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Barceloneta Beach

This beach is inextricably linked to the fishing quarter of the same name, Barceloneta, Barcelona's classic neighbourhood by the sea, where the people of Barcelona love to come and eat fish and seafood dishes and "tapas".

Located in the traditional fishing district, this is one of Barcelona's oldest and best-loved beaches. It is thought to have inspired Miguel de Cervantes as the setting for the fight between Don Quixote and the Knight of the White Moon. It was here that the knight errant was finally defeated and abandoned his quest.

Services
Lifeguard and safety, adapted showers, adapted public toilets, children games area, sun loungers and beach umbrellas rental, bicycle rental, bicycle parking areas, restaurants and Wi-Fi.

Espai de Mar (porches of Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 5): offers changing rooms, showers, and lockers, as well as surfboard and paddle surf hire. Open all year round.

Sports, nautical and other activities
Beach volleyball.

Accessibility at Barcelona's beaches
All city beaches have designated parking spaces with accessible routes to the dry beach, visual and tactile signage and information, adapted toilets and showers, and wooden walkways that reach as close to the water as possible. They are also served by accessible public transport from anywhere in the city.

Assisted bathing service for people with reduced mobility
This accessible beach with an assisted bathing service features an accessible changing room equipped with a person-lifting system, height-adjustable adult stretcher, toilet with transfer access on both sides, pergola, accessible walkway, and all necessary flotation and support devices. There is also a service to help people with reduced mobility enter and exit the water and enjoy bathing. Booking required: 607 569 374 (daily, from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm) or online

Opening hours:

  • From 10:30 am to 7:30 pm during the high bathing season (from 24 May to 11 September).
Barcelona's beaches are currently smoke-free spaces. Smoking is prohibited on the beach.