Pineda de Mar

🏛️ Why Visit Pineda de Mar, Spain?

While its flashier neighbours are busy showing off, Pineda de Mar is quietly getting on with being absolutely brilliant at everything that matters. This charming Costa Brava gem offers 3km of pristine Blue Flag beaches, Roman ruins that'll make history buffs weak at the knees, and the kind of laid-back Spanish atmosphere that makes you forget you've got a flight home booked.

Top reasons to visit Pineda de Mar:

🏖️ 3km of Blue Flag beaches – wide, golden sand that stays peaceful even in peak summer with excellent family facilities
🏛️ Roman heritage galore – explore a 2nd-century aqueduct, ancient necropolis, and Can Roig Roman villa ruins
🌲 Montnegre Natural Park – pine forests, hiking trails, and medieval castle ruins just minutes from the beach
🎨 Cultural treasures – Can Comas houses the Tharrats Foundation with works by Miró, Tàpies, and other Spanish masters
🚂 Perfect location – halfway between Barcelona (55km) and Girona (45km) with regular train connections

🎭 Top Things to Do in Pineda de Mar

Beach Lovers & Families

🏖️ Platja dels Pescadors – The main 1.1km stretch of coarse golden sand with disabled access, showers, baby facilities, and free kids' activities from June to September. It's just 5 minutes' walk from the town centre and perfect for families who want proper beach amenities without the crowds.

🏖️ Poblenou Beach – The northernmost beach bordering Santa Susanna, set in beautiful pine surroundings with picnic areas. Ideal for those who want their beach day with a side of nature – literally backed by the forest!

🏖️ La Riera Beach – The peaceful southern option bordering Calella, with landscaped areas and vast stretches of sand perfect for sports or just finding your own quiet corner of paradise.

History & Culture Buffs

🏛️ Roman Aqueduct of Can Cua – The star attraction! This 2nd-3rd century engineering marvel is the best-preserved rural aqueduct in northern Catalonia. Four and a half arches still stand, originally part of a 3.5km system bringing water to the Roman villa of Can Roig.

🏰 Castell de Montpalau – Hike up to these atmospheric 11th-century castle ruins on the Montnegre slopes. The square stone walls and medieval tower remains offer cracking views over the coast, plus there's evidence of even earlier Iberian settlements from the 4th century BC.

🎨 Can Comas Cultural Centre – This gorgeous 18th-century building houses the Tharrats Foundation's permanent collection featuring works by Miró, Tàpies, and other Spanish graphic art legends. Regular concerts and exhibitions make it a proper cultural hub.

Adventure Seekers & Nature Lovers

🌲 Montnegre-Corredor Natural Park – Proper hiking paradise with pine groves, medieval hermitages, and traditional Catalan farmhouses scattered throughout. The trails offer brilliant views over the Mediterranean and connect to neighbouring towns for longer adventures.

🚴 Coastal Cycling Routes – The scenic coastal path to Santa Susanna offers stunning sea views on gentle terrain, while inland routes through Montnegre provide mountain biking challenges through forested hills and valleys.

⛪ Four Historic Chapels Route – A 2-3 hour trekking route visiting four chapels from different periods, including the 18th-century Ermita de Sant Antoni and others dating back centuries. Perfect blend of hiking and history.

Relaxed Holidaymakers

🛍️ Weekly Markets – Wednesday markets in Poblenou Quarter and Friday markets on the promenade by the train station. Perfect for picking up local produce and soaking up that authentic Spanish market atmosphere.

🍽️ Authentic Dining – Being a proper fishing town, the seafood here is incredible – try Ca l'Aureli for excellent tapas or Restaurante Marisqueria Pepet for the freshest local catch. The Catalan cuisine showcases fantastic Maresme produce.

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Weather in Pineda De Mar

JAN

13^°C

FEB

15^°C

MAR

16^°C

APR

18^°C

MAY

21^°C

JUN

24^°C

JUL

27^°C

AUG

27^°C

SEP

25^°C

OCT

20^°C

NOV

16^°C

DEC

13^°C

The Mediterranean climate means long, hot summers, and mild winters that make Pineda de Mar holidays extremely attractive any time of year. Average temperature fluctuates around 17°; Celsius, making Pineda a pleasant destination for a holiday in Spain any time of year. In July and August , the thermometer can nudge past 30°; Celsius, while even in winter the temperature rarely drops below five; frost and snow are almost unheard of. The protection of the coastal mountain range stops the place from becoming too windswept.

Pineda goes back a couple of thousand years, and history buffs will lap up the remains of an important Roman village to be found here, including an aqueduct, four arches of which are still visible. It's just one of the many ancient sites to be found in the town. For the more active, if you can drag yourself away from the beach, the nearby national park offers plenty of opportunities for walking and biking on your holidays in Pineda de Mar.

Culture
There is a weekly market in the old town, and fiestas throughout the year, the main ones being the celebration at the Mare de Deu de Gracia sanctuary on the first Sunday in May, and the Sant Joan de Petit fiesta on 24 June. Art lovers will want to head for the Tharrats Foundation of Graphic Arts, home to displays from Joan Josep Tharrats, among others. The same building, Can Comas, also holds concerts and exhibitions throughout the year.
Off course you can't fail to mention nearby Barcelona, one of the most exciting and culturally diverse cities in all of Europe!
Nightlife
Pineda de Mar is quieter than some of its brassier regional neighbours, making for a more chilled out family holiday. However, there is a sea-front disco, along with a few bars, and hotel-based entertainment. There are plenty of middle-range restaurants, serving fish and local specialities. Should you want a livelier night out, head to Lloret de Mar or Calella.

Holidays to Pineda de Mar centre on the well-maintained, coarse-sanded beach, which extends for nearly two miles and rarely feels crowded. This broad stretch has calm water, ideal for swimming and smaller children. There are plenty of cafes and bars but less seafront development than its busier neighbours. In recent years, the beach has won the coveted Blue Flag quality certificate, a resounding endorsement of the quality of its water, sand and services.

The Mediterranean woods of the nearby Montenegre National Park are another pleasure to be enjoyed along with the sand and the sea.

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