From superlative architecture to Michelin-starred
restaurants, explore everything this city has to
ofer while visiting The Superyacht Show
T
he luxurious OneOcean Port Vell will host the
inaugural Superyacht Show from 2 to 5 May.
This world-class superyacht marina, perfectly
positioned in the heart of Barcelona, was originally built
for the 1992 Olympic Games but was recently
transformed into a 148-berth luxury facility for yachts
up to 190 metres. See the website oneoceanportvell.com
for more details.
The best of Barcelona and Catalunya are on the
marina’s doorstep, and the Mediterranean hotspots and
islands are only a short cruise away.
Best of Barcelona
Gothic architecture
at Pedralbes
monastery, left,
and Gaudí’s Sagrada
Família, right.
Below: Park GüellBarcelona, the capital of Catalunya, is one of the
world’s most vibrant and exciting destinations, and is
famous for its culture, architecture, design, beaches,
nightlife and cuisine.
If you are visiting the city to attend The Superyacht
Show, make sure you take time to explore this region.
Discover the city’s modernist architecture and the
extraordinary work of Antoni Gaudí, from the renowned
temple of Sagrada Família to the magical Park Güell on
Carmel Hill.
Take a ramble along La Rambla, the city’s most
famous street and a window into Catalan culture.
The broad pedestrian boulevard is 1.2km of pure sensory
overload, throughout the day and late into the night.
With its narrow and labyrinthine medieval streets,
and situated in the Cituat Vella (Catalan for “the old
city”), the Gothic Quarter, el Barrio Gótico, is one of the
original and most beautiful districts in Barcelona.
Alternatively, right near OneOcean Port Vell there
is the beach and the waterside neighbourhood of
Barceloneta to explore – a famed culinary destination.
For ideas of where you can enjoy the finest gastronomic
delights from traditional Catalan and Spanish cuisine to
modern fusion prepared by world-renowned chefs, see our
gourmets’ guide to Barcelona starting on page 223.PHOTOGRAPHY: UNSPLASH; ALAMY