Barcelona Port

Practical information Barcelona Port

Address: Port Vell (old port in Catalan) is known as the old port of Barcelona or the Barcelona marina. It is located in the historic centre of the Catalan capital, between the famous avenue Las Ramblas and the Barceloneta district and its beaches.

Siteweb: Port de Barcelona

To reach the port of Barcelona, there are several public transport options, including:

Metro: Line 3 (green line) Drassanes station - L4 Barceloneta station

Bus : Bus lines 14, 20, 36, 57, 59 and 64.

Map of Barcelona Port

The port of Barcelona is actually much larger, as it also includes the cargo port and the cruise ship port. The whole area extends for about 8 km along the coastline, almost as far as Barcelona airport in the southwest of the city. To give you an idea, the commercial port will handle 71 million tonnes of goods in 2022, more than the previous record of 67.8 million tonnes in 2018. A huge machine that works day and night. 

Barcelona's Old Port in constant transformation

In 1992, with the Olympic Games, Barcelona finally discovered the sea and completely changed the urban planning of the district and the coast. The result was a success. The old industrial areas were transformed and a new district emerged: the Olympic Village, another port that invites movement, day and night: water sports, discos, bars. It is always bustling. Right next door is Barceloneta, the traditional district of sailors and fishermen. Mediterranean colours and delicious seafood restaurants are on the menu. It's a must before heading to the beach.

The old port of Barcelona has also been redeveloped to accommodate many pleasure boats and offer a wide variety of leisure activities and services, such as restaurants, shops, cultural venues and tourist attractions.

Tomorrow, the 2024 America's Cup will further transform this area.

Over the next few months, the Old Port of Barcelona will receive more than 86 million euros of public and private investment for 17 new architectural projects, including an elevated promenade to be built on the Llevant pier and a belvedere.
See you in 2024!

Tour of the Port of Barcelona

Port Vell is now a popular destination for visitors to Barcelona, offering stunning views of the city from the sea.

>>Take advantage of our good addresses such as restaurants and shops.This is also part of discovering a city.

1- Monument of Christopher Colombus *

Monument

Monument of Christopher Columbus

The monument to Christopher Columbus is a 60-metre high column that was erected for the 1888 World's Fair in honour of the famous explorer. The view of the city from the top is obviously remarkable.

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Address : Pl. Portal de la Pau
Opening hours : Get to the top of the statue and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the Port of Barcelona every day from 8:30 to 14:30
Metro/Bus : Metro: L3 Drassanes

2- Church of La Merce*

Monument

Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy

The Basilica of Our Lady of Grace and St. Michael the Archangel, known simply as the Basilica of Mercy or the Basilica of the Merced, is one of the most emblematic places in Barcelona, located in the Gothic Quarter.

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Address : Plaça de la Mercè, 1
Opening hours : From 9am to 1.30pm. Afternoons: from 16.30 to 20.00h. // Mass times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: at 19,00h. Wednesday, at 12.00h. Saturdays: 10.00h and 19.15h (bilingual). Sundays: 11.00h (Spanish); 12.30h (Catalan) and 19.00h (Spanish).
Phone : +34 93 315 27 56
Metro/Bus : Metro: L3 Drassanes - L4 Jaume I

3- Moll d Espanya*

Monument

Moll Espanya Maremagnum

The Moll d'Espanya - Maremagnum is a shopping centre and a pleasant place to stroll in the sun or shop in one of the thirty or so shops. Located in the Port of Barcelona at the bottom of the Rambla. There is also the Barcelona Aquarium and two nautical clubs.

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Address : Moll d'Espanya
Opening hours : Every day from 10am to 9pm / Restaurants till 1am
Phone : (+34) 930 129 139
Metro/Bus : Bus: 19, 40 / Metro: L3 Drassanes - Barceloneta L4.

4- Barceloneta

5- Olympic Port

Monument

Olympic Port

In 1992, with the Olympic Games, Barcelona opened up to the sea and brought about urban upheavals. A new district emerged: the Olympic Village, which has now become the Olympic Port District. Barcelona's Olympic Port invites you to move around, day and night: water sports, discos, bars, restaurants. It is always bustling.

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Address : Carrer de la Marina, 17
Phone : +34 93 356 10 16
Metro/Bus : Metro: L4 Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica / Bus: 36, 99

6-  Museum of the History of Catalonia

Museum

Museum of the History of Catalonia

The Museum of the History of Catalonia aims to promote knowledge and understanding of the history of this region and to contribute to the preservation of its cultural and material heritage.

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Address : Pl. de Pau Vila, 3
Opening hours : Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 7pm / Wednesday: 10am - 8pm / Sunday & holidays: 10am - 2.30pm. / Mondays (not holidays) closed / Closed on: 25-26 Desember and 1st and 6th January
Phone : 93 225 47 00
Metro/Bus : Bus numbers 14, 17, 19, 36, 39, 40, 45, 51, 57, 59, 64 i 157 Metro L4 (yellow) Barceloneta