Beach of barcelona: 17 Best Beaches in Barcelona

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The mild Mediterranean climate means that the city’s beaches can be used throughout the entire year for all kinds of activities, although it is clear that main demand starts in springtime and above all throughout the summer months. It is throughout this period that the Barcelona City Council has to equip and service the beaches to enable their use as a bathing and sunbathing space, fulfilling all possible guarantees in terms of security, rescuing, health and environmental assistance.

Each year a Plan of Uses is drawn up for the Barcelona beach season, covering all the requirements set by the competent authorities as well as the equipment and services that the City Council considers vital for the recreational use of this important part of the city.

The services and equipment are activated in line with the influx and needs of each of the two periods into with the bathing season is divided. Thus, in mid season services and equipment vary from weekdays to weekends and depending on weather conditions. In high season all services and equipment are on offer every day, although they may vary in intensity depending on the rate of activity.

Information on beach occupancy levels will still be provided on the website, in accordance with the current regulations and for improved user comfort.

2023 bathing season calendar

Bathing mid-season: from 1 to 10 April and every weekend in April, from 1 to 26 May and from 12 to 25 September. Lifeguards are on patrol and first-aid facilities are available at the Barceloneta, Bogatell, Nova Mar Bella and Fòrum beaches from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. All public toilets are open from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., except for those at the Sant Sebastià and Fòrum beaches. Information points at the Barceloneta, Bogatell and Nova Mar Bella beaches are open.

Bathing high season: from 27 May to 11 September. All beach rescue services and first aid facilities on Barcelona’s beaches are available from 10. 30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Public toilets are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beach low season: the rest of the year. There are no lifeguard patrols, only the 112 emergency freephone service. Only the Beach Management offices at the Bogatell groyne, the public toilets on the Gas groyne, and the Somorrostro and Bogatell beaches remain open, from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m

Life Saving Service and Life Guard Service

The rescue and Lifeguard Service resumes with the start of the bathing season on all beaches during the mid-season, operating from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm, with an extended service during the high season from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm.

Outside the bathing season, there are no lifeguard or rescue services, only the 112 emergency freephone service. This means that everyone using the beach will be responsible for their own safety.

Purple service points

In the Beach Management department building on the Bogatell jetty, there is a lilac point which provides a service to Barcelona’s beaches. Specifically, it offers an awareness-raising, prevention and attention service for victims of gender violence and LGBTI-phobia, and it also has mobile members of staff who work on the various beaches in the city.

This Lilac point operates during the high season and offers a daytime service from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm Monday to Sunday, complementing the night-time lilac points set up in the beach area.

For further information: https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/dones/ca/bcn-antimasclista

Sustainable Biosphere Certification and Safe Travels Seal

Barcelona’s beaches have been awarded Sustainable Biosphere Certification and a Safe Travels Seal, which recognise tourist operators that opt for responsible management which respects the environment, culture, working conditions, gender equity, a social and economic return and, therefore, promote a more balanced and sustainable tourist model in their sphere.

More specifically, the certification highlights good practices, in line with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), that are carried out on the beaches, as part of the fight against climate change, the environment, the social return, economic practices and their cultural environment.

In other words, this certification consolidates Barcelona’s beaches as a service that promotes responsible tourism and, in that regard, works hard on greening and the continuous improvement of the service.

By adhering to the Barcelona Biosphere Commitment to Sustainable Tourism, the beaches are now part of the Citizen Commitment to Sustainability and the More Sustainable Barcelona Network.

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What is the best beach in Barcelona? Barceloneta to Playa Llevant

Visit the beach in Barcelona Spain? Read about Barcelona’s five city beaches: From Barceloneta to Playa Llevant.

Barcelona Beach

Barcelona city has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world with a length of four kilometres of sunning and swimming opportunities. The beach runs along the northern district of Barceloneta toward Badalona in the south, and each beach has its own cosy chiringuitos (beach bars).

If you want to go to the beach (“Platja”), it’s best to take the yellow L4 metro line that runs parallel to Barcelona beach. All the beaches near Barcelona city have showers and lifeguards. There is also a long boulevard with cycling path running along the beach, great for running or cycling.

Best beach near Barcelona? Visit Barceloneta

Barceloneta

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Sant Sebastià and Barceloneta Metro: Barceloneta or Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica (L4), 10 minutes from the metro to the beach
  The two longest (and most crowded) beaches of Barcelona. The beaches of Barceloneta are relatively narrow and are closest to the tourist area. The Barceloneta beach also has volleyball courts, table tennis tables, and a children’s playground.
Nova Icària Metro: Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica (L4), 10 minutes from the metro to the beach
 

This small but busy beach lies behind the twin towers (you can identify it by the Peix d’Or, the golden fish) and the Olympic harbour. Many beach bars and a volleyball court. The beach is very popular among the Spanish and the most sporty section of beach of them all.

Beach Nova Icara in Barcelona
Bogatell Metro: Poblenou and Llacuna (L4)
  Bogatell is a less crowded and somewhat wider beach with mainly locals. There’s usually enough room to find a beach spot for a group here.
(Nova) Mar Bella Metro: Selva de Mar and El Maresme (L4)
  Mar Bella is a beach on the coast of the Poble Nou district. Part of this Barcelona beach is a nudist beach for nude sunbathing.
Llevant Metro: Selva de Mar or El Maresme (L4)
  Short sandy beach at Poble Nou, certainly the most quiet of all Barcelona beaches. Best place to avoid the beach hawkers.

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Barcelona’s beaches are most in demand between March and mid-October. More than 4 km of the entire coastline has been adapted for recreation here: it has been cleaned, built up and brought into a visually attractive appearance. Absolutely all the beaches of Barcelona in 2013 were awarded the Blue Flag award, which confirms the high level of local service and comfort.

Tourists choose beaches depending on which part of the city they choose to stay in. We can say that every third beach in Barcelona boasts perfect sand, amazing infrastructure and a huge number of offers in the field of water and sports entertainment. It is noteworthy that almost every local beach can be easily reached by public transport, spending a completely symbolic amount of money. Barcelona’s best sandy beaches are so close to the city center that they can even be reached by bike. Entrance to local beaches is free, but renting beach equipment will cost an average of 5-7 euros per day. It should also be noted that the beaches of Barcelona do not require cabanas, so vacationers have to solve this problem on their own.

San Miguel – the oldest beach in Barcelona

San Miguel is located to the right of another equally popular beach in the city, Barceloneta. It got its name in honor of the port of St. Michael, which was erected here in 1755. The spirit of the history of Spain is felt here in every stone, besides, there is something to see here. The services provided by the employees of San Miguel are of high quality, so the rest here will be as pleasant as possible. Just behind San Miguel is San Sebastian.

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Magnificent Barceloneta

Barceloneta is considered one of the 9 most popular beaches in Barcelona. We can say that this beach is located in the very center of the city, which is why it is easiest to get to it for a tourist who does not understand local routes and directions. Getting to Barceloneta is very easy: you just need to find a metro station with a similar name on the map, and from there you can walk to the beach in 15-20 minutes at a slow pace. Of course, vacationers will find here a full range of services that will make their stay comfortable and unforgettable. The very fact that you are relaxing in Barcelona will caress your pride, and the local sand and gentle waves will only enhance the overall pleasant impression.

Barcelona’s popular beaches also include:

  • Somorostro;
  • Nova Ikaria;
  • Rich man;
  • Mar Bella;
  • Levant.

Holidays on the beaches of Barcelona will appeal to both single travelers and those who like to relax in a noisy cheerful company.

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Useful Information:

Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations and this is not surprising. This city has a lot to offer travelers: a rich cultural and historical heritage, gastronomy, shopping, fun nightlife – all this you can find all year round.

And in the summer, the treasures of the Catalan capital are added to its chic beaches, located just 10 minutes from the center.

The beaches of Barcelona stretch for 4.5 km along the sea line, in total there are 10 beaches, each of which has its own characteristics, we will tell you more about them.

But first, a few practical tips to help make your beach holiday comfortable and safe.

Safety while swimming

The best time to visit the beach is in the morning, optimally before 11:00, when there is no strong heat and the sun’s rays are relatively safe, or in the evening, starting from 16:00.

Pay attention to the flag that is displayed on every beach.

  • The green flag means that the sea is calm, swimming is allowed
  • Yellow flag: waves, swim carefully, be careful
  • Red flag: strong waves, rough seas, NO SWIMMING
  • Swim only on beaches where there are lifeguards and first aid stations.
  • Do not enter the water abruptly, especially after prolonged exposure to the sun, adaptation to the water should be gradual.

You can swim only one and a half to two hours after a heavy meal.

On windy days, do not swim on inflatable toys or mattresses, they can very easily be carried away from the shore.

Do not swim far from the shore, stick to the buoys.

Do not swim while intoxicated.

Do not swim in a thunderstorm/storm.

If you are not a very good swimmer, do not swim far from the coast, it is better to move along the coastline.

Beach Safety

Apply sunscreen half an hour before leaving the house and reapply every 1.5 to 2 hours and after swimming.

Use caps, panamas, beach hats, it will protect you from the sun and negative effects.

Drink plenty of pure mineral water. On the beach it is better not to drink sugary carbonated drinks, coffee, alcoholic drinks, they cause dehydration, which can lead to sun (heat) stroke.

Be careful with your belongings, do not leave them unattended, if possible, do not take anything valuable to the beach with you.

What should I do if I have heat or sunstroke?

  • Go into the shade and lie down
  • Drink a few glasses of cool water
  • Place a towel moistened with cold water on the forehead

Symptoms: nausea, weakness, headache, pale skin, chills or sweating, dizziness, confusion. If this condition does not go away within half an hour, you should consult a doctor.

What to do if a jellyfish has burned?

It is best to immediately seek help from the rescuers, especially if the burn has touched the face, eyes and other sensitive parts of the body, the rescuers will provide the necessary medical assistance.

Strictly prohibited:

  • Touching and scratching the burn area
  • Remove the remnants of the tentacles with bare hands (you can get another burn) or with a towel (thereby increase the area of ​​the burn), from improvised means you can use a plastic card
  • Wash the burn area only with SEA WATER, never with fresh water. Fresh water can activate particles that have not yet released poison and allow them to feed into the skin)

You can neutralize the poison with lemon juice (ask for it at the nearest bar), remember that it must be 100% lemon juice, not a drink made from it.

Ice may be applied to the burn. Attention ice should never be applied directly to an unprotected area of ​​the skin, be sure to use an ice pack.

Emergency number 112.

Map of Barcelona beaches:

All beaches are municipal and you can visit them completely free of charge. They are well equipped. Present: changing cabins, showers, toilets, rescue and medical aid stations, police stations, cafes and bars for every taste, rental of umbrellas and sun loungers.

Barceloneta Beach

The oldest beach in the city. It is very easy to reach it on the yellow metro line L4 to the Barceloneta stop of the same name.

Located in a former fisherman’s quarter, the unique atmosphere has been preserved here. Nearby there are many bars and restaurants offering the freshest seafood.

This beach is loved by locals, families with children, young people. Perfectly equipped for sports: beach volleyball, table tennis, gymnastic ground, horizontal bars. There are children’s playgrounds.

Bogatell Beach

Located in the San Martin area, near the Olympic Port. Calm quiet, noisy youth companies are not observed there. Well equipped for sports activities: volleyball courts, ping-pong and table tennis tables.

Other beaches:

San Miguel beach is one of the busiest and most crowded, it is loved by both tourists and locals.

The Somorrostro beach is home to the main information center, where you can find comprehensive information about all of Barcelona’s beaches and the services they provide.

The beach of Mar Bella is one of the most frivolous, it is visited mainly by nudists, as well as sexual minorities.

Nova Marbella beach – well equipped for beach volleyball lovers.