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Barcelona to Lloret de Mar Along the Maresme Coast

Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Last ridden Sunday 21st September 2025

77 km
Distance
208 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Barcelona to Lloret de Mar Along the Maresme Coast

Elevation profile

Total ascent
208 m
Distance
77 km
020406080m0 km20406077 km57 m · highest, at 4.2 kmStartFinish

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a moderate distance with modest climbing and mixed surfaces.

77 km ride from Lloret de Mar to Barcelona along Catalonia's Maresme coast with 239 m climbing.

This 77.3 km point-to-point route starts at Lloret de Mar beneath Muntanya de s'Esquinze (78.8 m) and follows the Maresme coast towards Barcelona. The route climbs 239 m in total, with the main climb beginning at 2.7 km lasting 1.3 km and gaining 43 m at an average gradient of 3.2%. The highest point is 58 m at 4.1 km near Muntanya d'en Roviralta and Turó d'en Reinaldo. Most of the ride is flat or gently rolling, with 87% flat riding and only 0.2 km over 5% gradient. The longest descent is 1.4 km from 4.2 km, dropping 31 m. The surface is 88% paved with 5% gravel or unpaved sections. The road mix includes 47% main roads, 17% paths, and 14% quiet streets. There are 36 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and 3.7 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limits or above. The route passes through many towns including Blanes, Malgrat de Mar, Calella, Mataró, Badalona, and finally Barcelona. Services include supermarkets at the start and finish as well as cafes and bakeries along the way, with the longest stretch without a cafe, shop or water being 2.3 km between 25.2 and 27.5 km. Bailout points with stations appear regularly, for example at Pineda de Mar (18 km) and Mataró (42 km).

Highlights

  • Muntanya de s'Esquinze (78.8 m) near start
  • Main climb 2.7-4 km with 43 m gain
  • Longest descent 1.4 km from 4.2 km
  • Towns: Blanes, Malgrat de Mar, Mataró, Badalona, Barcelona

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Venta de Goya 2.7 km
  2. Valldolig 5.2 km
  3. Blanes 6.5 km
  4. Palafolls 10 km
  5. Ciutadella 10.3 km
  6. Sant Genís de Palafolls 12 km
  7. Malgrat de Mar 12.8 km
  8. Santa Susanna 15.6 km
  9. Pineda de Mar 17.5 km
  10. Calella 21 km
  11. Sant Pol de Mar 24.5 km
  12. Canet de Mar 28.8 km
  13. Arenys de Mar 31.4 km
  14. Caldes d'Estrac 33.4 km
  15. Mataró 41 km
  16. Vilassar de Mar 47.4 km
  17. Premià de Mar 50.5 km
  18. el Masnou 54.7 km
  19. Montgat 57.8 km
  20. Badalona 61 km
  21. Sant Adrià de Besòs 64.1 km
  22. Sant Martí 68.9 km
  23. Gràcia 72.1 km
  24. l'Eixample 72.8 km
  25. Old Town 73.3 km
  26. Barcelona 73.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
2.7 km1.3 km43 m3.2 %4.8 %58 m

High point 58 m at 4.1 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Muntanya de s'Esquinze, Turó d'en Sala, Muntanya d'en Roviralta.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
47% main road · 17% path · 14% quiet street · 11% cycle path
Main roads
36 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
3.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
10 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
N-II (19 km), N-2 (7 km), GI-682 (6 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
6% climbing · 7% descending · 87% flat

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 1 kmConsum · supermarket · on the route
  2. 7.3 kmRepsol · petrol station · on the route
  3. 18.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  4. 21.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  5. 24.4 km3|30 · café · 60 m off route
  6. 33.6 kmPa i Cafe · bakery · 60 m off route
  7. 40.8 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  8. 42.2 kmMoeve · petrol station · 30 m off route
  9. 47.2 kmMorenito · bike shop · 80 m off route
  10. 50.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
  11. 53.4 kmBike Mobility · bike shop · on the route
  12. 54 kmSuma · supermarket · on the route
  13. 58.7 kmEl Taller · bakery · 30 m off route
  14. 60.5 kmBicicletes Oliveras · bike shop · 60 m off route
  15. 63.3 kmMØDE · café · 100 m off route
  16. 68.9 kmTapea & BB · café · on the route
  17. 71.5 kmToilets · 30 m off route
  18. 74 kmLilo brunch · café · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 17.9 kmPineda de Mar (station), on the route
  • 24.3 kmSant Pol de Mar (station), 200 m off route
  • 31.6 kmArenys de Mar (station), 60 m off route
  • 41.8 kmMataró (station), 90 m off route
  • 47.9 kmVilassar de Mar (halt), on the route
  • 54.3 kmOcata (station), 40 m off route
  • 61.4 kmBadalona (station), 60 m off route
  • 73.1 kmBarcelona-Passeig de Gràcia (station), 120 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 17.9 kmMonolito de bienvenida (monument)
  • 22.4 kmMirador Lluís Companys (viewpoint)
  • 27 kmF (attraction)
  • 33.3 kmTorre dels Encantats (castle)
  • 47.5 kmTorre d'en Nadal (castle)
  • 58.7 kmEstació de Montgat (monument)

At the start

  • Caprabo · supermarket · 130 m
  • Condis Express · supermarket · 230 m
  • Studio66 · restaurant · 170 m
  • OM Supermercat · convenience store · 220 m

At the finish

  • Mercadona · supermarket · 40 m
  • Starbucks · café · 50 m
  • Tartela · bakery · 90 m
  • Vivari · café · 80 m
  • PURA BRASA · restaurant · 20 m

Stay after this ride

  • B - Hotel · hotel · 40 m from the finish
  • Hitel Onix Fira · hotel · 70 m from the finish
  • chic&basic Velvet Hotel · hotel · 300 m from the finish
  • Catalonia Barcelona Plaza · hotel · 180 m from the finish
  • Hotel Vilamari · hotel · 200 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
3½–5 hours riding
Season
Sep
Best months
Apr to Jul, Oct — daily highs of 18–29 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 36 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 3.7 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
  • 5% of route on gravel or unpaved surfaces
  • Longest stretch without cafe, shop or water 2.3 km from 25.2 to 27.5 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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