The Barcelona International Boat Show 2026 will take place from 14 to 18 October at Port Vell, offering a unique experience for lovers of the sea and boating. The event blends elegance and innovation, showcasing state-of-the-art vessels and leading brands in the sector. The new layout at the Barcelona Dock will allow the display of boats over 20 metres and provide more comfortable and spacious routes.
With exhibitions, activities, and demonstrations, the Barcelona International Boat Show 2026 offers a combination of expertise, innovation, and elegance, making it a must-visit event to discover the latest trends in the world of boating.
Barcelona is a city that loves the sea and the amenities provided by its 4.5 km of beaches. A maiden voyage on a yacht, a pleasure cruise on one of the traditional “Golondrinas” or a sail on a modern catamaran are just some of the tours you can take part in if you want to enjoy vistas of Barcelona from the sea.
Discover the places that made Barcelona a city of Olympic milestones. Relive the excitement of an Olympic Games that marked a watershed in the history of the Olympic movement and stroll among architectural gems such as the Palau Sant Jordi and the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium.
Barcelona, a city for sports. On two or four wheels; with a stick, racquet or club, on horseback, in the water… whatever your sport, you'll find the right venue to suit you in this directory..
The streets of the Barceloneta in Ciutat Vella district are arranged like corridors running parallel and perpendicular to the Port de Barcelona, and draw us into a world of modest buildings, with balconies displaying clothes hanging out to dry and small ground-floor restaurants and tapas bars, filled with chatter and noise, and permeated by the constant smell of the sea.
You can get a lot out of four days in Barcelona if you plan your visit carefully. Here are some suggestions which include the city’s main landmarks and even invite you to discover some of the areas outside Barcelona, so that you can really make the most of your trip.
The beach forms an integral part of the neighbourhood of the same name, la Barceloneta, Barcelona's classic neighbourhood by the sea, where the people of Barcelona love to come and eat fish, seafood and "tapas".