The main beaches of Barcelona, from the South of the city to the North, are the followings: Platja de Sant Sebastià, Platja de Sant Miquel, Platja de la Barceloneta, Platja del Somorrostro, Platja de la Nova Icària, Platja del Bogatell, Mar Bella, Nova Mar Bella, Platja de Llevant. You have noticed that in Catalan a beach is called platja and platjes in its plural form. Playa and playas in Spanish. "Vamos a la playa" you are now ready to go to the beach!