Citorah says

Poblenou is a former industrial neighbourhood with its own stretch of beach: Bogatell, Mar Bella and Nova Mar Bella.

From Where to Stay in Barcelona 2026: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide, under “5. Poblenou: the beaches beyond Barceloneta”.

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  • Citorah PickBeach · Poblenou

    Mar Bella

    Citorah says Beach — head to Bogatell or Mar Bella (calmer than Barceloneta) for a swim and a seafront lunch.

  • Citorah PickRestaurant · Poblenou

    La Base by Farré

    Citorah says Chef Miquel Farré's Catalan cooking — oysters, tapas, rice — inside the municipal sailing centre on Mar Bella beach, with a €17 weekday set lunch.

  • Citorah PickRestaurant · Poblenou

    Els Pescadors

    Citorah says Els Pescadors, on Plaça de Prim, has cooked seafood since 1980.

  • Citorah PickFestival

    Primavera Sound

    Citorah says Primavera Sound puts its headliners and its smaller acts on more than five stages at Parc del Fòrum.

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