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The Costa del Maresme, with its long sandy beaches, beautiful fishing villages and well-known tourist centers, is situated along 50 km north of Barcelona, between Montgat and the river La Tordera.

This area of beaches near Barcelona is perfect for family or group holidays.

Calella, Pineda, Santa Susanna and Malgrat, are the towns of the Costa del Maresme distinguished with the seal of Family Tourism Destination by the Catalan Tourism Agency of the Generalitat. This seal certifies that in these municipalities there is an offer of accommodation, catering and leisure aimed at children. In addition, Calella and Santa Susanna also have the distinction of Sports Tourism Destination since they offer visitors very good conditions for practicing sports.

In the Costa del Maresme the visitor can also enjoy a varied cultural offer. Many small museums show the history and the present of the towns of the region.

For nature lovers El Maresme has a wide variety of hiking and mountain bike trails as well as the Montnegre and Corredor Natural Park.

The Maresme is an area rich in local products and consequently with a great gastronomic variety. Peas, strawberries, fish, seafood, and "ganxet" beans are much appreciated. The designation of origin of Alella, famous for the quality of its white wines is a good complement to its gastronomy.

Staying at the Costa del Maresme is ideal if you want to visit Barcelona. In addition to a fantastic modernist work, the visitor will find in this cosmopolitan city endless possibilities at all levels. The Sagrada Familia and Park Güell de Gaudí, the Gothic quarter, Las Ramblas, the Palace of Catalan Music and the harbor area with the Aquarium are a small sample of this.