Port Olímpic, Marina in La Vila Olímpica del Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain.
Description
Port Olímpic is a modern marina featuring 700 yacht berths along Barcelona's waterfront, positioned between Somorrostro and Nova Icària beaches with views of the Hotel Arts and Torre Mapfre.
History
The marina opened in 1991 after construction in 1990 to serve as the sailing venue for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games, transforming Barcelona's coastline through major urban redevelopment efforts.
Culture
Port Olímpic has evolved into a social hub with restaurants, bars, and nightlife establishments, hosting regattas and maritime festivals while serving as a base for the 2024 America's Cup preparations.
Practical
The marina is located at Moll de Xaloc with postal code 08005, accessible by public transit and offering water sports rentals, dining options, and facilities for both private yacht owners and visitors.
Did you know?
Port Olímpic is undergoing transformation into a blue economy hub focused on marine innovation and sustainability, including plans for a marine bio-regeneration reef developed in partnership with Barcelona Zoo.
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Hotel Arts
348 m
Torre Mapfre
263 m
Somorrostro Beach
563 m
El Peix d'Or
287 m
David i Goliat
407 m
Parc de la Nova Icària
589 m
Platja de la Nova Icària
428 m
Parc del Port Olímpic
316 m
Parc de Carles I
595 m
Parc de les Cascades
498 m
Can Folch
456 m
Centre Meteorològic Territorial
337 m
Bloc d'habitatges a la Vila Olímpica
542 m
Estany de Cobi
319 m
Commemoració de la inauguració de la Vila Olímpica
305 m
Peix blau
298 m
Plaça dels Campions
476 m
Les pèrgoles de l'avinguda d'Icària
586 m
Capbussament
328 m
El cul
598 m
Font de la Plaça dels Voluntaris
359 m
Marc
336 m
Tauro
380 m
Espina del mar
545 m
Columna olímpica
245 m
Bestial
234 m
Voga
539 m
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