The Barcelona Sants Festival began this year on Saturday, August 24 and will last until September 1, succeeding the popular Festival de Gràcia. During these days, several streets in the neighborhood will be decorated and closed to traffic, affecting traffic in various areas.
THE affected streets Among them are Galileu, Vallespir de Dalt, Papin, Guadiana, Sagunt, Vallespir de Baix, Finlàndia, Alcolea de Baix, Alcolea de Dalt, Valladolid and the Plaza de la Farga, which will become the center of festive activities.
This year, in addition, the amusement park has been moved to Rambla de Badal due to the works at Sants station, which prevent its installation as every year in the industrial park of Spain. This will also cause traffic disruptions in the area.
How to get to the Sants festival by public transport?
To attend the Sants Festival, there are several public transport options. By busyou can take lines D20, D40, H10, V5, V7, 27, 54, 70, 78, 109 and 115, which will bring you closer to the different districts of the neighborhood where the activities take place.
If you prefer the metro, There are several stations near the party areas. You can get off at Plaça de Sants (L1/L5), Hostafrancs (L1), Sants Estació (L3/L5), Tarragona (L3) or Plaça del Centre (L3). These stops will leave you a few minutes walk from the main party spots and, unlike the bus, they will not be affected by traffic or street closures.
It is important to keep in mind that due to infrastructure improvement works, there will be effects on line 5 of the Barcelona metro between June 25 and September 1. It is recommended to consult the alternatives and adjustments of the service to better plan your trip and avoid inconveniences. For more details, you can consult the website of the Barcelona City Council.
Impacts on the bus network
From August 24 to September 1, the V5 bus line Its route will undergo changes due to the festive events on the street. The damage will be concentrated in the area between Joan Güell Street, Madrid Avenue, Berlin and Numància Streets and Sant Antoni Passeig. Users of this line should be aware of possible detours and changes to the usual stops on these dates.