For such a compact city, Barcelona has a plethora of beaches — 10 in fact! The good news is that there’s really no need to pick just one. Barcelona is a very walkable city, so no matter where your Barcelona holiday rental is located, you should be able to make it to a few different beaches during your trip. See below for the best beaches in Barcelona that you can’t afford to miss out on!

Somorrostro. If you’re staying in a Barcelona villa near the city, this beach is one of the most convenient. This is a great ‘all round’ beach, and it’s especially good for kids thanks to the Beach Centre educational facility, which organises all sorts of activities during the summer.

Mar Bella. This beach is located a little out of the city centre towards Sant Marti, and it’s one of the only beaches with a designated nudist area. Although primarily suitable for adults, children are welcomed at the Bac de Roda end of the beach, where there’s a playground.

Sant Sebastià. At 660 metres in length, this is one of Barcelona’s longest beaches, ideal for those wanting to take a stroll along the golden sands. It’s a firm favourite of the locals, but visitors are welcome to enjoy the bathing areas and playgrounds, or simply chill out on a lounger.

Why Visit a Barcelona Beach?

From swimming to sunbathing, and everything in between, Barcelona’s sands offer visitors that classic beach experience. Many of Barcelona’s beaches also have chiringuitos (beach bars), which you may also hear referred to by the Catalan name; guingueta. The beaches are a place to relax, unwind, have fun, keep fit, socialise, and enjoy some traditional Spanish refreshments. What more could you ask for?

Considerations

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve booked a big family villa in Barcelona for the summer, or you’ve decided on a winter Spain holiday, Barcelona’s beaches are lovely all year round. However, just keep in mind that if you’re visiting outside of the main summer season, some beach facilities may be closed.

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