 
  |
|
Barcelona has seven beaches, totalling 4.5 km (2.8 mi) of coastline. Sant Sebastiā (nudist) and Barceloneta beaches, both 1,100 m (3,610 ft) in length, are the largest, oldest and the most frequented beaches in Barcelona. The Olympic port separates them from the other city beaches: Nova Icāria, Bogatell, Mar Bella, Nova Mar Bella and Llevant. These beaches (ranging from 400 to 640 m/1,300 to 2,100 ft) were opened as a result of the city restructuring to host the 1992 Summer Olympics, when a great number of industrial buildings were demolished. At present, the beach sand is replenished from quarries given that storms regularly remove large quantities of material.
Barcelona's beaches have been attracting a lot of visitors every year. Apart from being very clean the beaches offer several facilities including disabled access, beach lifeguards, terraces, music bars (chiringuitos), sun beds, tents, umbrellas and showers.
|
|
