Barcelona beaches have a lot to offer to a lot of people, especially during summer, when people are looking to cool down. They stretch for 4.2 miles (just more than 2.5 miles) and are all quite well-maintained for a city. This is due to the work done by local incentives to preserve the beaches within the region and enhance them for tourism purposes and to improve the lives of residents.
In actual fact, Barcelona beaches are very well-liked by tourists as well as locals. Although many are quick to say that you'll discover better beaches in the coast around Barcelona The beaches have been greatly improved in recent times and Barcelona locals do themselves wrong by not focusing on this. Actually, San Sebastia is the only beach here to have not been awarded the blue flag, which indicates its excellent water quality and cleanliness. The beaches in Barcelona have played a significant role in the record of Spain having the highest number of blue flag-flagged beaches (493) in comparison to any other nation that has been inspected.
In terms of facilities and amenities are concerned, Barcelona beaches are of very high quality. There is plenty of showers and toilets as well as safety an important aspect on these beaches. There are lifeguard stations located each few metres along the shoreline. They use an indicator system of flags to show the security of the water to swim in, which ranges from green to indicate good conditions , through yellow for caution but not a danger immediately, and finally red to indicate that you must be extremely cautious of currents. If there is a chance that a flag is black, you are not allowed to enter the water This flag is seldom seen on the beaches of Barcelona.
There are a few dress codes for this area while topless is permissible, you should not go further! There is one exception to this, which is Mar Bella, a beach to be reviewed in the near future. Alongside a variety of beautiful Senoritas, there are also the chiringuitos that are found along Barcelona beaches. They are bars along the beaches that offer snack and drink although they can be costly, they are appreciated on hot days and at night, as they are usually open until about 1 or 2 am in the morning.
Additionally, you will find beach vendors offering coconuts and other snacks such as Coca Cola and beer. You will know what they are selling based on what they're shouting out and they're affordable. You can pay up to 2 euros for a pint, however, it is recommended to barter them to at most the initial price they make available. Bartering is expected from sellers on the beaches of Barcelona.
If you're looking for an area of beach that is near the middle of the city, with accessibility for disabled people go to San Sebastia. The city was previously mentioned as being the one with the worst standard of cleanliness because it is so close to the heart of the city. It is also overcrowded with tourists. The Platja in Barceloneta is another area that is located close to the city's central area, but it's cleaner and is located in between metro Ciutadella as well as Barceloneta. It is a favorite among teens and children as it offers skateboarding as well as volleyball table tennis tables, and playground for kids.
If you would prefer to go in the summer when the beaches are safe, you can obtain more information about the health of the beaches by visiting the Beach Centre which also offers information on the library as well as details of beach activities. Since it is located close to the city center and offers a variety of tourist facilities, Barceloneta beach is the most visited by tourists in the area, specifically those with families of young children.
In the afternoon, you can visit Nova Icaria, the next beach that is located towards the North. There is a variety of traditional Spanish food here and also enjoy paella in one of the numerous eateries or Chiringuitos. One of the top restaurants is Moncho's as well as Mango. This beach also has tennis courts, ping-pong tables and volleyball courts as well as facilities for disabled people. Similar to many Barcelona beaches located near to city life, Nova Icaria also gets busy in summer, so you must arrive early to ensure a spot.
Continue to the north and you'll reach Bogatell. If you're traveling via metro, you will leave from Llacuna as well as Poble Nou, and again there is tables tennis and volleyball. There is also the option of renting deck chairs and parasols here as well as the water is quite calm and secure, as it is surrounded both sides by breakwaters made of stone. If you continue to the to the north, you'll reach Mar Bella. If you're looking for an unisexual beach, this is the place. The entire beach isn't as such and the only area of the Barcelona beaches that is designated as for nudist beaches is this in the back of the bamboo. Don't believe that you're not an observant shopper.
The sun-lovers can enjoy a relaxing time in peace, but aside from that, the same activities are available as elsewhere, along with basketball hoops and skateboarding. It is possible to hire parasols or beach chairs as well and many people go towards Mar Bella because it is not as busy in the daytime as the beaches mentioned earlier are close to the city.
One of the most notable features of the beach next to it, Nova Mar Bella, is its quietness although it is a magnet for many younger visitors. Also, with parasols and chairs to keep you safe from the heat, this beach is accessible to disabled persons and attracts numerous Catalan tourists from outside the city. It is among those Barcelona beaches that are well-known among Spanish holidaymakers.
Then, we arrive at Llevant. It's a fairly new beach that was opened in 2006and having no toilets (though there are showers!). If you're looking to have a bathroom, you'll need to travel south towards Nova Mar Bella.
What's the verdict regarding the Barcelona beaches? The beaches in the city's center where the majority of visitors aren't the most clean however, all but one of them has been given with a blue flag. To find the most clean beaches, go away from and away from the centre, though be sure that you take a dip in the Mediterranean before leaving Barcelona. If your visit is going to be brief take a trip to Platja de Barceloneta, which is the most clean of the two beaches that are closest to the city centre.
If you are planning to go to any beach, go to, verify the flags as they're not always green and you should also verify whether there is a lifeguard present, especially in the case of children accompanying you. If you're new to the scorching sun ensure you wear high-factor sunscreen and take lots of water. Other than that, and all the normal precautions to protect your children and your valuables You should be able to enjoy a wonderful time at Barcelona's beaches.
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