Eight wide beaches with fine sand and a gentle slope into the sea, no overcrowding and with quality certificates, this area is an attractive option for families looking for somewhere to spend a holiday by the sea. Vilanova i la Geltrú is an open and welcoming Mediterranean city where tourism, commerce, culture, gastronomy and leisure come together to offer visitors an unforgettable stay. It has an extensive festival calendar with activities to enjoy as a family every week, a rich cultural heritage with eight museums, its own exquisite cuisine in which seafood takes centre stage and the Estació Nàutica, with companies that organise all kinds of activities and water sports to have fun and get wet in equal measure! Don’t missWater activitiesAt Ribes Roges beach, there is wide choice of nautical activities for families to enjoy the beach and the sea to the fullest, from boat rentals to guided activities, summer camps and personalised courses.Espai FarThe grounds of the Sant Cristòfol Lighthouse include three museum spaces: Museu del Mar, Museu de Curiositats Marineres Roig Toqués and Espai Víctor Rojas, where you can discover marine objects and the discoveries of fishermen from different eras, the well-known Juanita the Carp, or one of the only three maritime rescue boats preserved in Catalonia.Guided tours with Arc CulturalRoutes, guided tours, theatrical tours and workshops. There are many entertaining and fun ways to discover Villanova’s heritage. At Arc Cultural they organise all kinds of activities so you can get to know the streets and squares of the town, the museums and buildings of interest.Railway Museum of CataloniaThe Railway Museum of Catalonia is a favourite of children and adults alike, and contains one of the most important locomotive collections in Europe. The 25 steam locomotives are especially fascinating, in particular the Martorell, the oldest preserved in Spain.Sailing tripsFrom the Estació Nàutica de Vilanova you can book sailing trips from the port of Vilanova and spend a few hours navigating the sea at your own pace, stopping to take a dip if the weather permits and enjoy a glass of Penedès cava or other refreshment. All this while enjoying the Vilanova skyline from the sea.