I’m currently planning a trip to Spain for the end of September/first week of October. We will be traveling with a 4yo and 3yo. We are hoping to find a location outside of Barcelona where we can relax on the beach for ~4 days. We are not renting a car so need to find a location that is reachable by train and walkable with a beach that is pleasant for small children. So far, I’m looking at Sitges (perhaps including a day trip to Tarragona) vs Blanes.
Does anyone have experience with these locations? Thoughts on why I’d pick one over the other? Thoughts on which locations might be more fun for young kids? We are also open to recommendations for other destinations in the area.
Muchas gracias!
Posted by
Barcelona + Sweden
4180 posts
Have you considered Tossa de Mar? I think that would be my top pick in the area. I used to spend my family holidays there when I was a kid and loved it! The bus company Sarfa Moventis operates direct services from Barcelona (Estacio del Nord) to Tossa de Mar. The journey takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Don't only think of our trains, know that our buses are also quite good.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you all for the suggestions! I’ll be looking at Tossa de mar and Vilanova I la geltru
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
7887 posts
I see the internet suggests that Sitges October temperature range is 57-74F.
Posted by
Denver, CO USA
492 posts
We loved Sitges.
Great food.
Great downtime.
Easy commuter rail ride to Barcelona Sants on the R2 Sud.
Excellent AirBnB https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16609061