Laid-back suburb La Vall d'Hebron is known for its former Olympic venues, including a soccer field and swimming pool in the foothills of the Collserola mountains. Parc de les Rieres d'Horta offers stylish playgrounds, eco-walks lined with cypress and white pine trees, and community concerts in a central plaza. Dining options include tapas at casual taverns and upmarket Catalan cuisine in elegant restored farmhouses.