The Golondrinas of Barcelona made their debut among the maritime attractions of the port of Barcelona in 1888 on the occasion of the World's Fair; they are located in the old port at the foot of Christopher Columbus' watchtower (a monument that was also completed at the same time).
Catamarans, or monohulls, the Golondrinas offer two options of sea trips to discover the main features of the port and the city's beaches for a duration of 40 or 60 minutes.
Lolita, Encarnacion, or Maria del Carmen, are the 3 traditional Golondrinas that offer a very pleasant stroll in the port of Barcelona.. From Columbus' viewpoint to the ancient lighthouse, from the Maremagnum to the merchant port and Barcelona's impressive cruise port, the 40-minute itinerary offers exceptional views of the Montjuic mountain from the sea.
Always so many exceptional views of the Catalan capital from the sea, but this time towards the Forum via the coastline. the sixty minutes itinerary leaves the Port Vell to reach the Olympic harbour by following the maritime passage to reach the Forum and its port. Aboard Trimar, Omnibus, or Antina-G, discover all the buildings and monuments along the coast.
Meeting point between Plaça Catalunya and Port Vell, the Barcelona's Rambla represents the 2 kilometres of the city's busiest pedestrian avenues, where artists, painters and musicians give the greatest tourists satisfaction.
Barcelona Ramblas virtual tourMaze of alleys between Raval and Born where museums, churches, Roman vestigations and architecture retrace the history of Barcelona's oldest district that stretches along the Ramblas from the old port to the Plaza Cataluña.
Barcelona Gothic Quarter walkClimb to the top of the Christopher Columbus monument, which is located between the end of the Ramblas and the swing bridge of the city's old port, and enjoy exceptional panoramic views of Barcelona.
Book your tickets onlineLocated at the foot of Port Vell in the historic Drassanes building, the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, MMB (Museu Marítim de Barcelona) protects magnificent reproductions of boats from each period of history.
Barcelona's must-see museums