Badalona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
A beach with a mountain in the background and a cityscape across the water.

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 Turo d'en Bosca and Badalona Municipal Stadium.

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 ฿4,918 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿4,918
฿5,561 total
18 Aug - 19 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,148 reviews)
"Clean room and great property overall. Staff was friendly and helpful. If I was ever in Barcelona again for a short stay I 10/10 would stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Barcelona Airport Hotel
Grand Hyatt Barcelona

Grand Hyatt Barcelona

5 out of 5
Plaza de Pio XII, 4 Barcelona
The price is ฿6,636 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿6,636
฿8,308 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Rialto

Rialto

3 out of 5
Carrer de Ferran, 40-42 Barcelona Barcelona
The price is ฿4,976 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿4,976
฿6,062 total
11 Aug - 12 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. ...
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,355 reviews)
"Great for family’s, great staff and easy to get the bus into Barcelona. Just be are it is literally 5 mins from the airport so planes are flying over pretty much every 5 mins."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Camping 3 Estrellas
Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona

Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona

3 out of 5
Avda. Fabregada 54-56 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
Stay at this aparthotel in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,908 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful front desk staff. The breakfast could be improved. But we did enjoy the apartment cleanness’s and amenities, easy and convenient location as well."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Aparthotel Aura Park Fira Barcelona
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,588 reviews)
"Hotel céntrico,seguro y limpio"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Citadines Ramblas 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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