Barceloneta Beach is free to visit all hours of the day or night, but it's never a good idea to go swimming without a lifeguard present. The closest metro stop to the beach is Barceloneta.

As a local, I'd skip popular attractions in Barcelona like Park Guell or Sagrada Familia and try these recommendations instead to avoid crowds.

The sail-like structure housing this contemporary-chic hotel sits right on the waterfront next to Barceloneta Beach. While ...

Don't forget to take advantage of the city's equally magnificent outdoor offerings, including Barceloneta Beach. Yes No ...

Key attractions include Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter’s rich history, lively La Rambla, the Picasso Museum, and the stunning Barceloneta beach for ...

Situated at Nova Bocana, where the Barceloneta Beach boardwalk terminates, the W Barcelona is housed in a striking sail-shaped steel and glass tower. It sits perpendicular to the dock and a ...

Try Montjuïc instead of Park Guell or Badalona instead of Barceloneta Beach for fewer crowds. With the picturesque beaches, Gaudi architecture, and mouthwatering tapas and wine it's no wonder ...