Malgrat de Mar

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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 kilometres) 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 metres) 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 kilometres) from Barcelona. It’s connected to Barcelona by train as well as to Girona by bus.

Luna Club Hotel Yoga & Spa
Luna Club Hotel Yoga & Spa
4 out of 5
Avenida Cristobal Colon, 12, Malgrat de Mar
The price is S$190 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$190
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Malgrat de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Susanna Beach and Pineda ...
7.2/10 Good! (110 reviews)
"First of all I would like to highlight that the staff members at the reception and restaurant were lovely and helpful so this review is not a reflection on them. Now, the bedroom was spacious and the balcony had a good view of the adult pool. What I found disappointing was the first night we was ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr, 2023

Luna Club Hotel Yoga & 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 S$376 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
S$376
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Malgrat de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)
"Outstanding. We absolutely loved our week at this hotel, with the only minor criticism being the music (which became very annoying) played on the terrace near the bar. However, this is of course a subjective criticism and the staff would turn it down if asked. The hotel is spotlessly clean, very ..."

Reviewed on 28 May, 2025

AQUA Hotel Silhouette & Spa - Adults Only
ALEGRIA Maripins
ALEGRIA Maripins
4 out of 5
Passeig Maritim 20-22, Malgrat de Mar
The price is S$178 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$178
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Malgrat de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Susanna Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
Nice stay
"Nice modern hotel good breakfast nice air conditioning in room would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

ALEGRIA Maripins
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.
Aparthotel Iris
Aparthotel Iris
1 out of 5
C/ San Esteban No. 84, Malgrat de Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Malgrat de Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Santa Susanna Beach and Pineda ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
"Our stay at Aparthotel Iris was fantastic. The location is great, literally a minute walk to the beach and few minutes walk to the train station. There are bars and restaurants on the doorstep of the property and others not too far away. The ownership were very amenable and helpful with anything ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2024

Aparthotel Iris
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 helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,046 reviews)
"I stay here for 5 days with my family and we loved everything about the hotel from the security to workers, the hotel is always clean and there is plenty of things to do with the kids, every thing around the hotel is walkable. The food was amazing from breakfast to dinner, what I also really like ..."

Reviewed on 2 May, 2025

Aparthotel Costa Encantada
Aparthotel Miami Park
Aparthotel Miami Park
3 out of 5
Monturiol, 34, Calella, Barcelona
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Calella. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
"Muy buen lugar, el personal muy amable, buen desayuno. Lo recomiendo"

Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2025

Aparthotel Miami Park
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Reviews of Malgrat de Mar

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

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

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

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.