Mirador Vela

Mirador Vela is a scenic viewpoint in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Catalonia. Mirador Vela is situated nearby to Espai per a ús esportiu lliure, as well as near the office building Desigual.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Desigual and Aquarium Barcelona.

Desigual

Office building

Photo: DesigualCorp, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Desigual; Catalan: ); meaning "unequal, uneven") is a Spanish fashion label. The company was founded by Thomas Meyer in 1984, and is headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia. Desigual is situated 200 metres west of Mirador Vela.

Aquarium Barcelona

Public aquarium

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Aquarium Barcelona is an aquarium located in Port Vell, a harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 35 aquariums at the facility are home to 11,000 animals representing 451 species. Aquarium Barcelona is situated 1 km northwest of Mirador Vela.

Port Vell

Historic site

Photo: Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Port Vell is a waterfront harbor in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and part of the Port of Barcelona. It was built as part of an urban renewal program prior to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Port Vell is situated 630 metres west of Mirador Vela.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Barceloneta and Barri de la Mercè.

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.