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Hassle free chilled beach. 20 minutes from Barcelona by train. 5Km natural sand beach. Great restaurants, night time discos in the chiringuitos
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About Castelldefels Platja Beach town near Barcelona
Castelldefels Platja is a hassle‑free beach town near Barcelona, ideal for a relaxing day by the sea. The five‑kilometre stretch of natural sandy beach offers plenty of quiet areas, even in high season. Accessibility is excellent: Castelldefels is just a 40‑minute bus ride from Barcelona Plaça Espanya or a 25‑minute train ride from central Barcelona.
Castelldefels Platja is known for its vibrant nightlife, especially in the chiringuito beach bars that stay open late with live music and DJ sessions. The seafront is lined with restaurants and bars, but unlike Barcelona’s city beaches, Castelldefels Platja does not suffer from overcrowding, smoking restrictions, persistent drinks vendors, or issues with pickpockets.
It’s important to distinguish between Castelldefels town centre and the beach district of Castelldefels Platja. Although part of the same municipality, they feel like two separate towns located about 2 km apart. Castelldefels town lies inland and is primarily a residential commuter area with few hotels.
Castelldefels Platja, by contrast, is the five‑kilometre beachfront zone with numerous hotels just steps from the sand. If you want a beach‑focused holiday with occasional day trips to Barcelona’s main attractions, Castelldefels Platja is an excellent choice.
The backdrop of Castelldefels Platja is the Garraf Natural Park, and the seafront is lined only with low‑rise hotels of three or four floors, ensuring uninterrupted views of the mountains from the beach.
Castelldefels Platja has limited general services. You’ll find small supermarkets for essentials such as water, beer, wine, and snacks, but not the kind of large grocery stores suitable for a weekly shop. What the area does have in abundance is restaurants. For shopping, you won’t find many clothing stores, but there are plenty of beach‑focused shops selling umbrellas, inflatables, towels, sun cream, flip‑flops, and everything you might need for a day at the beach.
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Visiting Castelldefels Platja Beach town
From Castelldefels Platja you can take a 20‑minute train ride to Sitges beach town for culture, boutique shopping, and a lively seafront promenade. Trains in the opposite direction take you directly to Barcelona–Passeig de Gràcia for sightseeing, museums, and the main Barcelona attractions.
My Recommendations for Eating in Castelldefels Platja
- Vegans N' Roses: Port Ginesta 102. A creative vegan restaurant set inside an antique furniture store — great for healthy meals and relaxed dining.
- Restaurante Parrilla Argentina Ushuaia: Passeig Marítim 237. An Argentinian steakhouse serving excellent grilled meats and vegetables with generous portions.
My Recommendations for Chiringuito Beach Bars in Castelldefels Platja
- Dolce Vita: Carrer de les Ones s/n — a classic chiringuito with cocktails, snacks, and sunset views.
- Pura Vida: Carrer 7 — relaxed atmosphere, good music, and a great spot for evening drinks on the sand.
Water Sports & Sailing at Castelldefels Platja
- Garbi School: Offers rentals and classes for windsurfing, catamaran sailing, kitesurfing, and kayaking — ideal for beginners and experienced visitors.
- Escola Catalana de Surf: Based in Port Ginesta, this is an excellent school for children and families looking to learn surfing and other water sports.
What to take with you for Castelldefels Platja Beach town
Castelldefels Platja Renfe station is fully step‑free, with lifts connecting the platforms to the underpass and a ramp leading directly to street level. This makes the beach area easy to access for visitors with reduced mobility, families with strollers, or travellers carrying luggage.
Safety Tip: It is important to always use the designated underpass when changing platforms. Several years ago, a serious accident occurred when a group of young people, who were attending a free concert on the beach, attempted to cross the tracks instead of using the underpass and were struck by a non‑stopping train, resulting in multiple fatalities. Since then, additional signage and safety reminders have been installed throughout the station. Visitors should follow all station guidance and only use the official pedestrian routes.
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Getting to Castelldefels Platja Beach town
Address: Passeig Marítim s/n, Castelldefels, 08860
To reach Castelldefels Platja, take an R2 or R2 Sud Renfe Rodalies train from Barcelona–Estació de França, Barcelona–Passeig de Gràcia, or Barcelona–Sants. Trains run frequently, and the journey takes around 25 minutes, making it one of the quickest and easiest beach connections from Barcelona.
Castelldefels Platja is located in Zone 1, so you can travel using a single trip on the T‑casual Zone 1 travel card or the Hola Barcelona unlimited transport card.
Returning to Barcelona late at night is straightforward thanks to the N16 night bus, which connects Castelldefels Platja with Barcelona throughout the early hours.
