El Raval is a neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Spain. The neighborhood, especially the part closest to the Port, is also informally known as Barrio chino, meaning "Chinatown." El Raval is one of the two historical neighborhoods that border the Rambla (the other being the Barri Gòtic). The neighborhood is home to 200,000 people.
An area historically infamous for its nightlife and cabarets, as well as prostitution and crime, El Raval has changed significantly in recent years and, due to its central location, has become a minor attraction of Barcelona. It is currently the home to a very diverse immigrant community. It is home to many bars, restaurants, and night spots.