"You’ve nearly burst a lung blowing up the inflatable swan. Now your needs are simple: a safe spot of shallow sea in which to plop it (plus its pilots), and a nice spot of sand in which to plop yourself. Bogatell checks both boxes. Quieter than crowded Barceloneta, but near the life of Poblenou should you need supplies. Besides the sun and sand there’s a brilliant rope playground for kids—look for a giant red climbing triangle and the beachfront Vai Moana café has a children’s menu featuring mini versions of the adult-size dishes (plus chicken fingers)." - Gemma Askham
