The largest, oldest and—as the masses of chilled out peeps suggest—probably the most frequented beach in the city, Barceloneta is a master of beach culture. The shore instantly teleports you from the city streets to a sandy stretch with stunning views, fresh air and the all-important three S’s of taking it easy: sun, sea, and sand.

Kick back with pals and grab some coconut morsels from the trooping sellers and forget there’s a busy city just metres behind you.