Playa de la Barceloneta

Barceloneta beach is the closest beach to Barcelona city centre. If you walk to Colom at the end of the Ramblas you have about a 15 mins walk to the beach, alternatively see below for metro information. Barceloneta has many great sea food restaurants serving up fresh catches of the day.  In the street Vauban you'll find a declicious and typical restaurant for fishermen a little bit dirty but great food.
Barceloneta beach can get busy during the peak season (June to Sep) in which case you could try visiting Icaria Beach the next beach along from Barceloneta. Typical tapas over this are is the bombas picantes at the LA BOMBETA.