Marina Vela

Marina Vela is a marina in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Catalonia. Marina Vela is situated nearby to Rambla del Rompeolas, as well as near the marina Moll de Llevant.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Columbus Monument and Palau Güell.

Columbus Monument

Photo: Gena Haltmair, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Columbus Monument is a 60 m tall monument to Christopher Columbus at the lower end of La Rambla, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was constructed for the Exposición Universal de Barcelona in honor of Columbus' first voyage to the Americas. Columbus Monument is situated 1½ km northwest of Marina Vela.

Palau Güell

Photo: Thomas Ledl, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Palau Güell is a mansion designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí for the industrial tycoon Eusebi Güell, and was built between 1886 and 1888. It is situated on the Carrer Nou de la Rambla, in the El Raval neighborhood of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. Palau Güell is situated 2 km northwest of Marina Vela.

Torre del Rellotge

Lighthouse

Photo: Canaan, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Torre del Rellotge is a lighthouse, which is situated 1 km north of Marina Vela.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Barri de la Mercè and La Barceloneta.

Barri de la Mercè

Neighborhood

Photo: Puigalder, Public domain.

Barri de la Mercè is a neighborhood.

La Barceloneta

Quarter

Photo: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0.

La Barceloneta is a neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The neighborhood was built in the 18th century for the residents of the Ribera neighborhood who had been displaced by the construction of the Ciutadella of Barcelona.