Stadtviertel - Barceloneta
BARCELONETA DISTRICT. In the midle eighteen century Barcelona took some land to the sea and constructed a new neighbourhood that has been the fishermen’s district of the city: the Barceloneta. The Barceloneta area is a picturesque and working-class neighbourhood with narrow streets crossing each other in a rectangular fashion and with plenty of laundry hanging out to dry between balconies full of flowers. The location of this district facing the sea turns it into a lovely spot to visit. Here is where the odl and the beaches meet together. From there it just takes you a nice and peaceful stroll along the waterfront to reach the Rambla and the statue of Columbus. It is placed just a few minutes from the Old Town, the Gothic Quarter and the city cathedral. This area boasts some of the best seafood restaurants in town and a long sandy beach which is popular all year round but specially in summertime, when the beach bars called ‘chiringuitos’ open up. On the other side of the Barceloneta lies the old port that still preserves the fishing area, with the clock tower where the fishermen used to sell their fish. Next to it, overlooking the marina, you will find the impressive Catalan History Museum with a row of upmarket fish and paella restaurants beneath which have one of the best locations in town. In the middle of the port you can find the modern Maremagnum complex with shops, bars, restaurants and one of the largest aquariums in Europe.
Barceloneta Lageplan
