Platja del Masnou
El Masnou, Barcelona · Cataluña/Catalunya
Description
Known locally as the surfers' spot, with a large parking area and pedestrian access via an underpass.
Platja del Masnou is a semi-urban beach of sand in El Masnou (Barcelona). The sand is golden.
It measures 1,100 metres long and 25 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water and windy. It is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Toilets, Parking, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Nudism.
Facilities per the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check local signage before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at Platja del Masnou?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to Platja del Masnou?
According to the MITECO registry, Platja del Masnou is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Platja del Masnou a good beach for children?
Platja del Masnou has a children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Platja del Masnou have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Platja del Masnou is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pla de Montgat | Montgat | 26.0°C | — |
| Ocata | El Masnou | 25.7°C | Yes |
| Sant Joan | Montgat | 25.8°C | — |
| Les Moreres | Montgat | 25.7°C | — |
| Platja de Ponent | Premià de Mar | 26.0°C | — |
| Platja de la Barca Maria | Badalona | 25.7°C | — |
| La Descàrrega | Premià de Mar | 25.8°C | — |
| Platja del Cristall | Badalona | 25.7°C | Yes |
| Platja del Pont d'en Botifarreta | Badalona | 25.7°C | — |
| Pla de l'Os | Premià de Mar | 25.8°C | — |
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