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Cala Barraca
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Cala Barraca is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 80th place out of 104 beaches in the Alicante region 76.4 km away from its center, the city of Alicante. It is one of the beaches of Xabia Javea settlement, just 6.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and light pebble, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Cala Barraca coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Platja de la Granadella, which has a rating of 9.6.
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Cala Barraca is located in Alicante region (Costa Blanca sub-region) within Xabia Javea, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Carla Barraca is a stunning cove, with its pebble-strewn beach. It brings to mind Lulworth Cove, which can be reached via a winding road through the houses, down some steep inclines. To avoid the crowds, it's best to visit early or late, or be ready to walk. There's a great cafe restaurant with a view that you won't want to miss."
Gavin Tyler
"Perfect spot to take in the stunning view of the bay. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is amazing. It's the ideal place to spend a day at the beach!"
Kendall Smith
User reviews
"Carla Barraca is a stunning cove, with its pebble-strewn beach. It brings to mind Lulworth Cove, which can be reached via a winding road through the houses, down some steep inclines. To avoid the crowds, it's best to visit early or late, or be ready to walk. There's a great cafe restaurant with a view that you won't want to miss."
Gavin Tyler
"Perfect spot to take in the stunning view of the bay. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is amazing. It's the ideal place to spend a day at the beach!"
Kendall Smith
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 4.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Oliva 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Piles 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Benidorm 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Guardamar de la Safor 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble
el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 6.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Green water
Xabia Javea 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Xabia Javea 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise water
el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water
Teulada 5.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Calp 2.5 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cala Clémence del Po...• 1 min walk
- Casa Pepe• 19 min walk
- Casa de la Pizza - J...• 22 min walk
- Pokerjackz• 22 min walk
Attractions
- Cala Portitxol• 1 min walk
- Cala sardinera• 13 min walk
- Tren Granadella• 19 min walk
- Cala Blanca View Poi...• 21 min walk
Transport
- ALC• 85.9km
- Benitachell• 7.7km
- Gandia• 42.6km
Localities
- Xabia Javea• 6.7km
- Alicante• 76.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Barraca?
The beachline of Cala Barraca is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Cala Barraca?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Barraca, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Cala Barraca good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cala Barraca does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Cala Barraca good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Cala Barraca secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Barraca?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Barraca.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cala Clémence del Portitxol is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Barraca?
There are 1942 places to stay in the Cala Barraca area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cala Barraca from parking?
The Cala Barraca has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Cala Barraca?
There are 4 attractions near Cala Barraca that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cala Portitxol located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cala Barraca?
The month with the highest temperature in Cala Barraca is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Cala Barraca (Alacant Alicante) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala Barraca (Alacant Alicante) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala Barraca for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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