Platja del Fòrum — Attraction in Sant Adrià de Besòs

Platja del Fòrum is like Barcelona's energy drink in beach form. No sugar crash, just good vibes and a salty breeze.

This isn’t your quiet, nap-under-an-umbrella kind of beach. No, this is where the city comes to stretch, sweat, splash, and show off a bit. It’s part beach, part playground, part open-air gym, and somehow also a social experiment in how many ways humans can enjoy being outdoors.

You’ve got gymnasts swinging, volleyballs flying, music playing, and someone doing yoga on a rock like it’s a TED Talk. The park area behind it is equally alive with skaters, runners, kids, grownups pretending not to be kids... it’s beautiful chaos in the sun.

The sea is right there, waiting like a cool friend who never judges your tan lines.

If you’re looking for peace and quiet, try a monastery. If you want to feel alive, Platja del Fòrum...

This beach is such a hidden gem! The vibe is super relaxed, with locals from all walks of life hanging out, the water is crystal clear, and the sand is mostly soft — just a few small rocks here and there, nothing too annoying.

Just a heads up — no changing rooms or toilets, so plan ahead.

Perfect spot to kick back and soak up some peace and quiet, even though it’s right by the port.

Bonus pro tip: if you’re doing jet skiing or parasailing with Jetscoot, this beach is basically made for it since it’s right where the action happens. Perfect day out...

Quite overcrowded in summer, yet a good option if you don’t feel like driving/taking a train to somewhere outside Barcelona. There are bathrooms, showers, bars, you can rent a paddle or a chaise lounge. A lot of people come to play volleyball, and sometimes you can get in. All good, but be aware. As all the other beaches around here, this one has no real sand, it’s dug out somewhere and brought here. So, it’s grey-ish and lives your clothes and...