The pier was originally built by the CAMPSA oil company to allow oil tankers to offload cargo directly onto the shore.
It is one of the few remaining examples of maritime hydrocarbon industrial infrastructure in the Mediterranean adapted for recreational use.
The terminus of the pier features a weather station that monitors sea temperature and wave height in real-time.
The Anis del Mono statue commemorates a local distillery founded in 1870, famous for its anise-flavored liqueur.
The platform is frequently used by researchers to collect data on Mediterranean coastal erosion and water quality.
Pont del Petroli is a 250-meter-long pier extending into the Mediterranean Sea in Badalona, Spain. Originally constructed in 1965 to facilitate the unloading of hydrocarbons from tankers, the pier was decommissioned in 1990. It underwent a major transformation and reopened to the public as a pedestrian walkway in 2009. The structure features a glass-paneled observation deck at the terminus, providing expansive views of the Badalona coastline and the Barcelona skyline. It serves as an active research site, housing oceanographic sensors for the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. The pier is famous for its iconic statue of Anis del Mono, a prominent local historical brand. It remains a focal point for maritime atmospheric monitoring and coastal leisure.
From the very end of the pier looking back toward the Badalona coastline with the Anis del Mono statue in the foreground.
Visit during sunrise for optimal lighting conditions with fewer crowds.
Walk all the way to the end to observe the oceanographic monitoring equipment installed on the deck.
Bring a light jacket, as sea breezes remain constant even on warm days.
Do not attempt to access the pier during high-alert weather warnings, as the structure is prone to closure during heavy storms or high waves.
The pier is subject to temporary closures during periods of severe coastal storms or high sea levels to ensure structural safety.
No swimming or fishing is permitted on the pier structure.
