Olympic Port
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, distinguished travelers, to the meticulously designed Olympic Port of Barcelona. Before we step into the narrative of this maritime marvel, I must note that while our primary archival sources provide context about…
Listen in the app2The Marina Entrance and Passeig Maritim Promenade
We begin our walking journey along the grand coastal promenade that frames the entrance to the Olympic Port. Notice how the pavement beneath your feet feels solid and expansive, a stark contrast to the narrow, winding alleys of…
Listen in the app3The Twin Towers: Torre Mapfre and Hotel Arts
Standing at the immediate entrance of the marina, your eyes are irresistibly drawn upward by the two colossal skyscrapers that dominate the skyline. These are the Torre Mapfre and the Hotel Arts, twin towers of identical height…
Listen in the app4Frank Gehry's Golden Fish (El Peix)
As we step away from the shadows of the twin towers, an astonishing, undulating form commands our attention. Hovering gracefully above the lower terraces of the port is the Golden Fish, or El Peix in Catalan, designed by the…
Listen in the app5The Inner Marina and Moorings (Port Esportiu)
Descending to the water level, we enter the Port Esportiu, the sheltered inner marina that serves as the nautical heart of this entire complex. You are now standing on the perimeter of a sprawling rectangular basin, specifically…
Listen in the app6Casino Barcelona and the Entertainment Arcades
Moving inward from the edge of the marina, we find ourselves navigating the bustling lower arcades of the port. This sunken level, running parallel to the docks, is the epicenter of the port's thriving entertainment and…
Listen in the app7The Gregal Breakwater (Moll de Gregal) & Sailing Schools
We now leave the sheltered inner basin and venture out onto the Moll de Gregal, the massive northern breakwater that reaches far out into the open Mediterranean. As you step onto this exposed concrete and stone structure, the…
Listen in the app8Platja de la Nova Icària (Nova Icària Beach)
Descending from the rugged concrete of the breakwater, we step directly onto the soft, inviting sands of Platja de la Nova Icaria. This is the beach immediately adjacent to the northern edge of the Olympic Port, and it represents…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our extensive walking tour of the Olympic Port, it is fitting to find a quiet vantage point near the water's edge to reflect on the magnificent journey we have undertaken today. We have traversed a landscape that…
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What is Olympic Port?
Olympic Port is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.3864, 2.2017 |
| Last updated |
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