Check out our top beaches in Barcelona

Barcelona is a beach city beyond everything else. If you are planning to visit our beautiful city soon, you'll probably want the best information you can get about the best beaches in Barcelona. Whether it’s for sunbathing, swimming or just strolling along the beach with your friends, there’s a sunny spot for everyone on the Barcelona coast.

This city is greatly connected by public transport, so it's fairly easy to get to beaches that are not in the city but really close. You can either take the metro or the Rodalies railway. So come and enjoy the sun and sea on the beaches of Barcelona!

Best beaches in Barcelona

Here is a list of the best beaches in Barcelona and its region. All these beaches are perfectly accessible by public transport, and you only have to walk a few minutes from the station to reach the seashore.

Barceloneta Beach

The most famous of Barcelona's beaches, this is a popular gathering point for locals and tourists who want to enjoy the sea just a few minutes from the city centre. On this urban beach you'll find all kinds of services and a fun atmosphere for spending the day on the sand, playing sports or taking a dip in the Mediterranean.

Montgat Beach

When the beaches of Barcelona city seem too crowded, Montgat beach offers an escape from the hustle and bustle for a quiet day at the sea.

Located just 20 minutes by train from Plaza Catalunya, this beach is not only accessible but also packed with bars and sports facilities.  All this, with extra peace and quiet for those who just want to enjoy the sea.

Ocata Beach

Just after Montgat Nord and the Port Masnou marina, you'll find Ocata. This beach is very similar to Mongat, very very long so you'll never find it crowded. It's very wide so you'll always find a spot to rest and sunbathe.

There are a lot of beach bars along the beach so it's easy to find a good place to eat and have some nice cold drinks. From Barcelona you will take around 35 minutes by train.

El Garraf Beach

Just half an hour by train from Barcelona and a little closer than Sitges, you'll find this beautiful bay. This is a small beach but still very beautiful, not crowded at all and you can enjoy a bar.

This place is ideal for swimming, with his gorgeous blue water and it doesn't have strong currents.

Bogatell Beach

This Barcelona beach is a little further away from the city center and it's getting popular with the days. Bogatell is cleaner and a lot less crowded than Barceloneta. It has several beach bars and even beach volley nets set up, anyone can use them, just don't forget to bring your ball!

Castelldefels Beach

One of the most popular beaches near the south part of Barcelona is in Castelldefels, a lovely resort town with plenty of facilities. Bypass the Castelldefels town station and get out at Castelldefels-Platja and you’ll find almost five kilometres of sandy playgrounds. The beach itself has many facilities too. Many water sports are organised in the zone.

Mar Bella Beach

Another of Barcelona's best urban beaches, Mar Bella includes a skate park, basketball and volleyball courts and a children's play area. Despite being among the city's beaches, it's also one of the quietest so it's ideal for hanging out and sunbathing.

This is also one of Barcelona's nudist beaches, with a small naturist area.

Find the best apartments near the Barcelona beaches

At YouStylish Apartments we offer you the best accommodation near the beaches of Barcelona.

If you come on a trip with the desire to enjoy the sun and take a dip in the Mediterranean waters, we recommend you stay in our Barcelona beach apartment rentals. Just a few minutes away from the best urban beaches, these fully furnished apartments offer you a modern refuge from where you can explore the whole city.

Book one of our apartments with pool and terrace with sea views and enjoy an unforgettable stay in Barcelona.