Palau Blau Grana Sports Fan Tips

Palau Blau Grana is a venue in or near Barcelona that is most often used for Basketball

How do I get to Palau Blau Grana?

If you are ever in doubt, just ask people how to get to the Camp Nou - they are literally next door neighbours! All of Collblanc and Badal (line 3) and Les Corts and Maria Christina (line 5) put you within each a few minutes' walk of the stadium. If arriving by car, there is some parking available, but again it is recommended to arrive as early as possible. It's pretty easy to find so you shouldn't have any real trouble.

Best Bars around Palau Blau Grana?

You have to go to the strip. It's where loads of the local fans go for their pregame drinking – try hitting up la Travessera de les Corts, just off the L3 Green metro line. It's fan-city over there since there is a good selection of sports bars (or bars with sports on the TV, at least), varied and delicious options in terms of local beers and, of course, a range of slightly expensive but very edible pre-match food.

Palau Blau Grana seating?

Of course the "best seats” and angles will depend on which sport you've gone to see – the good news is that since it's a fairly modestly sized stadium, there are virtually no bad seats whatsoever. Tickets start from as low as €12 each for basketball games, which is pretty incredible given the quality of both the teams involved and the venue itself. You can find a fixtures and price list online for all of the sports, so go check it out!

Things to check out around Palau Blau Grana?

The stadium is just a few kilometres outside of the city centre of Barcelona - all of which is accessible through their highly efficient public transport system – so there are really boundless options. For me, the most inspiring and must-see sight in the whole city is La Sagrada Familia. Designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudi, it has been a work in progress for over 130 years - simply put, it is jawdropping and spectacular. Get your tickets online to skip the queues and plan to spend several hours there.

What to expect from the Palau Blau Grana crowd?

Unlike matches at the Camp Nou or other large football stadiums where the crowds are in tens of thousands, there is a much more intimate atmosphere at the Palau Blaugrana. It also helps that sports such as basketball and handball attract highly dedicated and extremely passionate fans, since opportunities to watch their favourite sport live, at the highest level, can be quite uncommon. Expect a loud and vibrant atmosphere from the word go, which won't let up until long after the game!

Best restaurants near Palau Blau Grana?

Simply hop back on the Metro and travel in to town. In my opinion there is no single "best” area to get food in Barcelona - there are tremendous bars and restaurants in abundance, making it virtually impossible to navigate around the city without finding somewhere to whet your appetite. Whenever I'm in the city I just move around until something takes my fancy - if you are ever in doubt, just ask one of the friendly locals and they will doubtlessly point you in the right direction.

Best Insider tip at Palau Blau Grana?

Barcelona is one of the most prominent cities for pickpockets, scam artists and thieves. Keep a very close eye on any valuable possessions and don't go flashing your cash unnecessarily. Though this practice isn't too prolific at the stadium itself, even if you are just passing through the city centre you need to have your wits about you. It's a phenomenal city, but this singular drawback cannot really be overlooked, so be careful.

Best Food and Drink at Palau Blau Grana?

As with all sports stadia, there is a good selection of food and drink available at the venue. There is a good amount of traditional Spanish food - as you would expect when situated near the heart of one of Spain's great cities - as well as hot and cold drinks served inside, to keep you nice and hydrated throughout the course of a game.