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.
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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.
Sant Sebastia BeachHowever, this is also one of the city most frequented beaches by visitors from abroad. The recently built hotel has created a small, peaceful cove with several restaurants. Sant Sebasti? beach provides easy access and enjoyment for everyone who encounters it.
Tossa is touristy but not overly so - no ugly high rises or kiss-me-quick hats. It's dramatically situated with it's historic walled area and castle, the old village centre and set among rocky cliffs and bays and turquoise water. Sitges is fine too, but it's not the Costa Brava - one of the best coastlines in Europe.
Picturesque Tossa de Mar can trace its history back over 2,000 years and, today, the ramparts, towers and cobbled streets of its historic Old Town continue to impress visitors. In the 20th century, it captured the imagination of artists like Marc Chagall and movie stars like Ava Gardner.
Locals in Barcelona often frequent a variety of beaches, depending on their preferences and proximity to their neighborhoods. Some enjoy the popular and easily accessible beaches like Barceloneta Beach, while others prefer Nova Icària, Bogatell, Ocata, and the beaches in Sitges.
Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.
Then, the Costa Brava, in Spain, is a great option! The Costa Brava is a scenic stretch of Catalan coastline that runs from the north of Barcelona to the French border. Picture secluded rocky coves, cute medieval villages, and stunning rugged landscapes… But also delicious food and vibrant culture.
Spain's Bogatell is a Blue Flag beach and is considered to be one of the best beaches in Barcelona, Spain. Between Mar Bella and Nova Icària, this pretty beach is known for being one of Barcelona's cleanest beaches.
You can enjoy almost 5 km of beaches which are all accessible by public transport and have all the necessary amenities for you to swim in the biggest swimming pool of all: the sea.
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.
Sitges can boast of being both the birthplace of the first Pachá nightclub in the world, as well as of its gay friendly clubs, and including a more alternative offer with cocktail bars and craft beer breweries.
You can make your trip even more special by including these 2 cities. Tarragona is much more interesting as a town to visit on the way to Valencia. Sitges has a few sights, but it's mostly a beach town and I would assume it would be packed in July, as are all beach resorts in Spain.
In 1950, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer sent the crew of Pandora and the Flying Dutchman to Tossa de Mar, making that tiny fishing village famous across the movie-going world.