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Malgrat de Mar
Platja Malgrat
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About
Platja Malgrat is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 1th place out of 53 beaches in the Barcelona region 55.3 km away from its center, the city of Barcelona. It is one of the beaches of Malgrat de Mar settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Platja Malgrat coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. This area has also a water park in the sea with various inflatable toys which constitute excellent activities for parents and children. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is S'Abanell Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Beach overall scores
Platja Malgrat is located in Barcelona region (Costa Brava sub-region) within Malgrat de Mar, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The railway running between the road, hotel and beach gives the resort an unusual atmosphere, although it's quite laid-back. The rail station and the older part of the town seem a bit worn out, but it's September and likely much quieter than when the kids are on holiday. The beach is lovely, stretching on for miles, though the sand is rough and gritty. If you're after a quie..."
Merrybeth
"This beach near Malgrat de Mar is great - there are lots of shops to buy from and it is always kept clean."
Jacek KTM
User reviews
"The railway running between the road, hotel and beach gives the resort an unusual atmosphere, although it's quite laid-back. The rail station and the older part of the town seem a bit worn out, but it's September and likely much quieter than when the kids are on holiday. The beach is lovely, stretching on for miles, though the sand is rough and gritty. If you're after a quie..."
Merrybeth
"This beach near Malgrat de Mar is great - there are lots of shops to buy from and it is always kept clean."
Jacek KTM
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Calella 0.5 km
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Blanes 1.2 km
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Lloret de Mar 1.5 km
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Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.3 km
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Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
s'Agaro 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Santa Susanna 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Blanes 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Pineda de Mar 0.8 km
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Blanes 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Pineda de Mar 1.9 km
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Blanes 2.3 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- La Bamba• 3 min walk
- Gelateria Núria• 3 min walk
- Celmar Ca La Cèlia• 4 min walk
- Insólit Gastrobar• 6 min walk
Attractions
- Houdini Escape Room• 8 min walk
- David Rent Quads and...• 19 min walk
- Platja de Sta. Susan...• 22 min walk
- Platja de Llevant• 24 min walk
Transport
- GRO• 28.9km
- Av. Costa Brava - CA...• 11 min walk
- Malgrat de Mar• 3 min walk
Localities
- Malgrat de Mar• 560m
- Barcelona• 55.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Platja Malgrat?
The coastline of Platja Malgrat is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Platja Malgrat?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Platja Malgrat has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Platja Malgrat good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Platja Malgrat does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Platja Malgrat for swimming is positive.
Is the Platja Malgrat good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Platja Malgrat secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Platja Malgrat?
The bar is located right on the Platja Malgrat.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Bamba is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Platja Malgrat?
There are 1526 places to stay in the Platja Malgrat area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Platja Malgrat include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Platja Malgrat from parking?
The Platja Malgrat has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Platja Malgrat?
There are 4 attractions near Platja Malgrat that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Houdini Escape Room located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Platja Malgrat?
The month with the highest temperature in Platja Malgrat is July. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Platja Malgrat (Barcelona) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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