutat Vella
Diagonal Mar
Dreta de l'Eixample
Eixample
el Baix Guinardó
el Besòs i el Maresme
el Bon Pastor
el Camp de l'Arpa del Clot
el Camp d'en Grassot i Gràcia Nova
el Clot
el Coll
el Congrés i els Indians
el Guinardó
el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou
el Poblenou
el Putxet i el Farró
el Raval
el Turó de la Peira
Fort Pienc
Gràcia
Horta
Horta-Guinardó
Hostafrancs
la Barceloneta
La Bonanova
La Bordeta
la Clota
la Font de la Guatlla
la Font d'en Fargues
la Guineueta
la Marina del Prat Vermell
la Marina de Port
la Maternitat i Sant Ramon
la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample
l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
la Prosperitat
La Sagrera
la Salut
Las Tres Torres
la Teixonera
la Trinitat Nova
la Trinitat Vella
la Vall d'Hebron
la Verneda i la Pau
la Vila de Gràcia
la Vila Olímpica del Poblenou
Les Corts
les Roquetes
Montbau
Nou Barris
Pedralbes
Poble Sec
Porta
Provenals del Poblenou
Sagrada Família
Sant Andreu
Sant Antoni
Sant Genís dels Agudells
Sant Gervasi - Galvany
Sant Martí de Provençals
Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i La Ribera
Sants
Sants - Badal
Sants-Montjuïc
Sarrià
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Torre Baró
Vallbona
Vallcarca
Vallvidrera, el Tibidabo i les Planes
Verdun
Vilapicina i la Torre Llobeta
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: El Carmelo, כרמל, Karmel