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Barceloneta is a district of Barcelona.

[edit] Understand

Barceloneta or Little Barcelona was built after King Felipe V ordered the construction of a new fortress (La Ciutadella, nowadays a park) in order to control and punish the city of Barcelona, that fought against him during the war of Spanish Succession. The fortress was planned very close to the city so that a tenth of it was demolished, and the people who lived in this part had no compensation and as a bigger punishment were obliged to demolish their own houses.

The people from the demolished part of Barcelona had to move, so a new quarter was planned by the French military. Therefore, the streets are straight and with a square shape. There are still some houses from this period, easy to recognize because they are much lower than the others and have a simple neoclassical decoration.

Historically a fisherman's quarter, Barceloneta has always been a poor quarter, with dark and narrow streets, although it's slowly being gentrified after the 1992 Olympics. Most noticeably along the seafront. There are now delis serving upscale foodstuffs and high rise office buildings going up.

[edit] Get In

You can arrive either walking from the city center (15 minutes in a nice walk around the harbour from Les Rambles) or by subway (L4 yellow line stopping at Barceloneta).

[edit] Get around

Hire a bike and ride along Barceloneta's beaches for a different view of Barceloneta.

• Barceloneta Bikes, carrer Mestrança 49, very close to the beach [1]. It has probably the best (cheap) prices in the whole Barcelona for city, road and mountain bikes.

[edit][add listing] See

• Harbour Cable Car +34 (93) 430-47-16. The 1450 metre long harbour aerial tramway of Barcelona is a very interesting aerial tramway. It starts on the top of 78 metre tall Torre San Sebastian, which has also a restaurant on its top accessible by an elevator. Harbour aerial tramway Barcelona runs over 107 metre tall Torre Jaume I, the second tallest aerial tramway support tower in the world. Torre Jaume I has an intermediate stop, which can be reached by elevator from ground. The other terminal of harbour aerial tramway Barcelona is Montjuic. One-way 9.50eur, round trip 12.50eur. In June-Sept open 11am-8pm.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Beach, just 10-15 minutes from <M> Barceloneta, or a few minutes from <M> Vila Olimpica/Ciutadela. The beach stretches from the tip of Barceloneta in Port Vell and far away, passing Vila Olimpica and further. On warm summer days it will be crammed with people, and it might be a good idea to find a spot further away or go to a beach outside of Barcelona.

There's nothing better then covering your toes with sand and lying upwards in the sun, and there's no better place to do this than on Barceloneta's famed beauty. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

[edit][add listing] Eat

This guide uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget	Up to €10
Mid-range	€10 - €25
Splurge	€25 and up

The Barceloneta is still the fishermen's quarter of Barcelona, because it's next to the port and the beach. It's the best place to go to eat seafood, such as paella or black rice, made only with fish and black-colored because of the squid-ink used to cook it. It is also a great place to eat tapas and take a walk during the summer nights.

• La Bombeta, Carrer de la Maquinista with Carrer del Mar. Good tapas and more substantial dishes. A great alternative to the tourist traps along the waterfront. No English menus, but very friendly.

• La Ría de Vigo, Carrer de Sevilla (in front of the beach). Go just for the paella and black rice, it's divine. 7% VAT is not included and bread is paid separately, but the quality of food is more than worth that extra charges.

[edit] Mid-range

• Agua, Olympic Port, Passeig Maritim de la Barceloneta, 30 (M. Barceloneta), ☎ +34 93 225-1272, [2]. Lunch 1:30-4pm (Sat-Sun -5pm); dinner 8:30pm-12am (Fri, Sat -1am). Creative cooking combining Catalonian traditions with Italian cuisine. The terrace outside showcases some great views of Barceloneta. average dinner €25.  edit

• El Rey de la Gamba, Paseo Joan De Borbó, 46 (On the main drag in Barceloneta across from the sound), ☎ +34 932 256 402 (reservasBar1@elreydelagamba.com), [3]. Offers excellent seafood at a moderate price. The wine selection is extensive and best perused outside on the terrace. Set menus €21-34.  edit

[edit] Splurge

• Les Set Portes (The Seven Doors), Passeig Isabel II, 14 (near the harbor; in the buildings between Born and Barceloneta), ☎ +34 93 319 30 33 (admon@setportes.com), [4]. Mon-Sun 1pm-1am. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Barcelona. Offers the best Catalan dishes around, at a good price. It's especially famous for its Paella Parellada (rich man's paella, so called because they take the shells off), which is really worth a try. The roast kid (goat) is also a great traditional Catalan dish. Above-average prices: $15 for the Paella; dinner with wine: €40-60.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Le Kashbar, Pl. Pau Vila. With a Moroccan decor, Le Kashbar is the perfect spot to chill out on cushions and take in the ambient music.  edit
• Baja Beach Club, Pg. Marítim de la Barceloneta, 34. One of the most popular clubs to go dancing in, they play a wide variety of music to appease all music fans.  edit
• Danzantoria, Ramon Trias Fargas. House music fans come here for the pumping beats and funky decor. Offers two floors of dancing, and a terrace to chil out on between dances.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Hostels

Increasingly, there are also many Youth Hostels that offer budget accommodation to those who don't mind bunking in a dormitory with other travelers.

• Sea Point Hostel, (In front of Saint Sebastian beach), ☎ +34 93 231 2045 (info@seapointhostel.com), [5]. An affordable hostel that has clean and cheap rooms, as well as nice views from the terrace. The staff also plan activities for the evening for visitors. From 17€ including breakfast, internet access and bottom linen..  edit

[edit] Apartments

• Apartments Barcelona, C. del Mar, ☎ +34933017678 (info@only-apartments.com), [6].  edit
• barceloneta suites, (barceloneta), ☎ +34932214225, [7]. The best of all worlds: A tasteful apartment in a picturesque quarter near the sea and near the centre of a great city. Affordable prices equipped with Internet WiFi and A/C  edit

[edit] Stay safe

Watch out for purse snatchers along the seafront, and never leave anything valuable unattended while going for a swim. On busy days there will usually be patrolling police along the beach.

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