Daily Archives: May 13, 2008

The Best Beaches Around Barcelona

Since the massive clean-up operation of the beach and nearby Olympic marina and village undertaken for the 1992 Olympics, this area has become a magnet for Barcelonans and visitors alike. A lot of effort goes into maintaining the cleanliness of … Continue reading

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Palau de la Música Catalana

The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the world’s leading concert halls. Considered to be one of Modernism’s chief exponents, it was built by the Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner between 1905 and 1908. In 1997 it … Continue reading

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Fundació Miró

The Miró Foundation was a gift from the artist Joan Miró to his native city and is one of Barcelona’s most exciting showcases of contemporary art. The airy, white building was designed by Josep Lluís Sert and opened in 1975; … Continue reading

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Mar Bella

(Metro Ciutadella Vila Olímpica, plus 20-minute walk) Divided from Bogatell by a breakwater housing a school and hire center for windsurfing, hobie cats and kayaks, Barcelona’s only naturist beach is tucked away behind a long hillock of rustling bamboo. Nearby … Continue reading

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Barceloneta

Very wide and long and fringed by woodendecking along which lies a series of American-style eateries(pizzas and Tex-Mex mostly) plus the busy Catalan restaurant Agua. Somewhere along its length, the beach becomes San Sebastian (Metro: Barceloneta), a traditional and popular … Continue reading

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