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Castelldefels Beach

Beach
Good for
All ages
Cost
Free
Setting
Outdoor
Season
year-round
Updated
Jun 12, 2026

What you need to know

  • Shallow, gentle water that stays waist-deep well out from shore, calmer than the city beaches for young swimmers
  • Watersports schools on the sand for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and paddleboarding, with kit hire on site
  • Summer lifeguards staff the main bathing zones from June to September, plus playgrounds and a seasonal tourist train

About

Castelldefels runs for nearly 5 kilometers of wide, flat golden sand about 18 km south of the city, reaching 90 meters across at its widest. The sea stays shallow a long way out, and the steady afternoon breeze feeds sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and paddleboard schools along the promenade. Kids find playgrounds, sports courts, chiringuitos and a summer tourist train, with lifeguards on the main bathing zones from June to September.

OutdoorHas WaterHeat Escape
Free
Free entry; sun lounger, parasol and watersports hire available on the beach
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Location

Platja de Castelldefels
Platja de Castelldefels, Spain

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