Castelldefels
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Entre el castillo y la playa, Castelldefels te atrapa | Between the castle and the beach, Castelldefels captivates you
Why visit
Castelldefels sits a short ride down the coast from Barcelona, with a castle on the hill above a much quieter stretch of beach. I went down for a seafood lunch at one of the bodegas right on the sand, calmer than anywhere in Barceloneta. It works well as a half-day trip out of the city: eat by the water, walk up to the castle if there's time, then head back.
When to avoid
You really need a car here, or a ride from someone who has one, the way I did. An Uber in from Barcelona works fine, but rideshare coverage gets thin out here in the evening, so plan on a taxi for the way back instead.
