Holidays on the coast of Barcelona. Resorts for children are close to Barcelona with a good beach and clean sea. Beach season in Barcelona
Barcelona attracts, first of all, with its varied and numerous attractions.
However, there are also beaches within the city, because the capital of Catalonia is located on the coast of the Mediterranean (Balearic) Sea. Barcelona's beaches may not be the best, but nevertheless, the city offers a great opportunity to combine walking and sightseeing with a beach holiday. And outside the beach season, a walk along the embankments along the beaches can be a great addition to your vacation.
There are 10 beaches within Barcelona, many of which have the Blue Flag award - a sign of the safety and quality of beaches and sea water.
All 10 beaches of Barcelona stretch in a long strip along the east coast of the city, starting from the eastern part.
All beaches are quite wide and sandy. The sand is fine and pleasant to the touch. The color of the sand ranges from light gray to pale golden. The beaches are regularly cleaned and the sand is leveled. Before the start of each beach season, the beaches are prepared for the flow of tourists: they update the infrastructure, repair what needs repair, check the operation of showers and toilets, deliver and add sand.
Along all the beaches there is a beautiful promenade, well equipped and suitable for relaxing, walking and playing some sports. And the beaches themselves have all the necessary infrastructure: sun loungers and parasols, wooden decks and trash cans, toilets and showers, rescue towers, information and medical points, beach cafes and bars. Also, on most beaches there are children's play areas, designated areas for beach football and volleyball, and bicycle parking.
All Barcelona beaches are municipal, which means they are absolutely free. You will have to pay, unless you wish, for the rental of sun loungers and sun umbrellas, as well as beach water activities.
Sant Sebastia beach
Sant Sebastià Beach (Platja de Sant Sebastià / Sant Sebastia beach) is the westernmost beach of Barcelona, and it is also one of the oldest and most popular beaches in the center of Barcelona.
The beach starts from the eastern entrance to the port and runs to Plaza del Mar.
This is the longest beach in the historical center of Barcelona, with a length of 660 meters and an average width of 55 meters.
There is a promenade along the coast, where there are sports clubs with outdoor swimming pools, as well as bars and cafes.
The highlight and calling card of Sant Sebastia beach is the glass sail - the famous 5-star hotel W Barcelona. This hotel has already become one of the symbols of Barcelona. It marks the beginning of the beach strip and the Barceloneta area. The hotel offers views of Barcelona, beaches and the Mediterranean Sea. It features a spa, infinity pool, restaurants, a rooftop bar with panoramic views and luxurious rooms. Link to Hotel W Barcelona...
Near the hotel there is an observation deck (Mirador Mediterráneo W), which offers views of part of the coast of Barcelona.
Sant Miguel Beach
Immediately after the beach of Sant Sebastia, a continuous beach strip follows the beach of Sant Miquel (Platja de Sant Miquel / Sant Miquel beach).
The beach of Sant Miguel is also one of the oldest in the city, sandy, well equipped and wide. It has a length of about 420 meters and an average width of 48 meters. The beach stretches from Plaza del Mar to Almiral Cervera Street.
The promenade of Sant Miguel Beach is one of the busiest promenades in Barcelona.
Barceloneta beach
Behind the beach of Sant Miguel, the most recognizable beach of Barcelona - Barceloneta (Platja de la Barceloneta / Barceloneta beach) originates.
Until recently, this beach gave its name to the coastal strip between San Miguel Beach and the Mall de Marina. When part of this area regained its original name - Somorrostro Beach - Barceloneta Beach became part of the beach strip between the breakwater and the aforementioned San Miguel Beach.
The length of the beach is 422 meters and its average width is 79 meters. This beach is also well equipped and very popular.
Along the beach there is an embankment - Paseo Maritimo street, along which, as always, there are cafes and restaurants.
Behind Barceloneta beach, in a small area, between two piers, there is a sports ground.
Somorrostro Beach
Somorrostro Beach (Platja de Somorrostro / Somorrostro beach) stretches from Espigo del Gaza to the Olympic Port.
The length of the beach is 522 meters and the average width is 114 meters.
Along the beach, above the sea line, there are an abundance of cafes and restaurants, there are also nightclubs, entertainment venues and the Barcelona casino. What distinguishes this beach, and is also its main attraction, is the sculpture “Golden Fish” - a symbol of the 1992 Olympics.
In the eastern part of Somorrostro beach, on the “lower” embankment, a short row of restaurants is lined up where young people prefer to relax. It looks very picturesque.
There are two beautiful hotels near Somorrostro Beach:
Modern 5 star Pullman Barcelona Skipper located just 100 meters from the beach. It offers free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor swimming pools. The hotel's spacious rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and DVD players. The highlight of the hotel is that guests can relax on the roof with panoramic views of the city and the sea, where there is an outdoor swimming pool and a seasonal terrace with sun loungers. Hotel link...
Arts Barcelona is a 5-star design hotel overlooking the beach and the Olympic Port. It features an outdoor pool and spa with panoramic city views. The hotel also features contemporary art collections and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Hotel link...
All four of the Barcelona beaches described above are part of the city, they are located closest to the historical part of the city, where the bulk of Barcelona's attractions are concentrated, as well as supermarkets, markets and shopping places.
It is no wonder that this particular part of the Barcelona coast is the most popular and popular, for the same reason, the beaches, especially during the high beach season, are very crowded.
If you decide to visit Barcelona during the beach season, thereby combining walks around the city with a beach holiday, then the ideal place to stay would be the Barceloneta area. That’s right, the beaches and the historical city center will be within walking distance. All accommodation facilities in the Barceloneta area are available.
Behind Somorrostro beach there is a small marina - Port Olímpic. Along the port there is a promenade with an abundance of various cafes and restaurants. A very lively and visited place on the coast of Barcelona.
Nova Icaria Beach
The Nova Icaria beach (Platja de la Nova Icària / Nova Icaria beach) begins right behind the Olympic Port.
An excellent beach - wide, with fine golden sand and very picturesque. It is also well equipped and considered one of the beaches in Barcelona with the widest range of leisure facilities. In the eastern part of the beach there is a children's playground and a ping-pong table, and near the Olympic port there are several volleyball courts.
The beach has a length of about 415 meters and an average width of 81 meters. It stretches from the Olympic Port to the Bogatell breakwater.
Bogatell Beach
Bogatell Beach or Bagatell (Platja de Bogatell / Bogatell beach) - wide, sandy, equipped, with a wonderful promenade suitable for both walking and sports... well, everything is as it should be... - a beautiful beach.
And, to be honest, it seems to us personally: if you came to Barcelona with one goal - a beach holiday, then you should choose accommodation facilities closer to the beaches located east along the coast from the Olympic Port. It is this beach strip that is more comfortable and calm, and therefore more suitable for a beach holiday. Closer to the center it is too noisy, crowded, and somehow dirtier.
Bogatell Beach is 702 meters long and 100 meters wide. The beach stretches from the Bogatell breakwater to the Mar Bella pier. The beach also has places for sports games.
Mar Bella Beach
Mar Bella beach (Platja de la Mar Bella / Mar Bella beach) follows immediately after Bogatell beach and stretches from the Mar Bella pier to the Bac de Roda pier.
This is one of the beaches that resulted from the city's waterfront redevelopment in anticipation of the 1992 Olympic Games.
Wide, sandy, equipped, with a beautiful embankment. The length of the beach is 512 meters, and the average width is 71 meters. Part of the beach is designated as a nudist beach.
Mar Bella beach belongs to the Sant Martí area and is mainly used for its popularity among the residents of the area. In addition, on the beach embankment there is not that abundance of cafes and restaurants; it is a very quiet place.
There is a small sports ground near the beach, and on the beach itself there are several children's play areas. At the western end of the beach there is a marine center with facilities for water sports.
Nova Mar Bella Beach
Nova Mar Bella beach (Platja de la Nova Mar Bella / Nova Mar Bella beach) is adjacent to Mar Bella beach and stretches from the Bac de Roda breakwater to the Selva de Mar breakwater.
Nova Mar Bella beach is sandy and equipped, with a quiet promenade and places for beach sports.
The length of the beach is 420 meters and its average width is 87 meters. This beach, like Mar Bella Beach, is one of the beaches that arose as a result of the reconstruction of the Barcelona promenade before the Olympics. The beach also belongs to the Sant Martí district and is mainly used by residents of this area. It is considered one of the quietest in the city.
Levant Beach
Levant beach or Llevant beach (Platja de Llevant / Llevant beach) is the last and closing chain of beaches in Barcelona.
This beach was completed only in 2006 and was the result of the demolition of the old pier.
The length of the beach is 375 meters and the average width is 74 meters. The beach is also well equipped and has a beach volleyball court.
Behind the Levant beach is the Forum Park (Parc del Forum) - a complex consisting of: areas for sports games, rope rides, as well as places for walking, relaxing and swimming.
Swimming area Forum
On the territory of the Forum Park there is an artificially made swimming area Forum (Zona de banys del Fòrum / Forum bathing area). There is no sand in this place, the platform is concrete, and the descent into the sea is carried out by steps.
The Forum swimming area is 375 meters long and about 30 meters wide.
Compared to typical beaches, this is a rather unconventional swimming area and great care should be taken when approaching the water. It is important to take note of warning signs and notices, as well as any announcements made by security personnel. It is also prohibited to swim beyond the safe areas marked by float lines.
It should be remembered that the area is home to a colony of sea urchins, so to avoid injury to swimmers, it is recommended to wear suitable footwear when swimming.
This site is well equipped for people with disabilities and can be a good alternative to the usual beaches.
Behind the Forum Park there is a pier - Port Forum, behind which there is a small green area and the beach of the same name Platja del Forum, which already belongs to Sant Adrian de Besos.
Beach season in Barcelona
High season The period from May 26 to September 16 is considered. During this time, all public beach services operate from 10:30 to 19:30 hours. Public toilets are open from 10:30 to 21:00.
Mid season The period from March 24 to May 25 and from September 17 to 30 is considered. During this time, rescue towers and medical stations are open from 10:30 to 18:30.
The rest of the year is considered low season and the beaches lack most of the beach infrastructure.
Attention! From year to year, the dates of the beach seasons may change. We recommend checking the information before visiting!
Flags on the beaches of Barcelona
Paying attention to the flags placed on the beaches is very important. They are the ones who inform us about the safety of swimming in sea water. Do not risk your lives and the lives of your loved ones - first of all, when visiting the beach, always look at the color of the flag!
Red flag informs that swimming is prohibited.
Yellow flag- You can swim, but with caution. While this flag is in effect, you need to be especially vigilant about children and the elderly, and also follow the safety rules yourself: do not swim too far, do not dive or play around in the water.
Green flag- the most positive - safe swimming.
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Besides architecture, jamon and sangria, Spain has at least 579 more trump cards. This is how many beaches in the country have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award. This means that most of the Spanish coastline is clean, safe and well-maintained.
In the capital of Catalonia, there are 7 of 10 such beaches, and all of them are a priori designated as the best beaches in Barcelona. However, the other 3 are also not lagging behind; earlier, a flag of the color of the sky fluttered over them.
We went through Barcelona's seaside holiday destinations and made our own rating! We did this in 2016 and 2018. The photo was taken in the morning, so there may be many fewer people than during the day :)
Our top starts from San Sebastia beach. But first we will talk about Barceloneta, because... it is the most popular.
Note that for us it is in the LAST position in the ranking of beaches.
You will either fall in love with Barceloneta at first sight, or you will be inflamed with contempt and, after lying on the sand for an hour or two, run to look for another place. 🙂 This is a real city beach in Barcelona, the oldest and most visited. Can we call it one of the top ones? Yes and no:
- The location is excellent, with a wide beautiful promenade, 20 minutes walk from La Rambla.
- It has a scattering of cool restaurants, cafes and bars, which in the evenings turn into a center of nightlife.
- It is cleared of debris daily and the Blue Flag is renewed annually.
- Meets all the needs of people with limited mobility; there is a special group of volunteers providing assistance with bathing.
There are probably more negative aspects. In Barcelona, Barceloneta Beach is not just famous, but incredibly popular! It attracts both local residents and newly arrived tourists like a magnet. Lying/sitting/standing bodies 20 centimeters apart is a typical situation at the height of the season. By the way, our photo was taken in the morning. Do you see how many people there are already?
Therefore, this is not the cleanest beach in the city. Yes, garbage is collected and removed regularly, but it is unrealistic to cope with so many people of cigarette butts, wrappers, and bottles. In addition, the sea can also be dirty. When we found ourselves in Barceloneta for the first (and last) time, we didn’t decide to go for a swim right away, because... some labels, cigarettes, leaves floated in the water; There were large stones at the entrance.
And it would seem that you have managed to relax, abstract yourself from the hubbub around and finally indulge in the Barcelona sun... when another businessman barks in your ear with an offer of beer or a towel! There are a lot of traders on Barceloneta, and there is no peace from them. In principle, as well as from partially or completely naked people. Spain is a country of free morals. 🙂
In terms of facilities, there are toilets, showers, changing cabins, lockers for storing things (you should try to find the last two items), but their condition is not always impeccable. There are special workout areas where real macho men flex their muscles, there are paths for cyclists and skaters on the embankment (you can rent them on the beach), there is a children's playground and a place for beach volleyball. Wi-Fi is mediocre.
In general, our impressions, like the reviews of most tourists, are as follows: Barceloneta beach is clearly overrated. Rather, this is a place for party people and those who like to be in a crowd. If you come here not to sunbathe, but, say, to sit in a cafe overlooking the sea or take an evening stroll along the embankment, then this is an excellent option.
How to get there:
- by metro – line L4 to station. Barceloneta + 13 min walk
- by bus – D20, 59, 45 to the stop. Pg Marítim-Almirall Cervera + 2 min walk
Helpful information:
- the cost of renting sunbeds and umbrellas is 10€ each;
- glass of sangria from a nearby bar – 5€
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- The beach of San Sebastia is well maintained: it truly deserves the Blue Flag. The sand is fine and pleasant, without any debris. Thanks to its location - in a cozy bay - the water in the sea is clean and bright.
- The territory is wide and long (only Bogatell is longer), so it copes with the constant flow of vacationers - there is enough space for everyone.
- It is quiet and peaceful here: merchants do not bother you. Even this quality alone makes San Sebastia worthy of the category of the best beaches in Spain!
- Most of the audience are local (adequate) residents. Everyone does their own thing - sunbathing, swimming, playing sports. The atmosphere is light and truly relaxing.
- The location is convenient, less than a kilometer from Barceloneta; Not far away is the famous Barcelona Aquarium. Easily recognizable by the W Barcelona sail hotel.
- For those who like to bask in the sun topless, there is a separate area.
There is nothing to complain about in the level of equipment. All conditions have been created for a comfortable stay by the sea, except that there is a lack of safes for valuables and, possibly, entertainment. There is plenty of room for children to play, while adults can surf the Internet or go to a surfing and swimming school.
How to get there:
- by bus – V15, 39 to the stop. Pg Joan De Borbó - Pl Del Mar + 2 min walk
Helpful information:
- umbrella and sun lounger rental – standard 10€
We got here by pure chance, getting off at the Barceloneta metro station and turning off the road leading to the beach of the same name. And honestly, this place was like a balm for our beach heartstrings, tormented by the horrors of the first day.
San Miguel is located between Barceloneta and San Sebastia and therefore “absorbed” several negative aspects from the first and, fortunately, a lot of advantages from the second.
- The sand is impeccably clean, the sea is turquoise and it is very comfortable to enter it. The beach, by the way, shares one Blue Flag with San Sebastia.
- It is also located in the center, in a nice area. On the way from the metro, you can admire the yachts, boats, and boats of any degree of luxury moored in the harbor.
- Good organization of a standard set of services on the beach; there are also bike rentals and a couple of interesting restaurants
Among the points with a minus sign are the crowd of tourists and loud-voiced (but rare) massage gurus. However, compared to Barceloneta, even this situation is much better here!
Since there are few bars on site, the beach is relatively quiet. By the way, tourist advice suggests that it is worth going to San Miguel with children. Shallow water and sufficient space for making Easter cakes make it easier to relax with a child.
How to get there:
- by metro – line L4 to station. Barceloneta +12 min walk
- by bus – V15, 39 to the stop. Pg Joan De Borbó-Almirall Aixada + 5 min walk
by bus – 45 to the stop. Almirall Cervera + 5 min walk
Helpful information:
- sun loungers with umbrellas and here for 10€
It is 700 meters of sandy strip, equipped to the highest level. Renovated for the 1992 Olympics, Bogatell Beach in Barcelona is considered one of the world's premier seaside destinations for several reasons.
- The beach is cleaned daily, and the less massive flow of tourists affects the amount of garbage left behind.
- The sea water is cleaner. Until the waves come :)
- Bogatel regularly receives the Blue Flag award, i.e. confirms compliance with quality standards year after year.
- Adapted to any category of tourists: from lazy lovers of sunbathing to restless kids.
- Has all the conditions for people with disabilities
Bogatell is one of the most popular non-tourist beaches in Barcelona. Due to the distance from the center, as can be seen on the map, people do not have the patience to get to the location. But finding a free seat at noon is still difficult. Reviews from tourists note that the atmosphere is friendly, calm, and there are no annoying cola and massage vendors.
The entrance to the sea is smooth. Showers, toilets, drinking fountains and lockers for valuables are of course available. Tanned Catalan lifeguards monitor the situation from their towers and shout at particularly angry swimmers behind the buoys through a loudspeaker.
For fans of sports and outdoor games, there are basketball hoops, volleyball nets, ping-pong tables, and even an area for kicking a ball. For children there is a playground. We also took care of the couch potatoes: you can rent a sun lounger and an umbrella, buy a mojito at the nearest bar and post photos from the scene on Instagram - the Wi-Fi is excellent.
How to get there:
- by metro – line L4 to station. Llacuna + 15 minutes walk
- by bus – H16 to the stop. Pg Calvell - Rambla Del Poblenou + 7 min walk
by bus – 59 to the stop. Cementiri De L'Est - Carmen Amaya + 9 min walk
Helpful information:
- price for renting an umbrella or sun lounger – 8-10€
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Somorrostro is located next door to Barceloneta, so if Barcelona's main beach surprises you, moving here is a good option.
Here, as on all the beaches of the city, a standard set of services is provided. On the border with Barceloneta there are areas for sports, in the middle there is a beach library and a volleyball court, closer to Nova Icaria there is a surf school, boat and catamaran rental. Wi-Fi reception is weak. What distinguishes it from other places is the presence of an information center, the Center de la Platja, which in the summer organizes excursions, lectures, performances on the history of the Barcelona coast, and also lends shovels and buckets for children. However, the beach is not that calm. There is a line of the city's coolest clubs and restaurants lined up along it, which explains the lion's share of young people hanging out in Somorrostro day and night. How to get there:
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Levant is a typical Barcelona city beach, not at all touristy, and therefore calm and “homey”. Few travelers living in the city center make it to the beach, or even know about it. But for some reason it is still full of people, especially in the summer months.
Other advantages include amenities (outdoor showers, toilets, rental of umbrellas and sun loungers, Wi-Fi), adaptation to people with disabilities, conditions for beach volleyball and surfing. There are problems with the entrance to the sea, it is not quite flat, and quite large stones come across under your feet. How to get there:
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Nova Icaria is a controversial place. Like other beaches, it is well equipped, the scenery is pretty, there are a lot of cafes and entertainment. But for every plus there is a minus.
There are a lot of children running around Nova Icaria, and families like the beach. Probably due to the convenient entrance to the water, it is smooth and long, and there is clean sand on the coast. In addition, there is a fun children's playground and animation. For adults - volleyball, tennis or Wi-Fi. How to get there:
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An unconventional look at beach holiday destinations in Barcelona, but, nevertheless, this area is classified as a beach. It is a huge sea pool, fenced with mounds of boulders, which, by the way, protect from waves, but not from debris. Entrance to the water is via a wide staircase, with handrails and a smooth descent. The place is well equipped for people with disabilities. Of course, there is no sand here; instead, people sunbathe on wooden flooring. There are enough visitors. Shower, toilet - everything is provided; You can go water skiing and jump from a makeshift pier. How to get there:
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Map of Barcelona beaches For a real beach holiday - with children, couples, alone, with parents - they go not to the capital of Catalonia itself, but to resorts located on neighboring coasts. The map shows that the beaches of Spain, especially in its eastern part, are almost continuous. Not all of them are identical, as in Barcelona. Somewhere there are sandy beaches, with white or golden sand, and somewhere it turns into small pebbles. In the south, Barcelona borders the Costa Dorada, with its center in the city of Salou. Without exaggeration, some of the best beaches in Spain are concentrated here. For families, the Central, or Main, beach of Salou and Playa Ponente is suitable; for a friendly company - Capellan Bay. By the way, white beaches in Spain can be found not only in Mallorca, but also in the town of La Pineda, neighboring Salou. Excellent beaches near Barcelona are also located in the north of the city. The coastline of the resorts of Calella and Pineda de Mar, with golden spits and turquoise waters, will fit perfectly into the feed of any travel blogger. 🙂
The port where we took a yacht excursion with friends Beaches of the Costa BravaThe pearl of the coast north of the Catalan capital is, of course, Lloret de Mar. Places for relaxation by the sea here are great - from wide public beaches (Lloret beach), where both locals and tourists have fun, to uncrowded picturesque corners surrounded by greenery (Santa Cristina beach, Sa Boadella). The sand also comes in any color - white, gold, gray, and its texture cannot be determined - either large grains of sand, or the smallest pebbles. 🙂 NH Hesperia Barcelona del Mar 4* Copying of materials is permitted only with the obligatory indication of a direct, active and indexable hyperlink to the site. |
It is a popular Spanish metropolis, with numerous smaller towns nearby. People go to them to relax in a calm environment on beautiful beaches and explore local attractions. All of them have developed infrastructure.
Castelldefels
Barcelona is located twenty kilometers from the cozy town of Castelldefels. It is very quiet and peaceful here. Vacationers are attracted here by the cleanest five-kilometer beach and developed tourist infrastructure. Every day from noon to six o'clock in the evening there is a siesta in the city. Most pharmacies, shops, bars and other establishments are closed at this time. The city is also famous for the Church of St. Mary, watchtowers, the Buddhist palace of Novaya, the Garraf nature reserve and Castelldefels Castle.
Sitges
42 kilometers separate the Catalan capital from the city of Sitges. It is also the gay capital of Europe. The famous artist Santiago Rusiñola lives and works here. The company that runs the International Film Festival is based in Sitges. The local coast is famous for its eleven well-maintained sandy beaches. The furthest ones are used by nudists and representatives of the LGBT community. Sitges is famous for its boulevards Maritim and de la Ribera, the House of Llopis, the Maricel Museum and the Church of St. Bartholomew and St. Thecla.
Blanes
The capital of Catalonia is located seventy kilometers from the resort. A high cliff divides it into two halves. In the south of Blanes there are picturesque gardens, numerous restaurants, shops and hotels. The northern part of the city is home to residential areas and a port. At the resort you can relax on beaches covered with pebbles and sand. Their total length is four kilometers. Small bays serve as the boundaries of these beach areas. Just outside the city in Santa Susanna you can have a great time at the water park with shows featuring sea lions, dolphins and parrots. Among the famous sights of the city, it is worth mentioning the cliff of Sa Palomere, the gardens "Maare and Murtre" and "Pinya de Rosa", the Church of Santa Maria, the ruins of the castle of the Viscounts of Cabrera of the 12th century, the Basilica of St. Barbara of the 12th century, the Gothic fountain of the 15th century. th century and the castle of San Juan from the 11th century.
Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar is located 75 kilometers from Barcelona. It is famous for its nine beach areas. They are protected from the wind by bays and cliffs. Fans of water sports come to the resort. Near the city you can visit the Water World water park. A special bus leaves from Lloret de Mar every 30 minutes. The resort has numerous boutiques and shops, and outside the city limits you can go shopping at the La Roca Village outlet. They sell items from famous brands here. Throughout Lloret de Mar, locals and tourists relax in discos, bars and nightclubs. Among the resort's attractions, it is worth visiting the Canaleta Fountain, the monument to the Fisherman's Wife, the Chapel of St. Christina, the Gardens of St. Clotilde, the Park of the Dwarfs, the Castle of Sant Joan, the Church of St. Roman and the modernist cemetery.
Tarragona ()
The main city of Catalonia is located 98 kilometers from this resort. It consists of two parts - the Lower Quarter with venues for concerts and exhibitions and the Upper Quarter with numerous nightclubs. In February you can visit the carnival here. April is famous for the Dixieland Festival and St. George's Day, May for a holiday associated with ancient Roman culture and traditions, June for St. Joan's Day, July for the fireworks competition, and September for St. Thecla's Day. The beach area of the resort stretches for fifteen kilometers. It is equipped with restaurants and bars. Here you can rent water equipment, sun loungers and umbrellas. Quite a few Tarragona beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag. Outdoor enthusiasts come here to go diving and surfing. This city is also called “Spanish Rome”. Here you can explore Pobleet Abbey, the Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Roman Governor, the Aqueduct, the Amphitheater, the Roman Circus and the Balcony of the Mediterranean on the hill. Tarragona has museums that display modern art, things related to the Roman period in the city's history, and archaeological finds.
Cambrils ()
The capital of Catalonia is located one hundred kilometers from this port city. The resort has a ten-kilometer-long beach area. It is equipped with playgrounds, restaurants, cafes, toilets, showers, sun loungers and umbrellas. The water off the coast pleases the eye with an emerald color, and the cleanliness of the sand here is simply excellent. Among the local attractions, guests of Cambrils should visit the Pinarete, Fisherman and Sama parks, the city's historical museum, Vilafortuny Castle, the Watchtower and the Church of St. Mary.
La Pineda
La Pineda is located one hundred kilometers from Barcelona. This is an ideal place for a family holiday. The pools in local hotels are shallow, children have fun with animators, and restaurants and cafes offer a large selection of children's menus. The resort has a beach area from which you can smoothly enter the water. Four local beaches are equipped with cafes, restaurants and playgrounds. There are rental points for umbrellas and sunbeds. In the city you can have a great time in the Pineda Drinka center with nightclubs, the Eurosport tourist complex and the Aquapolis water park. July and August are the time for numerous festive events, during which local and visiting musical groups perform, carnival processions and equestrian competitions take place. On the territory of La Pineda there are unique attractions - a monument to Mediterranean pine trees, the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and the ancient city of Vila Seca.
Tossa de Mar
Tossa de Mar is located 104 kilometers from Barcelona. There is beautiful nature and numerous historical attractions here. In the city you can relax on three beaches covered with soft sand. The picturesque bays of Tossa de Mar are home to straits and quaint grottoes. Fans of snorkeling and diving come here. Here you can rent a small boat that has a transparent bottom. Resort guests explore the Old Town, the ruins of an ancient Roman villa, the Sa Riera botanical garden, the Museum of Modern Art, the promenade, the Villa Vella fortress and the Tossa lighthouse.
Salou ()
The city is 110 kilometers away from Barcelona. The resort is known for its well-maintained beaches, numerous restaurants, cafes and hotels. All local beach areas are designated with the Blue Flag. Here you can visit the Porte Aventura amusement park with a variety of attractions and themed areas - Polynesia, Mexico, Sesame Street, the Wild West and China. You can also go shopping in Salou. The main attractions of the city are the Old Tower, the Catalan Manor and the Torre Vella fortress. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the singing fountains, have fun at the Shutihi fountain and stroll along Jaime I Boulevard.
Empuriabrava
The capital of Catalonia is located 145 kilometers from this quiet city. Empuriabrava is a real Spanish Venice with numerous canals dividing the resort into small interconnected islands. Here you can play tennis and golf, skydive, go horseback riding, relax at Cape Creuse and in the Emporada Natural Park. The beach area stretches along the coast of the resort for seven kilometers. All local beaches have Blue Flags. Avid fishermen, divers and surfers come here.
They began to develop as places for mass recreation for city residents quite recently, when tanning became fashionable. Now all 4.5 kilometers of Barcelona beaches are maintained in excellent condition all year round.
For the first time, conditions for a beach holiday were created in Barcelona in second halfXX century. At that time, trips to the sea took a lot of time, since the city had not yet grown to its current size and public transport in the coastal area was poorly developed. Barcelona gave a huge impetus to the development of the coastal area 1992 Olympics, in preparation for which water-polluting production was removed, several more remote beaches were “cultivated”, the railway was moved and a single embankment was formed.
Saint Sebastian Beach
Saint Sebastian Beach(Platja Sant Sebastià) is the closest beach to the Gothic Quarter, which is located opposite the Maremagnum shopping center. It stretches from the entrance to the harbor to Plaça del Mar. Along with Barceloneta, Sant Sebastia beach is the oldest and most traditional. It is also one of Barcelona's longest and most popular beaches, with approximately 70% of all sunbathers coming here. It also has the largest concentration of foreign tourists.
Dimensions:
Length 1085 meters and width 75 meters
How to get there:
Buses 39 or 64 to stop Pg Joan de Borbó-Pl del Mar or Pg. Joan de Borbó-Moll de Catalunya
Equipment and service:
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
— playground for children;
- payphone;
— rescuers;
- police;
— information column;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
- wi-fi
— equipped for disabled people
St. Michael's Beach
St. Michael's Beach(Platja Sant Miquel) is located between Plaça del Mar and a small breakwater in the form of a row of square concrete blocks that separates it from Barceloneta beach. The beach was named after the small church of St. Michael of Port (l’església de Sant Miquel del Port), which was built nearby in 1755.
Dimensions:
Length 420 meters and width 69 meters
How to get there:
Barceloneta metro station on line 4 (yellow)
Bus 39 or 64 to stop Pg Joan de Borbó-Pl del Mar
Tourist bus bus turistic to the Museu d’Història de Catalunya stop on the red line (ruta vermella)
Equipment and service:
— parking for cars and bicycles;
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
- payphone;
- drinking water fountain;
— rescuers;
— information column;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
- bicycle rent;
— restaurants;
— equipped for disabled people
Plaça del Mar, separating St. Sebastian Beach and St. Michael's Beach
Barceloneta beach
Barceloneta beach(Platja Barceloneta) is located between St. Michael's beach and the Gas breakwater, also known as the "Ginebra breakwater", beyond which is Somorrostro beach. This is another very popular beach, often visited by young people and schoolchildren, since a high school is nearby. An entire block in Barcelona is named after this beach.
Barceloneta beach has a separate section for disabled people. Here they can sunbathe and swim with the help of volunteers who work in June and the second half of September on weekends and holidays; in July, August and the first half of September daily from 11:00 to 14:00.
Dimensions:
Length 422 meters and width 60 meters
How to get there:
Barceloneta metro station on line 4 (yellow)
Bus 45 or 59 to stop Pg Marítim-Almirall Cervera
Tourist bus bus turistic to the stop Museu d’Història de Catalunya on the red line (ruta vermella) or Port Olímpic on the red (ruta vermella) or green (ruta verda) line
Equipment and service:
— parking for cars and bicycles;
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
- payphone;
- children playground;
- luggage storage;
— rescuers;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
- bicycle rent;
— restaurants;
— equipped for disabled people;
- wi-fi
Somorrostro Beach
Somorrostro Beach(Platja Somorrostro) is located between the Gas breakwater and the Olympic yacht pier. It bears the name of the slums that until recently were located along the coast (along the modern beaches of Somorrostro, Nova Icaria and Bogatell). There is a beach center here (El Center de la Platja), where from March to September all kinds of sections are organized, entertainment events, games, and so on. At this center you can rent sports equipment and equipment for playing on the beach.
Dimensions:
Length 522 meters and width 89 meters
How to get there:
Bus 36 to stop Pg Marítim
Bus 92 to Trelawny-Pg stop. Marítim
Bus 59 to stop Ramon Trias Fargas-Pg Marítim
Tourist bus bus turistic to the Port Olímpic stop on the red (ruta vermella) or green (ruta verda) line
Equipment and service:
— parking for cars and bicycles;
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
- payphone;
— drinking water fountains;
- children playground;
— beach volleyball court;
— area with exercise equipment;
- luggage storage;
— rescuers;
- police;
- information Center;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
- bicycle rent;
— restaurants;
— sale of ice cream and drinks;
— equipped for disabled people;
- wi-fi
Nova Icaria Beach
Nova Icaria Beach(Platja Nova Icària) is located just behind the Olympic port and is separated from the next beach by the Bogatell breakwater. Closer to the port there are four nets for beach volleyball.
Here, as on Barceloneta beach, there is a special section for the disabled, where volunteers help them get into the water. Volunteers work in June and the second half of September on weekends and holidays; in July, August and the first half of September daily from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.
Dimensions:
Length 415 meters and width 63 meters
How to get there:
Ciutadella metro station | Vila Olímpica on line 4 (yellow)
Bus 92 to stop Av. Icaria-Av. Bogatell
Bus 36 to the stop Àlaba-Bogatell
Equipment and service:
— parking for cars and bicycles;
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
— drinking water fountains;
- children playground;
- luggage storage;
— rescuers;
- police;
— information column;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
— sale of ice cream and drinks;
— equipped for disabled people;
- wi-fi
Bogatell Beach
Bogatell Beach(Platja Bogatell) is located across the road from Poblenou Park between the Bogatell and Mar Bella breakwaters. On the Bogatell breakwater there are stone sun loungers, sitting on which it is very convenient to watch the sea even in winter. Bogatell Beach was last restored in the 1990s.
Dimensions:
Length 702 meters and width 50 meters
How to get there:
Llacuna metro station on line 4 (yellow)
Bus 26 to stop Jaume Vicens i Vives - Av Icària
Tourist bus bus turistic to the stop Platja del Bogatell - Cementiri del Poblenou on the green line (ruta verda)
Equipment and service:
— parking for cars and bicycles;
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
— drinking water fountains;
- children playground;
— area with exercise equipment;
— beach volleyball courts;
- Beach Soccer;
— basketball courts (behind the beach);
- luggage storage;
- payphone;
— rescuers;
- police;
— information column;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
— sale of ice cream and drinks;
— equipped for disabled people;
- wi-fi
The sand on the beaches of Barcelona is yellow, coarse, with small shells
Mar Bella Beach
Mar Bella Beach(Platja Mar Bella, translated as “Beautiful Sea”) appeared as a result of work to prepare Barcelona for the 1992 Olympic Games. Mostly residents of the surrounding areas relax here. Mar Bella Beach has a nudist area; it is also a favorite vacation spot for gays and lesbians.
Dimensions:
Length 512 meters and width 42 meters
How to get there:
Poble Nou metro station on line 4 (yellow)
Bus 26 to Taulat-Bilbao stop
Tourist bus bus turistic to the Poblenou stop on the green line (ruta verda)
Equipment and service:
— parking for cars and bicycles;
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
— drinking water fountains;
- children playground;
— beach volleyball courts;
— tables for playing ping pong;
- Beach Soccer;
— area for skateboarding;
- luggage storage;
- payphone;
— rescuers;
- police;
— information column;
— electronic information panel;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
— sale of ice cream and drinks;
— equipped for disabled people;
- wi-fi
Warning that the beach is nudist
Beach Nova Mar Bella
Beach Nova Mar Bella(Platja Nova Mar Bella, translated as “The New Beautiful Sea”), like the neighboring Mar Bella beach, was built during Barcelona’s preparation for the 1992 Olympics.
Dimensions:
Length 420 meters and width 45 meters
How to get there:
Selva de Mar metro station on line 4 (yellow)
Bus 26 to stop Pg. Taulat-Provençals
Tourist bus bus turistic to the Poblenou or Parc Diagonal Mar stop on the green line (ruta verda)
Equipment and service:
— parking for cars;
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
— drinking water fountains;
— beach volleyball courts;
- payphone;
— rescuers;
- police;
— information column;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
— sale of ice cream and drinks;
— equipped for disabled people;
Llevant Beach
Llevant Beach(Platja Llevant, in the "Eastern" lane) is the last of the artificially created beaches in Barcelona, which was created in 2006.
Dimensions:
Length 275 meters and width 59 meters
How to get there:
El Maresme metro station | Forum or Selva de Mar on line 4 (yellow)
Bus 26 or 36 to Llull-Selva de Mar stop
Tram T4 to Selva de Mar stop
Tourist bus bus turistic to the Parc Diagonal Mar stop on the green line (ruta verda)
Equipment and service:
— parking for cars;
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
— beach volleyball courts;
— rescuers;
- police;
— information column;
— rental of umbrellas and sunbeds;
- cafe;
— equipped for disabled people
Bans del Forum beach
Bans del Forum beach(Platja Banys del Fòrum) is a great holiday destination for those who like to swim in the sea, but don't like sand. Here the entire embankment is paved with wood, and you can enter the sea directly from it. There is a colony of sea urchins nearby, so it is recommended to wear shoes when swimming here.
Volunteers work on this beach (as on the beaches of Barceloneta and Nova Icaria), who help people with disabilities get into the water. They come on weekends and holidays in June and the second half of September; and daily from 11:00 to 14:00 in July, August and the first half of September.
Dimensions:
Length 375 meters and width 30 meters
How to get there:
El Maresme metro station | Forum on line 4 (yellow)
Bus 143 to stop Eduard Maristany-St Ramon de Penyafort
Tram T4 to Forum stop
Tourist bus bus turistic to the Parc Diagonal Mar or Fòrum stop on the green line (ruta verda)
Equipment and service:
- toilets;
- shower cabins;
- trash cans;
— rescuers;
— information column;
— equipped for disabled people
Beaches near Barcelona
There are also several good beaches in the area around Barcelona:
— Okata beach(Ocata) is located in the town of El Masnou, northwest of Barcelona.
Coordinates: 41.478631, 2.319716 (GPS: 41°28′44″N 2°19′12″E)
You can get there by train R1 to Ocata station, which is located almost on the beach
— Caldes beach(Caldes) is located in the city of Caldes d’Estrac (Caldes d’Estrac) west of Ocata.
Coordinates: 41.567625, 2.526654 (GPS: 41°34′4″N 2°31′35″E)
You can get there by train R1 to Caldes d’Estrac station
— Sant Pol de Mar beach is located in the town of Sant Pol de Mar, about an hour by train from Barcelona.
Coordinates: 41.601223, 2.624654 (GPS: 41°36′6″N 2°37′30″E)
You can get there by train R1 to Sant Pol De Mar station
— Castelldefels beach(Castelldefels) is located in the town of Castelldefels southwest of Barcelona
Coordinates: 41.264921, 1.966277 (GPS: 41°15′54″N 1°57′59″E)
You can get there by train R2S to Platja Castelldefels station (about 15 minutes ride)
— Garraf beach(Garraf) This is located in the town of Garraf, five minutes by train from Castelldefels. The beach is small.
Coordinates: 41.254333, 1.904368 (GPS: 41°15′16″N 1°54′15″E)
You can get there by train R2S to Garraf station
— Sitges beach(Sitges) is located in the town of Sitges, southwest of Barcelona, approximately an hour's drive
Coordinates: 41.231044, 1.798029 (GPS: 41°13′53″N 1°47′52″E)
You can get there by train R2S to Sitges station
Catalonia is famous both for the beaches of its capital and for holidays in resorts located near Barcelona. On the south side of the main Catalan city you can have a great time in Salou, Tarragona and Sitges, and on the north side - in Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes, Malgrate de Mar and Calella. All these resorts are located on the Mediterranean Sea. From Barcelona, each of them can be reached in a maximum of two hours, but usually faster. The beach areas of these resort areas have rental points for equipment for water recreation. You can visit them absolutely free, but you will have to rent a sunbed and umbrella for 4-10 euros. Prices depend on the specific beach. On the coast, you can have a great time in a cafe where you will be pleased with local dishes, which are very appetizing, but have features characteristic of Catalan cuisine.
Calella
Located near Barcelona. You can get there from the capital of Catalonia within an hour. The resort is served by trains from the Sants railway station, which is located in the central part of the city. Bus 603 also goes to Calella. It must be boarded at the Estacio del Nord bus station, located near the Gothic Quarter. You can use public transport to travel to the resort only during the day.
The sea off the coast of Calella is clean, and the resort is protected on all sides from the cold wind by low hills. Vacationers here can be found on sandy beaches, which are located in cozy bays. Calella is not entirely suitable for a family holiday with small children. The thing is that the depth of the seabed here is decent right near the shore.
Malgrat de Mar
This resort can be reached from the Catalan capital in an hour and a half. Trains and buses go there. The P1 railway line leads to it. You need to take the train at the Sants station, and the bus at the Estacio del Nord bus station.
The resort features calm seas and golden sand on the beach. It is perfect for families with children and has wide beaches that extend to the nearby resort. People come here to have a picnic on the coast, take a walk by the sea, swim and sunbathe. Malgrat de Mar is popular with holidaymakers, and the season lasts until October. This month, football fans come here to compete for the Costa Brava Cup.
Blanes
This resort is accessible to tourists who travel there from Barcelona by train and bus. You can get to Blanes within an hour and a half. Trains move along the P1 line. You should take the train at the Sants railway station, and get off at the final stop at the Blanes station, from which you will take a local bus to the central part of this resort town.
Buses depart there from Barcelona from the northern bus station Estacio del Nord, which can be reached by metro exiting at Arc de Triomphe station.
The age of Blanes has already exceeded a thousand years. Today it is a modern resort with sandy beach areas, rocky bays and a multi-kilometer promenade surrounded by palm trees. The entrance to the water is gentle. Here you can meet many vacationers from Northern European countries.
Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar is called a party resort, popular among European youth. There is a vibrant nightlife going on here. There is no direct train connection from the Catalan capital to Lloret de Mar. There are buses to the resort. Travel time is 1.5 hours. They depart from the bus station of the Catalan capital Estacio del Nord. You can take the train to Blanes, and from there take a bus from the Pujola carrier to Lloret de Mar. It departs every half hour. You can buy a bus ticket from the driver.
The resort is known for its magnificent sandy beaches. The coast is protected from the wind, but once you enter the water, you immediately find yourself in the depths. For this reason, the resort is not suitable for families with children. The location of the widest and longest beach is the central part of the resort. The quiet bay here is surrounded by rocky shores and pine trees. Some guests of Lloret de Mar prefer to relax on wild, secluded beaches. People come here not only to swim and sunbathe, but also for shopping. You can take a bus from the resort to the La Roca Village Outlet.
Tossa de Mar
Tossa de Mar is characterized by respectable family holidays. The resort is connected to the capital of Catalonia by bus. You can get here in two hours from Barcelona. You should take the 1st or 2nd bus at the Northern Bus Station.
Local bays divide the multi-kilometer beach area into sections covered with pebbles and sand. The entry into the water here is smooth, but with a sharp transition to depth. Many fishermen come here. Active recreation enthusiasts enjoy snorkeling and diving here.
Sitges
This resort is considered a youth hangout. It is also called the Spanish Saint-Tropez. It is also suitable for families with children. The descent into the water here is smooth, and the coastline is protected by breakwaters. From the Catalan capital to Sitges you can get by bus or train in a 45-minute trip.
Tarragona
It is the capital of the Costa Dorada. Numerous families with children come here on vacation. You can often meet windsurfers and divers at the resort. The length of sandy beaches is fifteen kilometers. They comfortably accommodate vacationers even during peak holiday months.
Barcelona is located at a distance from Tarragona that can be covered in an hour and a half. There is a railway leading to the resort. Train departure from the capital of Catalonia from Passeig de Gràcia station or Sants station. You need to go to Valencia. Barcelona is also connected to Tarragona by bus. You can get to the resort in 1-1.5 hours. The location of the railway station of the capital of Costa Dorada is the historical city center near the sea coast. At Barcelona bus stations, this direction is served by buses from the Alsa carrier.
Salou
On the sandy beaches of this resort you can see many families with children. The main city beach is located near the center. Its views are inspiring, and the area is covered with golden sand, surrounded by palm trees and the azure sea. There is shallow water near the shore here. The extended beach area serves not only for sunbathing. Here you can meet numerous water sports enthusiasts and single tourists. Salou is one of the favorite Spanish resorts among Russians.
Buses and trains run here from the Catalan capital. Travel time is 1.5 hours. You need to move towards Valencia. To start the journey, you should get to Estacio de France, Passeig de Gràcia or Sants station. The train schedule is posted on the official RENFE portal. Buses from PLANA run from the Catalan capital to Salou. You can board them right at the airport. In Barcelona they stop at 36 Passeig de Gràcia; Passage de Gracia, 104-106; Avenguda Diagonal, 596; Avenguda Diagonal, 670-672 and Avenguda Diagonal, 686.