El Far de Sant Cristòfol Beach

On the east side of Vilanova’s port and away from the town is this huge beach, nearly 1 km long and 150m deep from the shore to the cliffs. Its size means that it’s very popular for beach sports (soccer, volleyball and kite flying), there are occasional wind-​surfers here, and it’s the main beach for dog walkers (out of season). Unlike the other beaches, there’s no promenade as such, so it feels a bit less organised, and its size means it is seldom crowded.
During the summer season, there is a small refreshment stall (‘Xiringuito’ in Catalan) serving slightly pricey drinks, ice-​creams and light snacks, and renting out sun-​loungers and umbrellas. There are showers, a WC and a Red Cross post, as well as ample parking. The L1 and L2 local buses also stop nearby.
It’s backed on the land side by a series of exclusive villas, some in the Catalan Modernista style, and by the lighthouse (now also a museum) from which it gets its name (‘Far’ is lighthouse in Catalan). At the far end of the beach (next to the main railway line) is the beginning of the long-​distance coastal footpath to Sitges (about 7km).