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Beaches
Barcelona would lose its essence if it wasn’t for everything its beaches have to offer. Its beaches are where water and sand come together and this is where the Catalan capital offers us everything we need to relax and have fun.
The 26 miles of coastline of Barcelona’s metropolitan area are home to 41 beaches, all of them equipped with a wide range of services that will allow you to fully enjoy this urban paradise.
If you still want to see and discover more of the Mediterranean, the Costa Brava is just a few miles away. The coastline of the region of Girona, located north of Barcelona, has many different stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters, an endless amount of oasis that will make you feel as if you are in a film.
Map of Barcelona city beaches
Hotel SB Diagonal Zero is located at the top of the seafront promenade which communicates with all of Barcelona’s beaches: Llevant, Fòrum, Litoral, Nova Mar Bella, Mar Bella, Bogatell, Nova Icària, Somorrostro, Barceloneta, Sant Miquel and Sant Sebastià.
In this map you can see Barcelona’s different beaches and their location in regards to the hotel.
Llevant
Llevant beach is the nearest to Hotel SB Diagonal Zero and you will only have to walk 800 yds. to get to the sea. Since it’s a bit further from the city centre, you can enjoy a peaceful and quiet experience and avoid all the crowds.
- Distance to the hotel: 700 yds.
- Transport: walking distance from the hotel due to its proximity
- Length: 380 yds.
- Services: storage, showers, toilets, parasol and sun bed rental.
- Lifeguard: From May 15th to September 25th, from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Fòrum
Fòrum beach can boast about being one of the area’s quietest and most pleasant beaches. It is an excellent place to do sport, go for a stroll or simply sit back and enjoy the sea. It is equipped with a wide range of facilities that will allow you to fully enjoy this beach.
- Distance to the hotel: 0.7 miles
- Transport: You can get there by tram, getting on at the stop located right outside the hotel and getting off at Port Fòrum. Alternatively, it is a 20-minute walk.
- Length: 450 yds.
- Services: storage, showers, toilets, parasol and sun bed rental, restaurants.
- Lifeguard: From May 15th to September 25th, from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Nova Mar Bella
Nova Mar Bella beach is located next to Llevant beach. Created after the urban reorganisation that took place in Barcelona for the Olympic Games in 1992, today it has become the perfect place to spend the day. The beach has a large car park and facilities for visitors with reduced mobility as well as a nudist area.
- Distance to the hotel: 1,2 km
- Transport: The best way to get there is on foot thanks to its proximity (15 minutes).
- Length: 500 yds.
- Services: storage, showers, toilets, parasol and sun bed rental and beach library.
- Lifeguard: From May 15th to September 25th, from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Barceloneta
The famous Barceloneta beach is located in the centre of Barcelona. This window looking out to the sea offer a wide range of facilities and services to make the most of your day on the beach. It also has many different restaurants, sports areas and much more.
- Distance to the hotel: 3 miles
- Transport: Metro L4 communicates Barceloneta beach with Hotel SB Diagonal Zero. Take the metro at Maresme/Fòrum and get off at Barceloneta, just 6 stops away.
- Length: 578 yds.
- Services: storage, showers, toilets, parasol and sun bed rental, beach library and sports areas.
- Lifeguard: From May 15th to September 25th, from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.