If you are considering spending the summer in Barcelona, this is of your interest! Take good note, as we will review the best beaches in and around Barcelona. Although the Mediterranean weather we have is not extreme, in summer we can reach ever 35 degrees centigrade and it is always appreciated to have the sea nearby. Do you want to discover the best beaches of Barcelona? Keep reading!
SANT SEBASTIÀ AND MIQUEL BEACH:
Also known as the closest beach to W Hotel, it is one of the oldest beaches of Barcelona, despite having gone through great changes and transformations.
Dimensions
- Length: 420 meters.
- Width: 69 meters.
Limits: Barceloneta beach and Sant Sebastia beach.
Services:
- Public showers and toilets.
- Public fountains.
- Watchtower.
SOMORROSTRO BEACH:
Located between the Hospital del Mar and Marina Street, Somorrostro Beach comprises a stretch of coastline that previously belonged to Barceloneta Beach. The beach was recently renamed to pay tribute to the shanty-town of Somorrostro which, after a hundred years of existence, was demolished for Franco’s visit to Barcelona in 1966.
Dimensions
- Length: 522 meters.
- Width: 89 meters.
- Limits: Barceloneta beach and Olympic Port.
Services:
- Public showers and toilets.
- Playground.
- Gymnastics area.
- Volleyball pitches.
MAR BELLA BEACH:
Mar Bella beach was created during the urban redevelopment that took place on the coast on the occasion of the 1992 Olympic Games. This beach has a nautical base from which water activities are carried out. The little ones have a children’s playground and during the summer they can also rent books in the beach-library.
Dimensions
- Length: 500 meters.
- Width: 42 meters.
- Limits: Between Nova Mar Bella beach and Bogatell beach
Services:
- Soft drinks ans icecream Kiosks.
- Sports area.
- Umbrellas and sun beds rental
- Beach-library
- Lockers
- Public showers and toilets.
LEVANTE BEACH
Your ideal beach if you are looking for a more relaxed and quiet place. A relatively new beach, that was set up in 2006. This beach is located next to Nova Mar Bella Beach, a little further from the city center, so it is possible to find a quieter atmosphere and fewer crowds of people.
Dimensions
- Length: 380 meters.
- Width: 59 meters.
- Limits: Next to Nova Mar Bella beach
Services:
- Soft drinks ans icecream Kiosks.
- Umbrellas and sun beds rental
- Lockers
- Public showers and toilets.
BEACHES IN THE SURROUNDINGS OF BARCELONA:
The coast is not over and you may want to look for less crowded and quieter beaches in the vicinity of the big city.
To the south of the city we can find the beaches of El Prat, Castelldefels, Sitges, Vilanova, and Calafell. To the north of Barcelona we highlight the beaches that are located in the villages of the maresme: Mongat, Sant Pol, Vilassar…. And so on up to Blanes, the beginning of the renowned Costa Brava.
To get to these beaches there are two possibilities: either by car or by commuter train (easy, fast, good, nice and cheap)
And if you want to make a beach tour and beach bars (the sea and the yam, you know, check out our article of beach bars in Barcelona. If you are staying longer in Barcelona and consider a further excursion, do not miss our article on the best beaches of Catalonia.
And after so much splashing, swimming or walking on the beach, you deserve a good rest! At Hostemplo you will feel at home. Rest next door and overlooking the wonderful Sagrada Família. Book your room in Hostemplo through our website and on top you will have free breakfast throughout your whole stay!
