The Best Beaches In Barcelona Accessible By Public Transport

A trip to the beach can be a great idea whatever the time of year: long romantic strolls on the beach in winter, a lazy day of sunbathing in the summer or a game of volleyball in the spring. The advantage of Barcelona is that there a number of fantastic beaches that can be accessed by public transport, making it even easier to soak up the seaside atmosphere.

Barceloneta Beach

The easiest of the Barcelona beaches to get to, Barceloneta Beach is located alongside the neighbourhood of the same name, on the doorstep of the Gothic Quarter and El Born neighbourhoods. This also makes it the city’s busiest beach and is especially popular with tourists owing to its proximity to the city centre. However, it’s ideal if you have just a few hours to spare and want to enjoy the sea breeze before getting back to some sightseeing.

To get there: a five-minute walk from the Barceloneta metro station or two-minute walk from the Pg Joan de Borbó – Pl del Mar bus stop (buses V15 and 39)

Somorrostro Beach

To get there: a ten-minute walk from metro Barceloneta (L4) or metro Ciutadella | Villa Olimpica (L4)

Bogatell Beach

This is one of the most popular beaches for locals looking to escape the crowds in the summer. Located on the edges of the city, near the Poblenou neighbourhood, Bogatell Beach has a more laid-back atmosphere and is popular with those in their twenties and thirties as well as solo bathers. In the summer, there are beach bars along the beach offering refreshments, and there are beach volley nets open to the public.

To get there: a 15-minute walk from the Llacuna metro (L4) or five-minute walk from bus stop Pg Calvell – Rambla del Poblenou (buses V27 and H16)

1. Castelldefels Beach

Located south of the city, Castelldefels Beach is just a 15-minute train ride from Barcelona with regular train services from Plaça Catalunya and the Sants Train Station. The beach in Castelldefels is a lot wider than the beaches in Barcelona and has some pleasant vistas of the surrounding hillside and coastline. Popular with Barcelona locals, the beach can get busy in the summertime, but it has a fun atmosphere with plenty of room for ball games and picnics.

To get there: a five-minute walk from Platja de Castelldefels train station or 20-minute walk from Castelldefels train station

Late night gathering at Castelldefels beach | © francesromero / Pixabay

Mar Bella Beach

Not a fan of tanning lines? Mar Bella Beach is a nudist beach located not far from the centre and the Poblenou neighbourhood. The beach is also very popular with the LGBT community and there a number of lively gay-friendly beach bars along the waterfront. During the summer, the weekends are particularly fun with late-night parties taking place on Sundays.

To get there: a ten-minute walk from Poblenou metro or five-minute walk from Pg Calvell – Rambla del Poblenou bus stop (buses V27 and H16)

2. Sitges Beach

Situated south of Barcelona along the coast, Sitges is a vibrant seaside town with a charming historic town centre and a proud LGBT community. Getting to Sitges by train is easy, and the station is located about ten minutes from the nearest beaches. A popular weekend destination with wealthy Barcelona residents, the town has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. It also has some great beaches for small children, and there are a number of water-sports centres offering jet skis, paddle-boats and more.

To get there: a ten-minute walk from Sitges train station

Sitges waterfront | © Valerie Hinojosa / Flickr

3. Ocata Beach

Natural Feature

To get there: a five-minute walk from El Masnou train station

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