Located in Barcelona's traditional fishing quarter of the same name, Barceloneta Beach runs parallel to the esplanade to one side of the Port Olympic. Spanning a length of 422 meters, the beach's soft sand set against shimmering turquoise waters fringed by swaying palms is the ideal sun-drenched retreat. Thronged by tourists looking to soak up some Mediterranean warmth under the shade of striped umbrellas, the beach also has a variety of useful facilities as well as a lifeguard on site. A few meters from the beach, the seafood eateries tucked into Barcelonata's bylanes serve authentic Catalan seafood and are a local favorite.
Towering over the city at 173 meters (570 feet) is this scenic hill overlooking the sea. Montjuïc remained uninhabited until after the Middle Ages despite the fact that the Jewish quarter in Barcelona had already extended to the nearby Miramar area. The first path to the summit opened in 1607, and in 1640, a fortress was built to resist Spanish invasions during the Catalan Revolt. For centuries now, the Montjuïc park area has been a popular place for locals to pick wild herbs during leisure time, as well as an enjoyable attraction for visitors. Please note that while the park is free to visit, Montjuïc Castle charges an admission fee.
O Ícone arquitetônico Antoni Gaudí projetou este amplo parque para criar harmonia entre paisagens urbanas e naturais. Ele começou a construir o sistema de parques em Carmen Hill em 1910, criando uma tapeçaria atraente de estruturas, jardins e instituições públicas para os cidadãos e visitantes de Barcelona desfrutarem. Gaudí terminou de trabalhar no projeto em 1914 e, embora nunca tenha sido concluído, o Parque Güell se orgulha hoje em ser um Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO. Experimente estilos arquitetônicos variados em características intrigantes, como as colunas da Sala de las Cien Columnas, ou Salão das Cem Colunas, que sustentam uma varanda de estilo romântico coberta de mosaicos.