Platja de la Nova Mar Bella, Urban beach in Sant Martí district, Barcelona, Spain.
Platja de la Nova Mar Bella is an urban beach in the Sant Martí district that extends along the Mediterranean coast and is protected by two breakwaters. The beach offers soft sand and accessible facilities including wooden walkways and equipment for people with reduced mobility.
The beach was created in the 1990s when Barcelona transformed its coastal areas for the Olympic Games. Former industrial land was converted into a recreation space for neighborhood residents.
The beach draws people from the Sant Martí neighborhood who come to spend time here and meet with friends. You'll see visitors of different ages enjoying the closeness to the city center and the quieter setting.
The beach is easy to reach and has wooden walkways that make water access simple. Visitors should know that the best time to swim is on calmer days, as the beach can sometimes be affected by rough waves.
A permanent volleyball court is located in the middle section of the beach and serves as a meeting point for players. The beach is also a smoke-free zone, which sets it apart from many other coastal areas.
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