To enjoy the summer you have to escape from the big cities, as is the case of Barcelona. For this reason, we present you a beach that is only an hour’s drive from the city of Barcelona and that It is perfect to spend the day and come back to the big city feeling refreshed..After a nice cold bath to combat these stifling temperatures, life looks and feels different.
The renowned travel magazine ‘National Geographic‘ has published a list of the best beaches in Barcelona and one of them is the one we bring you in this article. The beach we are talking about is located in Tarragona and it has a beautiful old town where you can stroll and enjoy the afternoon after a well-deserved swim in the sea.
Altafulla, Tarragona
We are talking about Altafulla beach in Tarragonawhich has been selected by ‘National Geographic‘ as one of the best beaches in Catalonia. And this long beach located in the Gold Coast It has the blue flag, the award given to beaches that meet quality criteria such as good hygiene conditions, provision of services and care for the environment.
Altafulla, Tarragona
Following much of Altafulla beachyou can find a promenade with fishermen’s houses and, if we go into the urban area, very close to the beach, you can take a walk through the old town of this municipality, an area that ‘National Geographic’ recommends for those who want to “Travel back in time and soak up the medieval atmosphere“.
Altafulla, Tarragona
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Altafulla, Tarragona
In addition, it is located very close to a beautiful cove, also among the best in Catalonia according to the ‘National Geographic‘: the Jovera Cove. They are separated by a fortification, described by the media as “The most famous coastal castle in Tarragona“.
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