The Playa de La Barceloneta (beach) is one of the largest (1,100 m in length) and oldest in Barcelona. It is normally full of tourists, especially young people, thanks to its vicinity to the metro and many bus lines. It is the Barcelona beach that is closest to the public transport.

• Services: Wheel chair access, public lavatories, showers, bars, beach chair hire, life-savers, bicycle parking, muti-sports areas: volley ball and table tennis courts, skate-boarding, children’s parks.

How do I get there?

Bus: 14, 16, 17, 36, 39, 40, 45, 51, 57, 59, 64

Metro: Line 4 - Barceloneta & Ciutadella

Tram: Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica

The Playa de la Nova Icària (beach) is 400m in length and one of the most peaceful beaches in Barcelona. It is not generally frequented by tourists, as it is further from the public transport but is the easiest to reach by bicycle or motorbike.

In general, the beach is used by families with children or groups of friends, as it is one of the beaches with the largest variety of equipment and activities for all ages.

• Services: Wheel chairs access, public lavatories, showers, bars, beach chairs hire, life-savers, bicycle parking, muti-sports areas: volley ball and table tennis courts, skate-boarding, children’s parks.

How do I get there?

Bus: 6, 36, 41, 92, 141

Metro: Line 4 - Ciutadella & Bogatell

Tram: T4 - Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica

Bicycle lane

The Mar Bella beach is one of the beaches remodelled in 1992 for the Barcelona Olympic Games. With 500m of coast, it is a beach mainly used by the young locals, as it is easily accessible by bike. Numerous water activities are available on the west end of the beach.

• Services: Wheel chair access, public lavatories, showers, bars, beach chairs hire, life-savers, bicycle parking, muti-sports areas: basketball baskets, table tennis courts, skate-boarding, children’s parks.

How do I get there?

Bus: 36, 71, 141

Metro: Line 4 - Selva de Mar

Tram: T4 - Selva de Mar

Bicycle lane

This is another fantastic beach to enjoy in Barcelona. It offers easy access by public transport or by bicycle. Once there, you will be able to spend a peaceful day under the sun, as there are public lavatories and bars where you can eat and drink without paying excessive prices.

• Services: Wheel chair access, public lavatories, showers, bars, beach chairs hire, life-savers, bicycle parking, muti-sports areas: volley ball and table tennis courts.

How do I get there?

Bus: 6, 36, 41, 92, 141

Metro: Line 4 - Poblenou & Llacuna

Bicycle lane

If you feel like discovering the more authentic beaches of Catalonia and get away from the concentrations of tourists, we recommend that you catch a train from the Estación de Sants train station to towns close by. You have two options:

• Beaches to the south (trains going to Vilanova or Sant Vicenç): Where we recommend the beaches of Castelldefels, Garraf and Sitjes. They are no more than 30 minutes from Barcelona.

• Beaches to the north (trains going to Blanes, Maçanet Massanes, Calella and Mataró): We recommend the beaches of Mongat, Ocata/El Masnou, and Cabrera de Mar. Likewise, these beaches are no more than 30 minutes by train from Barcelona Sants.