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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Malgrat de Mar
Spend a weekend (2 nights) for beach, cycling and nearby nature; a day trip works if you’re based in Barcelona.
Malgrat de Mar is a small coastal town on the Costa del Maresme, best enjoyed with a beach day or a short stay for cycling routes and easy access to nearby nature parks. It lacks extensive attractions, so 1–2 days suffice unless you want a relaxed beach break.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Aug (peak heat and crowds)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €55–70 excl. bed · Mid €80–110 excl. bed · High €130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Fire and ambulance 062 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €1.30–2.00 |
| Tapas plate | €3–6 |
| Beer (pint) | €2.50–4.00 |
| Local bus ticket | €1.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BCN · Barcelona El Prat Airport
- 84 km (52 mi), train via Rodalies to Barcelona then connection52 mi (84 km), train via Rodalies to Barcelona then connection
- GRO · Girona Costa Brava Airport
- 34 km (21 mi), Rodalies to Maçanet‑Massanes then Girona21 mi (34 km), Rodalies to Maçanet‑Massanes then Girona
Typical fares
- Barcelona → Malgrat (Rodalies)
- ≈ €8 one‑way, 30 min
- Bike rental (half‑day)
- ≈ €12
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rodalies‑RENFE line (C-1) connects Malgrat station to Barcelona (30 min) and Maçanet‑Massanes for Girona. Local buses run the N‑2 coastal road; rent a bike for the 10‑km coastal cycle path.
See and do
Known for
- Mediterranean beach promenade
- Costa Brava Cup youth soccer (October)
- Coastal cycling routes
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blanes | Rodalies train east, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Parc del Montnegre i el Corredor | Bus or car north via N‑2, ~20 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Sorra Daurada Splash
- Beachfront, 2‑minute walk to Passeig Marítim
- Hotel Europa Splash
- Central promenade, easy access to train station
- Hotel Amaraigua
- Near Avenida dels Pins, quiet residential area
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa?ˈdonde esˈta la ˈplaʝa |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?pweˈðo paˈɣaɾ kon tarˈxe̞ta |
| Where is the toilet? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβaɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- October sees a surge of visitors for the Costa Brava Cup; book accommodation early.
- Summer heat can exceed 30 °C; stay hydrated on bike rides.
Generally safe; watch for pickpockets in crowded beach bars and stay hydrated in summer heat.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Malgrat de Mar yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mediterranean beach promenade
- Costa Brava Cup youth soccer (October)
- Coastal cycling routes
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Malgrat de Mar: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Malgrat de Mar, revision 5338118 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338118
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/malgrat-de-mar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.