A visit to Barcelona is incomplete without the Playa Mar Bella. We checked out the nudie beach on…read morethe very small stretch of land available. If you don't bring a towel to sit on, there will be a guy walking around trying to sell you one.

A gorgeous beach with a walkway and places to eat. Showers and foot wash areas. Great place to…read morespend the day or a week! Or the whole summer.

Barceloneta is a beautiful, clean and picturesque beach. And best of all, it is located right in…read morethe middle of the city so you can easily get here with the metro. It has everything that you can wish for in a beach. The beach is actually located along a long expanse of shoreline with a boardwalk/promenade. Along this boardwalk, you will find jungle gyms, volleyball nets, surfers, sunbathers and street vendors. And there are loads of restaurants, shops, and even casinos located along this strip too. Definitely worth a look while you are in Barcelona.

Very popular beach, with a lot of locals and tourists. The water is very blue, and the sand is very…read moreclean overall. There were a lot of people selling things like beach towels, jewelry, and other goods! It was pretty hard to find a place to sit down near the water, but we managed to find somewhere after about 10 minutes of walking. There is also a lot of restaurants and shops in the area And the beach is the perfect place to have a picnic. Lots of families and children around too!

THE BEST BEACH IN THE WORLD…read more -Beautiful, crystal clear water -Not overly crowded, very few tourists -Water temperature is amazingly warm -Beach remains shallow for at least 50 yards into the sea (never seen anything like it) -Small full-service bar right on the beach -Oh yeah, and topless women What more could you want? I'm not exaggerating that this was the best time I've ever had at the beach. This place is absolutely amazing, especially when compared with the other beaches in Barcelona. Not only would I come back here again, but I would even jump at the opportunity to live here in Castelldefelds if I ever get the chance. Just a fun beach town with a fantastic, relaxed vibe.

Nice beach but the surroundings are terrible. It is like a blast from what I guess once was a…read morelively past. Loads of street vendors, ugly shops and shabby looking restaurants. Best tip: drive on to Barcelona and hit the beach there!

Sitges is a magical place, blessed in the summer with beautiful beaches and warm coastal…read moreMediterranean weather (sometimes hot). It hosts a unique blend of straight and gay vibes. I love coming here and interacting with gays from around the world. The gay village with bars, restaurants and shops is packed to the rafters in summer and during events. There is a gay beach in the center of town and clothing optional Platja dels Balmins with its crowded gay section 10 minutes walk from the church. A secluded gay nude beach, Playa del Muerto, is a good hike. Restaurants serve spectacular fresh seafood, and paella is king. Sitges is relaxing and definitely worth the 35 minute train ride (less than €6 one way) from Barcelona.

Phenomenal, Beautiful Beach Town…read more On our honeymoon, my wife and I knew that we wanted to plan a town where we could take a break from the breakneck speed at which we were traveling from one historic city to the next. While we had been looking at flying into Barcelona, the prices and busyness of the town turned us off. Enter Sitges. The quiet simplicity of this beach town simply cannot be beat. The residents are kind, the festivals are fun (Pride Sitges was going on while we were here), and the food is so, so delicious. For a town not too far from Barcelona, the prices were so much more reasonable! And let's not forget the crowning achievement of Sitges: their beaches. Simply stunning. Make this small Spanish town a stop on your next trip to Spain.