Beaches

Barcelona would lose part of its essence if it wasn’t for its beaches. The place where sea and sand come together is where the Catalan capital gives us everything we need to relax and to entertain ourselves.

Barcelona’s metropolitan area has a total of 26 miles of coastline and 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 discover more of the Mediterranean, the Costa Brava is just a few miles away. The coastline of Barcelona’s neighbouring region, Girona, has many dreamlike beaches with crystal-clear waters, endless oasis that await you which will make you feel like you are living in a movie.

Barcelona city beach map

Hotel SB Glow is located a short walk from the seafront promenade, which links 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.

Nova Icària Beach

Along with Bogatell Beach, Nova Icària Beach is the closest to Hotel SB Glow. It is one of Barcelona’s most popular and busiest beaches, located right next to the Olympic Port.

Distance to the hotel: 0.9 miles
How to get there: the best way to get there from the hotel is on foot. Given its proximity, it will only take you 20 minutes.
Beach length: 0.25 miles
Services: Kiosks, dining, storage, showers, toilets, sports areas, area for visitors with reduced mobility, parasol and sunbed rental.
Lifeguard: From May 15th to September 25th, from 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Bogatell Beach

Bogatell Beach is a quieter beach than its neighbouring Nova Icària. It’s an excellent place to do sport, go for a walk or simply enjoy the sea. It is equipped with a wide range of facilities that will allow you to fully enjoy this beautiful beach.

Distance from the hotel: 0.9 miles
How to get there: After a 20-minute walk, you will be sunbathing by the sea.
Beach length: 0.35 miles
Services: Kiosks, dining, storage, showers, toilets, sports areas, parasol and sunbed rental.
Lifeguard: From May 15th to September 25th, from 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Nova Mar Bella Beach

Nova Mar Bella Beach is located between the beaches of Llevant and Mar Bella. Created after the urban reshaping that Barcelona underwent in preparation of the Olympic Games, today the beach is the perfect place to spend the day. It is equipped with a large parking area and infrastructures for people with reduced mobility. It is a popular option among locals, more so than Bogatell and Nova Icària.

Distance to the hotel: 1.5 miles
How to get there: The best way to get to the beach is by walking, given its proximity to the hotel (25 minutes).
Beach length: 0.3 miles
Services: storage, showers, toilets, sunbed and parasol rental, beach library.
Lifeguard: From May 15th to September 25th, from 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Barceloneta Beach

The famous Barceloneta beach is located in the centre of Barcelona. This window overlooking the sea offers a wide range of facilities so you can make the most of your day on the beach, as well as having a wide range of restaurants, different sports areas and much more.

Distance to the hotel: 1.85 miles
How to get there: It is just a 35-minute walk from Hotel SB Glow.
Beach length: 0.35 miles
Services: storage, showers, toilets, sunbed and parasol rental, beach library and sports areas.
Lifeguard: From May 15th to September 25th, from 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.