Castelldefels Beach

Castelldefels Beach is a long stretch of fine golden sand located approximately 18 km south of the city of Barcelona, between two distinct natural environments: the Llobregat River Delta, with its wetlands and reed beds, and the limestone massif of the Garraf Natural Park.

Although it appears to be one continuous beach measuring 4,840 metres in length and an average width of 100 metres, it is actually made up of three beaches, each named after the neighbourhood where it is located:

La Pineda Beach: Located in the northern part of the municipality, in the La Pineda neighbourhood, with a length of 2,090 metres.
Lluminetes Beach: The section of Castelldefels Beach located in the Lluminetes neighbourhood, measuring 770 metres in length.
Baixador Beach: The southernmost beach in Castelldefels. Its name refers to the nearby railway station ("baixador" means "railway halt" in Catalan). It borders the municipality of Sitges and is 1,980 metres long.

Certifications and Awards

These beaches have received several quality certifications and awards, including the Q for Tourist Quality, Biosphere Certification, UNE-EN ISO 9001, and Ecoplayas. These distinctions reflect the municipality's commitment to excellence in management, environmental sustainability and the continuous improvement of the services provided.

In addition, Baixador Beach and Lluminetes Beach have been awarded the Blue Flag, an internationally recognised environmental award that acknowledges sustainable and environmentally responsible beach management. It certifies compliance with strict standards regarding legal requirements, bathing water quality, accessibility, coastal protection, environmental management, safety, services and facilities, as well as environmental information and sustainability education.

Getting There

By car

C-32 Motorway, Castelldefels Beach exit / Exit 44 Castelldefels South–Beach.
C-31 Highway, Castelldefels Beach–Hotel Area exit.
C-245 Road, which crosses the entire city along Constitution Avenue.

By bus

Direct services to the beach:

L94: Barcelona (Plaça Catalunya) – Castelldefels Beach – Les Botigues de Sitges.
L95: Barcelona (Plaça Catalunya) – Castelldefels (town centre–beach).
L96: Sant Boi de Llobregat – Castelldefels (town centre–beach).
L97: Barcelona (Plaça Reial / Maria Cristina) – Castelldefels (town centre–beach).

By train

RENFE commuter rail, C2 line, stop at Castelldefels Platja (Baixador de Castelldefels).

Services

Safety and Surveillance: The beach safety service operates from June until the end of September. It consists of 16 officers who patrol the beach using quad bikes on the sand, bicycles and on foot along the promenade. The service is also supported by civic officers and, whenever necessary, by the Local Police.

Lifeguard Service: The lifeguard service provides accident prevention, surveillance, rescue operations and assistance to beach users.

Opening hours

From 31 May to 7 September

Every day: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

From 8 to 24 September

Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Assisted Bathing for People with Reduced Mobility: Castelldefels beaches offer five accessible bathing points with adapted bathing assistance and amphibious wheelchairs, located at the corresponding lifeguard stations:

Venezuela Street (Access 03)
República Argentina Avenue (Access 08)
Banys Avenue (Access 19)
Street 10 (Access 26)
Plaça de les Palmeres (Access 32)

This service is available during the bathing season, within the lifeguard service opening hours, preferably by prior reservation and only under green flag conditions.

To optimise available resources and reinforce the service when necessary, especially for large groups, individuals, associations, care homes and organised groups wishing to use one of the accessible bathing points must make a prior reservation through the dedicated section on the municipal website.

A response confirming the requested service will be provided within a maximum of 24 hours. If all reservations are fully booked, users may be offered an alternative accessible bathing point on the same day, subject to availability, or another available date.

Further information is available on the municipal website under MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS AND FOR GROUPS

Public Toilets: Public toilets are available throughout the year and include facilities accessible to people with reduced mobility. They are located at the main beach access points, next to the lifeguard stations:

Venezuela Street (Access 03)
República Argentina Avenue (Access 08)
Banys Avenue (Access 19)
Street 10 (Access 26)
Plaça de les Palmeres (Access 32)

Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Public toilets are also available at all beach bars, both permanent and seasonal, during their opening hours.

Showers: Showers are available at every beach access point.

Sports Beaches: The beach includes designated areas for sports and recreational activities.

Tourist Train: During the tourist season, a tourist train runs along the seafront promenade, making it easy to travel around the beach area.

Beach Library: The Carme Romaní Beach Library brings culture and entertainment to the beach. From 29 June to 28 August, the Biblioplatja-Naturaula (Passeig Marítim, 133) is open from Monday to Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., offering a wide selection of books, magazines, films and board games for all ages.

Further Information

Castelldefels Beach Tourist Office

Summer opening hours (1 April – 30 September)