Just past the bustle of Barcelona, the coastline quickly reveals its softer side. You’ll spot rugged headlands, sandy stretches and villages with their own rhythm quite apart from city life. The ...

Spaniards are increasingly being priced out of their own sun-drenched beaches, as an unprecedented tourism boom drives up ...

Best Beaches Barcelona Barceloneta Beach. On Barceloneta Beach you'll see the whole spectrum of humanity laid out on the sand, both young and old. ... See also: 9 best beaches to visit in Spain.

Avoid the droves of bustling crowds with this pristine beach - located just 15 minutes away from one of Barcelona's busiest hotpots - that has been described by one local as the 'perfect escape' ...

Mainland Spain offers a unique breed of urban beaches, with low-key surf communities, coastal restaurants and sea-facing old towns. Here are six of the best for your next break.