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Princesa 23 Beach Bar

Princesa 23 Beach Bar Barcelona Spain 41.371066 2.188514
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Beach Bar

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Neighborhood:

Port Olimpic / Barceloneta

Address:

Platja de la Barceloneta
Barcelona
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Metro:

Barceloneta

Phone:

61 079 46 98

Hours:

Daily 11am–midnight (summer); Closed mid-November to April

Recommended as:

Day Spot Night Spot

Princesa 23 Beach Bar Review

Tip from Lucas:

“Princesa 23 Beach Bar is a great chiringuito, but the noise restrictions at Barceloneta can put a damper on the party. Those in search of a more energetic atmosphere should head farther north where bars and clubs can turn up the music.”

The Scene

Despite being little more than shacks in the sand, Spain’s xiringuitos (beach bars) provide welcome refreshments and shade from the Mediterranean sun and are a beloved Spanish institution every bit as sacred as flamenco dancing...

Despite being little more than shacks in the sand, Spain’s xiringuitos (beach bars) provide welcome refreshments and shade from the Mediterranean sun and are a beloved Spanish institution every bit as sacred as flamenco dancing, the Running of the Bulls, Pedro Almodóvar, paella, and topless sunbathing.

Princesa 23 Beach Bar is probably the best of Barceloneta’s xiringuitos and features a canopy-covered veranda surrounded by palm trees, as well as a stunning view of the sea and the sunbathers.

Besides the cool sea breeze, Princesa 23 serves up inexpensive mojitos after 7pm from its small cabana-style bar... read more

Crowd

International crowd of beachgoers, 18 to 30.

Entertainment/Music

Ambient upbeat tunes. Occasional capoeira groups and other street entertainers.

Food/Miscellaneous

Sandwiches, salads, wraps, nachos, and desserts. Special deals on the cocktail of the week before 7pm and on mojitos and caipirinhas after 7pm.

Prices

Food €4+. Beer €3+, cocktails €5+.

Dress

Casual beach wear.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Any sunny day from April to mid-November. Busiest during the afternoons and early evenings.

Tags:

18 and over20sAmbientCasualDrink SpecialsEarly 30sLive MusicMojitosOutdoor AreaPerformanceSandwichesStreet PerformersSunbathersTourists