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La Barca – the beach bar that disappeared

For many years, the beach bar La Barca was located right in front of Playa Tropical, with its terrace out in the sand. It became a permanent landmark for everyone staying in the blocks – long after it had closed.

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The beach in front of Playa Tropical, where La Barca was located, seen from a balcony
The beach in front of Playa Tropical, where La Barca was located, seen from a balcony

From beach bar to empty building

Chiringuito Restaurante La Barca was a classic Spanish beach bar: a place to sit with your feet in the sand, have a cold drink and look out over the sea. Over the years, operations ground to a halt, and the building stood empty on the beach for many years.

Demolished at Easter 2022

In the week leading up to Easter 2022, La Barca was demolished, and the beach in front of Playa Tropical was cleared. The pictures below are from the association's own archive.

La Barca on the beach with Playa Tropical behind
La Barca
La Barca
La Barca

Do you remember La Barca while it was open? Old pictures of the beach bar are very welcome.