Beach facilities
- DogsNo · Not allowed during the bathing season, except assistance dogs.
- Assisted bathingYes · Bathing assistance point in high season (from 30 May to 13 September), 10:30 to 19:30; book on 607 569 374 or online. Large module with double walkway, pergola and accessible changing room.
- Blue flagNo
- LifeguardsHigh season, from 30 May to 13 September; mid season, in stages from late March to early October. There are no lifeguards for the rest of the year. · from 10:30 to 19:30 in high season and from 10:30 to 18:30 in mid season
- ToiletsYes
- ShowersYes
- Information pointYes
- Length422 m
Also:Restaurants, Espai de Mar, left-luggage lockers, volleyball courts, children's play area, sunlounger hire, parasol hire, bike hire, Barcelona WiFi.
Opening hours
Monday10:30–18:30
Tuesday10:30–18:30
Wednesday10:30–18:30
Thursday10:30–18:30
Friday10:30–18:30
Saturday10:30–18:30
Sunday10:30–18:30
Prices
Free entry
Compared with other beaches on the list
- Platja de la BarcelonetaFree
- Platja de la Mar BellaFree
- Platja de la Nova IcàriaFree
- Platja de la Nova Mar BellaFree
- Platja de LlevantFree
- Platja de Sant MiquelFree
- Platja de Sant SebastiàFree
- Platja del BogatellFree
- Platja del SomorrostroFree
- Zona de Banys del FòrumFree
When entry is free
- Public municipal beach: free access.
Booking
No booking needed.
Good to know
- The opening hours are those of the lifeguard service for the 2026 bathing season: the beach is open to everyone all year round.
- In mid and high season there are toilets from 10:00 to 19:30; in high season, an information point from 10:00 to 18:30.
- Outside the season there are no lifeguards: for emergencies, call 112.
Where it is
From Carrer Almirall Cervera to the Espigó del Gas breakwater (Ciutat Vella district)
L4 Barceloneta · 694 m
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Nearby
- Platja de Sant Miquel Beach · 460 m as the crow flies
- Platja del Somorrostro Beach · 510 m as the crow flies
- Museu d'Història de Catalunya Museum · 600 m as the crow flies
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