Spain - Barcelona
Fàbrica de Creació Fabra i Coats
By @hanneolsen
In Sant Andreu you step into a former textile factory that now lives as a home for artists and makers. Red brick buildings, a tall chimney and wide courtyards set the scene. Inside you find studios, rehearsal rooms and the Fabra i Coats Centre d’Art Contemporani with changing exhibitions. It is a living place where work is created and then shown.
Address: Carrer de Sant Adrià, 20, Sant Andreu, 08030 Barcelona, Spain
Why go
Industrial heritage and contemporary art in the same space. Fewer tourists and a clear view of Barcelona’s creative life.
Vibe
Spacious and local. Brick, light and quiet during the week. Warm and busy on event days.
Tips
Check the calendar before you come. Plan for exhibitions, open studios, concerts or family activities. Start at the art center, then walk the courtyards and peek into the rehearsal spaces when they are open. Combine the visit with the nearby Can Fabra library and a stroll through Sant Andreu. Weekends are livelier.
About @hanneolsen
I am a travel journalist specializing in Spain. I often work and live in Spain, which I consider my second home. As a cultural traveler, my curiosity drives me to continually seek out and convey the many stories that help define Spain, its people, and their culture. In addition to running Spain by Hanne, I also contribute travel articles and photos to Politiken and other Danish media. Received the Danish Media Award at the Spain Talks Awards 2025, organized by Turespaña, for a travel feature on Benidorm focusing on sustainable tourism.
