Badalona

Travel Guide

Hafen von Badalona bei Barcelona
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.

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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El Canyet

While there might not be top attractions in El Canyet, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Auditorio Barcelona - Sala Oriol Martorell and Palau Municipal d'Esports de Badalona.

Mas Ram

Though Mas Ram may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Montgat Beach and Palau Municipal d'Esports de Badalona.

Barcelona Airport Hotel

Barcelona Airport Hotel

4 out of 5
Plaza de la Volateria, 3 El Prat de Llobregat
The price is RM605 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM605
RM684 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in El Prat de Llobregat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Barcelona Airport Hotel
Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower

5 out of 5
Gran Via 144 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
The price is RM666 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
RM666
RM780 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,249 reviews)
"The restaurants"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower
Rialto

Rialto

3 out of 5
Carrer de Ferran, 40-42 Barcelona Barcelona
The price is RM556 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
RM556
RM684 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,487 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel, but if you get a room facing the street it will be loud most of the night."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Rialto
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,361 reviews)
"Camp site was decent. Quite far away from most things by walking."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Camping 3 Estrellas
Citadines Ramblas Barcelona

Citadines Ramblas Barcelona

3 out of 5
La Rambla, 122 Barcelona
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Citadines Ramblas Barcelona
Aparthotel Atenea Barcelona

Aparthotel Atenea Barcelona

4 out of 5
Joan Guell 207-211 Barcelona
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,169 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Aparthotel Atenea Barcelona
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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