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Cala de Gestel
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Cala de Gestel is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 66th place out of 88 beaches in the Tarragona region 36.1 km away from its center, the city of Tarragona. It is one of the beaches of l`Almadrava settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Cala de Gestel 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.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Platja de l'Almadrava, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Cala de Gestel (Tarragona) region (Costa Daurada sub-region) is located outside the l`Almadrava settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Cala de Gestel with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.2 (Pleasant)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water, Sand bottom
l`Almadrava 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cambrils 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Via Marina 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
l`Almadrava 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
l'Ametlla de Mar 3.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
l'Ametlla de Mar 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Els Pins de Miramar 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Urb. Guardamar 0.4 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Xiringuito del Pep• 23 min walk
- Chiringuito L'Estel...• 29 min walk
- Blauverd Torn Restau...• 2.7km
- Restaurante La Cala• 2.8km
Attractions
- Cova Del Llop Marí• 12 min walk
- Cala Mariachi• 13 min walk
- Illot del Torn• 17 min walk
- Antu lloguer• 2.7km
Transport
- REU• 32km
- Estació d'autobusos...• 19.3km
- L'Hospitalet De L'In...• 5.3km
Localities
- l`Almadrava• 3km
- Tarragona• 36.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cala de Gestel?
The coastline of Cala de Gestel is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Cala de Gestel?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala de Gestel, 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 de Gestel good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cala de Gestel does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Cala de Gestel 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Cala de Gestel secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Cala de Gestel is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala de Gestel?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala de Gestel.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Xiringuito del Pep is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cala de Gestel?
There are 773 places to stay in the Cala de Gestel area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala de Gestel include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cala de Gestel from parking?
The Cala de Gestel 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 de Gestel?
There are 4 attractions near Cala de Gestel that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cova Del Llop Marí located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cala de Gestel?
The month with the highest temperature in Cala de Gestel is July. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Cala de Gestel (Tarragona) 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.Cala de Gestel (Tarragona) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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