Badalona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Badalona
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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

Though Mas Ram may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Creu de Montigalà and Badalona Municipal Museum.

Mas Ram

El Canyet

While there might not be top attractions in El Canyet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Creu de Montigalà and Badalona Municipal Museum.

El Canyet
Hotel Marina Badalona

Hotel Marina Badalona

4 out of 5
Carrer d'Eduard Maristany 227, Badalona
The price is £154 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£154
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Badalona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (602 reviews)
"The pool was great, beautiful view."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Hotel Marina Badalona
Barcelona Airport Hotel

Barcelona Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
Plaza de la Volateria, 3, Poligono Mas Blau, El Prat de Llobregat
The price is £134 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£134
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in El Prat de Llobregat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,024 reviews)
"Great quick stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Barcelona Airport Hotel
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

4 out of 5
Avinguda del Paral.lel, 57-59, Barcelona, Barcelona
The price is £126 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£126
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,238 reviews)
"Easy access to"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Camping 3 Estrellas

Camping 3 Estrellas

2 out of 5
C-31, km 186, Gava, Barcelona
Stay at this beach campsite in Gava. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,186 reviews)
Enjoyable stay
"The restaurant staff were great and the food was good. We had problems with the air conditioning unit with water leaking down the wall."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Camping 3 Estrellas
Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona

Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona

3 out of 5
Avda. Fabregada 54-56, Corner Avda. Del Carrilet, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,763 reviews)
"Nice hotel , very clean. Helpful front desk. Far from the center ."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona
Hesperia Sant Joan

Hesperia Sant Joan

3 out of 5
Josep Trueta 2 San Joan Despi, Sant Joan Despi
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Sant Joan Despi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Passeig de Gràcia ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,698 reviews)
"AC caused a ceiling leak and some of the lights were not functional. The floor we stayed on was quite noisy throughout the night. Room was spacious and all of the beds were large and cozy. Check in process was very simple."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hesperia Sant Joan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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