"Nova Icària and Bogatell are neighboring beaches, but we’ve grouped them together because they share a boundary, not to mention a vibe. Leave the shouts of Barceloneta’s sarong- and sangria-sellers behind; walk while keeping Frank Gehry's famous golden fish sculpture on your left (and eventually behind you), and you'll start to actually see some unoccupied stretches of sand. There’s ample space, plenty of sports courts, and, best of all, no one has tried to massage you in public for at least ten minutes." - Gemma Askham
