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Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta 32, 08003 Barcelona
Beach
Situated between the gasometer and the Olympic Marina, Somorrostro is one of the easiest to reach either by walking and biking. Though it's a beautiful sandy beach now, up until the mid 20th century it was the site of a shanty settlement.
Somorrostro beach, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Passeig Marítim de la Mar Bella 128, 08005 Barcelona
Located in front of the modern high rise buildings of Diagonal Mar, the Nova Mar Bella beach is used mostly by local residents and enjoys a laid back vibe.
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta 16, 08003 Barcelona
Lively and accessible, this popular beach attracts big groups during the summer months. Home to the Espai de Mar center, which runs sport and leisure activities, the beach-side cafes offer lots of possibilities for snacks or a leisurely paella.
Passeig Marítim de la Nova Icària 60, 08005 Barcelona
Just beyond the Olympic port is the Nova Icària beach. This is a great place for families and people who want to do more than just sun themselves, as it has the most leisure amenities, including a playground and volleyball courts.
Carrer de la Pau, 08930 Barcelona
Passeig Marítim de la Mar Bella 126, 08005 Barcelona
This beach is popular with locals from the nearby areas, and what it lacks in eating and drinking options, it makes up for with its peacefulness. It also has Barcelona’s only nudist beach.
Passeig Marítim del Bogatell 80, 08005 Barcelona
Like its neighbor, Nova Icària, Bogatell beach tends to be quieter and attracts a slightly older crowd. It’s also one of the prettier beaches, flanked by a promenade that offers plenty of green space and shade for picnicking.
Av. Litoral 114, 08005 Barcelona
Llevant beach was the last beach to be created in Barcelona and was opened in 2006. It's loved by local dog owners for the special area set aside for canine friends.
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta 10, 08003 Barcelona
Just next to Sant Sebastiá beach, Sant Miquel beach is one of the busiest stretches of sand and located very close to bus stops straight from the city center. It’s also within handy distance of all the shops, bars and restaurants in Barceloneta.
Pau 12, Barcelona
Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta 2, 08003 Barcelona
An old favorite with locals and visitors alike, Sant Sebastià is (along with Barceloneta) the city’s oldest beach. Since the building of the W Hotel at its far end it has also enjoyed a new-found glamour and is home to a number of places to eat.
Carretera de Montjuïc 66, 08038 Barcelona
Barcelona Museums, Historical Site, Museum
Montjuïc Castle is an old military fortress, with roots dating back from 1640, built on top of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain.
Montjuic Castle photo by Domenico Convertini (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Flickr.
Passeig de Circumval·lació 1, 08003 Barcelona
Fitness, Gym, Pool, Recreation & Leisure, Swimming
Located on the edge of the Ciutadella park, the CEM Parc de la Ciutadella municipal gym has a deck area, complete with a rooftop open air pool and sun lounges.
Plaça del Mar, 08003 Barcelona
A Barcelona classic, the seafront Club Natació Atlètic-Barcelona was founded in 1913. The club is accessed directly from the Sant Sebastià beach in Barceloneta.
Avinguda de Miramar 31, 08038 Barcelona
1992 Olympic Games, Fitness, Pool, Recreation & Leisure, Swimming
The 25-meter pool and diving boards at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc were built for the 1992 Olympics, so they're professional standard.
Carrer l'Estadi 30-38, 08038 Barcelona
1992 Olympic Games, Fitness, Gym, Pool, Swimming
A little farther up the mountain from the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc, the Piscines Bernat Picornell were built in the 1970s for the European swimming championships and refurbished for the 1992 Olympics.
Carrer Ana María Matute Ausejo 25, 08024 Barcelona
The Club Natació Catalunya is not to be missed. Its indoor area features a lap pool and two child-friendly pools.
Rosselló i Porcel 7-11, Barcelona
Fitness, Gym, Pool, Swimming
Eurofitness Can Dragó is a 35,000 square meter facility in Sant Andreu with two climatized, indoor lap pools and an impressive outdoor area.
Passeig de la Mare de Déu del Coll 77, 08023 Barcelona
Barcelona Parks, Climate shelter, Gràcia, Park, Pool, Recreation & Leisure, Swimming
The aquatic zone at Parc de la Creueta del Coll was built in an abandoned quarry in 1987. This shallow, urban pond with a little island at its center is the park's greatest attraction when the temperature starts to rise.
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