Guide to Barcelona

Barceloneta Beach

03.09.2010 09:01

Nähtävyydet Barcelonassa

Barceloneta beach is not just the longest beach in the city of Barcelona but also the most central and popular one with the best infrastructure and the most services available. It has a length of 1.1 km and it is so well connected to the rest of the city due to its own metro stop (yellow line) and a variety of buses that it is also the easiest to reach and most visitors go there by public transport. You can also reach it by walking down the famous Las Ramblas and all these factors make Barceloneta especially popular amongst tourists. Unfortunately, this leads to a usually overcrowded beach in the summer time and you will hardly find any locals there as they generally leave the city if they want to take a sunbath or dip into the sea.

Nonetheless, Barceloneta offers a great infrastructure with many restaurants, bars, shops, toilets and other services.
So for example you can find there a nice children’s playground or a gym area where usually lots of men work out in the sun. You can also just sit there and watch either kids or athletes or join in, as all areas are open and freely accessible. There are also volleyball courts, a skating area, ping-pong tables as well as table soccer. Even a beach library service is available in the summer for those that prefer a more quiet and relaxed way of spending their day.
In terms of safety you can be assured that there a lifeguards as well as police available and there is nothing in the way of a relaxed and fun time at the Barceloneta beach of Barcelona.


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