8 ideas to do in Badalona before or after an event at the Olimpic Arena:

The Olimpic Arena in Badalona is an emblematic stadium that offers a wide variety of sporting and cultural events. If you are planning to attend an event at the Olimpic Arena, why not take the opportunity to discover the city of Badalona?

Badalona is a coastal city with great history and culture. It offers a wide variety of activities that adapt to all tastes, from visits to museums and monuments to walks on the beach and tasting local cuisine.

What can I do in Badalona?

1. Visit the Badalona Museum: The Badalona Museum is a museum of archeology and history that has a large collection of pieces from different periods, from prehistory to medieval times. The museum is located in an old Gothic monastery which offers us a vision of Badalona’s past.

 

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2. Discover the archaeological site of Roman Badalona: The archaeological site of Badalona is one of the most important in Catalonia. They are remains of the ancient Roman city created in the 1st century BC. This site can be visited for free, it is perfect to learn about the history of Badalona.

 

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3. Walk along the Pont del Petroli: The Pont del Petroli has become one of the symbols of the city, offering incredible views of the sea. It is an old bridge that was used to load and unload oil.

 

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4. Enjoy the beaches of Badalona: Badalona has several fine sand beaches that are perfect for relaxing, sunbathing and swimming. These beaches, in addition to being beautiful, are well equipped with services such as showers, bathrooms and restaurants.

 

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5. Taste the local cuisine: Gastronomy of Badalona is a mix between Catalan and Mediterranean food. You can find a wide variety of restaurants offering dishes such as paella, fresh fish and tapas.

 

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6. Visit the Monestir of Sant Jeroni de la Murtra: It is a gothic monastery that belongs to the mountains that surround Badalona. The monastery offers panoramic views of the city and is a perfect place to walk and relax.

 

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7. Shop at the Salut market:The Salut market is a traditional market that offers a wide variety of fresh products, such as meat, fish, fruits and vegetables. You can also find products, such as cheeses, sausages and wines.

 

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8. Walk along the Rambla de Badalona: La Rambla de Badalona is located in the center of the city. It is perfect for walking as it is full of shops, bars, restaurants.

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Badalona is a city with a lot of charm, if you are planning to attend an event at the Olimpic Arena, we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to discover everything Badalona has to offer.