There are 4.2 km of golden sandy beaches only 10 minutes from the city centre and 4 main beach areas.
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Sitges. Situated just 24 miles south of Barcelona, Sitges consists of 17 sandy beaches. Sant Sebastià is the locals' choice; it's small, compact, and well serviced.
A huge part of Barcelona's appeal is being a city with a beach – though, actually, it's “beaches”. Barceloneta is the coastal celebrity here, famously lively and convenient, but there are many more (less populated) spots to spread your beach towel on.
There's a reason Barcelona is so popular. This is a city where you can spend days strolling through its old town Ciutat Vella and dipping into restaurants to sample fabulous tapas, and some days spent doing absolutely nothing at its beautiful beaches. And it's not short of them, either.
Barceloneta BeachBarceloneta is the best-known beach in Barcelona, and with good reason. It is, in terms of character, the Miami Beach of Spain. Expect pumping crowds of beachgoers, entertainment in the form of incredible people-watching, and lots and lots of fun on this 400m+ stretch of golden sand.
The quickest way to get to Barceloneta beach is to catch the yellow line metro and get off at the Barceloneta stop. Alternatively you can walk to Barceloneta from the city centre. It will take you about 20 minutes from the end of La Rambla.
The entry fee for beaches in Barcelona is free. You can explore the exquisite beaches in Barcelona for free. You just need to pay for facilities like lounge, umbrella, and water sports.
The quickest way to get to Barceloneta beach is to catch the yellow line metro and get off at the Barceloneta stop. Alternatively you can walk to Barceloneta from the city centre. It will take you about 20 minutes from the end of La Rambla. Beach restaurant - You can sit back have something to eat and a cold drink.
Barceloneta Beach is free to visit all hours of the day or night, but it's never a good idea to go swimming without a lifeguard present. The closest metro stop to the beach is Barceloneta. For more information, consult the Barcelona government website.
Gavà, Castelldefels, Garraf and Sitges, in order of proximity to Barcelona (25 to 45 minutes by train), are some of the most charming seaside towns closest to the city. Their beaches are very close to Barcelona and can be easily reached by train.
Bathing season calendar. Beach mid-season: from 1 to 10 April and every weekend in April, from 1 to 26 May and from 12 to 25 September. All beach rescue and first aid facilities on Barcelona's beaches are open to the public from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Beach high season: from 27 May to 11 September.
The beautiful beaches full of sun loungers and basketball courts. But if you're spending a bit of time in the city, don't miss out on one of Barcelona's best things to do: La Rambla. This is the city's most famous boulevard, full of fantastic restaurants, shops and theatres, and it's well worth a visit.
One of the best things about staying in a hotel on La Rambla is you will be in the heart of the city, and therefore close to most of the main tourist attractions: the Cathedral is a few minutes walk, as is the MACBA, several other art galleries, Plaça de Catalunya, plenty of shops and close to the beach.
Most bars in Barcelona do not offer a free tapas in the style of Andalusia or Madrid. However, there are a select few that treat customers to a delicious tapa with their drink. In this list we'll explore the best that I have found.
The Barcelona Cathedral is open to visitors daily and entry to the cathedral is free depending on the time you visit. If you visit from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and after 3:15 p.m. any day of the week, entry is free. From 1 to 3:30 p.m. any day of the week, entry requires a donation of your choice.