BARCELONA: OLYMPIC MARINA AND BEACH ~ Beautiful places of Barcelona and Catalonia

domingo, 5 de julio de 2015

BARCELONA: OLYMPIC MARINA AND BEACH

The Olympic Marina has become one of the most popular leisure areas of Barcelona. Located opposite the Olympic Village, it was built in 1991 during the redevelopment of this area of Barcelona previous to the 1992 Olympic Games. In the summertime, the beaches on either side of the marina – Barceloneta and Nova Icària – are the perfect place for sunbathing or for a cooling dip in the sea.

Sunrise view from La Barceloneta beach in Barcelona

The two twin skyscrapers on either side are the Mapfre Tower and the Hotel Arts. Located next to the Olympic Marina, they changed absolutely the skyline of Barcelona and have become one of the reference points of the city.

The twin skyscrapers of Barcelona beside Barceloneta beach

Next I will suggest a walk which begins in the Olympic Marina and ends near the W Barcelona Hotel, also called Vela Hotel. Through this walk you will enjoy the views of Barcelona beaches and the Port Vell. Let's begin!

Olympic Marina

Sailing boats in the Olympic Marina of Barcelona

Another nice image of sailing boats with the promenade in the background

Mar Bella Beach

Mar Bella beach is located next to the Olympic Marina

Barceloneta, Nova Icària and San Sebastià beaches

The twin towers beside the beach of Barcelona, the Mapfre tower and El Hotel Arts, which changed the skyline of Barcelona

Barcelona seafront are one of the most beautiful areas to walk under a lovely day

Barcelona promenade and Barceloneta beach with the twin towers on the horizon

Overview of the Barcelona promenade along the beach and the twin towers

Playing beach volley on Barceloneta beach

A closer view of the twin towers which changed the Barcelona skyline

Along the promenade between the Olympic Marina and La Barceloneta there are a lot of nice restaurants where enjoy a meal near the Barcelona beach

Hotel Vela next to the beach in Barcelona

The W Barcelona Hotel, or Vela Hotel (Vela means sail), has changed the views from Barcelona beaches

W Barcelona Hotel beside the beach

Beach of Barcelona from which you can see a view of the coast of Barcelona

Another view of the previous beach in Barcelona, called San Sebastià

Palms near the W Barcelona Hotel in Barcelona

The W Barcelona hotel with its 26th floors

Barcelona from Eclipse Bar in W Hotel. This bar is on the 26th floor of the hotel

Barcelona Port Vell

Palau de Mar with the twin towers in the background

Palms along the promenade of the Barcelona Port Vell

Walking along the beautiful promenade of the Barcelona Port Vell you will see nice Palms like these ones

A classic sailing ship in Barcelona Port Vell with the twin towers in the background on the right

The bridge called Rambla de Mar connects La Rambla with the Maremagnum and Aquarium

Another image of this bridge with the Vela Hotel in the background

Port Vell overview where the twin towers appear clearly. If you click on the picture, you will see the Columbus Colomn on the left, the Rambla de Mar bridge and the IMAX and Maremagnum area

Port Vell of Barcelona when you can see the Columbus Monument and the Maremagnum Shopping Mall

The Columbus Monument, which opened in 1888 during the Universal Exhibition, stands at the end of La Rambla, near the sea. From the top, 60 metres above the ground, you can enjoy great panoramic views of the city and the port

When you arrive at the Columbus Column you are actually in La Rambla, so you can keep walking along this nice boulevard which will lead you to the city centre and the Gothic Quarter too.

- How to get the Olympic Marina: