Olympic Port - Free Audio Guide
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Port Olímpic, Moll de Xaloc, la Vila Olímpica del Poblenou, Sant Martí, Barcelona, Barcelonès, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08005, España
Port Olímpic in Barcelona is a waterfront district created as the city’s Olympic marina for the 1992 Summer Olympics that transformed a former industrial coastline into a leisure and cultural hub. Nestled between the Barceloneta and Bogatell beaches, the area is defined by its marina, promenades, restaurants and prominent landmarks such as Frank Gehry’s golden fish sculpture and the twin towers (Torre Mapfre and Hotel Arts). Port Olímpic has cultural significance as a flagship of Barcelona’s urban regeneration and contemporary maritime life, hosting open‑air events and public art. Key attractions include the marina, seaside promenades and nearby beaches. Access to the area is public; individual venues have varying opening times and admission arrangements, and many public spaces and some facilities are designed with accessibility in mind, with specifics determined by each operator.