Popular beaches in Spain are of great interest among vacationers from around the world, which is not surprising, because they are all picturesque and have conditions for a decent, both lazy and active pastime.
Holidays on the popular beaches of Spain
The real wealth of Spain is its beaches - rocky, pebble, sandy, including those covered with volcanic black sand.
Those wishing to swim in the Mediterranean should take a closer look at the resorts of the Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Mallorca, Formentera) and the Costa Blanca resort region, in the Strait of Gibraltar - to Andalusia (Costa de la Luz and Costa del Sol), in the Atlantic Bay of Biscay ocean - to Cantabria and Galicia.
Barcelona
Barcelona is famous for the following beaches:
- Barceloneta: 1100-meter beach pleases vacationers with the presence of a toilet, a shower with fresh water, various bars, restaurants (most of them are made in the American style), a team of rescuers, “children's corners”, volleyball and beach soccer fields … Walking distance from the center Barcelona can be reached in 20 minutes, but it is easier to use the metro (yellow line).
- La Mar Bella: The beach is geared towards kayaking and windsurfing, noisy bars and restaurants. In addition, La Mar Bella has a beach strip designed for nudists (a long hill shelters it from prying eyes). The beach is equipped with drinking fountains, sun loungers, wooden walking paths, showers, toilets, a beach library, basketball baskets, skate courts, beach volleyball and table tennis.
- Playa del Bogatell: Playa del Bogatell, 640 m long, has breakwaters, parking, catering, lifeguard tower, showers, stairs leading to the beach.
Costa Dorada
Costa Dorada attracts vacationers with beaches such as Altafulla (beach length - 1.1 km and width - 20 m; there is a yacht club Sailing Club, which is the organizer of international championships), La Marquesa (is a nudist beach), Callafell (equipped with Blue flag and is the venue for Frisbee tournaments), Tamarit (beach, 45 m wide and 1 km long, bordered by a pine forest), L'Arrabassada (there is a parking lot for 100 cars, as well as the opportunity to rent a yacht).
Sitges
Sitges is famous for the Marisel Palace, shops selling fashion brands, golf clubs, more than 10 beaches. So, Platja de la Fragata, focused on family and children's pastime, will delight you with the presence of catamarans rental points and areas with volleyball nets stretched there, and Platja dels Balmins - the presence of a restaurant overlooking the beach and zones for topless sunbathers.
Costa Brava
The Costa Brava stretches for more than 200 km, so finding a beach here for every taste is not a problem. To the services of vacationers - Lloret Beach (the length of the sandy beach is 1.5 km; on the right side of the beach there is a bronze statue of the "Fisherman's Wife", and on the left - the Castle of St. John; active vacationers will be able to go parasailing, ride catamarans and water skiing, as well as indulge yourself with soft drinks in the local bars), Platja Gran (in the morning the sand is combed and the beach is cleaned using special equipment; Platja Gran has toilets, showers and changing cabins), Playa L'Estartit (the advantage of this beach is its convenient location, the presence of the Blue Flag and fine golden sand, boutiques, hotels, restaurants, water sports stations), Platja de la Perola (the absence of strong waves attracts tourists with children here, and the presence of a yacht club - those who want to rent a boat and go to the sea mini-trip).
