Fewer tables, rearranged to create more pedestrian space. Barcelona City Council wants to take advantage of the construction work planned throughout 2026 on this iconic Barcelona promenade to reorganize the tables of bars and restaurants, creating 33% more space for pedestrians. The council presented a preliminary plan on Tuesday, agreed upon with the Restaurateurs' Guild and the Friends of La Rambla, to free up 1,436 square meters of the current layout, primarily in the central section. Raquel Gil, the City Council's Head of Economic Development, acknowledged that this will involve "the removal of tables" from some terraces, but the exact number is still being negotiated to "minimize the impact on businesses."