Ciutat Vella
The beach forms an integral part of the neighbourhood of the same name, la Barceloneta, Barcelona's classic neighbourhood by the sea, where the people of Barcelona love to come and eat fish, seafood and "tapas".
Extending for nearly 1,100 metres, there are few beaches along the Catalan coast with more character. A traditional beach, with a personality of its own. The pearl of Barcelona.
One of the most important amenities is the Centre de la Platja, which provides information about the beaches, assistance to visitors and organises educational activities about sport, culture and sustainability on the seafront. It also hosts thematic exhibitions about the Barcelona’s coastline.
Services: Red Cross, Local Police, beach information point, cloakroom, adapted showers, adapted public toilets, children games area, sun loungers, changing rooms, parasols, drinks and ice cream kiosks, sports facilites, sports, boat hire, bicycle parking areas and restaurants.
Sports, sailing and other activities:
Centre de la Platja
Information about beaches and amenities for bathers.
Centre d'Esports Barceloneta del Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta
Activities related with the club's water sports.
Complex Esportiu Municipal Marítim
Sports centre and the first thalassotherapy centre in Catalonia, where visitors can enjoy seawater swimming pools with recreational and therapeutic aquatic effects. Direct access to the beach area. Other services: cubicles, showers, changing rooms, lockers, cloakroom, sun loungers, towel hire, etc.
Other activities
Gymnastics area, beach volleyball, beach tennis, table tennis.


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