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| Beach Sant Sebastià | |
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Located in the Ciutat Vella district, San Sebastià is the beach most closest to Barcelona city on the Eastern end of the coastline. Together with Barceloneta, it is the oldest and most traditional, with sporting clubs of great relevance in the city for their sea-related activities. Sant Sebastià is also one of the longest stretches of beach, measuring approximately 1,100 m. Sant Sebastià beach is a favourite amongst men, who account for over 50% of its users and compared to the other beaches in Barcelona, except Bogatell, its users are of the highest average age. This is also the most frequently attended beach by Barcelona's local residents (almost 70%), particularly inhabitants of Ciutat Vella and it is the most commonly visited beach by foreigners. It is a highly frequented beach with users making it their custom to come back week after week, and many coming every day. There are many groups of friends and also many solitary visitors. Groups from summer camps and school trips also usually choose this beach. Due to its location, a significant number of users come to Sant Sebastià beach on foot or by public transport since there is a metro stop and several bus lines providing connections with most of the city. |
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| Beach Barceloneta | |
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Approximately 1,100 m long, together with the Sant Sebastià beach, Barceloneta is one of the biggest in Barcelona, and it is also one of the oldest and most traditional beach in the city. It is a favourite amongst our foreign visitors and it is commonly used by youth groups and for school activities. Due to its location and proximity to the metro and many bus lines, the majority of its users get to the beach by public transport. Its dimensions make it a suitable beach for leisure equipment, such as volleyball courts, a table soccer area on the Eastern side, in front of the Hospital del Mar; a children's play area on the Western side of the beach, beside the Gas breakwater, where there is also a ping-pong table and a gym area. The Barceloneta beach is also equipped with a skating area. |
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| Beach Nova Icària | |
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Nova Icària Beach is 400 m long and is situated in the centre of the city's coastline. A significant amount of the people who frequent Nova Icària live outside Barcelona and many of the are foreigners. Together with the Bogatell beach, Nova Icària is the beach where visitors stay the longest, possibly because it is considered one of the quietest in the city, frequented mostly by families with children and also groups of friends. Many users go there on foot. This is one of Barcelona's most diversely equipped beaches, with equipment for several different activities, a game area, a ping-pong table beside the Bogatell breakwater and two volleyball courts at the Olympic Port end. |
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| Beach Bogatell | |
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Bogatell is approximately 600 m long and is one of the beaches that was revitalised when the Barcelona seafront was restored during the 1990s. The Bogatell beach is one of the most appreciated amongst Barcelona coastal visitors, amongst other reasons, due to its safety. The average age of the people frequenting this beach is amongst the highest (between 37 and 38 years of age), and almost 30% of the users life outside Barcelona. This beach can be reached easily by bicycle as it is bordered by a cycle track. In terms of recreational equipment, there is a ping-pong table beside the Bogatell breakwater and another one, plus a volleyball court at the other end of the beach, beside the Mar Bella breakwater. |
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| Beach Mar Bella | |
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Mar Bella beach is approximately 500 m long. It is located to the East of the Barcelona coastline and is one of the beaches that came into existence after the urban redevelopment of the coastal area as part of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games preparations. The users are mainly young people and a significant portion are residents in the Sant Martí district, under whose constituency this beach falls. The Mar Bella beach's public is loyal and numerous, returning every week to this beach which is easily accessible by bicycle, since it is bordered by the cycle track. The Mar Bella beach has a designated nudist beach area. Next to the Bac de Roda breakwater there is a children's play area and a volleyball court. It is on this breakwater where the Beach Library is set up in July and August. Other recreational facilities include a basketball net, a skating area, a ping-pong table located on the upper part of the Seafront Walkway, next to the Mar Bella sports centre. At the Western end of the beach, there is a nautical base where all activities relating to the sea are performed. |
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| Beach Nova Mar Bella | |
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Nova Mar Bella Beach is approximately 500 m long and, together with Mar Bella, it forms part of the beaches that were created when the Barcelona seafront was restored. It is, therefore, a result of urban redevelopment as part of the 1992 Olympic Games. This is the women's favourite beach, with women guests exceeding 60% of total users. Nova Mar Bella is also one of the beaches most frequently visited by people living outside Barcelona. The average age is a relatively young crowd, including mainly residents of Sant Martí, the district this beach is located in. One of the most highly valued aspects of this beach for users is its peacefulness. Its users usually come back week after week. |
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| Beach Llevant | |
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This is the last of the beaches created on the Barcelona coastline. It is situated alongside the Mar Bella beach and was opened to the city in the summer of 2006. Its length is approximately 380 m. The Llevant beach was created when the Prim jetty was removed and the platform for the future marine zoo was built. It was opened provisionally last summer and now in 2007 it is fully equipped with the basic services and equipment for users to spend a great day at the beach. |
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