Standing opposite the Vila Olímpica neighbourhood, it was built in 1990 during the redevelopment of this area of Barcelona. The marina was designed by the architects Oriol Bohigas, Josep Martorell, David Mackay and Albert Puigdomènech. The city needed a sports marina which would meet exacting standards, and it was the site of the sailing competitions during the 1992 Olympic Games. The marina has 756 berths for yachts and its entrance is visible from anywhere in Barcelona. The two skyscrapers on either side are the Mapfre Tower and the Hotel Arts, with Frank Gehry's spectacular goldfish sculpture at its base, and nearby, the Gran Casino de Barcelona. Lovers of water sports can go yachting or practise other types of sailing techniques here, and in the summertime, the beaches on either side of the marina – Somorrostro and Nova Icària – are the perfect place for sunbathing or for a cooling dip in the sea.
The Fish sculpture by the architect Frank Gehry, who won the Pritzker Prize in 1989, has become one of the symbols of post-Olympic Barcelona and looks as if it is bobbing along on the waters of the Mediterranean. The sunlight is reflected in the scales of this sculpture that presides over the waterfront of the Olympic Marina and Barcelona's beaches. In 1992, the pristine Olympic Barcelona was transforming its seafront. A new Olympic Marina was taking shape, presided over by its twin towers. On one side stood the Mapfre Tower; on the other was the Hotel Arts. Frank Gehry placed his fish sculpture at the foot of the hotel. The animal is 56 metres long and 35 metres high and seems to be longing to jump into the blue waters of the Mediterranean.
Port Vell, literally in English "Old Harbor" is a waterfront harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and part of the Port of Barcelona. It was built as part of an urban renewal program prior to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Before this, it was a run-down area of empty warehouses, railroad yards, and factories. 16 million people visit the complex each year It is now a focal point of the city and tourist attraction, containing the Maremàgnum (a mall containing shops, a multiplex cinema, bars and restaurants), IMAX Port Vell and Europe's largest aquarium containing 8000 fish and 11 sharks contained in 22 basins filled with six million litres (1.6 million US gallons) of seawater. A pedestrian walkway, Rambla de Mar, connects La Rambla to Port Vell It incorporates a swing bridge, in order to allow ships to enter and exit the harbour
Marie, our skipper, was fantastic! She was super knowledgeable, skilful and fun! We learned a lot about Barcelona, enjoyed the beautiful weather and we also got to share our Norwegian culture and passion for sailing with Marie. It was perfect for our family of 6 to enjoy. Food and drinks were also top notch! Thank you again to Marie for the great trip!
What a great evening ! Our skipper Marie was so kind, knowledgeable and fun! She gave great info about Barcelona and the port area as well as sailing facts. Our musician, Arjun (sp?), was excellent on the saxophone. Marie sang for us while Arjun played. It was lovely! The weather, relaxed atmosphere and snacks/drinks were perfect. Highly recommend this adventure.
Music was very good and Skipper was excellent. Everything about the night was wonderful and was thoroughly enjoyed by the entire family including the kids age 7 and 11
Amazing vibes all around! The sunset over Barcelona was gorgeous, the live sax set the mood, and Gaspard made everything smooth and fun. Would 100% do it again!
The whole evening felt like a dream — sunset, sea breeze, and live saxophone, what more could you want? Gaspard was super cool and took great care of us.
The whole evening felt effortless, golden light, live sax, and a great vibe on board. Gaspard really knows how to create a special moment at sea.
Such a chill night out at sea! The sunset was gorgeous, the saxophone was smooth, and Gaspard made us feel right at home. 10/10 experience.
That boat ride hit different — dreamy sunset, smooth sax, and Gaspard being the coolest skipper ever. Definitely a highlight of our time in Barcelona!
This boat ride was seriously amazing — great vibes with the sunset and live sax! Gaspard was the best skipper, really chill and made sure we were all having a good time.
Loved every second of it! Sailing with that sunset view and smooth sax tunes in the background was just perfect. Big thanks to Gaspard for being so welcoming and laid-back.
What a wonderful time on the sea! The view of the sunset over Barcelona, accompanied by live saxophone music, was simply breathtaking. Gaspard, our skipper, was friendly and always ready to help.
We enjoyed the tour so much!,Exceptionally friendly stuff, beautiful wiev of the city from the boat. Useful and interesting informations were shared about Barcelona, and the old port. You can choose to sit in the front to have a more private experience, or stay beside the captain to get a friendly chat and nice stories. Some nice refreshments, drinks and snacks make it even more enjoyable. Highly recommend it!
The directions were specific which was so helpful. Our captain, Daniel explained what we would be doing. He was friendly and answered all our questions. The best part was the sailing at sunset with live music. We had a sax musician who played beautifully and really made the night special. Appetizers and drinks were delicious!!! I would highly recommend this tour!!!!
Daniel was a genuine and kind skipper who was a great host. We had a smooth ride on a spacious and comfortable boat with awesome live music and good snacks!
We had a great time on the seas with a friendly musical tune. The view of the sunset was beautiful. Thanks especially to skipper Gaspard for allowing this outing!!
Excellent little boat trip on the coast of Barcelona friendly atmosphere with musical background special mention for the little skipper Gaspard bringing his good humor and helpfulness crowned by a magnificent sunset I recommend
What a fantastic experience! We really enjoyed the sunset tour. Everything was perfectly arranged and the atmosphere on board was great. Xavi’s live music on the saxophone made the experience truly magical — it added an extra special touch to the evening. Daniel, our skipper, was super friendly and professional, and made us feel immediately at ease. This was without a doubt the highlight of our holiday! We are extremely grateful to you and will definitely be back to experience this again. Thank you so much Daniel and Xavi for this unforgettable memory!
What an unforgettable experience! We really enjoyed the sunset tour. The atmosphere was great and the live saxophonist gave it a magical touch. This was absolutely the highlight of our holiday. We will no doubt come back again to relive this. Highly recommended!
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