Sitges is actually a beach which is also called also as La Joya del Mediterráneo which is located about 40km to the south of Barcelona. It is easy to reach the beach by train from the Barcelona – Santsen which caters about 40 minutes. Sitges is the best recommended place to go in Barcelona if you were looking for a perfect tranquility, roam around to the sea and spot on its colonial incredible houses, visit on its museums or perhaps just chill on its impressive bars and restaurants. This could be a very relaxing experience that you should not pass on your life. Most of the travelers visiting Barcelona could not resist of visiting Sitges since it is one of the obvious remarks in the entire Catalan coast. What makes Sitges interesting to visit because of its cultural events, historical places, mix natural beauty and the night march.

For culture lovers, there are two amazing museums in Sitges that you should have to visit as well. The Museum Maricel and the Museu Dog Ferrat—these two museums are said to be the previous homes of the two famous artists namely Rusiño and Santiago. Though many years have come, this part of Sitges remained unspoiled due to the many coastal areas that surrounds on it. Today, the large number of visitors visiting the place continues to pour in Barcelona not only just to visit the city alone but as well as to head off to Sitges and to witness its unique view.

Even with the dire economy Barcelona still is attracting millions of tourist this year. Though, the Barcelona tourism industry is hit by the recession; and travel elements like flights and accommodation are very cheap; this is the chance that travelers should grab.

Once again the Barcelona beaches will be full from sunrise to sunset. As families go frolicking in the sea in the morning; the younger couple is relaxing to prepare themselves for the night party that would last until the wee hours of the evening. Barcelona weather during these months, the elements is friendlier and cooperative to the tourist; thus giving more time for them tours the city or sun bask under the sun.

Plata De La Nova Icaria is one of the crowded beaches of Barcelona and is a popular beach due to the nearby equipments, facilities and attractions which are very near the beach location. Facilities available for the tourist and local beach combers are safe drinking water, toilets, children’s play areas, parking, shower, children play areas and access for disabled person.

Plata De la Nova Icario beach is open from dusk till dawn though lifeguards are only available from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. from the month of May until September. The best way of transportation is by bus.

Other beaches to enjoy in Barcelona are Bogatell Beach, mar Bella Beach, Barceloneta Beach, and Casteldefells. Be sure to protect your skin when sunbathing and enjoying the beach.

Besides beach hopping in Barcelona make sure to also enjoy other cultural delights while in the city.

We can not resist though the glare of Sagrada Familia, so instead of heading out direct to the sandy beaches of Barcelona we spent half day exploring the masterpieces of Anthony Gaudi; from Familia Sagrada, Casa Mila and Parc Guell. We were enchanted by hallucinatory effect of his creations.

After finishing the day with memories of Gaudi we went straight to our hotel and rested for the whole night. Partying will just follow as we finished our goal of scouting most if not all the beaches in Barcelona.

Barcelona Beach List

• Sant Sebastia Beach is situated in Ciutat Vella district. The closest beach in Barcelona and one of the oldest beaches in the city together with Barceloneta. Sant Sebastian Beach is frequented by both the foreigners and the local beach combers.

• Nova Icaria Beach is the most equipped beach in the city of Barcelona which caters to all kinds of guest. Visitors in this beach stay the longest due perhaps to the serenity it offers their visitors. Usually, families and group of friends from outside Barcelona frequent this area.

• Mar Bella was born as part of the development for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games which caters to all range of ages though it is frequently so of the younger generation. This beach has a designated part for children and families and for adult sun bathing.

• Barceloneta Beach is one of the biggest and oldest in the city of Barcelona. A favored spot among the tourist and foreign guest.

These are a four of the most visited and well-known Barcelona Beaches.