Torre Glòries lit in red and blue at night

Neighbourhood guide · Barcelona

Poblenou: Our Favourites

The 22@ district, Glòries, Bogatell and Mar Bella, and the seafront to the Fòrum.

The back story

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    Poblenou: the back story

    Poblenou·In depth

    Factory chimneys, the 22@ district, Glòries and the quieter beaches.

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What to see and do

  1. More space than Barceloneta

    Bogatell and Mar Bella

    Poblenou·Beaches

    Two long city beaches in Poblenou, usually quieter than Barceloneta.

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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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  3. Traffic underground, a park on top

    Plaça de les Glòries

    Glòries·Urban park

    A former motorway junction turned into a park, with Torre Glòries beside it.

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  4. Factories into offices

    22@ Poblenou

    Poblenou·Innovation district

    The former industrial district of Poblenou, rebuilt as a district of technology firms, studios and homes.

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Bars

  1. By the Port Fòrum

    SeaSea Club

    Port Fòrum·Beach club

    A beach club at the marina of the Port Fòrum, at the far end of the seafront.

    Port Esportiu 14, Port Fòrum, 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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