King’s Cup Champion
Zodiac Atlètic Barceloneta was crowned champion of the 40th edition of the Copa del Rey in Terrassa for the 22nd time in its history and the 14th consecutive time, defeating Club Natació Sabadell 11–5 in the final. Season after season, Barceloneta solidifies its position as the most dominant force in Spanish water polo. This is […]
Hospital del Mar inaugurates its new facilities
On March 16, the hospital’s new facilities were unveiled following four years of construction. The expansion adds a total of 31,000 square meters of floor space and improves existing areas to make them more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable. The opening ceremony was attended by the President of the Catalan Government, Salvador Isla, the Regional Minister […]
Can Ganassa
Vivim la Barceloneta Restaurant and tapas bar. Dining room and terrace. And always friendly service and the best quality at a good price. This is Can Ganassa. The same old neighborhood spot. Plaça de la Barceloneta,4 08003 Barcelona 93 143 22 70 @canganassa_restaurant
30th Anniversary
The Museum of the History of Catalonia (MHC) celebrated its 30th anniversary with an open house weekend and the Cronomaster The Museum of the History of Catalonia (MHC) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a festive weekend that combined culture, participation, and history. To mark this milestone, the museum offered free admission on February 28 and […]
Eating seasonal and locally sourced fish is not merely a nostalgic habit of fishermen
Today, supermarkets have accustomed us to fiction: that of perpetual availability. We want sea bass in July and sardines in January, which is achieved by bringing the fish from the other side of the world or raising them in industrial facilities. And we pay a high price for it. As a city, Barcelona has set […]
Seasonal fish
Is characterized by being at its peak in terms of flavor, quality, and price depending on the time of year You don’t catch the same fish all year round. We’re talking about locally caught fish. Fresh, fresh. The fish from our coasts. What the ring-net, trawl, or longline boats of our fishing guilds unload at […]
Artificial intelligence and the new challenges for education
In the face of this new technological revolution, it is necessary to reflect on the teaching profession. The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both opportunities and challenges, from an educational perspective as well as in everyday life and society. It is now common to find AI-generated content that does not always accurately reflect […]
MAR-VIU (LIVING SEA) Project
Regeneration of urban marine biodiversity MAR-VIU is a pioneering project focused on marine restoration, scientific monitoring, and citizen participation that transforms an urban space—the Port of Barcelona—into a real and measurable haven for marine life. MAR-VIU aims to increase species diversity and population, create an effective and recognized conservation area, and integrate it into an […]
RC Sailing Barcelona 2026
A Bridge of Talent to the Blue Economy: How RC Sailing Barcelona 2026 Sets Sail A university challenge that unites the sea and ingenuity: designing and building radio-controlled sailboats to nurture talent towards the Blue Economy. In Barceloneta, the sea is more than just a horizon: it’s a profession, a culture, and a way of […]
Your Local Accounting Firm
Income Tax Filing: What It Is and How It Works Income tax filing is the process by which, starting in April, individuals report to the government the income they earned during the previous tax year, as well as their deductible expenses and withholdings. At ASESORIA Y FINCAS MAIANS SL, we offer the necessary assistance. «We […]
Women for Women Program
Community, roots and mutual support in Barceloneta Since last October, the SURT Foundation has been promoting the Dones per Dones community agent training program in Barceloneta , an initiative that centers the knowledge, experience, and strength of migrant women and local residents. The project aims to train local women as community agents specializing in health, […]
Women in science: mapping the invisible
On this March 8, the ICM-CSIC would like to pay tribute to the women who have dedicated their lives to unraveling the secrets of the ocean. Women who, as researcher Belén Alonso puts it, have run a true “long-distance race” on a path that has not always been easy. We do so by remembering a […]
Center for personal growth and school of integral studies
Holistic support service for well-being and personal growth 50 years of working with dedication, sensitivity, and respect! Did you know that Estel was founded in 1976 in Barceloneta? Ramon Vilà Albareda, together with young people and families from the parish, created a group called LA CORDA, which championed human values and people’s well-being. Its evolution […]
Barcelona, European Capital of Local Commerce 2026
This distinction, promoted by the European Union, highlights cities that serve as models for supporting small businesses, fostering innovation in the sector, and contributing to urban life. This designation recognizes Barcelona’s local retail sector: a vibrant, sustainable sector deeply rooted in neighborhoods, with policies and initiatives that can serve as a model for other European […]
ECOlution: Navigating towards a more sustainable future
This year, Evolution Yacht Agents is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability in the nautical industry with the launch of a new project: ECOlution. From Barceloneta, one of Barcelona’s neighborhoods with the longest seafaring tradition and a key hub for the city’s nautical activity, this initiative was born with a clear goal: to reduce the environmental […]
This really happened. Do you remember? THAT DAMN FENCE
Those of us from the ’60s and ’70s generation had fences that barred us from entering the private swimming pools: Orientales, San Miguel, Astilleros, Las Delis, and, above all, the ones in San Sebastián. Those pools had taken over part of the public beach, as if it were their own. We, the neighborhood kids, would […]
25 years of the library
Time has flown by, but here we are celebrating the library’s silver anniversary. On May 21, it will have been 25 years since it first opened its doors in the neighborhood. The opening coincided with the creation of the Barcelona Library Consortium, the organization that manages all of the city’s public libraries. Over the years, […]
Sant Jordi in Barceloneta
Experience the magic at Punto y Coma with the neighborhood stationery shop As the end of March approaches, the air in Barceloneta begins to fill with that special scent that signals the arrival of the most beautiful day of the year. At Punto y Coma, your trusted stationery shop in the heart of the neighborhood, […]
Cervantes on the beach
He spoke highly of Barcelona and made it known throughout the world, but the city has forgotten him. Cervantes visited Barcelona twice, and on both occasions, the beach and the port played a crucial role. The first time, in 1569, he came to travel, but not on vacation, as he was always short on cash. […]
Paint Barceloneta with the La Tinta stationery
La Tinta stationery has created a book showing the main landscapes, motifs, buildings and emblematic locations of the neighborhood. It is a book for boys and girls, and everyone, to know Barceloneta while having fun coloring the drawings. Pinta la Barceloneta is a creative initiative of these entrepreneurs from La Tinta that becomes an ideal […]
Theater Workshops at the Barceloneta Civic Center
Experience and enthusiasm In 2008, a theater workshop was launched, coordinated by Dani, a young program coordinator at the Center, and Silvia Comes, a workshop leader and singer. A lively group was formed that rehearsed and performed regularly. The workshop remained active until 2012. That year, Vicenç Sousa appeared on the TV3 program Casal Rock […]
The curtain rises
The theater in Barceloneta There was a time when theater was performed in every neighborhood and every town. Perhaps because there were no other alternatives yet—ones that would later emerge and overshadow this activity. But it was common to see groups of young and not-so-young theater enthusiasts spending hours each week rehearsing plays that they […]
Activities at CB1761
March 18–May 2 The El Globo Rojo architects’ cooperative presents the exhibition “La Casa de la Barceloneta: A Neighborhood’s Living Memory,” based on the publication of the same name. This publication is a fold-out brochure that explains the history and architecture of CB1761, while also delving into the evolution of the neighborhood’s urban planning. The […]
Open Days: April 8th and 9th
Open days are an important opportunity for prospective students to learn about our educational project firsthand. This academic year, our educational community has grown. As we announced, we have expanded the CFGS program in Transportation and Logistics and now offer both a morning and an afternoon class. Students can also pursue the CFGS in International […]
The Barcelona Nautical Institute at the 2026 Education Fair
From March 18 to 22, the Barcelona Nautical Institute participated in the Barcelona Education Fair with its own space open to anyone who wanted to discover the world of nautical professions. At our stand,young people and families learned about how to enroll in our programs, the vocational training courses we offer, and the career opportunities […]
When the mind upsets the stomach
Mental health and digestion: a closer relationship than it seems More and more people are discovering that their emotions aren’t felt only in the head or chest, but also in the stomach. Stress, anxiety, and depression can trigger or worsen digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, gas, reflux, or even episodes of irritable bowel […]
Ciutat Vella Strengthens Its Commitment to Culture
The new 2025–2028 Culture, Memory, and Heritage Plan outlines 22 initiatives to strengthen social cohesion, preserve historical memory, and boost the district’s cultural vitality. At the December Plenary Council meeting of the Ciutat Vella District, the 2025-2028 Culture, Memory, and Heritage Plan was presented—a government initiative that establishes, for the first time, a comprehensive strategic […]
We should ask ourselves “Why not?”more often
Marcel Cano Soler, PhD in Ethics He was born twice, he says—once in Narbonne, the geographical location, and once in La Barceloneta, where he came to understand who he is, who his people are, and what his neighborhood is all about (though he still loves the Languedoc a little, too!). With dysorthography and dyscalculia, and […]
“Who’ll toss me a ten? Who’ll toss me a ten?”
We kept repeating this phrase from the water, with our heads above the surface and our right hands waving in the air like a water polo goalkeeper. Visitors from Barcelona and foreigners stood watching those kids, who, with the work ethic of ten-year-old, were able to retrieve the ten-cent coins thrown into the murky waters […]
Art Explora
The Festival and its museum ship are docking in Barcelona for the first time The Art Explora Festival, featuring the world’s first museum ship, will dock for the first time at the Port of Barcelona from March 26 to April 6. Free and open to everyone, the festival transforms each port into a vibrant cultural […]
On Squares, Streets and Plaques
You will have noticed, dear reader, that in our neighbourhood, as in so many others, the names of certain streets, squares or promenades change over time, depending on who is in power – and perhaps also on passing fashions. To begin with, this causes no small amount of trouble for residents who have to update […]
Santiago Rusiñol and La Barceloneta: art, family and social satire
Santiago Rusiñol (Barcelona, 1861 – Aranjuez, 1931) is one of the most representative figures of the Catalan Modernist movement. A painter, writer, journalist, collector, and playwright, he embodied the model of the bohemian artist of the late 19th century: the heir to a bourgeois industrial family who renounced continuing the family textile business to devote […]