Is the water in Barcelona safe to swim?
Is the water in Barcelona safe to swim? You can swim comfortably in the sea at the beaches of Barcelona for around 4 to 5 months of the year starting from the end of May until the end of September. You might also be interested in our page about Barcelona's best beach hotels.
Is Barcelona Ocean warm?
Barceloneta sea water temperatures peak in the range 25 to 29°C (77 to 84°F) on around the 15th of August and are at their minimum on about the 1st of March, in the range 12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Barceloneta climb to their highest in mid August.
What months can you swim in Barcelona?
Bathing season calendar. Beach mid-season: from 1 to 10 April and every weekend in April, from 1 to 26 May and from 12 to 25 September. All beach rescue and first aid facilities on Barcelona's beaches are open to the public from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Beach high season: from 27 May to 11 September.
What is the red flag on the beach in Barcelona?
Red flag: Strong currents and/or waves. No swimming in sea.
Is Barcelona beach water clean?
All of Barcelona beaches are clean and well maintained.
Are there swimmable beaches in Barcelona?
Check out Barcelona's easternmost beach Llevant Beach is one of the newer beaches in town, and it offers plenty for people to enjoy whether you're looking to swim or simply relax.
Where to avoid staying in Barcelona?
You should also avoid staying outside of city center; it's not worth traveling into the city each day. In terms of safety, El Raval and El Born are most known for pickpockets and petty crimes, though El Born is still considered a popular place. How not to look like a tourist in Barcelona?
Why does it feel so hot in Barcelona?
As a coastal city at the Mediterranean, Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate. In the summer months the Azores high dominates the weather. It is warm, quite hot in summer, and dry.
Do you need water shoes in Barcelona?
The area is home to a colony of sea urchins, so you're advised to wear water shoes when swimming, and to stay especially alert near rocks.
What does a black flag mean at the beach?
Black means the conditions of the sea are extremely dangerous-do not swim or enter the water. If you'd like to avoid the possibility of an incident occurring, please, do not swim. If you're ever unsure of the condition of a beach, go to the lifeguard stand and ask. The sea and the weather are unpredictable.