Guide To Barcelona's Beaches
Day Note:
Walk along the boardwalk about 15 minutes from the main Barceloneta beach and hit up Mar Bella. Although known to be the 'nude' beach, you don't have to get naked in order to fit in. There's plenty of fun, young chiringuitos playing music and serving cocktails all summer long!
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Platja de la Mar Bella
Contact:
- +34 93 285 3834 (tourist information)
Location:
- passeig Marítim de la Mar Bella
- Barcelona,Barcelona08005
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Our Local Expert Says:
Watch your belongings at any of the city beaches, better yet, come with the minimum. Perhaps just enough for lunch or to get a massage- people go up and down the beach giving massages while you sun.
Description:
The city's only official nudist beach is also home to the water sports center Base Nàutica de la Mar Bella where you can hire equipment and take lessons in a wide range of activities on the sea. The other facilities include showers, toilets, garbage collection, children's play areas, parking, disabled access, lifeguards and safe drinking water fountains. You're advised not to swim near the breakwater, not to bring domestic pets and not to use soap in the sea.
Day Note:
Right before Mar Bella beach is the 'new icaria' beach. Man made, yet fairly wide with lively chiringuitos that get going even more once the sun goes down.
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Platja de la Nova Icària
Contact:
- +34 93 285 3834 (tourist information)/ +34 807 117 222
Location:
- passeig Marítim
- Sant Adrià de Besòs,Barcelona08930
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Our Local Expert Says:
Watch your belongings at any of the city beaches, better yet, come with the minimum. Perhaps just enough for lunch or to get a massage- people go up and down the beach giving massages while you sun.
Description:
One of the most popular city beaches because of all the nearby facilities. You've got all your entertainment and leisure needs taken care of in next door Port Olímpic. On the beach itself there are several facilities, such as parking, toilets, showers, lifeguards, safe drinking water, children's play areas and disabled access. You're advised not to swim near the breakwater, not to bring domestic pets or use soap in the sea.
Day Note:
A short 20 minute train ride from Arc de Triumfo, Ocata Beach is by far one of the best Barcelona beaches. Clean, lots of sandy space to chill out or play volleyball, rugby or any other sport that's being organized at the time. There's tons of beach huts to grab a bite or a few mojitos and the water is fresh with far less people than on the beaches closer to the city center.
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Ocata Beach
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Location:
- Beach,Barcelona
Description:
Ocata Beach is a great escape from Barcelona. If you're looking for a relaxing day in the water, Ocata is clean with wide sandy beaches and delicious and fun chiringuitos to hit up at any time. There's often volleyball or rugby games you can watch as well. It's the perfect beach if you want to get away from the city but not have to travel too far.
Day Note:
Farther outside of the city, but worth a trek if you wake up early and don't mind coming back later, any one of the amazing beaches up the Costa Brava is worth a visit. Calella Parafrugell, Begur and many more. Accessible via train from Sants Station.
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Private Costa Brava Day Trip
Contact:
- visit website
Location:
- Barcelona,Catalonia and Barcelona
Description:
Enjoy a private drive along the magnificent Costa Brava, renowned for its magnificent beaches and small coves. Admire wonderful seascapes as you pass through busy resort towns well as quaint fishing villages.
Your driver will be able to recommend the best places for you to stop and enjoy the beaches, the shops, and the restaurants. A wonderfully liberated way to experience the Costa Brava while escaping the crowds on a day trip from Barcelona.
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Platja de Sant Sebastià
Contact:
- +34 807 11 7222/ +34 93 285 3834 (tourist information)
Location:
- Passeig de Joan de Borbó 79
- Barcelona,Barcelona08005
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Our Local Expert Says:
Watch your belongings at any of the city beaches, better yet, come with the minimum. Perhaps just enough for lunch or to get a massage- people go up and down the beach giving massages while you sun.
Description:
You might be surprised to know that there are lots of beaches in Barcelona (stretching over four kilometers' worth of coastline!), and most of them have been given a cleaned fine. The closest to the centre is near La Barceloneta neighborhood, and it offers a lifeguard service, palm trees for shade, disabled access, garbage collection and showers. In addition, there are special children's play areas.
