{"id":21122,"date":"2010-06-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/spending-time-on-barcelona-beaches\/"},"modified":"2018-03-04T21:46:50","modified_gmt":"2018-03-04T21:46:50","slug":"spending-time-on-barcelona-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/spending-time-on-barcelona-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Spending Time on Barcelona Beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Life never comes to a halt in Barcelona city. A city filled with incredible nightlife, Parisian-style boulevards and a thriving history, may make a lot of us forget that Barcelona primarily a Mediterranean<\/strong><\/a> town. With a multi-dollar improvement program from the Barcelona municipality, The face of beaches have changed and they have been brushed up with aids that present a state of art and comfortable day on a beach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start your beach experience<\/strong> <\/a>from La Barceloneta. The place reminds of the old fisherman neighborhood it used to be. A stroll through its winding streets will remind you of the working-class barrio, a range of seafood restaurants and a handful of posters. The charm La Barceloneta has remained intact in hundred years that have passed. To understand the city better, La Barceloneta is the best place to spend some time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a stroll through Passeig Maritim,<\/strong> <\/a>the walkway at Platja de La Barceloneta. This long beachside boardwalk has sea on one side and the Barceloneta on the other. The pavement provides a sweeping view of the immediate coastline and view of fishing boats and sailboats lying on the shore.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hotel Del Arts tower that is present towards the preceding end of the walkway is a must watch. Frank Gehry Peix<\/strong><\/a> sculpture that portrays a giant copper fish should also not be missed. Kids also enjoy the giant copper fish sculpture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can soak up the sun at Platja de Nova Icaria. The beach has been termed as the nicest in Barcelona and it is located near to the crowded Port Olimpic. For enjoying fast food restaurants, motorboats and sailboats you can make your way to Port Olimpic. Port Olimpic<\/strong><\/a> features several beach bars along with the volleyball court at one end.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure that you visit Platja de Bogatell which is present towards the farther north near the city center. A lot of people venture displays for significantly less crowded beaches and the best Mediterranean beach bars in Barcelona.<\/span><\/p>\n

Platja Mar Bella<\/strong><\/a> is present towards the extreme north of Barcelona is worth a trip. Though you may find fewer facilities nearby but the place is really enjoyable with a number of activities such as jungle gyms, basket ball courts, skateboard parks and volleyball nets. You will find a beautiful jogging trail here which connects the Mar Bella to Bogatell.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s common to see European women swimming and sunbathing<\/strong><\/a> topless. You must not refrain yourself from hanging out as it is a common scene there.<\/span><\/p>\n