MONTGAT, Spain — Ana García rents a shack at a beach just north of Barcelona every year, spending two months there in the summer with her daughter. But García fears summers by the sea in Montgat, ...

Barcelona beach city: Golden sands and 300 days of sunshine each year mean Barcelona's shoreline buzzes with a carnival atmosphere year round. Here's our guide to the city's best beaches.

There are quieter alternatives within 90 minutes of these overcrowded hotspots, with journeys starting from as little as £3 ($4) by public transport.

Set on the golden sandy beaches of the Costa Dorada, less than an hour south of Barcelona, Le Méridien Ra is the laid-back luxury beach resort that locals have been trying to keep to themselves. Until ...

One of the best ways to avoid the crowds in Barcelona is to stay outside of the city center and along the coast, where you can enjoy Mediterranean Sea breezes while still being able to visit the ...

Crowded Barcelona beaches were closed down by cops on Saturday as Spain looks to stamp out a spike in coronavirus cases. Authorities blocked beach entry points and issued guidance over loudspeakers ...