Badalona

Travel Guide

A pier extending into the sea with waves crashing against it, and a clear sky above.
Three children sitting on a stone bench with a large white column and domed buildings in the background.
A beach with a historic tower in the background.
A plaza with benches, trees, a red umbrella, and historic buildings.
A beach with a mountain in the background and a cityscape across the water.

Badalona offers sun and sand at the heart of the Catalan coastline, as well as a range of activities and unique architecture just a stone's throw from Barcelona.

Your holiday to Badalona lets you combine the peaceful, slow pace of the bright Catalan coastal towns with their fine sandy beaches with the attractive hustle and bustle of activity available in nearby Barcelona. Choose one of our cheap trips to Badalona and savour the city's coastline, which stretches for three miles and offers beaches such as Barca Maria, Pont d'en Botifarreta and l'Estació where you can take a cool dip, try sailing a Catalan patin sail boat or play a game of beach volleyball as you watch the sun cast a shadow of the Pont del Petroli, an old unloading wharf that is currently used as an oceanographic observatory and viewpoint.

As the sun slowly sets, wander towards the centre of the city and browse the shop windows, enjoying the contrast between emblematic buildings of the Catalan Modernist style, such as the Anís del Mono distillery, Casa Enric Mir, Casa Leprevost or Casa Pavillard, and authentic treasures of ancient Baetulo, the name of the town in the Roman age, as well as the Roman archaeological site, the gardens of Quintus Licinius, or the House of the Dolphins, a Roman domus dated 1st century BC, which is arranged around an atrium where you can sit and contemplate some very original mosaics.

Check out the selection of package holidays to Badalona to enjoy some of the sites and don't miss a trip to Sant Jeroni de la Murtra, a 15th-century Gothic monastery declared a Historical-Artistic monument.

Given its close proximity to Barcelona, Badalona has a very efficient public transport network, so you'll have no problems getting around. Badalona's climate is warm and pleasant, with an average annual temperature of around 17°C.

Take advantage of a holiday deal to Badalona and relax in the sea breeze while you enjoy a dish of paella or some tapas at one of the seafront restaurants along Paseo Marítimo.

Where to stay in Badalona

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Mas Ram

Mas Ram might not have many top sights, but Montgat Beach and Estraperlo Club del Ritme are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

El Canyet

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Canyet and surrounding area, you can visit Creu de Montigalà and Badalona Municipal Museum.

Barcelona Airport Hotel

Barcelona Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
Plaza de la Volateria, 3 El Prat de Llobregat
The price is P9,343 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
P9,343
P10,554 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (5,081 reviews)
"Loin de tout , même de l’aéroport"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Barcelona Airport Hotel
Arc la Rambla

Arc la Rambla

3 out of 5
La Rambla 19 Barcelona
The price is P9,871 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
P9,871
P11,936 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,334 reviews)
"Clean room, pick up offered at a decent rate, front desk said we had breakfast included but that was not the case and was charged at the end without apologies."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Arc la Rambla
Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection

Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection

5 out of 5
Avenida Catedral, 7 Barcelona
The price is P19,696 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
P19,696
P23,511 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,845 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great staff. Perfect location."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection
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Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona

Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona

3 out of 5
Avda. Fabregada 54-56 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
Stay at this aparthotel in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,885 reviews)
"El front desk muy pero que muy amable y servicial. Pensé que el de por la mañana era el como persona pero en la noche cuando regresamos había otra persona y fue muy amable también."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona
Aparthotel Atenea Barcelona

Aparthotel Atenea Barcelona

4 out of 5
Joan Guell 207-211 Barcelona
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,154 reviews)
"The room is very simple but comfortable Great AC Nice libby where we were able to watch the soccer FIFA games while have a glass of wine Nice neighborhood and close to metro"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Aparthotel Atenea Barcelona
Camping 3 Estrellas

Camping 3 Estrellas

2 out of 5
C-31, km 186 Gava Barcelona
Book a stay at this beach campground in Gava. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,326 reviews)
"We arrived early and completed all pre check in. We were asked if we would like a locker to store our luggage, we said yes and were asked how many and what size... we said two large lockers but once opened we realised we only needed one locker and the second locker actually had someone else's luggage ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Camping 3 Estrellas
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