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  Family activities at Museu Marítim de Barcelona

  The Barcelona Maritime Museum is running a varied program of leisure activities for all the family, aimed at arousing the curiosity, respect and appreciation for maritime culture.

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  Catalonia offshore

  This exhibition takes us back to the period between the 18th and 20th centuries to explore the commercial, experiential and technological revolution that Catalonia went through during that time. From the development of commerce throughout the Mediterranean to expanding into transoceanic trade, from sailing ships to steam power, this voyage relates how Catalan navigation opened itself up to new worlds both economically and socially.

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  Saló Nàutic Internacional de Barcelona

  Prepare to set sail. Well, to at least imagine yourself setting sail on one of the magnificent vessels on display at this year's Barcelona Boat Show. This will be the 58th edition for this event that sees the city's Port Vell fill up with the latest yachts, speedboats and catamarans for potential buyers to peruse, and the interested to ogle.

  All the principal makers of sporting and leisure boats are represented, with hundreds of gleaming crafts on show, alongside numerous stands where you can try the latest technological advances in the sector along with the newest must-have accessories and equipment. You can also sample a variety of water sports, including paddle surf, kayak and canoeing, all at the Fun Beach area.

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  La Barceloneta

  The streets of the Barceloneta in Ciutat Vella district are arranged like corridors running parallel and perpendicular to the Port de Barcelona, and draw us into a world of modest buildings, with balconies displaying clothes hanging out to dry and small ground-floor restaurants and tapas bars, filled with chatter and noise, and permeated by the constant smell of the sea.

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  Port Vell

  The old harbour, Barcelona's Port Vell, which stretches from the Columbus Monument to the Barceloneta, offers endless possibilities to enjoy your leisure time, such as L'Aquàrium or Maremàgnum, amongst others. Following a long historic process, the Port Vell, with its landmark buildings and monuments, now gleams like one of the most valuable pearls on the Mediterranean coast.

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  Vila Olímpica

  The Olympic Village is a young neighbourhood which offers visitors a whole host of possibilities for their leisure time. Overlooking the sea, it is the ideal place to enjoy a stroll while admiring the cutting-edge architecture, enjoying a delicious meal in the marina or a dip in the sea along the Barcelona coastline.

• Pailebot Santa Eulàlia

  A wonderful example of a historic three-masted vessel, which has been restored to the delight of anyone wishing to learn a little bit more about our country's seafaring past.

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  Sant Martí

  One of Barcelona's most recently expanded neighbourhoods and a benchmark for modernity.