Towards the end of the afternoon it is a good place to go for a drink next to the beach and do some people watching and relaxing. There are also many restaurants in the area to continue on for dinner. You almost feel that you are out of the city. More

barceloneta is a lovely area, and good to get there if you can. it was just a shame when we went that the weather wasn't great but i can imagine it would be really nice if it's sunny and warm - there were interesting sculptures and also quite a few people using the area for their morning exercises which was... More

We chilled here for hours listening to the Piratas de Barceloneta a great Spanish band who played a great version of Oye Como Va. There wer 3 other acts all of which were very good. what a great way to spend the day or for them to make a living! More

I first discovered Barceloneta in 2007 after walking there from the Gothic Quarter which can feel dark and claustrophobic after a while. It was refreshing to be on an open beach with the ocean in front, watching surfers out on the water and enjoying a bottle of red wine from the SPAR right near the beach. This was in November,... More

stumbled into a real surprise very qirky and worth a visit More

We got off the bus here to have a stroll along the prom and it was a delight. There are craft stalls and modern sculptures and a good beach More

My wife and I went to La Barceloneta two times during our week in Barcelona. The first visit was on Sunday afternoon. There was a craft fair along the walkway and farther down toward the beach artisanal food vendors were set up selling cheeses, charcuterie, olive oil and breads. The crowd was nothing like it is in the summer so... More

great barrio, great access to the beach, craziest festivals... def check out bar leo, especially on sundays :-) More

Large, beautiful, clean beaches ... there are plenty of restaurants and cafes to rest with a sea view. Great walking trails along the palm tree and the smell of the sea - beautiful. More