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A bustling seaside neighborhood in Barcelona known for its sandy beaches, seafood restaurants, and lively promenade.

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When Picasso and his family first arrived in Barcelona, they lived across from the Llotja School of Fine Arts on the ground floor of Passeig d’Isabell II, 4. On top of this building is where Picasso completed Rooftop of Les Cases d’En Xifré, his first painting in Barcelona that’s dated October 4th, 1895.
His family moved to a larger flat on the nearby Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 2 with the entrance coming on the corner of Carrer Llauder, 4. With scenic views of the Mediterranean Sea and its shores, this is where he completed his famous painting of Barceloneta Beach dated in 1896. Still in the infancy of his career, Picasso hadn’t yet stumbled onto his signature Cubist painting style that would change the trajectory of modern art and launch him into superstardom. Classical disciplines and art techniques instead defined his early years. The active landscape of this former fisherman’s quarter and its picturesque seaside architecture served as daily inspiration for the young Picasso. Today, Barceloneta Beach is still one of the best beaches in Spain for active traveler.

braedentg 3 years ago

While traditionally from Valencia, Spanish paella has been adapted all over Spain. And when it comes to paella in Barcelona, seafood paellas are the reigning champs. Calamari, mussels, and prawns are plucked fresh from the Mediterranean, cooked, and thrown into delicious pans of aromatic and rice. Cut to the chase and get the best at Can Solé, located in the historic fishing district of Barceloneta. This restaurant has been a paella hotspot since long before you and I were born. 

jimmytayles 4 years ago

La Barceloneta Guides

  • Best Beaches in the World

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    From adventurous rocky coastlines to sandy paradises perfect for relaxation, these beaches are sure to make your seaside dreams come true. We have a guilty pleasure for exploring beaches throughout our world travels and have chosen these as the most picturesque, ocean-side destinations across the planet. From penguin viewing on a sandy coast in South Africa to the crystal clear turquoise water of Tulum, put on some sandals and explore these gorgeous beaches for your next escape.

La Barceloneta Articles

  • 27 of the Best Things to Do in Barcelona

    Filled with vibrant energy, buzzing nightlife, elegant architecture, and a strong, independent identity, the Catalan capital of Barcelona is ripe for exploring. Discover a city that seamlessly blends old-world charms with the modern conveniences and attractions of a cutting-edge metropolis. When on the hunt for the best things to do in Spain, Barcelona is overflowing […]

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  • A Guide to Barcelona Through the Eyes of Picasso

    Pablo Picasso: one of the defining artists of the 20th century and a primary figure behind the Cubism movement. Although he spent the bulk of his adult life in Paris, Barcelona is where the legendary painter called his true home in times of nostalgia and sadness. Picasso was born in Málaga and later moved to […]

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