JustFly’s Guide To Getting The Best Out Barcelona’s Beach Scene
What can be better than a hot, Spanish sun in the middle of the summer? The answer is simple; a hot, Spanish sun in the middle of the summer on the shores of the Mediterranean. With Spain’s tourist season just around the corner, grab your bathing suit (or not), and find the best beaches in Europe just steps away from the thriving city of Barcelona. JustFly reviews everything you need to know before getting hitting the beach.
Barceloneta Beach
In a city whose coastline stretches over 4km, finding the right beach is as simple as ordering an Agua de Valencia. With quick accessibility through the city’s public transit system, hop onto the yellow line and get off at your desired location. As the oldest and most traditional beaches in Barcelona, Barceloneta Beach is a favourite among visitors and locals alike. You’ll find a healthy mix of people at this beach; children activity and educational centres run parallel the boardwalk, and the beach is also home to a variety of different environmental educational facilities. Though the strip is less than half a kilometre in length, there’s plenty of room for people to enjoy themselves. The beach is also credited for its accessibility and services for those with mobility issues or other disabilities.
Nova Icaria Beach
A little farther east from Barceloneta Beach is the calm, and family friendly beach of Nova Icaria. The beach is quieter and farther out of the city limits according to JustFly, making it a peaceful retreat from the busyness of everyday life and stress. The beach is equipped with a variety of different leisure amenities to occupy yourself and your friends; whether you want to play ping pong, volleyball, or if you want to monkey around on the playground, there’s plenty to do! The beach is known to be busy with other forms of water sports as well such as paddle boarding, or windsurfing.
Much like Barceloneta Beach, Nova Icaria is also equipped to serve its visitors who have restricted mobility, or who have disabilities. Trained staff and professionals offer their services, and beachgoers are also equipped with inflatable chairs, letting their wade in the water at their leisure.
Ocata Beach
If you’re looking for the remoteness of a quiet beach way outside the city limits, then look no further than Ocata Beach. Located approximately 30 minutes from the city centre, Ocata is known for its flat, sandy beaches, and its pristine gold sand. Seeing as its so far out, there’s plenty of space and less people, making it an ideal location for those looking to spend quality time with family, or if they prefer to be alone.
Ocata is known to be one of Barcelona’s cleanest beaches, and is also great for any kind of pickup game or sporting event, including volleyball tournaments.
