Premia de Mar / Catalonia / Spain

Premia de Mar is located north east of Barcelona on the north east coast of Spain, looking out to the Mediterranean Sea. It is a popular tourist destination with holidaymakers using it as a quieter alternative to Barcelona. It is also widely used by surfers of all types and abilities.

There is no real season here with surfing being possible all year round if you are wearing a thick wetsuit.

There is a lovely wide beach with glorious golden sand. For much of the year there is plenty of room for everyone but during June, July and August it gets very busy and you may find trouble getting a spot. At this time you are probably best arriving really early in the morning or much later during the day. You can get here by driving towards the harbor by taking the tunnel under N11. Then you will see the beach to the east of the harbor.

The winds are a mixture of easterlies and southeries during March to September and then the westerlies kick in from October to February. The winds are pretty constant and average around 4 knots. The water is crystal clear with small to medium waves with stronger onshore winds. There is a mole to the west of the harbor. The summers are warm here and the water is a pleasant 24 degrees with an air temperature around 30-35 degrees.

There is parking here and places to buy food. For a far wider selection of shops, bars and restaurants you need to head into Barcelona. The night life is pretty amazing there too.