In this short guide, we take a look at some of the popular beaches of Spain ‘Barcelona’.
There is no secret that Spain is home to a large range of beautiful beaches. Many people are very familiar with the popular holiday resorts in Spain that attract tourists throughout the year. However, although Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Spain, many people do not realise that it has a beach, let alone several beaches!
Does The City Of Barcelona Have Good Beaches:
The simple answer is yes, the city of Barcelona has several good beaches. Considering that Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Spain, you might be surprised to hear this.
One of the beauties of visiting Barcelona is that you have the best of both worlds. You have an amazing city, with so much to see and do and you also have several great beaches, where you can chill out and soak up the sun.
Whether you are visiting Barcelona for a weekend, a few days or longer, you should take the time to visit one of its beaches.
As well as having its own beaches in the city, there are also a number of great beaches near Barcelona too.
The Best Beaches In Barcelona:
So, what are the best beaches in Barcelona?
The following list of beaches in Barcelona, is not in any specific order with regards to which is the best. It is a list of beaches that are the most popular in the city. Everyone’s opinion as to which is the best beach is different and it is simply down to personal choice. Some people enjoy the hustle and busy of the main beach, while others prefer a much quieter beach to relax. Take a look at the list below and hopefully, it will help you decide which beach in Barcelona is best suited to you!
Playa de La Barceloneta:
Playa de La Barceloneta is one of the most popular beaches in the city of Barcelona. Due to its proximity and within easy reach of the main city centre, the beach can become quite busy during the peak Summer months.
Length: The length of Barceloneta Beach is approximately 400 metres in length.
Metro Station: The closest Metro station to Playa de La Barceloneta is “Barceloneta” station – Yellow Line L4.
By: Relax Around The World – As found on Youtube
Llevant Beach:
Llevant Beach is one of the newest beaches in Barcelona, as well as being the most ‘Easterly’ located beach in the city of Barcelona. The beach is a little further out of the city and as a result, is less crowded than the beaches closer to the city centre of Barcelona.
The beach has a large number of facilities, as well as easy parking.
Length: The length of Llevant Beach is approximately 375 metres long.
Metro Station: The closest Metro Station is: El Maresme Forum (Yellow Line, L4)
The city sightseeing bus, the ‘Hop on Hop Off’ bus, stops close to the Llevant Beach and the stop you need is ‘Forum’.