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Chiringuito de la Mar Bella

Chiringuitos - Mac Arena Beach Club

Best for bedding down to Balearic beats It's a bit of a trek, but you can loll about on the beds, eat Asian food and pretend you're in Ibiza. There's plenty of towel space on the beach too. Beach: Port Fòrum/Sant Adrià Del Besos. Metro: El Maresme Fòrum. 9am-3am

Chiringuitos - Bambú

Best for menú del dia The last chiringuito before the Fòrum, Bambu offer a 12 euro menú del dia while Friday is aperitif night, meaning that once you buy a drink, you are free to tuck into the buffet. The free sunloungers are a nice touch. Beach: Llevant. Metro: El Maresme Fòrum. 9am-2am

Chiringuitos - Natura

Best for posing under a palm tree When you've done baking yourself to a crisp, Natura's shady terrace is just the place to kick back. DJs play at the weekends. Beach: Nova Mar Bella. Metro: Selva del Mar. 9am-2am

Chiringuitos - Relevant

Best for girls who like girls A short trot across the sand from Chiringuito de la Mar Bella lies this lesbian-friendly spot which is chock-a-block on Sundays. Generous salads and sandwiches are on offer for lunch. Beach: Mar Bella. Metro: Poblenou. 9am-2am

Chiringuitos - Chiringuito de la Mar Bella

Best for letting it all hang out This popular gay cruising spot is slap bang in the middle of the nudist beach. Check out the naked flesh or show off your own bits at the bar. Beach: Mar Bella. Metro: Poblenou. 9am-2am

Chiringuitos - Vai Moana

Best for cocktail connoisseurs Service with a smile can be hard to find on Barcelona's beaches but not here. Cheerful staff guide you through their sizeable cocktail menu and there's good food on offer too. Beach: Bogatell. Metro: Poblenou. 9am-2am

Chiringuitos - Princesa 23

Best for an international crowd In an enviable spot in easy-to-get-to Barceloneta, Princesa 23 offers frozen margaritas for 4 euros a pop. Beach: Sant Miquel. Metro: Barceloneta. 10am-midnight

Chiringuitos - Chiringuito del Mar

Best for cheap cocktails and tunes Right in front of the gym, this gay-friendly joint offers 4 euros cocktails and good music. Popular with locals. Beach: Barceloneta. Metro: Barceloneta. 10am-midnight