Malgrat de Mar is a typical Mediterranean resort located at the southern end of Costa Brava, 61km from Barcelona. The main attraction is the beach resort, divided by small cliffs and coves.

Malgrat de Mar has some fine sandy beaches and water sports facilities. L Astillero Beach Hotel serves the main area, so it is often crowded. Tordera, however, is the largest and least crowded beach in Malgrat de Mar, but the waves can be dangerous.

Nightlife in Malgrat de Mar is quite lively, though not overwhelming, with several discos and clubs. The beach is a pleasant promenade with many bars and restaurants.

Tourist attractions Malgrat de Mar: Velles Peixateries old market, the library at Cooperative - one of the oldest buildings in town, it Arnau As modernist buildings and the Vidu Torre de Can Sala, parks and park Campassol Can Francesc poppies, pine forest Pla de Pineda, market, larger cubic Torre Esquena it and the lake at the mouth of the river Tordera.