Maddie
- Jul 11
- 2 min read

Best Beaches in Barcelona!

Updated: Jul 18

Make sure you leave early to avoid crowds and pack that sunblock!

Who doesn't love a beach day? Here are all the details on the best beaches in Barcelona and beyond!

These are the best beaches in Barcelona or within easy reach of the city!

Barceloneta Beach
Mar Bella Beach
Ocata Beach
Sant Sebastia Beach
Canet Beach
Nova Icaria Beach
Llarga Beach
Somorrostro Beach
Cala Bona Beach
Sant Miquel Beach
Bogatell Beach
Llevant Beach

Aigua-Xelida beach

**8 Stunning Hidden Beaches near Barcelona!**

Platja de l’Illot
Platja Fonda
Platja del Portitxol
Cala Estreta
Cala Futadera
Platja de Sant Simó – del Fortí o “del Bunker”
Platja de Sant Sebastià
Platja del Canyadell
Aigua-Xelida a little under 2 hours from Barcelona but so worth it!

Best time to visit:

April, May, September, and October are the best months to go sightseeing in Barcelona. Barcelona is least crowded during the shoulder seasons of March - April and September - October.

Walking through El Born neighborhood.

Free things to do in Barcelona:

Get lost in the Barri Gòtic
Arc de Triomf
Visit a Museum on Sunday - Visit the free museums on Sundays from 3 pm to 8 pm.
See the Roman ruins at El Born Cultural Center
Stroll down La Rambla

I have a FULL list of freebies for Barcelona here!!

Arc de Triomf

Looking for more Barcelona inspiration? Check out these other posts from our travels to Spain!

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