Beach
New in Town: Bar Limón
With the sea breeze floating in through large windows and a menu to rival the city’s best bites to eat, this newly opened restaurant believes that everyday is a brunch day. Read more
Garraf Massif
A peaceful escape is closer than you think. Read more
Beyond Barceloneta
There are plenty more beaches to track down outside the city. Read more
Life's a beach on Costa Barcelona
Visit one of the region's top beach areas this summer. Read more
Jellyfish Boom Along Spain’s Coastline
Reports of rising jellyfish numbers this summer cause concern for Barcelona’s beach-goers and holidaymakers. Read more
The Vermillion Coast
This small corner of France carries plenty of Catalan spirit. Read more
Barceloneta beach loses almost a third of its sand
One of the city’s favourite tourist spots is under threat. Read more
Beach Special #3: Costa Brava
Popular with locals and tourists alike, explore the beautiful Mediterranean shores of the Costa Brava. Read more
Beach Special #2: Costa Daurada
The Costa Daurada stretches south from Sitges to beyond Tarragona, and is named after its golden sandy beaches. Read more
Beach Special #1: Maresme
The Maresme coast is known for its long, sandy beaches, all within an easy train journey of the city. Read more
Best beaches near Barcelona
Escape the sunbathing crowds in Barcelona by heading to one of these out-of-town beaches. Read more
Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 2
Part 2 of our guide to the loveliest coves on the Costa Brava. Read more
Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 1
Cala—meaning creek, cove or small bay—is a delightful word, bursting with summer sun and turquoise waters, paradise bays and smuggler’s secrets. Read more
Coast patrol: Camíns de Ronda
Beat the crowds to the coast this month and experience the Costa Brava from another perspective, as Carol Moran leads us down a lesser-known, but well-beaten track. Read more
Festival al Cel
Turn your eyes to the skies and check out the spectacular displays by planes in what is the biggest aerial show of its kind in the Mediterranean area (it says here) Read more
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Finders/keepers
From the archive: The law against treasure hunting in Spain goes unenforced on the city’s beaches Read more
Surfing
From the archive: Back in 2008 we spoke to Barcelona's surfing community before they lost their waves Read more
Summer in Barcelona
Ah, summer— everyone's favourite time of year. It's no different in Barcelona and there's lots to do here between June and August... Read more