Barcelona And Its Spectacular Barceloneta
When people refer to Barceloneta, they refer to the Old Quarter of Barcelona which is now one of the most popular districts and the most visited one in Barcelona. 1992 was the year when Barcelona hosted the Olympic Games, so the 18th century quarter was modernized with a spectacular Waterfront packed with shops full of souvenirs, bars and restaurants. However, the old air of the district is still alive and tourists can enjoy the beauty of the streets that were built by the order of Felipe V.
Also part of the attraction of Barceloneta is the Barceloneta beach where you can get a perfect Spanish tan but you should not miss the park either, which was built on the old military fortress.
Visiting Port Olimpic
The Port Olimpic is full of attractions; you have for example, the Hotel Arts and the Mapfre Tower and you also have the fantastic beachside restaurants that offer you spectacular views towards the marina, a very romantic place especially in the evenings. One other big attraction of the Port Olimpic is represented by the Palau de Mar which hosts the Catalan History Museum; those who are interested in the past of Barcelona should have the museum on their list.
The interesting Port Vell
Port Vell is actually the old harbor of the city which suffered a transformation for the Olympic Games in 1992. The government decided that Barcelona needed a very elegant and luxurious district, so a lot of money was invested into its modernization. It is now a very trendy part of the city where tourists enjoy going when they want to see the yachts or the sailing boats.
Port Vell is also the place where you will find the Rambla de Mar, the continuation of the famous La Rambla avenue, probably the most famous avenue in the entire country. Port Vell also attracts with the Aquarium which stands among the largest ones in Europe and it also has a very modern IMAX cinema where you can go and enjoy a lovely evening watching a good movie.
The World Trade Center is a complex where you can go shopping for souvenirs for the loved ones back home; it also hosts a 5 star hotel. Last but not the least; Port Vell is the place from where you can take the cable car if you want to visit the picturesque Montjuic.