Barcelona’s beaches

In 1922, when the Olympic Games took place in Barcelona for the first time, the city opened itself up to the sea, which meant that huge changes took place within. The result was a real success. The old industrial factories were transformed into a new district: the Olympic Village. Its port makes you want to be part of the city’s pulsating beat, whether during the day or at night.
There are water sports, discos and bars. There is always a lively and happy atmosphere, which is almost buzzing at times. You’ll find the traditional sailing and fishing district next to these, Barceloneta, which is known as the tiny Barcelona. Barcelona’s old fishing “village” is made up of a triangular strip of land and was initially conceived by the architect and military engineer Mart