Malgrat de Mar

Travel Guide
Malgrat de Mar showing street scenes
This family-focused destination is home to a lovely stretch of beach, an attractive Old Town and a number of pleasant green spaces.

Malgrat de Mar is a cheerful coastal town and an ideal base for exploring the region, with easy access to Costa Brava’s more developed beach destinations. Enjoy the town’s numerous family-friendly attractions, including calm coastal waters suitable for swimming, as well as extensive park spaces equipped with unique playgrounds.

The area has been inhabited since as far back as 200 B.C. Officially founded in A.D. 1373, the town developed an economy revolving around agricultural and fishing industries. Although it has become an increasingly popular tourist destination since the 1960s, it has managed to maintain its sleepy charm and Spanish heritage.

The town’s sandy beaches stretch across more than 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) of coastline, divided into small bays by large rock formations. For a peaceful day in the sun, head to Conca Beach at the mouth of the Tordera River. The quietest of the town’s three beaches, Conca has pristine sand dunes designated as protected environmental zones. If you’re looking for something more active, Malgrat de Mar is an excellent base for visiting nearby Santa Susanna, where you can kayak, water ski or parasail.

Take the kids to Parc Francesc Macià, a pretty green area encompassing 430,000 square feet (40,000 square meters)of leisure space. Notice the offbeat sculptures found at the rear of the park, designed to resemble enormous cakes, pencils and other quirky objects. With a skate park, promenades and playgrounds, the park is also a perfect place to bring a picnic.

Be sure to visit Parc del Castell, a park on top of a hill overlooking the town. In addition to playgrounds and botanic gardens, the park offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Check out 18th-century Sant Nicolau's Church with its lovely neoclassical façade and take a look around the town’s historic fish market, Peixtaries Velles.

Malgrat de Mar is located 37 miles (60 kilometers) from Barcelona. It’s connected to Barcelona by train as well as to Girona by bus.

ALEGRIA Maripins
ALEGRIA Maripins
4 out of 5
Passeig Maritim 20-22, Malgrat de Mar
The price is €50 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€50
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Malgrat de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast. Popular attractions Santa Susanna Beach and Calella ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (186 reviews)
"Limited variety for food. Should install fans in different areas."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2022

ALEGRIA Maripins
Hotel Europa Splash & Spa
Hotel Europa Splash & Spa
4.5 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo, 76-78, Malgrat de Mar
The price is €68 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€68
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Malgrat de Mar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Malgrat de Mar Beach and Levante ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (97 reviews)
Good service
"在我的旅程中最好的一間酒店、每天的食物也有不同、員工親切友善、唯一的缺點是房間太細、和我們的房間看不到海、總體很清潔、價格優惠"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2023

Hotel Europa Splash & Spa
AQUA Hotel Silhouette & Spa - Adults Only
AQUA Hotel Silhouette & Spa - Adults Only
4 out of 5
C/ Roger De Flor, Malgrat de Mar
The price is €94 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€94
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Malgrat de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Santa Susanna Beach and Calella Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (490 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. Great location"

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023

AQUA Hotel Silhouette & Spa - Adults Only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 Beatrix 2000 - Caliu apartments
Beatrix 2000 - Caliu apartments
3 out of 5
Arpelles 15, Pineda de Mar
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Pineda de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
"Good. Grocery near by."

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2023

Beatrix 2000 - Caliu apartments
House with large patio / solarium near the beach, in the center of Malgrat
House with large patio / solarium near the beach, in the center of Malgrat
Malgrat de Mar
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Malgrat de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Santa Susanna Beach and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
The house is very confortable apart from some lack of privacy
"Everything has been really good, the location and the house is in perfect conditions the terrace is also very nice. A few things were not ok though. There is some strange noise all night as if someone had a washing machine on, it was a background noise but could be heard from all bedrooms. Especially ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2023

House with large patio / solarium near the beach, in the center of Malgrat
Aparthotel Costa Encantada
Aparthotel Costa Encantada
4 out of 5
Cami de Santa Cristina-Les alegries s/n, Lloret de Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Lloret de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and free water park access. Our guests praise the pool and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Exactly what we needed
"Great hotel, lovely staff and so good with kids. Our second stay and will come back"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2023

Aparthotel Costa Encantada
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Malgrat de Mar

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
10 Sep 2019

We enjoyed the shopping and bargaining don't just go along main street. And yes do bargain it's great fun. Lots of gifts

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Aug 2019

There's lots of transportation options nearby, making it easier to go somewhere like Barcelona for a day.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
8 May 2019

I should have done more research of the area before booking, as I did not know it was so far from Barcelona and trains only run every half hour. Train takes ~1h15min to Barcelona. Malgrat doesn't have much to do, but good for a quiet holiday.