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Port Vell

Port Vell FDrassanes | Barceloneta, Barcelona, Spain
Ranked #29 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Owner description: This lively harbor, full of yachts and cruise ships, is home to a popular entertainment complex, featuring a mall, several restaurants, a movie...... more » Owner description: This lively harbor, full of yachts and cruise ships, is home to a popular entertainment complex, featuring a mall, several restaurants, a movie theater and an aquarium. « less
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Ottawa, Canada
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Port Vell is the marina and beach area of Barcelona. It is very touristy, and alive with action. It is an area, that is not to be missed. My girlfriend went during the day, and explored the area on foot. There was plenty of things to do and see. The area is easily accessible, just take the L4 metro and... More

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UK
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

A beautiful and popular neighbourhood at the foot of La Rambla, Port Vell is a defunct harbour & has become a focal point for visitors. Youngsters & not so youngsters can cycle, roller-blade or simply pause & sit on a bench & admire the view of the yacht-filled marina. The walk along the Moll de la Fusta esplanade, a pedestrian... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Excellent location to go for a walk and check out the cruise liners. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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149 reviews 149 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

port vell is a really nice area of barcelona and leads nicely from the ramblas. when we went the first time, the weather wasn't great so it was a downer. we walked from the barcelonata metro station and the stroll was interesting - mainly due to the art work, esp barcelona's head. the floating bridge is well cool too and... More

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Bucharest, Romania
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A very nice place for walk.It can be the starting point for a lot of activities.From here you can take a "golondrina"(a little boat) for a sea ride;you can visit Colom(the Columbus monument)-the view from its top is very beautiful;you can visit the aquarium;you can visit the IMAX;you can go shopping or eat something on Mare Magnum;not far from here... More

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Amesbury, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is quite a nice area to have a walk down if you have the spare time but it's kind of the same as any other port in a European city for the most part (not including large scale commercial ports). Wouldn't suggest anyone goes out of their way just to see it but if you have a few hours... More

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Marrakech, Morocco
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Cool water front similar to inner harbour in baltimore. Nice shops and marina More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

scenic cosmopolitan & very relaxing for a sessioon of peopple watching More

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Buckingham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Many stalls to admire and buy from. Follow the road and u hit the sea! A beautiful beach and u can walk all along the beachfront. Spent a very happy half day in warm sunshine. Do this! More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

A nice walk to get away from the Las Ramblas crowds. An interesting shopping, eating area on the worlds largest floating platform with the Aquarium nearby. More

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