Parking at the port of Barcelona - Barcelona
The port of Barcelona, vital as a maritime gateway for Spain, was established in the 15th century. The first stone was laid in 1477 under the reign of John II of Aragon and it grew to become the tourist area it is today.
Where to park in the port area of Barcelona?
La Ribera, Barcelona's port area, is one of the oldest and most emblematic areas of the city, located on the east side along the Llobregat River. It is home to notable structures such as the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and the Palace of the Generalitat. Renowned for its lively markets, such as La Boqueria and Sant Antoni, La Ribera is a bustling neighbourhood full of life. It is frequented by tourists and stands out as one of the most visited places in Barcelona.
If you want to access a car park in the port of Barcelona, the best option is the Saba Bamsa Paralelo car park. It is a 13-minute walk from the port of Barcelona, at Carrer de l'Abat Safont, 2, 08001.
This car park is open 24 hours a day and has a wide range of services such as a system to indicate free spaces to facilitate the search for parking, VIA T both at the entrance and exit, charging spaces for electric vehicles, spaces for people with reduced mobility and specific areas for motorbikes.
It also has an electric bicing service for more sustainable and versatile mobility in the urban environment. The maximum height allowed for vehicle access is 2 metres.
What areas can we find in the Port of Barcelona?
The car park for days at the Port of Barcelona is a good starting point for walking to cruise ships or passenger boats.
The port is organised into five different sections: the citizen port (Port Vell), for recreational and civic activities; the commercial port, mainly focused on containerised cargo; the cruise port, designed for maritime tourism; the energy port; and the logistics port.
Each of these areas operates independently, with specialised facilities and personnel, thus guaranteeing efficient and specialised management for each type of port activity.
How to get to the cruise ship area of the port from the car park?
If you're going to board a cruise ship or if you're going to be a passenger on a ship (at the Barcelona port), the best thing to do is to book at the Barcelona port car park. It's a long-stay car park (ideal for all kinds of trips) and is very close to the different cruise terminals.
If you're interested in finding out more about the terminals, you should know that there are several piers for cruise ships, cargo and passengers.
The Moll Adossat, the largest at the southern end, caters for large cruise ships and cargo ships. The Moll de Barcelona, the second largest at the northern end, caters for medium-sized cruise ships. The Moll de la Costa Dorada, at the eastern end, caters for smaller cruise ships, offering a wide range of versatility in its port facilities.
On the other hand, the port of Barcelona has three piers for passenger ships. The Moll de Barcelona, used for cruise ships and also for large passenger ships; the Moll de la Costa Brava, at the eastern end, for medium-sized passenger ships; and finally, the Moll de Ponent, at the western end, for smaller passenger ships.
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