Malgrat de Mar holidays

With a pick of popular beaches and easy access to Barcelona, holidays to Malgrat de Mar show off the best of the Costa Brava.

Costa Brava favourite

Malgrat de Mar is situated along Spain’s Costa Brava, in the northeast of the country. It’s right between two of the area’s most popular resorts, Calella and prime beach territory Lloret de Mar. As for the town itself, Malgrat de Mar is a mix of centuries-old buildings, and modern hotels that have set up camp along the shorefront.

Triple-action beaches

Malgrat de Mar’s seaside scene is one of three parts. A trio of distinctive beaches stretch their way along the Costa Brava for more than four kilometres. And they all play a different role. You’ve got the popular one, the watersport-centric one, and the one that has a Blue Flag for its quality. Connecting them all is a waterfront promenade, which is lined with sea-view bars and every type of eatery imaginable.

Daytrips to Barcelona

When you want to venture out a little further from Malgrat de Mar, you’ve got plenty of options. There’s a waterpark nearby, and the ancient town of Girona is an easy drive away. Plus, the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia, Barcelona, is just an hour away. It means you’ve got iconic attractions, like the Sagrada Familia and the Camp Nou football stadium, within striking distance.