Plaça del Diamant

• Small playground with a few swings and climbing pieces, enough to keep toddlers and young kids busy for a stop
• 'La Colometa' statue in one corner, the bronze figure from Mercè Rodoreda's novel that gives the square its fame
• Café terraces around the edges for a coffee while kids play, busiest mid-morning on weekends

Made famous by Mercè Rodoreda's novel The Time of the Doves, this square keeps a real neighborhood feel despite its fame. A small children's playground sits beside the striking bronze 'La Colometa' sculpture, and shaded terraces line the edges for a coffee or a snack. It is car-free and lively, so arrive before 11am on busy days if you want a seat.