{"id":138,"date":"2017-04-04T10:21:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T10:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=138"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:08","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:08","slug":"beach-information-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/beach-information-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona’s beaches: info and advice for taking the plunge"},"content":{"rendered":"
With its 7 sandy beaches stretched over more than 4 kms, Barcelona<\/a> has definitively turned seaward since the 1992 Olympic games. There are few big cities where you can spend one half of the day exploring cultural sites and the other half on the beach. Make the most of it!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n \nThe xiringuitos<\/em> are beach huts converted into bars and little restaurants right on the beach, which are generally open until 2am. The prices are higher than elsewhere but the setting makes it worth it!\n<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \nBarceloneta is the best known and most popular beach for tourists and locals, and you can often find sand sculptors, singers, dancers and all kinds of hawkers there.<\/p>\n This beach is very popular with young people, so it’s lively night and day, especially in Summer.<\/p>\n In July and August the biblioplaya,<\/em> a little beach library, is set up on Barceloneta.\n<\/p>\n \nSant Sebastià is the biggest beach in Barcelona. It is very lively, like Barceloneta, it is very close to the city centre, which explains its popularity.<\/p>\n It’s known for water sports clubs and trendy restaurants.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/p>\n \nBogatell is a cleaner and quieter beach than Barceloneta or Sant Sebastià. It is also further from the city centre.<\/p>\n It has various sports facilities such as ping pong tables, gym equipment, football pitches and beach volleyball.<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\n \nPopular with the gay and lesbian community, you can also find a naturist area (the only one in the city). Sundays in Summer large parties are regularly organised here.<\/p>\n At the Mar Bella city water sports centre you can take lessons in windsurfing, sailing or kayaking.<\/p>\n A beach library is also set up at Mar Bella in July and August.\n<\/p>\n \nAlthough it’s right beside Barceloneta, Nova Icària<\/strong> beach is one of the quietest in the city, and it is popular among families with children.<\/p>\n It has playgrounds, beach volleyball courts and a ping pong table.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This is also the case at Passeig Maritim beach, known as Llevant <\/strong>beach. However, this beach is further from the city centre than Nova Icària as it is the last of Barcelona’s beaches.\n<\/p>\n \nThis is one of the quietest beaches in Barcelona, which is what makes it so attractive. It is perfect for families or people looking for a little tranquility. However, it is not the prettiest beach in the city as there is a block of apartments right behind it.\n<\/p>\n \nThe beach and its facilities are completely accessible to people with reduced mobility: turnstiles, showers and toilets.<\/p>\n From the beginning of June to the end of September, the mayor of Barcelona sets up swimming assistance where staff help people with reduced mobility to get in and out of the water. They can also lend them equipment such as amphibious wheelchairs.<\/p>\n This service is available on Barceloneta and Nova Icària and in the Fòrum swimming area after the Llevant beach. This is not a beach but a swimming area specially designed for people with reduced mobility.\n<\/p>\n \nSwimming assistance is available: Times: \nThis is possible, except<\/strong> during the following periods:\n<\/p>\n <\/a>\n<\/p>\nBarcelona’s beaches: access, services, cleanliness and visits<\/h2>\n
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Xiringuitos, Barcelona’s beach bars<\/h2>\n
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Lively beaches<\/h2>\n
Barceloneta: beach restaurants and library<\/h3>\n
Sant Sebastià: nautical restaurants and clubs<\/h3>\n
Quieter beaches<\/h2>\n
Bogatell: sporty atmosphere<\/h3>\n
Mar Bella: young, gay-friendly atmosphere + naturist area<\/h3>\n
With children<\/h2>\n
Nova Icària and Llevant: quiet playgrounds<\/h3>\n
Nova Mar Bella: the quietest beach<\/h3>\n
Swimmers with reduced mobility<\/h2>\n
Swimming assistance<\/h3>\n
Dates and times<\/h3>\n
\n– in June: weekends and holidays
\n– from the 1st of July to 15th of September: every day
\n– last two weeks of September: weekends and holidays<\/p>\n
\n– Barceloneta beach: from 11am to 2pm and from 4pm to 7pm
\n– Nova Icària beach: from 11am to 2pm and from 4pm to 7pm
\n– swimming area of the Fòrum: from 11am to 2pm\n<\/p>\nBringing your pet to the beach<\/h2>\n
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Useful information<\/h2>\n
When is the best time to enjoy the beach Barcelona?<\/h3>\n
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Pickpockets and jellyfish<\/h3>\n
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Getting to the beach in Barcelona<\/h3>\n
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