Many visitors to Barcelona from abroad will head to the seaside neighbourhood of La Barceloneta, whose beach famously appeared in Don Quixote. As the city’s historic fishermen’s quarter, Barceloneta has several beaches, almost all of which have beach bars and restaurants along with many other amenities. However, the beaches of La Barceloneta are also famously busy, flocked with tourists and merchants, especially in summer. Even the spot described in Don Quixote is, in reality, high and dry, thanks to land reclamation. For those seeking a more unique and genuine experience, some of Catalonia’s best beaches can be found outside Barcelona.
“3 of Catalonia’s best beach destinations are Sitges, Costa Brava and Calella de Palafrugell,” said El Nacional En.
