Open left menu Costa del Maresme. Costa Barcelona - the most beautiful region in Spain Costa de Maresme distance to Barcelona

Mountain ranges and the picturesque hills surrounding the Costa del Barcelona-Maresme not only form a charming landscape, but also protect the coast from the vagaries of the weather. Thanks to this, there is a mild Mediterranean climate and the sun shines 275 days a year.

The Maresme coast is famous for its healing mineral and hot springs, as well as healing air filled with the aromas of pine trees and the sea. Here you will find amazing beaches with silvery white sand, the most beautiful in Spain. Carnations and strawberries.

Costa del Barcelona-Maresme is one of the most famous resorts in Spain: the first respectable hotels and luxurious country villas of the wealthy Barcelona bourgeoisie and Catalan aristocracy appeared in these places at the end of the 19th century.

At the end of the 60s of the twentieth century, a new stage in the history of the coast began. Conservative and respectable resorts are gradually turning into modern ones tourist centers with comfortable hotels, sports ports and clubs, with restaurants where you can taste dishes from all regions of Spain. Modern entertainment complexes appear here: numerous discos, music cafes and bars. It is safe to say that currently the Costa del Barcelona-Maresme has everything you need for have a wonderful holiday for every taste:

- wonderful, varied beaches - many kilometers of space with Red Cross posts, with water skis and bicycles, with bars and cafes, and for those who like solitude, “islands of peace” hidden behind picturesque rocks and groves;

— comfortable hotels, boarding houses, apartment complexes;

- nautical clubs and sports centers (even with golf courses);

- traditional shopping streets with numerous shops and seaside promenades with typical bars;

- amazing churches, monasteries, palaces and villas;

- exciting excursions around mountain paths and trips to the Dolphinarium and Water Amusement Park;

THE BEST COASTAL CITIES ON THE COAST

EL MASNOW(EL MASNOU) is a small seaside town, with its own sports port, 18 km from Barcelona. It's next to the beautiful playa beach de Alella.

The center of city life is the traditional embankment, with shops and numerous restaurants.

Not far from the embankment there is a luxurious building of the City Hall (Ayuntamiento), built in the neoclassical style, as well as the Casino (Casino) - in the Art Nouveau style.

In the city center, special attention is drawn to the magnificent Art Nouveau houses and the Iglesia de San Pere Church (18th century).

The city has two unique museums: the Municipal Museum (Museo Municipal) and the Museum of Pharmacology and Medicine (Museo de Farmacia y Medicina).

PREMIA DE MAR(PREMIA DE MAR) is a small town located next to El Masnou and surrounded by wonderful beaches. The city has two main attractions:

- big shopping mall with parking;

- a wonderful water amusement park "Fantasy Island" (Isla de Fantasia) - a favorite entertainment center for both children and adults.

At the top of one of the hills surrounding the town, there is a beautiful Romanesque chapel with magnificent views of the coastline.

Near Premia de Mar, towards Vilassar de Mar, you can see the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Cisa, the most revered in the Costa del Maresme region. Here is a Gothic image of the Virgin (15th century).

Premià de Mar is particularly famous for its oriental restaurants and the famous Costa del Maresme Flower Market. Here you can see absolutely unusual carnations, of various colors and sizes. These flowers are grown in numerous greenhouses in the city. It is the Premia de Mar carnations that are considered the most beautiful of those sold at the famous flower markets in Barcelona.

VILASSAR DE MAR(VILASSAR DE MAR) is a small seaside town with a traditional promenade, a maritime club, and numerous seafood restaurants. It is located a few kilometers from Premia de Mar and approximately 24 km from Barcelona.

In the city's greenhouses, beautiful carnations and ornamental plants are grown - rivals of the flowers from Premià de Mar. Local carnations can be seen at the Flower Market, located on the conventional border of the two cities;

Both adults and children enjoy visiting the Maresme Zoo

(El Zoo del Maresme) is a small cozy zoological garden.

You can also look into CABRERA DE MAR - a small ancient city, located approximately 3 kilometers from coastline- at the foot of the picturesque Burriac hill (colina de Burriac).

At the top of the Bourriac hill, the majestic ruins of a castle from the 12th to 14th centuries have been preserved, which is a kind of emblem of the district. From the side of the castle there is a wonderful view of the city and surrounding area.

On one of the hillsides you can see the ruins of the Iberian settlement of Ildur. This is one of the most interesting archaeological finds, discovered in Catalonia. During the excavations, various objects of the Iberian era were discovered, most of which are now in the collection of the Archaeological Museum of the Costa del Maresme, in Mataro: weapons, coins, various utensils and decorative arts.

The city is surrounded by picturesque hills and mountains: from the top of Montcabrer a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area opens, and on Mount Agell there is a beautiful Gothic Church - Iglesia de Santa Helena.

The old city center is located around the Parish Church of the Iglesia Parroquial de Sant Feliu (16th century).

Near the city there are the famous mineral spring Font Picant, from which you can drink water in a charming restaurant located on the slopes of Mount Cabrer - combined with beautifully prepared dishes from the region.

ARENIS DE MAR(ARENYS DE MAR) - picturesque port city, whose history begins in the 14th century. To protect against pirates, 10 watchtowers were built in the city, two of which have survived to this day. In the 16th century the city became a thriving trading port. Over time, agriculture, industry and tourism are becoming increasingly important in the life of the city. The main attraction of the city is the La Rambla shopping street - with numerous shops, cafes, bars and restaurants - “the center of local life”.

The parish church of Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Maria is located near Rambla. The façade of the Church is made in Baroque style. Inside the temple you can see an altar in the Catalan Baroque style - the work of the famous sculptor Pau Costa. The church is considered one of the most significant monuments of the Catalan Baroque and has been declared a national treasure.

The Lace Museum (Museu de Frederic Mares de la Punta) is a unique collection of traditional Spanish and foreign weaves, fabrics, embroideries and costumes from the 15th to 20th centuries, located in a spectacular neoclassical building on Calle de l'Eglesia and is considered one of the most unusual and interesting museums in Europe.

The Mollfulleda Mineralogy Museum (Museo Mollfulleda de Mineralogia) houses a collection of various minerals.

Streets of the old town, with beautiful houses from the 17th-19th centuries. retain the special atmosphere of bygone times. Along one of these streets, Cami de la Pietat, you can climb to the top of the hill, where the local cemetery is located - a kind of open-air museum. Here you can see beautiful monuments from the 15th to 18th centuries, as well as amazing tombstones in the Art Nouveau style.

The city's markets captivate with the variety of colors and goods. The region's most famous market, the "everything" market, opens on Saturdays on La Rambla. These days the street turns into an incredible “motley stream of people and goods” moving towards the embankment. Traders come to participate in the market not only from different cities of the Costa del Maresme, but also from other regions of Spain.

The second market - the indoor fish Municipal Market - is open daily: a spectacular performance called “auction” takes place here - with very “colorful” dialogues of participants and a surprisingly diverse assortment of “gifts from the river and sea depths”.

In the port area of ​​the city it is worth visiting the restaurants that are well-deservedly famous on the Costa del Maresme.

The city is also home to the famous Can Titus resort, where various diseases are treated with the waters of hot springs.

CANET DE MAR(CANET DE MAR) is a cheerful ancient city of “strawberries and modernism”, 40 km from Barcelona. In the 11th century in this place there was a small village of fishermen, overlooked by the castle of Castillo Santa Florentina. At the beginning of the 20th century. The castle was restored according to the design of the famous Catalan architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, however, two towers from the 13-14th centuries have been preserved. Now the castle is one of the most interesting historical monuments towns and coasts of the Costa del Maresme.

In the 15th century the village has turned into a significant fishing and commercial port. However, “with the decline of the age of sailors,” the city did not lose its significance and is currently a famous agricultural, industrial, tourist and cultural center of the coast, especially famous for its Art Nouveau buildings.

The elegant Church of Iglesia de Sant Pere (16th -17th centuries) is located among the narrow streets of the old town.

The neo-Gothic sanctuary Santuario de la Misericordia is located in the center of a beautiful park in the northern part of the city.

Magnificent views of the city, surrounding area, Canet Valley and mountain range Sierra Montnegre opens from the peak of Pedracastell, on which there is a majestic cross.

Canet de Mar occupies a special place in the history of Catalan modernism, but not only because here you can see a significant number of sculptures and architectural monuments, made in Art Nouveau style. Lewis Domenech i Montaner, one of the most famous masters of Catalan Art Nouveau, lived and worked in the city for quite a long time:

The house-workshop (Casa -taller) of the artist and architect is the most interesting museum cities.

The most spectacular examples of this style are:

- Casa Roura, also known as Ca la Bianga, is the work of Lewis Domenech and Montaner. This house, rather like an exotic palace of red-brown brick with an amazing round tower, is located on La Rambla de Sant Domenec;

- the unusual building of the Cooperativa la Unio by Rafael Maso.

On the waterfront (Passeig Maritim) and on the streets of the old town there are numerous restaurants specializing in vegetable and fish dishes, as well as wonderful desserts made from the famous local strawberries.

The Strawberry Fair (Fira de la Maduixa), held annually at the end of May, is dedicated to strawberries - a kind of exhibition and sale of strawberries on the embankment - with cheerful processions and picturesque rituals.

SANT PAUL DE MAR(SANT POL DE MAR) is a calm, picturesque respectable Mediterranean resort located on the seashore, between the Valalta River and the church of an ancient Benedictine monastery (47 km from Barcelona).

Sant Pol de Mar, like Caldes d'Estrac, is traditionally an elite resort on the Costa del Maresme, known since the end of the 19th century. Despite the fact that mass tourism began to actively develop in the city from the early 70s of the 20th century, it has retained the original appearance of the old districts and its own style.

The city's history begins in the Romanesque period: the square tower Torre Martina was built from stones brought from the ruins of the Roman settlement of El Farell, located in the vicinity of Sant Pol de Mar.

The city is home to one of the most interesting ancient churches in Catalonia - Iglesia de Sant Pau - left over from a 6-7th century monastery. The building of the church itself dates back to the 10th-11th centuries. The church is located in the eastern part of the city and is considered a unique symbol of Sant Pol de Mar.

In the western part of the city there is a “relatively new” parish church in the Gothic style. — Iglesia de Sant Jaume (16th century) Inside the church, it is worth seeing the famous statue of the Madonna Mare de Deu del Roser, as well as the sculptural image of Lamentation (Pietat), made by the famous Seville baroque master, Juan Martinez Montanes.

Respectable Sant Pol de Mar also “paid its tribute” to the inspired Catalan Art Nouveau: the building of the Public School (Escola Publica) and the peculiar house-palace Can Planiol were built according to the design of local architect Ignasi Mas i Morell.

The Municipal Museum of Painting (Museo Municipal de Pintura), Plaza de la Vila, contains a unique and perhaps the most interesting collection of paintings and graphics of the 19th-20th centuries on the coast, which presents works by such famous artists as Ramon Casas and Joan Miro.

CALELLA(CALELLA) is an ancient picturesque city on the seashore, the tourist capital of the Costa del Barcelona-Maresme, (50 km from the capital of Catalonia).

Calella is a lively cosmopolitan resort with countless terraces of music cafes, bars and restaurants, charming taverns, spectacular discos and stylish nightclubs located on Calle Jovara and the Riera de Capaspre. An incredible number of stores attract customers with a high level of service and a wide selection of goods. The city has numerous sports centers and clubs with a varied range of services that take into account the physical condition, age and wishes of clients. All conditions have been created here for holding various conferences and congresses.

The city is surrounded by amazing picturesque beaches, and always very clean.

Calella gained city status only in 1925, which may be why the “most modern life» Costa del Maresme. However, the city has its own historical attractions:

- Church of Iglesia de Santa Maria y Sant Nicolau (16th -18th centuries), built in the neoclassical style, with a Baroque facade and remarkable figures of the Twelve Apostles by the sculptor Jean de Tours;

— magnificent palaces different eras:

— Casa dels Salvadors (14th century) — with elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles,

— Casa Galceran (16th century) — with spectacular windows in the Gothic style,

— Casa Sivilla is a 16th century craftsman’s building.

Exhibits at the Local Lore Museum-Archivo (Museo-Archivo) tell the story of the city's history.

At any time of the year it attracts residents and guests of the city. Municipal Park Dalmau (Parc Municipal Dalmau) - a magnificent green area with tropical vegetation, always

A special place for walking is the Passeig de Mar/Paseo Maritimo de Manuel Puigvert promenade. Numerous music, sports and folklore festivals and celebrations are held here.

PINEDA DE MAR(PINEDA DE MAR) is a small, quiet town, 1 km. north of Calella, which has gradually developed into a lively tourist center.

The city is divided into two areas: the old city center around the parish church and the promenade surrounded by beaches, modern hotels, apartment hotels and summer residences.

Near the city, on the western side, on the top of Mont Palau are the ruins of an Iberian settlement, and not far from the mountain, in Can Cua, you can see four magnificent arches of a 2nd century Roman aqueduct. AD, the original length of which was 3 km.

The Church of Iglesia de Santa Maria (16th century) deserves special attention - it’s beautiful "paradoxical“a building with an unusual façade, decorated with tiles, with a very unique “tiled ensemble” of domes, with a charming octagonal bell tower, built in the 18th century. - although it seems that, in fact, first there was a tower - and only later was the temple built around it.

The Can Jalpi Palace (15th -16th centuries) is located not far from the Church. Currently the Palace houses cultural center cities.

The city also preserves two 16th-century watchtowers: Torre Mas Castellar and Torre de Santa Ana.

In Pineda de Mar there are two unique “day centers and nightlife“: Plaza de Les Melies and the promenade (Paseo Maritimo), where the city's main festivals are held and where the city's most famous bars and restaurants are located.

Pineda de Mar is a city of picturesque streets, cozy shady squares, charming squares, numerous terraces of cafes, bars, restaurants and very attractive shop windows.

SANTA SUSANNA(SANTA SUSANNA) - a charming old town, a famous healing center mineral waters and hot springs, located 5 km north of Calella. The city seems to be cut into two parts by the N-II highway.

The old town is located “above the highway”, surrounded by picturesque oak groves growing on the slopes of the mountains and hills of the la sierra de Montnegre chain.

Here you can see a majestic tower (16th century) and the restored castle-palace Castell de Can Rates, on the territory of which there is currently a cultural and artistic center. Near the old town there is a beautiful natural park Parque Natural de la Font del Boter. In this protected area, among a variety of tropical trees and flowers, there are the famous healing springs of the city, Font del Boter and Font del Verder.

A more modern area - with a promenade, hotels and campsites - is located closer to the seashore. The seaside area contains the main shops, as well as bars, cafes and restaurants. An excellent promenade with children's attractions and swings.

MALGRATE DE MAR(MALGRAT DE MAR) - surrounded by picturesque hills and pine groves, located near the mouth of the Tordera River, on the border of the provinces of Barcelona and Girona, about 50 km from Barcelona.

Malgrat de Mar is an agrarian-industrial center, in summer time is becoming one of the most interesting tourist centers of the Costa del Maresme.

The Church of Sant Nicolau de Bari (16th century) is the main temple of the city, a beautiful building with a neoclassical facade and a spectacular octagonal clock tower, completed in the 17th century, located in the very center of the old city.

On the streets of the old town stands out a majestic building, Cooperativa Malgratense (18th century). On Carrer de Mar street you can see a spectacular building from the same period - the Torre d’en Riera tower.

Buildings and villas from the late 19th - early 20th centuries. in Art Nouveau style - a special decoration of the city. The most notable of these is the Villa Ca l'Arnau on Carrer de Bellaire.

To the northeast of the city is the peak of Turo d'en Serra, which is a wonderful observation deck for viewing the city, surrounding area, the mouth of the Tordera River and the Montseny mountain forest.

The Sports Center deserves special mention - an unusual building in the futuro-modern style, designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, near the Plaza de Joaquim Ruyra in the town of Les Ferreries - a few kilometers from Malgrat in the direction of Palafolls.

The Dolphinarium (Delfinario) and the Water Amusement Park (Parque Acuatico) are located near Malgrat, in the direction of the town of Palafolls.

Not far from Malgrat towards Palafolls rise the majestic ruins of Palafolls Castle (castillo Palafolls) from the 12th to 15th centuries. The castle is in the process of restoration and the beautiful chapel is already open to the public.

The Church of Iglesia de Sant Genis (15th -16th century) is a magnificent building in the late Roman-Gothic style - located in the small town of Sant Genis de Palafolls, a few kilometers from Malgrat.

TORDERA(TORDERA) - the emblematic northern border of the Costa del Maresme, a charming ancient trading town located a few kilometers from the coastline, in the picturesque valley of the Tordera River.

The streets of the old city center meander along the slopes of the hill, at the top of which is the Iglesia de Sant Esteve Church.

The Saturday market is a unique landmark of the city. On this day, buyers and traders from all cities in the region and from other provinces of Spain come to the city. Carts, kiosks, and stands with goods occupy part of the streets of the old town and Parc Prudenci Bertrana park. The lively, motley stream of “parade participants” and spectators constitutes a cheerful Saturday “ritual” that attracts numerous tourists.

Costa de Barcelona Maresme

The identity of these shores is determined, first of all, by their proximity to France. In the autonomous region of Catalonia, two languages ​​are spoken - Catalan proper, which is said to be more similar to French and Spanish. These places are inhabited, again, not by Spaniards, but by Catalans, who are like an intermediate people between the Spaniards and the French. If you remember, this division occurred in the Middle Ages, when the French king helped the Catalans get rid of their dependence on the Moors, as a result of which Catalonia became an independent state, while the rest of Spain remained under Islamic rule for several centuries. The fact that it was from here that Columbus set off to discover America is also a source of pride for the Catalans.

Among the main contenders for houses in Catalonia you can find people from a wide range of European countries. Buying a villa on the coast near Barcelona is already considered the norm for residents of Germany, Great Britain, Scandinavian countries and, of course, Russia. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, Catalonia, where you plan to buy a house, has a very successful geographical location. The direct flight from Moscow is only 4 hours. There are already 3 regular flights to Barcelona every day, and this is not counting the huge number of charters with tourists. Secondly, to the north of the capital of Catalonia, forests of Pyrenean pine begin and therefore this climate will be useful primarily for those who suffer from pulmonary diseases - bronchitis or asthma. The mountain ranges of the Pyrenees protect the Barcelona-Maresme coast from strong winds and bad weather.

This area is famous for its picturesque beaches with silver sand, pine forests and developed resort infrastructure. There is a toll highway C-32 and a train runs from Barcelona to the city of Blanes every 30 minutes.

Thanks to its proximity to Barcelona, ​​this area is an ideal place to live or buy a home for summer holiday. This makes property on the Costa Maresme an excellent investment property.

Archaeological finds dating back to ancient cultures testify to a rich historical past: along this coast there was a pillar road connecting the Spanish province with the capital of the Roman Empire, as evidenced by a column discovered in the town of Vilasar. First mention of existence here settlements date back to the 10th-11th centuries and speak of villages located far from the coast, from which fishing settlements were later formed, which over time turned into independent regions.

The raids of pirates from North Africa during the 16th and 17th centuries led to the construction of observation and watchtowers, some of which can still be seen today. Rapid development during the Middle Ages was marked by the construction of a large number of castles and churches, but this region received a real impetus for growth only after the success of navigation and the subsequent establishment of trade relations with the American continent, in which people from coastal cities took an active part, showing themselves as shipowners, captains and shipbuilders.

Historical dependence on Barcelona, ​​convenient transport links and the favorable climate influenced the development of this coast as a place for country residences and a tourist area much earlier than other areas of Catalonia. This can be seen in the buildings that are often found here. late XIX centuries that served for these purposes. Wide beaches of coarse sand alternate along the entire coastline with small bays, where excellent conditions are created for water sports.

Costa de Barcelona Maresme is an almost continuous string of resort towns in the north-east of Catalonia, located between Barcelona and the Costa Brava. This coastline is almost entirely lined with long beaches, lapped by crystal clear waters and marked by cliffs. It has a mild, temperate climate - in summer it is not as hot as in the south of Spain, and in winter the thermometer needle does not drop below 5-7 degrees Celsius. This area is a harmonious combination of year-round bustle and thriving international tourism. Rich green vegetation on a blue background Mediterranean Sea, endless beaches with coarse golden sand and small coves create an idyllic and beautiful landscape. With a long tradition of attracting visitors, the Costa de Barcelona Maresme offers many opportunities, including modern hotels and leisure facilities, water sports, golf, horse riding and extreme species sports, sun and sand - all this combined with tradition, architectural and cultural heritage, high quality agricultural products and fine cuisine based on local products. Places of cultural interest include the archaeological sites of Mataro, Arenys de Mar with Baroque architecture, Canet de Mar and Argentona with its modernist architecture. Other tourist centers include Malgrat de Mar, Arenys de Mar, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, Alleya, Sant Vicenç de Montalt and Caldes D'Estrac. Beach: Caleia de la Costa and El Masnou are "blue" beaches Flag" of UNESCO. Pineda de Mar, Sant Pol de Mar, Vilasar de Mar and Premià de Mar are recognized. family resorts. Golf Sant Vicenç de Montalt and Golf Club Lavaneres are just a few of the golf clubs located in an area with a stunning climate, first-class accommodation and excellent local cuisine to suit every taste and budget.

Your children will be delighted with the Marineland water park with its water attractions, a mini-zoo and a show with dolphins and parrots. The huge territory of the water park, occupying 40,000 m² and surrounded by pine trees, is located on the northern edge of the coast, where a bus runs several times a day from all the resort centers of the coast.

For lovers of active recreation, diving clubs and equipment rentals for water sports are open.

General information about the Province of Barcelona (Provincia de Barcelona). Where to go and what to see in the Province of Barcelona.

Provinces Barcelona - part Mediterranean coast, stretching over 100 km to the south and north.

Until recently southern part The Mediterranean coast was called Costa del Garraf, and the northern coast was called Costa del Maresme. Today both of these names have been combined for convenience.

Province of Barcelona – great place for recreation, providing tourists with access to all famous places. But besides sightseeing and entertainment in the largest metropolis of Catalonia, tourists can have a great rest on the golden sands of the popular local beaches, visit thermal resorts, see local cultural and historical monuments, visit restaurants and national natural parks.

Connoisseurs can visit the wine provinces of Aleia and Penedes. And how many opportunities open up for sports fans!

The comfortable warm climate allows you to relax in the Province of Barcelona all year round. In addition, the Province of Barcelona has a developed infrastructure, in particular, a railway connection with the capital of Catalonia. Therefore, everyone can freely afford to make independent trips while relaxing on this Mediterranean sea ​​coast.

In the Province of Barcelona you can discover modernism, one of the most popular architectural styles in this region of Catalonia. On the coast there are such architectural masterpieces as: the pavilion in Mataro and the Crypt of Colonia Guell, created by. The pavilion periodically hosts exhibitions dedicated to contemporary world art.

Also in Sitges you can visit the Maricel Palace or visit the Domenech i Muntanera House Museum, located in Canet de Mar. This museum is dedicated to the architect who created the famous Palace of Music in Barcelona.

In the Province of Barcelona you can relax with the whole family. There is entertainment, attractions and water parks for everyone (Isla Fantasia and Marineland).

It is also a paradise for shopping lovers. In the Province of Barcelona there is a huge La Roca Village outlet, which features 130 different boutiques where you can buy clothes from more than 30 foreign and Spanish designers with a discount of over 60%. The outlet is open 24 hours a day all year round. You can get to this outlet by public transport from Santa Susanna and Lloret de Mar from June to September, as well as from Barcelona at any time of the year on comfortable buses.

It is noteworthy that it was the Province of Barcelona that first implemented the programs social tourism, designed for retirees. Today, older people can easily and without compromising their health and wallet have a wonderful holiday at sea, visit Barcelona with excursions not only during the summer holidays, but also in the period February-May, October-November.

The Costa Barcelona has endless beaches from north to south. The main ones are:

. The resort is considered the best place for family vacation. Not only are there golden beaches, but there are also animation events for children, and one of the best local children's parks - "Castel", with labyrinths, swings, and children's slides.

. The area has received certification for sports and family tourism. The resort is located on a hill very close to the sea. Montnergre y el Corredor Park is nearby. For cycling lovers, aquatic species sports and just hiking there is real freedom here.

– the resort with 3 kilometers of beaches also has a certificate in the direction of family recreation and tourism. Here, both adults and children can practice their favorite sports, and while the adults are splashing in the Mediterranean Sea, professional animators look after the children, entertaining them with exciting programs.

Located on the Costa del Maresme. This resort is famous for its medieval thermal springs (XIII century). The oldest balneological sanatorium in this region, built back in 1818, is located here. This is where the famous world-class hotel – Colon – is located.

Here on the sea coast you can undergo thalasso and thermal therapy. It is also home to the museum of Palau's famous art collector, in one of whose galleries you can see the works of Pablo Picasso.

Also certified as a family holiday and tourism destination. It is convenient to get to the resort, as there are well-developed transport links with the capital of Catalonia. The airport is 10 km away. Here on the hill you can see medieval castle, dating back to the 10th century. Today, the castle's areas are rented out for various festive events.

The resort is famous for its wide beaches, which is very convenient for a family holiday. Nearby is the Garraf Park, where you can walk along specially equipped routes not only for ordinary people, but also for people with various health limitations, including the blind. In the very heart of this park there is a Buddhist temple where you can take courses in relaxation, yoga, self-improvement and meditation techniques, and listen to thematic lectures.

The small cozy resort is always full of tourists. The city is a 30-minute drive from Barcelona. Life here is in full swing all year round. Sitges offers a lot of entertainment, discos, including Pacha, 3 sports ports, shops, restaurants, festivals, film festivals and parties. For example, you can visit Sitges during the Corpus Christi celebrations and marvel at the floral carpets spread out in the old part of the resort town.

Here is the museum of the famous local artist Santiago Rusiñol, who taught himself. In addition to this museum, you can also visit many other art galleries and workshops in the city. Another famous local resident is the founder of the Baccardi brand. You can visit the house-museum dedicated to the creator of the famous rum brand.

Spain, Costa del Maresme is a resort area of ​​Spain, located half an hour from Barcelona, ​​south of the Costa Brava region, in the northern part of the Costa de Barcelona. Costa Barcelona has a coastline of about 100 km, and beach strip The Costa Maresme stretches 50 km from the town of Montgat to Blanes, and includes the provinces of Malgrat de Mar, Calella, Pineda de Mar, Santa Susanna and Paul de Mar.

High mountain ranges prevent strong winds from penetrating the resort, excellent sandy beaches and affordable prices for holidays (lower than in the Costa del Sol) make this place popular this direction for tourists. The climate here is mild, Mediterranean, the weather allows you to relax here from the end of spring to the end of September.

Beaches and beach services in Costa del Maresme

All beaches in the Costa del Maresme are spacious, with golden sand, comfortable for adults and children, equipped with everything necessary. Nearby there is all the necessary infrastructure. Best beaches in the region:

• Pineda de Mar beach is one of the most famous and popular beaches, its length is 3 km and its width is 45 meters. The beach is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. For an additional fee you can rent a catamaran and rent diving equipment.
• Playa de Gran in Calella is located near the city center and is popular, especially with families with children due to its gentle slope into the sea. The beach is marked " blue flag"for cleanliness, and its length is 1.5 km. It is equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, inflatable slides for children, toilets and showers. If necessary, you can rent towels.
• Les Caletes beach is located in Santa Susanna. The descent into the sea is gentle here, which is a plus for families with children. There are also several playgrounds on the beach. In addition to children's entertainment, there is entertainment for adults: windsurfing, jet skis, football, volleyball. This beach has diving spots, and the most famous park, Port Aventura, is located nearby. The 13th-century castle of Can Rates now houses a cultural center.
• In Malgrat de Mar there is Astillero Beach with golden sand, and there are a lot of people here during the peak season. This is an ancient city with parks and a dolphinarium; along the embankment you can get to Santa Susanna. There are cafes and restaurants near the beach, and all the necessary beach equipment is available on the coast. There are boat and catamaran rentals.

Distance from Costa del Maresme to Barcelona and other cities

How to get to the resort. Well-developed connections between Spanish cities allow you to quickly get from Barcelona and other cities to the Costa del Maresme. The railway network and highways connect each other resort villages and large cities. But sometimes you have to travel with transfers.

Costa Barcelona on the map of Spain

From El Prat airport (Barcelona airport) you can get to the resort area in several ways:

• It is convenient to get directly to the hotel with a rented car. If you rent a car at the airport for all days of your vacation, you can use the same car to go back to the airport. It is better to make a reservation in advance, this will affect the cost of the rented vehicle. Costa Maresme is 51 km away.
• You can order a transfer directly at the airport. The driver will meet the arrival with a name plate at any time of the day. At night rates increase. Cost one way - from 80 euros*.
• Free transfer from the airport and back is provided by tour operators if you book a package tour with them. In this case, you won’t have to think about how to get there, because the tour operator will meet tourists and bring them directly to the place.
• A taxi can quickly get you from the airport to the hotel and vice versa. This method is very comfortable, because you need to travel by bus and train with transfers.
• Buses from Terminal 2 run every 10 minutes. You need to buy a ticket for bus “A2” to stop Pl. Universitat, change at the Barcelona stop to bus "e11.1" to the stop "Rda. Alfons XII - Camí Ral", take bus number 554 to the Argentona stop, where change to bus number 557 to the Mataro stop. Total travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes, total ticket price: 10-15 euros*. This is a long route.
• On the R2 Nord trains with transfers, which depart every 30 minutes from Terminal 2 of the airport to the resorts. After about 10-12 minutes, get off at Barcelona Sants station and change to the R1 train to Mataro station. After the station, the journey remains about 5 km, this journey can be done by taxi. The total travel time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, train fares range from 11 to 15 euros*.

Coastline

Important! You must remember to validate your ticket.

From Girona airport it takes a little longer to get there by car, the journey will be 70 km.

Costa del Maresme is perfect for youth holidays and holidays with children. The resort has plenty of entertainment for children: the Marineland water park, a zoo and parks. Fruit trees and strawberries grow in this place, from which very tasty desserts are made.

All hotels are located close to the beach, along which there are cozy restaurants and cafes. Most hotels, including 3* hotels, in this place have good conditions for accommodation and food.

Costa del Maresme, Spain

Pay attention! The most comfortable temperature for a holiday is in July. At this time, the sea is already warming up well, and weather vagaries occur less frequently.

Adviсe:

• On the beach, you must use sunscreen;
• Do not leave things unattended on the beach;
• Pay attention to the color of the flag on the beach (yellow - swimming is undesirable, red - swimming is prohibited).

Not so long ago, the resort was a fishing village, but at the beginning of the 20th century it began to be built up: hotels, villas and houses of wealthy Catalans appeared, as well as parks, water parks and other popular entertainment and historical attractions. Now Costa del Maresme is a popular resort on the Costa de Barcelona with developed infrastructure, which is visited by many tourists from different countries.

*Prices are current as of August 2018.

Costa Barcelona – love at first sight

The Spanish Costa Barcelona or the Catalonia region is a tourist's dream! There is entertainment for the most active travelers, an inquisitive tourist will definitely learn something new, and those who are running away from the bustle of the city will find peace and tranquility.

One word “Barcelona” brings to mind a number of vivid images - the bizarre buildings of the famous Gaudi, the picturesque coastline, the Game of Thrones castle and, of course, the legendary Messi!

Geography of Costa Barcelona

The Costa de Barcelona consists of several parts. To the south of Barcelona, ​​the capital of Catalonia, is the Costa Garraf, which then turns into the Costa Dorada. The northern part of the region consists of the Costa Brava and Costa del Marisme.

Now let's go on a short journey through each of these parts.

Costa Garraf

This region is chosen by lovers of expensive luxury holidays. The Costa Garraf coast attracts with its wide beaches, mountains and pine forests. Here you will find small colorful tourist towns, which become more and more numerous as you approach the capital. Spreading beaches make it possible to enjoy a more secluded holiday, without having to worry about being close to other vacationers. But don’t think that the resorts of Garrafa are quiet and peaceful. Just the opposite! Here the parties don't stop until dawn!

Costa Dorada– a favorite resort of Russian-speaking tourists

Yes, indeed, in this region you can often find Russian spoken, both among tourists and among hotel staff and street vendors. It is because of this that Russians and other residents of the former USSR choose the Costa Dorada.

One of the most popular tourist towns on the Costa Dorada is Salou. Fans of active and active activities will definitely like this place. extreme recreation, parties and parties until the morning. The number of vacationers sometimes goes off scale. But this does not prevent Salou from taking first place among the favorite cities of tourists. The beach and the sea beckon here, and there are many attractions not for the faint of heart, and a lot of restaurants, bars and pubs, where live music is often played, discos and theme parties are held.

There are also calmer, quieter towns in this region. For example, Miami Playa. Small two-story houses are comfortably located here on the lovely coastline. This real paradise for those who are looking for peace and tranquility.

Costa Brava

Another popular resort region, where tourist life is in full swing. Lovers of active recreation will definitely like this place.

The town of Lloret de Mar is endless parties, dancing, singing and dancing! During the day, the huge water park with the famous 80-meter slide will not let you get bored. The beaches here leave much to be desired - the fairly hard sand will not allow you to lie in the sun for a long time. But the surrounding views will definitely take your breath away! And the undoubted advantage of a holiday in Lloret is the very affordable prices.

Not far from Lloret de Mar is Tossa de Mar. This is a picturesque town that beckons with its views and gives no rest to your feet. After all, here you want to walk along mountain paths, swim in a boat on clear waters, admire the views from the lighthouse restaurant. Only one drawback in Tossa is large number vacationers. But you can always sail to secluded coves and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Roses is a surfers paradise. The bay in Roses is located on the edge, which is why the right wind blows here and allows you to enjoy riding the waves to your heart's content. Those who relax without boards will also be pleased with this town - the beaches are wide, there are fewer tourists, and the prices are pleasing.

Costa del Marisme

The most famous tourist cities in this region are Pineda de Mar, Calella, Santa Susanna. This region is a real find for lovers of an economical, quiet and leisurely holiday. Here you will not find clubs and noisy discos, and cafes and restaurants are often closed by 11 pm. The beaches are wide, the sea is deep, the waves are big.