Photo of Gava Beach with brown sand surface

Photo of Gava Beach with green water surface

Photo of Gava Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Gava Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Gava Beach located in natural area

5.8

Pleasant

Gava Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gava Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gava Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar de platja Iguana is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Gava Beach?

There are 306 places to stay in the Gava Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Gava Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=97435&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Canal Olimpic</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8405442&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Arena Castelldefels- Only Adults</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4641709&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Petit Bijou - Beach apartment III</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1142511&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lets Holidays Castelldefels Diagonal Orient</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=93655&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Royal Marina Gardens</a></li></ul>

Platja de Gavà

Gavà, Spain

#294 out of 378 in Catalonia

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Easy access Brown sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Gava • 4.7 km

Map of beach

Bar El Paripe Playa

7.2 - Good 50m

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant Quesada Platja, Gavà

8 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Bar de platja Iguana

8 - Very good 50m

Bar Chiringuito El Mosquito

7.4 - Good 50m

Bar Chiringuito Pachamama Playa

7.8 - Very good 50m

Bar PARIPÉ CHIRINGUITO GAVÀ MAR

7.8 - Very good 50m

Bar Chiringuito Blanquito

7.8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Playagrande by Tropical

8.2 - Very good 90m

Mediterranean Restaurant Kauai Gavà Mar

7.8 - Very good 110m

Hiking Area Platja de la Pineda

50m

Park Parc

130m

National Park Pineda Cal Francės

190m

Hiking Area RideWithJAC

190m

Park Les Sorres de Pineda

280m

Park Parc de l' Estany de la Murtra

400m

Park Pineda De Gavà

440m

Park Berenador Europa

440m

National Park Pineda del Remolar

450m

Playground Parc infantil

50m

Playground Play garden

8.7km

Supermarket 3 Estrellas Supermarket

180m

Bakery Granier

7.2 - Good 240m

Supermarket El Mercat de Les Marines

290m

Supermarket Caprabo

450m

Supermarket Saloon Supermercado

6.4km

Shopping Mall El Corte Inglés Cornellà

8.7km

Supermarket Wilson Market

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Dolmen Adventures - Surf, Kitesurf, Paddlesurf & Mountain bike

10 - Exceptional 460m

Tourist Attraction Plaça de les Palmeres

920m

Tourist Attraction Monument De Castelldefels

6.6 - Good 960m

Tourist Attraction Platja Castelldefels

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Plaça de la Marina

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Plaça Font de la Pineda

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Pause Surf Barcelona - Clases y Alquileres (by Dolmen Adventures)

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Santa Maria de Castelldefels

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Castelldefels

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Historical Landmark Castell de Fels (Castell de Castelldefels)

3.1km

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About

Gava Beach is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 66th place out of 71 beaches in the Barcelona region 17.4 km away from its center, the city of Barcelona. It is one of the beaches of Gava settlement, just 4.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with green water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Gava Beach coast is free for all. .

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 directly on the beach.

Gava Beach (Barcelona) region (Costa Daurada sub-region) is located outside the Gava settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Gava Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Gava • 4.7 km

Map of beach

Bar El Paripe Playa

7.2 - Good 50m

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant Quesada Platja, Gavà

8 - Very good 50m

Restaurant Bar de platja Iguana

8 - Very good 50m

Bar Chiringuito El Mosquito

7.4 - Good 50m

Bar Chiringuito Pachamama Playa

7.8 - Very good 50m

Bar PARIPÉ CHIRINGUITO GAVÀ MAR

7.8 - Very good 50m

Bar Chiringuito Blanquito

7.8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Playagrande by Tropical

8.2 - Very good 90m

Mediterranean Restaurant Kauai Gavà Mar

7.8 - Very good 110m

Hiking Area Platja de la Pineda

50m

Park Parc

130m

National Park Pineda Cal Francės

190m

Hiking Area RideWithJAC

190m

Park Les Sorres de Pineda

280m

Park Parc de l' Estany de la Murtra

400m

Park Pineda De Gavà

440m

Park Berenador Europa

440m

National Park Pineda del Remolar

450m

Playground Parc infantil

50m

Playground Play garden

8.7km

Supermarket 3 Estrellas Supermarket

180m

Bakery Granier

7.2 - Good 240m

Supermarket El Mercat de Les Marines

290m

Supermarket Caprabo

450m

Supermarket Saloon Supermercado

6.4km

Shopping Mall El Corte Inglés Cornellà

8.7km

Supermarket Wilson Market

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Dolmen Adventures - Surf, Kitesurf, Paddlesurf & Mountain bike

10 - Exceptional 460m

Tourist Attraction Plaça de les Palmeres

920m

Tourist Attraction Monument De Castelldefels

6.6 - Good 960m

Tourist Attraction Platja Castelldefels

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Plaça de la Marina

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Plaça Font de la Pineda

10 - Exceptional 2km

Tourist Attraction Pause Surf Barcelona - Clases y Alquileres (by Dolmen Adventures)

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Santa Maria de Castelldefels

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Castelldefels

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Historical Landmark Castell de Fels (Castell de Castelldefels)

3.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

560m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Casa Natura Gava Beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gava • 4.2km from center

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Lets Holidays Castelldefels Diagonal Orient

3km from the beach

9 Excellent

Lets Holidays Castelldefels Diagonal Orient

Entire Apartment

Castelldefels • 4.1km from center

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3.4km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Aparthotel Solifemar

Serviced Apartment

Castelldefels • 4.5km from center

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3.5km from the beach

9 Excellent

Aparthotel Bardon

Serviced Apartment

Castelldefels • 4.2km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Apartamentos Royal Marina Gardens

Entire Apartment

Castelldefels • 4.3km from center

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Masd Mediterraneo Hotel Apartamentos Spa

3.6km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Masd Mediterraneo Hotel Apartamentos Spa

Serviced Apartment

Castelldefels • 4.5km from center

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3.9km from the beach

5.6 Pleasant

Stay Barcelona Castelldefels

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gava • 4.6km from center

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3.9km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Hotel Canal Olimpic

Hotel

Castelldefels • 4.1km from center

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4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

VILLA BELLA ESTANCA

Entire Villa

Castelldefels • 4.6km from center

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4km from the beach

6.9 Good

Petit Bijou - Beach apartment III

Entire Apartment

Castelldefels • 4.2km from center

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4.1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Arena Castelldefels- Only Adults

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Gava • 4.1km from center

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4.2km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Apartamentos Porta Coeli

Entire Apartment

Castelldefels • 4.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 5.6 (Pleasant)

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5.8 Pleasant

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5.8 Pleasant

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4 Frustrating

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5.8 Pleasant

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4 Frustrating

14.2km

Cala Morisca Cala Morisca

7.6 Very good

14.5km

Cala Vallcarca Cala Vallcarca

4 Frustrating

14.8km

Platja De Gossos Sitges Platja De Gossos Sitges

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Gava • 4.7km

Main locality of province

Barcelona • 17.4km

Transport

Airport

BCN • 4.8km

Bus Station

Terminal 1 A • 3.6km

Train Station

Gavà • 4.4km

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Average Reviews rating

5.8 Pleasant

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5.8 Pleasant

Jared Segalés

10 Exceptional

Gava Beach in Barcelona is nothing to write home about. It's nothing compared to Costa Brava, but if you're in a pinch and don't have time to drive further, it's a decent spot. It's got plenty of room, decent sand, showers that are passable, and a few decent cafes near the centre. All in all, it's not the beach of your dreams, but it's not the worst place to spend an afternoon.

March 2023

Rajesh Ranasinghe

8 Very good

I decided to take a trip to the beach early one summer morning, and what I found was a tranquil and invigorating atmosphere. There were far fewer people than I expected, making it a blissfully peaceful experience.

March 2023

Johnathan

8 Very good

This beach is perfect for families with children. It boasts clean sand and plenty of excellent beach bars. The only drawback is the pervasive smell of marijuana.

March 2023

Crispin

8 Very good

No matter what time of year, this beach is amazing. During the colder months, it's a great place for a leisurely stroll, and in the summer, it's the perfect spot for a day of fun with family and friends.

March 2023

Christina G.

8 Very good

Platja de Gavà is a tranquil oasis, tucked away between the Llobregat delta and Castelldefels. If you're looking for a peaceful stroll, this beach is the perfect destination. The shoreline is long, offering an idyllic walk to Castelldefels and the delta, with a flat sandy beach and a strip of dunes providing a stunning backdrop. It's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and take a peaceful walk along the shore.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Gava Beach?

The coastline of Gava Beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Gava Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Gava Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Gava Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Gava Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Gava Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Gava Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Gava Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Gava Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Gava Beach?

Gava Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Gava Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Gava Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar de platja Iguana is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Gava Beach?

There are 306 places to stay in the Gava Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Gava Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Gava Beach from parking?

The Gava Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Gava Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Gava Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dolmen Adventures - Surf, Kitesurf, Paddlesurf & Mountain bike located in 3.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Gava Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Gava Beach 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?

Gava Beach (Barcelona) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Gava Beach (Barcelona) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.