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Barceloneta Beach

The city beach beside the old fishermen's quarter, with a long seaside promenade and seafood restaurants.

Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
Half a day
Address
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 08003 BarcelonaDirections
Getting There
Barceloneta station (Metro line 4).

Why Go

Built for the 1992 Olympics, the beaches run for kilometers from Barceloneta to the Port Olímpic and beyond. The grid of narrow streets behind is the old fishermen's quarter, known for its seafood rice.

It's busy in summer; the beaches farther north are calmer.

Tips

  • Never leave belongings alone on the sand.

Nearby in Barcelona

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