Beach facilities
- DogsYes · Only in the marked area at the northern end of the beach, next to the rambla de Prim breakwater, during the high bathing season (30 May-13 September in 2026), 10:30-19:30, microchipped dogs only.
- Assisted bathingNo
- 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
- Beach barsNo
- Information pointYes
- Length375 m
Also:Dog area (high season), volleyball courts, sunlounger hire, parasol 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.
- It is the only beach in the city with a dog area, at the northern end and only in high season.
Where it is
From the Selva de Mar breakwater to the Rambla de Prim breakwater (Sant Martí district)
L4 Fòrum · 11 min walk
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Nearby
- Platja de la Mar Bella Beach · 220 m as the crow flies
- Platja de la Nova Mar Bella Beach · 380 m as the crow flies
- Parc del Fòrum Park · 680 m as the crow flies
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