Nova Icària and Bogatell beaches from above, curving north along the coast

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Barceloneta & the Port: Our Favourites

Barceloneta beach, Hotel Arts and Enoteca Paco Pérez, 7 Portes and the seafront walk.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Barceloneta and the Port: the back story

    Barceloneta·In depth

    The old fishermen’s quarter, the city beach and the Port Vell.

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  2. The back story

    Rooftops and the waterfront: the back story

    Passeig de Gràcia·In depth

    Cocktails above Passeig de Gràcia at sunset, then the long walk by the sea from Barceloneta to the Port Fòrum.

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What to see and do

  1. The city beach

    Barceloneta beach

    Barceloneta·Beach

    The busiest city beach, a walk from the old town.

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  2. Along the beaches

    The seafront: Barceloneta to the Fòrum

    Barceloneta·Walk

    The promenade from Barceloneta past the Port Olímpic to Bogatell, Mar Bella and the Fòrum.

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Where to eat

  1. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Enoteca Paco Pérez

    Port Olímpic·Modern cuisine

    Modern cooking at Hotel Arts.

    Marina 19, 08005 BarcelonaExplore View on map

  2. Rice dishes

    7 Portes

    Pla de Palau·Catalan

    Paella and rice dishes in a grand old dining room by the port.

    Passeig d’Isabel II 14, 08003 BarcelonaExplore View on map

Where to stay

  1. Enoteca Paco Pérez, Two MICHELIN Stars

    Hotel Arts Barcelona

    Port Olímpic·Beach hotel

    A glass tower over the Port Olímpic, with Enoteca Paco Pérez and the sea at the door.

    Marina 19, 08005 BarcelonaExplore View on map

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