The notebook of Costa del Maresme
Discover the coast beyond its beaches.
Littoral in the north of Barcelona, between easy train beaches, family resorts, modernist villages and access to the hills.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
Coast · City · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Costa del Maresme
Littoral in the north of Barcelona, between easy train beaches, family resorts, modernist villages and access to the hills.
Calella, Mataró and Arenys de Mar give the most telling landmarks of Costa del Maresme. Together, they form a destination where coastline, urban life and heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be expected: urbanised coast and very frequented in summer. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Calella
- Mataró
- Arenys de Mar
- Canet de Mar
- Sant Pol de Mar
- Montnegre i el Corredor Park
Before you choose
- Urbanized coast
- Very frequented in summer
- Nature especially in the hinterland
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place
Calella
Calella combines coastal front and lively urban life without forcing the spectacular. A route between beach, central alleys and small streets gives a sensitive reading of the local fabric. The hours of soft light value architectural details and the play of nearby waters.
Place
Mataró
In Mataró, we quickly understand the mechanics of the coast: alignments of streets, passages to the sea and areas of interior calm. The time to walk between these areas makes it possible to feel the different registers of the place. Clear skies highlight maritime textures.
Place
Arenys de Mar
Arenys de Mar keeps a real port life on the Maresme coast, with fishing boats, a lively rampa and streets that climb from the sea. The place is suitable for a less seaside stop than its neighbors, between market, modernist cemetery and frank light on the docks.
Place
Canet de Mar
Canet de Mar The end of the afternoon light softens the stone and prolongs the experience. It's the same place as the walk. It's the same place as the walk. It's the same place as the walk. It's the same place.
Practical tips
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