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Mar i Muntanya (Sea & Mountain)
This itinerary takes you along the promenade that skirts the
Mediterranean, then into the old fishing quarter of Barceloneta
before whisking you up to the heights of Montjuïc for fine
views, fragrant gardens and superb art galleries - including
two of the city's top museums.
Barceloneta Beach
Start the morning with a stroll along the waterfront. Take in the scenic views of this once
derelict area that experienced a dramatic makeover in days before and after the 1992
Olympics. Look north and you'll see Frank Gehry's shimmering fish sculpture while to
the south rises the spinnaker-shaped tower of the W Hotel.
BARCELONETA BEACH
CAN MAJÓ
Look for the restaurant just north of the rectangular beach sculpture, off Carrer del Almirall Aixada.
Lunch at Can Majó (
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You'll find more great views at Can Majó, a seafood restaurant with outdoor tables over-
looking the seaside. Top picks include the hearty seafood platter or the
suquets
(fish
stews).
CAN MAJÓ
TRANSBORDADOR AERI
Walk to the southern end of Barceloneta and you'll see the cable car to your right.
Transbordador Aeri (
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After lunch take a scenic ride on this aerial cable car, which affords fantastic views over
the port and the dazzling city beyond. At the top, you'll arrive in Montjuïc, a mini-moun-
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