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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Santa Susanna
Spend one day in Santa Susanna: beach morning, park hike afternoon, stay near the seafront; travel from Barcelona by train (2 h 30 min).
Santa Susanna is a small coastal resort on the Costa Maresme, 64 km north of Barcelona. Its 2 km golden beach, nearby Montnegre‑Corredor natural park and easy train link make it suitable for a half‑day or full‑day visit, with accommodation for those preferring a beach base.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- July–August (peak crowds, high heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ 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 · Medical 061 · 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 | €1–2 |
| Tapas plate | €3–6 |
| Beer (draft) | €2–4 |
| Public bus ticket | €2.20 |
| Rodalies ticket (BCN‑Santa Susanna) | €12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BCN · Barcelona El Prat
- ≈1 h by car, 2 h 30 min by train
- GRO · Girona/Costa Brava
- ≈45 min by car
Typical fares
- Barcelona → Santa Susanna (Rodalies)
- ≈€12, 2 h 30 min (check)
- Taxi 5 km
- ≈€15–20
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 R1 from Barcelona Sants (≈2 h 30 min, change at Sants). Local bus runs every 30 min along the coast. Car via C‑32 motorway (free) or N‑2 coastal road.
See and do
Known for
- 2 km golden beach
- Parc del Montnegre i el Corredor
- family‑friendly resorts
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Parc del Montnegre i el Corredor | Local bus or car, 10 min north | ≈30 min each way |
| Blanes | Rodalies R1 eastbound, 15 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Santa Susanna Resort
- 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from beach, free shuttle every 30 min (09:00‑22:00)1.2 km (0.7 mi) from beach, free shuttle every 30 min (9:00 AM‑10:00 PM)0.7 mi (1.2 km) from beach, free shuttle every 30 min (09:00‑22:00)0.7 mi (1.2 km) from beach, free shuttle every 30 min (9:00 AM‑10:00 PM)
- Camping Oasis
- Campground near beach
- Càmping El Pinar Platja
- Beach‑side site
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpidisˈkulpi |
| Thank you | Gràciesˈɡɾasjəs |
| How much is it? | Quant costa?ˈkwant ˈkosta |
| Where is the beach? | On és la platja?on ˈes lə ˈplatʃa |
| Can I pay by card? | Puc pagar amb targeta?puk paˈɣaɾ am tɾəˈβeɾə |
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
- Last train from Barcelona Sants around 23:00; plan return.
- Summer beach can be crowded; arrive early for space.
- Check seasonal opening of Montnegre‑Corredor trails (some sections close for fire risk).
Generally safe; watch for pickpockets on busy beach in peak season and obey lifeguard flags when swimming.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Santa Susanna yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 2 km golden beach
- Parc del Montnegre i el Corredor
- family‑friendly resorts
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 – Santa Susanna: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Santa Susanna, revision 5338474 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338474
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/santa-susanna). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.