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8.3

Very good

San Sebastian Beach

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

The bar is located right on the San Sebastian Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Pacífic is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

Barcelona, Spain

#44 out of 378 in Catalonia

8.3

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Barcelona • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant Barceloneta

8.8 - Excellent 340m

Restaurant El Pacífic

7.4 - Good 570m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurant Salamanca

8 - Very good 620m

Bar La Cova Fumada

9 - Excellent 680m

Restaurant Xup Xup Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 760m

Cafe The New Orleans Coffee & Tea Company

8 - Very good 850m

Bar Can Ramonet

8.2 - Very good 860m

Bar Bar Jai-Ca

8.4 - Very good 950m

Restaurant El Nou Ramonet

8.4 - Very good 970m

Zoo Barcelona Zoo

1.4km

Park Ciutadella Park

1.6km

Park Parc de l'Estació del Nord

2.2km

Park Plaça de Tetuan

2.6km

Park Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

3.1km

Park Gran Clariana

3.4km

Park Plaça de la Sagrada Família

3.5km

Park Parc del Clot

3.9km

Park Park Güell

5.5km

Sports Complex Palau Sant Jordi

3.1km

Sports Complex Skatepark Mar Bella

3.2km

Athletic Field Club Esportiu Sant Gabriel

7.4 - Good 6.5km

Supermarket ALDI

1.3km

Market Mercado de La Boqueria

1.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

1.9km

Supermarket Lidl

2km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.1km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.2km

Shopping Mall El Corte Inglés

2.2km

Supermarket Carrefour

3.6km

Supermarket Lidl

3.7km

Museum Museum of the History of Catalonia

900m

Tourist Attraction Museu de Cera de Barcelona

8 - Very good 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Santa Mònica

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Church Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

1.3km

Tourist Attraction La Dama del Paraguas - Eventos

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Güell Palace

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Museum Moco Museum Barcelona

1.4km

Museum Picasso Museum

1.5km

Aquarium Aquàrium Barcelona

610m

Night Club Opium Barcelona Restaurant and Club

7.2 - Good 1.4km

Night Club Shôko

7.4 - Good 1.5km

Night Club Pacha Barcelona

6.6 - Good 1.5km

Stadium Spotify Camp Nou

5.6km

Historical Landmark Montjuïc Castle

2.1km

Historical Landmark Casa Batlló

2.9km

Historical Landmark La Pedrera-Casa Milà

3.3km

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About

San Sebastian Beach is located on the Balearic Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 71 beaches in the Barcelona region 1.7 km away from its center, the city of Barcelona. It is one of the beaches of Barcelona settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

San Sebastian Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. 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, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Platja de Sant Miquel, which has a rating of 8.3.

San Sebastian Beach is located in Barcelona within Barcelona, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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.

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 within the settlement

Barcelona • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant Barceloneta

8.8 - Excellent 340m

Restaurant El Pacífic

7.4 - Good 570m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurant Salamanca

8 - Very good 620m

Bar La Cova Fumada

9 - Excellent 680m

Restaurant Xup Xup Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 760m

Cafe The New Orleans Coffee & Tea Company

8 - Very good 850m

Bar Can Ramonet

8.2 - Very good 860m

Bar Bar Jai-Ca

8.4 - Very good 950m

Restaurant El Nou Ramonet

8.4 - Very good 970m

Zoo Barcelona Zoo

1.4km

Park Ciutadella Park

1.6km

Park Parc de l'Estació del Nord

2.2km

Park Plaça de Tetuan

2.6km

Park Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

3.1km

Park Gran Clariana

3.4km

Park Plaça de la Sagrada Família

3.5km

Park Parc del Clot

3.9km

Park Park Güell

5.5km

Sports Complex Palau Sant Jordi

3.1km

Sports Complex Skatepark Mar Bella

3.2km

Athletic Field Club Esportiu Sant Gabriel

7.4 - Good 6.5km

Supermarket ALDI

1.3km

Market Mercado de La Boqueria

1.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

1.9km

Supermarket Lidl

2km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.1km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.2km

Shopping Mall El Corte Inglés

2.2km

Supermarket Carrefour

3.6km

Supermarket Lidl

3.7km

Museum Museum of the History of Catalonia

900m

Tourist Attraction Museu de Cera de Barcelona

8 - Very good 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Santa Mònica

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Church Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

1.3km

Tourist Attraction La Dama del Paraguas - Eventos

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Güell Palace

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Museum Moco Museum Barcelona

1.4km

Museum Picasso Museum

1.5km

Aquarium Aquàrium Barcelona

610m

Night Club Opium Barcelona Restaurant and Club

7.2 - Good 1.4km

Night Club Shôko

7.4 - Good 1.5km

Night Club Pacha Barcelona

6.6 - Good 1.5km

Stadium Spotify Camp Nou

5.6km

Historical Landmark Montjuïc Castle

2.1km

Historical Landmark Casa Batlló

2.9km

Historical Landmark La Pedrera-Casa Milà

3.3km

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Located at nearest locality

Barcelona • 930m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

What to do in San Sebastian Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the San Sebastian Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at San Sebastian Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on San Sebastian Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

750m 10 min walk

Connected beach

Platja de Sant Miquel Platja de Sant Miquel

8.3 Very good

1km 13 min walk

Connected beach

Playa Barceloneta Playa Barceloneta

6.7 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Connected beach

Platja del Somorrostro Platja del Somorrostro

8.1 Very good

2.5km

Playa Barcelona Playa Barcelona

6.7 Good

Popular beach 3.1km

Bogatell Beach Bogatell Beach

6.9 Good

3.7km

Platja de la Mar Bella Platja de la Mar Bella

6.8 Good

4.5km

Llevant Beach Llevant Beach

8.1 Very good

5.4km

Platja de Banys Forum Platja de Banys Forum

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Barcelona • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Barcelona • 1.7km

Transport

Airport

BCN • 12.3km

Bus Station

Pepe Rubianes • 990m

Train Station

Estación de Francia • 1.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the San Sebastian Beach?

The coastline of San Sebastian Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at San Sebastian Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, San Sebastian Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The San Sebastian Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the San Sebastian Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

San Sebastian Beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the San Sebastian Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the San Sebastian Beach 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 gentle.

Is the San Sebastian Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the San Sebastian Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

What are the key audiences of San Sebastian Beach?

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

Senior people

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

The bar is located right on the San Sebastian Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Pacífic is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the San Sebastian Beach?

There are 4566 places to stay in the San Sebastian Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of San Sebastian Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the San Sebastian Beach from parking?

The San Sebastian 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 San Sebastian Beach?

There are 4 attractions near San Sebastian Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Museu de Cera de Barcelona located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit San Sebastian Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in San Sebastian 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?

San Sebastian Beach (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.