Barceloneta is part of the Barcelona district Ciutat Vella, together with the Raval and the Gothic quarter.
The Barceloneta neighbourhood was originally the fishermans area of Barcelona, where the old...more details > port is located and where you can now see impressive boats and yachts. In the heart of the port you can also find the modern Maremagnum complex, a huge shopping mall with the biggest aquarium in Europe – L’Aquarium Barcelona.

If you are looking for the best fish restaurants in town, a popular beach to sunbathe, a nice place to jog or cycle and even good waves to go surfing…Barceloneta is the perfect choice! The Barceloneta beach has plenty of beach bars – the popular “chiringuitos” - where you can have a cold pint, a sandwich or a fresh salad while enjoying Barcelona unique sun.

The neighbourhood has distinctive narrow streets and many old terraced buildings. The main road in Barceloneta is called Paseo Joan de Borbon and it’s a lively street full of restaurants and bars. At the end of this road you can take the cable car across the port to go to the beautiful Montjuic Mountain.< hide more details