The futuristic Agbar Tower stands out from Barcelona's
skyline in Poblenou. It is no coincidence then that
this area of town is the newly crowned technological
park of the city, its own mini Silicon Valley
containing a tech incubator (Barcelona Activa) as well
as a host of local and international high tech
companies. To accommodate the onrush of new residents
and workers, the area of Poblenou has seen a surge of
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activity in new high-rise residential buildings and
two top-notch shopping centres catering to everyone's
need. The ambiance of this area is calmer than the
city center and the beautifully relaxing Bogatell
Beach, popular with locals, is just a handful of
blocks away.
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