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Platja de la Barceloneta
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Platja de la Barceloneta
Platja de la Barceloneta is a sandy beach located in the Barceloneta neighborhood of Barcelona, with access indicated as open to the public and managed by the Ajuntament de Barcelona. It occupies the coastal fringe between carrer de Pepe Rubianes and the espigó de Gas. Its length is around 400 meters, with an average width of 79 meters. It is described as the oldest and most famous beach in Barcelona, and also as one of the oldest and most rooted in the city's uses along with Sant Sebastià. Nearby spots include Platja del Somorrostro at 0.5 km, Platja de la Nova Icària at 1.4 km, and Platja de la Mar Bella at 2.6 km. For a visit today, the main interest lies in its very central urban location and its large size.
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In Barcelona, Platja de la Barceloneta offers a large urban sandy beach, directly linked to the Barceloneta neighborhood. It measures about 400 meters long and remains one of the historical beach landmarks of the city, with Somorrostro very close.
Updated 5/15/2026
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