Sant Pol De Mar Beach town Maresme fishing village

About Sant Pol De Mar Beach town

Sant pol de Mar is a small beach town located about one hour north of Barcelona in a natural cove between Canet de Mar and Callela. Sant Pol de mar has it's origins in fishing and the Benedictine monastery of Sant Pol de Maresme. The town is not too touristy being relatively unknown, and in my opinion, a hidden gem.

Historically, the town is an old fishing community. Indeed, some traditional fishing still occurs. On the beach after stepping of the platform are some small wooden fishing boats so you can be confident that lunch is locally sourced.

One great advantage of Santa Pol de Mar is that because of the lack of tourists and it's distance from Barcelona, the beach does not suffer from the typical problems of Barcelona's beaches such as pick pockets, bag thieves and constant interruptions from illegal alcohol vendors.

When I go to Santa Pol de Mar, I take a sun umbrella, beach towel and a bottle of water. This is the place to go if you want a chilled beach day with amazing crystal clear water Costa Brava blue water.

Notable Historic buildings in Sant Pol de mar

• Jardins del Pla: Carrer Abat Deas 20. A private garden with ornate fountain.
• Can Planiol: Carrer Abat Deas 30. Private house with historic facade.
• Parroquia Sant Pol de Mar: Carrer Abat Deas 47. The main church of the town.
• Ermita de Sant Pau: Plaza Sant Pau 2. The remains of the former Benedictine monastery dating from the 10th century sit atop a small hill overlooking the town. Only the apse and one window of the northern façade remain of the original building. Parts date from medieval times following its fortification by the Viscount of Cabrera in the 13th century. From outside the Hermitage you get great views of the town and Mediterranean.

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Visiting Sant Pol De Mar Beach town

Sant Pol has multiple beaches to its name that are directly connected to the train station platform. You literally take several steps down off the platform and you are on the sand of the main beach in the centre of the village.

Sant Pol de mar Beaches

• Platja de les Barques: The main beach in front of the village and the first you will se when you step off the train.
• Platja de Sant Pol: The southerly adjacent beach to Platja de les Barques. This is my preferred beach.
• Platja de Can Villar: A beach behind a public park continuing south from Platja de Sant Pol.
• Platja de la Murtra: south of Platja de Can Villar, a small beach next to the railway line.
• Platja de la Murtra: is a Nudist beach half way between Sant Pol and Canet de Mar.
• Platja de les Escaletes: Is a small beach immediately north of the Train station.
• Platja El Morer: A large beach north of the town.
• Cala nudista de la Vinyeta: a nudist beach in a rocky cove half way between Sant Pol and Callela.

Where to Eat in Sant Pol de mar

• Xiringuito Les Barques: is the main beach bar in town
• Banys tarridas: is the beach bar on Platja de Sant Pol
• Restaurante la Selva: Carrer Nou 50
• Restaurante la llosa: Carrer Abat Deas 28
• La Taverna: Carrer Riera 3

Getting to Sant Pol De Mar Beach town

Address: Platja de Santa Pol, Santa Pol De Mar. 08395

Take a Renfe RODALIES R1 train from Barcelona-Sants, Barcelona-Plaça Catalunya or barcelona-El Clot-Aragó towards Blanes or Macanet-Massanes, getting off at Sant Pol de Mar. Duration of journey is about 1 hour 10 minutes.

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