El Besòs i el Maresme Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sagrada Familia
Gaudí’s basilica in the center of Barcelona is an architectural marvel and offers views across the city from eight towering spires.
La Rambla
These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.
Plaça de Catalunya
This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.
Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.
Park Güell
Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.
Things to do
Barcelona: PADI Scuba Diver Course Certification Training
Museu Blau: Barcelona's Museum of Natural Sciences Self-Guided Audio Tour
Park Guell Skip the Line Guided Tour
Best of Barcelona: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Montjuic & Gothic
Sagrada Familia & Barcelona Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket & Tour
Top hotels in El Besòs i el Maresme
Barcelona Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Nobu Hotel Barcelona
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bel Art
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Besòs i el Maresme
Sant Martí
Known for its beaches and abundant dining options, there's plenty to explore in Sant Martí. Top attractions like Barceloneta Beach and Centro Comercial Glòries are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Pere IV Tram Stop or Fluvià Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Poblenou
Enjoy the stunning beaches in Poblenou. Bogatell Beach is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Poblenou Station or Llacuna Station to see more of Barcelona.
La Vila Olimpica del Poblenou
If you're spending time in La Vila Olimpica del Poblenou, you might enjoy attractions like Barceloneta Beach and Nova Icaria Beach. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica Station to see more of the city.
el Fort Pienc
You might enjoy the bars while in el Fort Pienc. Avinguda Diagonal is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Marina Station or Arc de Triomf Station to see more of the city.
La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia is a destination travellers like for its churches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Sagrada Familia Station or Sant Pau Dos de Maig to explore sights like Sagrada Familia.
El Born
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Paseo del Borne or Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Barceloneta Station to get around town.