Barcelona is one of the European cities that best knows how to attract tourists to itself thanks to its winning mix of culture, art, fashion, leisure and last but not least, a beautiful sea. All characteristics make it one of the most requested destinations by European and even world tourism.
Thanks to its numerous marinas it is also the perfect city to be placed at the center of a boat itinerary to savor Catalan life and beyond.
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Where is Barcelona located?
It is the second Spanish city both culturally and economically after Madrid. Barcelona is the beating heart of Catalonia, an autonomous Spain region of which it is also the capital. It is located in the south-east of the country and borders the Pyrenees and France to the east while it overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
Its strategic position has made Barcelona one of the main Spanish and Mediterranean ports.
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How to reach this city?
The main airport serving the city is El Prat and is located about 12 kilometers from the center of Barcelona to which it is well-connected thanks to an excellent network of public services (trains and buses) as well as the motorway network.
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What are Barcelona’s best marinas?
As we said, Barcelona is well-stocked with marinas, from the most exclusive to the most accessible, each located not far from the city center. Here is a selection of the 4 best marinas listed in order of fame and proximity to the heart of Barcelona:
Real Club Náutico
This luxurious marina offers 200 berths up to 35 meters in length with a maximum draft up to 8 meters.
In addition to being highly accessible from the city center, this marina is known for organizing and participating in various sailing competitions throughout the year.
Within this marina, there is a private restaurant where all guests can enjoy extraordinary Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine.
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OneOcean Port Vell
Remaining in the main port of Barcelona, Port Vell is probably the most visited marina thanks to an extensive renovation and redevelopment program which it underwent during the 1992 Olympic Games.
It is home to many superyachts and ships, and boat owners are welcome to enjoy its 5-star facility. The space available is not lacking and in fact, there are 241 berths for boats up to 190 meters in length and 9 meters of draft.
Marina Vela Barcelona
With its 136 berths, the Marina Vela offers, thanks to its enviable position, the fastest access to the open sea from the port of Barcelona. Another great advantage is that it has a large and wonderful beach within walking distance, perfect for relaxing, swimming and sunbathing.
The maximum permitted length of the boats reaches 100 meters with a draft up to 6 meters.
Port Olímpic de Barcelona
Located a little further north than the previous marinas, it is one of the newest in Barcelona, having been built and equipped in 1992 for the Barcelona Olympic Games.
The structure is truly impressive and it is no coincidence that it even offers 740 berths up to 35 meters long and draft up to 4 meters.
Considering the wide offer and proximity to some of Barcelona’s major attractions, such as the Sagrada Familia, it can be a viable alternative to the marinas mentioned above.
What are Barcelona’s main attractions?
Mentioning all the locations that drive millions of tourists to visit Barcelona every year is really difficult and goes beyond the scope of our storytelling. However, it is right to end this short article writing about Barcelona symbols in the world:
- La Rambla
La Rambla in Barcelona is the long avenue that leads from Plaza de Catalunya to the foot of the statue dedicated to Christopher Columbus, a few meters from the sea. La Rambla is the first thing that everyone wants to see as soon as they set foot in Barcelona and in fact, tourists, locals, and street artists in search of fortune flock here night and day. You can visit the Rambla starting from the sea, passing under the Mirador de Columbus, or from the equally magnificent Plaza de Catalunya.
- The Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is truly extraordinary work, one of the things to absolutely see in the Catalan capital. Although it is still unfinished compared to the projects of its creator Antoni Gaudì, it still remains an immense and extraordinary work. The Sagrada Familia is an immense Christian symbol, a kind of biblical story in stone
The external facades told Jesus life, from birth to death. Inside, on the other hand, the celestial city is represented, inhabited by the son of God who has finished his earthly sufferings and lives in Paradise next to his father.
- The Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
Bookshops and antique dealers, bars, and restaurants populate the streets of this neighborhood, which has always been Barcelona’s life’s center. Above the neighborhood stands the pointed spire of Barcelona Cathedral, dedicated to Santa Eulalia. There is no recommended route to discover the Gothic Quarter, it is much better to wander around its narrow streets for a while.
– Gaudì masterpieces
In addition to the Sagrada Familia, there is much more. Barcelona is a canvas on which this great artist has left his unmistakable features scattered here and there, so much so that you can often come across one of these while walking through the streets of the city. Of course, once you meet, you can’t help but notice the works of this artist with his visionary and extravagant, without a doubt the most bizarre and emblematic expression of Barcelona. His houses (Casa Pedrera and Casa Batllò) and his gardens with cartoonish and brightly colored architectures (such as the well-known Park Guell) halfway between dream and reality, will accompany your walks through Barcelona.
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