12 · The sea
Platja de la Barceloneta
The city beach at the end of the Barceloneta, a walk from the hotel through the old fishermen's quarter.
- On foot
- 21 min on foot from the hotel
- About
- The city beach, with lifeguards in summer
- Concierge’s tip
- Swim before ten, then breakfast on the promenade
The Barceloneta was built in the 18th century for the fishermen and sailors, in long narrow blocks that still run down to the sea. At the end is the city beach, with lifeguards in summer and the promenade behind it.
Go early, swim, and have breakfast with the sand still on your feet.
Walks that pass here
On the map
Nearby
Churches
Santa Maria del Mar
The great Gothic church of El Born, built by the people of the port in only fifty-four years.
5 min on foot from the hotel
Museums
El Born Centre de Cultura
The old iron market hall of El Born, where the streets of 1714 lie open under your feet.
4 min on foot from the hotel
Museums
Museu Picasso
Picasso's early years in five medieval palaces on the Carrer de Montcada, two minutes from the hotel.
3 min on foot from the hotel
Parks
Parc de la Ciutadella
The city's big park at the end of El Born, with the golden Cascada fountain and a lake of rowing boats.
10 min on foot from the hotel