Tag: beaches

Cruise ships agree to reduce pollution in Barcelona port

Shipping companies and cruise ships agree to reduce pollution in the Port of Barcelona. The Barcelona City Council succeeded in negotiating with the main operators and terminals in the sector. The agreement…

The presence of mosquitoes in Barcelona has been reduced by 20%.

During this summer, the presence of mosquitoes in Barcelona was reduced by 20%. This was granted by the Public Health Agency of Barcelona, ASPB. The reason, experts explain, is that the habitat…

Surveillance in Medes Islands to prevent poaching

The Mossos d’Esquadra and Rural Agents increased nighttime surveillance along the protected coastline of the Medes Islands to prevent poaching in the area. The Medes Islands are located 142 km from Barcelona…

Record high temperatures in Barcelona and Catalonia

Temperatures in Barcelona and Catalonia this summer 2022 have reached historic highs of up to 35 degrees Celsius at the highest points of the city. The heat wave this year has been…

Yellow flag due to presence of jellyfish on Barcelona beaches

The yellow flag for the presence of jellyfish is flying in some beaches of Barcelona. There is an alert for the high presence of these marine animals especially on two beaches of…

4.2 million euros to remodel the Sailing Center

The Barcelona Sailing Center, built in 1992, will be remodeled. The works will cost 4.2 million euros and are expected to be ready for the celebration of the America’s Cup in 2024.…

Enjoy Barcelona’s swimming pools in the middle of summer

In this summer what better plan than going with family or friends to the swimming pools of Barcelona to cool off, play sports and spend the day. The city has pleasant outdoor…