Cala Jovera De Tamarit is located just north of Tarragona, Spain and is hidden between Altafulla…read moreand La Móra. Jovera Cove is one of the few places that still transports us to the past of the Costa Dorada. You can get to this cove from La Móra or Tarragona in less than a half an hour and this remote location is well worth the trip! Cala Jovera's warm and calm waters, shallow sea entrance, beautiful cliffs and trees make this cove a special, unique and very pleasant exotic place. The combination of the mountain, the vegetation and crystalline water accompanied by the Tamarit castle create a postcard cove with breath-taking views! You can jump off the cliffs and enjoy some crystal clear waters! On the other side of this castle is a large sandy beach called Playa Tamarit which also offers pretty views of the Tamarit castle but I prefer the pretty exotic cliffs on the cove side over the typical beach experience that I'm accustomed to. There are no showers, bathrooms, or changing rooms anywhere near this cove. There is only a bunch of camping style resorts on the road leading up to this cove. On the beach side at Playa or Platja Tamarit there may be bathrooms and showers but I did not look for any on that side. If you're near Tarragona or La Móra in the Spanish Riviera, I highly definitely recommend visiting this cove! You'll love it!

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!

A huge site with apartment blocks and bungalows spread access the grounds…read more I stayed in the apartment blocks so cannot comment on what's inside the bungalows, although they looked very cute, some plan and some painted in bright contrasting colours. The apartments are well appointed, either with two or three bedrooms. I stayed in a two bedroom apartment. The walls between the bedrooms were ok as I was not inundated with noise from my colleague. The lounge/kitchen area is bright, once you open the grills which cover every window. You get the basic utilities so if you want to cook you should be able to, you might want to bring your own mugs though as they have small cups!! If you do not fancy walking about the site you can hire a bicycle, for us we just needed to leave a deposits which was fully refunded, if you are during peak holiday time this maybe different. For young families this looks to be a very good venue with pools, play areas, basketball, tennis courts and a gym. So the potential for something for everyone. The beach front is about 10/15 minutes (approx) away on foot. It's a sandy beach and in the summer months I can imagine that it is very popular.

Cambrils Park, is a large holiday/Camping Resort on the Costa Daurada…read more We stayed here a few years ago and had a fun filled week. The bungalow we stayed in was close to the childrens play area and a short walk to one of the swimming pools. Although the bungalow was small and basic, it was clean and tidy and for the amount of time we were there it suited us just fine. Cambrils has a couple of different swimming pools - a large main pool which is split in the middle by a bridge and bar and a small childrens pool next to it. There are sun loungers and grassed areas with lots of room for sunbathing. Just a little further down the site there is another smaller pool suitable for children. The facilities here were all very good. A nice bar area which served food, tennis courts, Crazy golf, Ping-pong tables, Football pitch, Basketball court, Trampolines. There is also a large supermarket, bakery, gift shop, laundretter and medical service should you need it. There are also 723 pitches at the Campsite in Cambrils Park (668 Standard pitches and 55 Special pitches). Although we didn't stay in this area the pitches looked large and quite private. The park is located between Salou and Cambrills and both are worth a visit. Porta Ventura theme park in Salou is also worth a visit. It is owned by Universal studios and has some great rides. I really enjoyed our holiday at Cambrils and would love to go back one day.

Beautiful beach with very pebbley sand right where the water breaks. My feet were a little…read moreuncomfortable while walking in. The waves are ankle high and the water is a cool temperature at the beginning of summer. Bathing suits are optional for all. The majority of beach goers do wear a full suit, but some do opt for nothing at all.

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.

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.

Beautiful beach with nice fine light brown sand. The people are decent even when it's busy. The…read morewater is shallow but once you walk out a bit it gets deeper. The water was a little cool in September (80 degrees outside) but bearable. It's Crystal clear. There's lots of restaurants behind the beach on the upper level. There's a bar right beside us too with servers walking around asking you what you would like to drink. What a beautiful place and worth the 45 minute ride from the Barcelona-Sants train station.