U.S. News Insider Tip: While Barceloneta is a must-see with its lively bars and restaurants, it can get crowded, so if you're looking for a quieter alternative, wander 20 minutes up the coast to Playa ...

Barcelona’s beaches are much of a muchness but in general you’ll have more sand to yourself the further north you walk. Mar Bella is where things begin to get quieter and there are fewer ...