Somorrostro beach
Somorrostro is a popular beach in the central part of the coast of Barcelona. The main attraction and popular landmark of the beach is the Golden Fish statue, installed in honor of the opening of the 1992 Olympic Games.
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Beach description
Somorrostro is a wide strip with a length of about 500 m and a width of up to 100 m, covered with fine sand. The entrance to the sea is gentle, the bottom is sandy. No waves thanks to the stone breakwater. On the beach there are:
- rental points for sun loungers and umbrellas,
- showers ,
- changing cabins,
- toilets,
- sports grounds.
Along the beach runs a section of the promenade, where there are many nightclubs, entertainment venues, restaurants and cafes. On quite crowded, but decent and calm. Many locals and tourists. It’s comfortable to relax with children.
When is it better to go
The beach season on the coast of Spain falls on the period from May to October. The water and air temperature reaches the most comfortable levels, thereby guaranteeing tourists a perfect vacation.