Barri de La Barceloneta, Barcelona

This old fisherman's quarter is by the beach, to the south of the zoo and on the other side of the Estación de Francia train station. It was built in the mid-17th Century with straight, narrow streets, and it still retains the village atmosphere. In summer the place is full of beach crazy people, and due to its characteristic charm and the plethora of fish restaurants, this place is worth a visit. The Sant Joan festivities are celebrated with fervor here on June 23, with bonfires, traditional dances, and spectacular firework displays until dawn.