Port Vell

A meeting point of past and present on a living Mediterranean waterfront.

Passeig de Joan de Borbó, 64, 72

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Port Vell is the oldest part of Barcelona’s harbour, now transformed into an open waterfront space where culture, leisure and maritime activity come together, with areas open to everyone. Luxury yachts and smaller, more discreet boats share the quays, while the sea breeze moves through terraces and palm-lined promenades. A place to watch, relax and go with the movement of the water and its history. From the docks, Montjuïc and the city skyline are in view, where the port’s history and the horizon meet, linking city and sea.

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This is where the Marina Port Vell is located, one of the city’s most modern marinas and a regular berth for superyachts.

It has played a key role in the history of the Mediterranean, as a point of departure and arrival for migration and as a hub of trade and industry in Catalonia. Today, it is one of Europe’s leading ports.

It is home to landmarks such as the Maremagnum shopping centre, L’Aquàrium de Barcelona and the Rambla de Mar, a rotating walkway that regularly opens to allow boats to pass.

Port Vell © MARTA VIDAL MARTA VIDAL

The Barcelona Aquarium

Located in the heart of Port Vell, Barcelona Aquarium is one of the city's most exciting experiences, combining technology, fun and environmental education. Perfect for the whole family, this aquarium offers a unique experience to rediscover the sea and its ecosystems, with more than 11,000 animals and 450 species. From the moment you enter, you will be amazed by its digital floor screen, the largest in Europe, which leads to a completely renovated tour. Enjoy a 360° immersion in the Journey to the Depths room and explore the marine world aboard the SubAqua Explorer. A unique tour in Europe!

From €29.00

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Maremagnum

Open all year with shops, restaurants, and sea views.

Cara de Barcelona (Face of Barcelona), Roy Lichtenstein

Signed by Roy Lichtenstein, this colourful, undulating 15-metre-high face is impossible to miss.

Gambrinus

Commonly known as "La Gamba", this 10-metre pop sculpture has become a symbol of the city’s revival during the Olympics.

Columbus Monument Viewpoint

Located at the beginning of La Rambla, facing the sea and next to Port Vell, the Monument to Christopher Columbus is one of Barcelona's most recognisable symbols. Built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition, this iconic viewpoint allows visitors to climb inside the column to a panoramic viewpoint 60 metres above ground level. From the top of the Columbus Monument, you can enjoy a 360º view of the port, Montjuïc, the Gothic Quarter, the Mediterranean Sea and the city skyline. A short, central experience that is the perfect way to round off any stroll along La Rambla.

From €7.50

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Museu Marítim de Barcelona

Key site for understanding naval history and maritime tradition, featuring original vessels and artefacts that have sailed the Mediterranean for centuries.