Picture Barcelona, and no doubt images of Mediterranean-view seafood restaurants, soft, golden sand beaches, and people strolling along the palm-lined seafront promenade will come to mind. So it is often a surprise to discover that beachside accommodation options in the Catalan capital are quite limited, despite its sparkling seaside setting.
The shoreline extending around the old fishing quarter of La Barceloneta has a small crop of high-profile luxury hotels overlooking the shimmery waves. This is the busiest patch of Barcelona’s seafront, where runners weave through the promenade’s crowds and paddle boarders head off across the water.
