Somorrostro Beach was recently separated from nearby Barceloneta Beach and renamed in honor of the Somorrostro shanty town, which housed a population of up to 15,000 people until its removal in the mid-20th century by Spanish dictator Franco. The historic beachfront neighborhood is noted as the site of the birth of Carmen Amaya, the world’s most famous flamenco dancer, and the filming site of the Academy Award-nominated documentary film Los Tarantos. The 522-meter beach is located near the Olympic Marina and offers a variety of sporting services, including the Complex Esportiu Municipal Marítim, Catalonia’s first thalassotherapy center. Educational exhibits and visitor information are presented at the Centre de la Platja, which also offers community activities related to the Barcelona coastline’s culture and environmental sustainability.

Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 32, 08003, Barcelona

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