Once again this year, Barcelona promises to be an unmissable spot for enjoying the sun and the sea in an unparalleled atmosphere. But how do you escape the tide of tourists? We slip you two beach spots that the “real” Barcelonans jealously keep secret.
Barcelona is a safe bet for a “city break” or a holiday in the sun. The great Catalan city offers a perfect mix to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere. Historic districts, tapas bars, guaranteed or almost guaranteed sunshine, freshness (or not) on the hill of Monjuic… The cocktail is effective.
Problem, it is also known as the mojito. How to avoid the wave of tourists, especially around the famous beach of Barceloneta, assailed by tourists from the first rays of sunshine? A local specialist was kind enough to give us her best spots (you can find them all here), starting with more confidential beaches!
Our expert has selected two, both easily accessible, even without a car. The first is El Prat de Llobregat (photo above), near the airport of the same name and the football stadium of Espanyol Barcelona, ??the city’s second club which lives in the shadow of the great Barca. This almost virgin beach is easily accessible on foot, by bike via a wide cycle path or by bus via the PR3 line. It has the advantage of being located in a protected area, that of the Delta del Llobregat and its existence is jealously kept secret by the people of Barcelona. And for good reason, its huts, its fine sand and its beautiful size have everything from the postcard while guaranteeing a haven of tranquility, far from the overcrowded atmosphere of the famous but crowded Ramblas.
The second spot is Badalona (photo above), a small tourist town near Barcelona that offers several beaches. Don’t panic, these are easily accessible by metro from Barcelona city centre. All you have to do is take the L2 line and stop at the Badalona-Pompeu Fabra station. While the spot overlooking the pontoon (ex Pont del Petroli) is a very Instagrammable and widely shared spot, the beach in front of the train station offers a great view of Barcelona and guarantees you a much more local vibe than in Barceloneta.
