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Llafranc
Platja El Cau
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Platja El Cau is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 110th place out of 141 beaches in the Girona region 33.1 km away from its center, the city of Girona. It is one of the beaches of Llafranc settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Platja El Cau 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, snorkeling.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Aiguablava, which has a rating of 9.4.
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Platja El Cau (Girona) region (Costa Brava sub-region) is located outside the Llafranc 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 correct question is not how to get to Platja El Cau, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
User reviews
"This beach near Llafranc is truly amazing! It's very private, and it's best reached by boat. It can be a bit of a challenge to get to the parking lot, but it's worth it - and even in peak season, the beach is usually deserted. Plus, you get to walk through a beautiful forest to get there!"
Kiran Komal
"The beach was far from great. The sand was coarse and uncomfortable, the water was murky and uninviting, and the overall atmosphere was unenjoyable. It was a huge disappointment."
Juanita Pardo
User reviews
"This beach near Llafranc is truly amazing! It's very private, and it's best reached by boat. It can be a bit of a challenge to get to the parking lot, but it's worth it - and even in peak season, the beach is usually deserted. Plus, you get to walk through a beautiful forest to get there!"
Kiran Komal
"The beach was far from great. The sand was coarse and uncomfortable, the water was murky and uninviting, and the overall atmosphere was unenjoyable. It was a huge disappointment."
Juanita Pardo
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Llafranc 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
l'Estartit 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sant Marti d'Empuries 1 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom, Kite or windsurfing
Roses 4.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
s'Agaro 2.7 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.2 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand
Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Lloret de Mar 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Llafranc 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Calella de Palafrugell 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Calella de Palafrugell 0.3 km
What to do in Platja El Cau? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Platja El Cau, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Marmara Llafranc• 16 min walk
- Hostal La Llagosta• 17 min walk
- Restaurant León• 18 min walk
- Casamar• 18 min walk
Attractions
- Torre de Guaita de S...• 7 min walk
- Calella de Palafruge...• 28 min walk
- Torre de Santa Marga...• 2.9km
- El Golfet• 3.3km
Transport
- GRO• 36.9km
- Petit Calcat• 19.2km
- Baixador de Font-Pic...• 20.4km
Localities
- Llafranc• 1.1km
- Girona• 33.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Platja El Cau?
The Platja El Cau is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Platja El Cau?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Platja El Cau, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Platja El Cau is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Platja El Cau good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Platja El Cau does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Platja El Cau 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Platja El Cau secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Platja El Cau 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.
What are the key audiences of Platja El Cau?
Platja El Cau can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Platja El Cau?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Platja El Cau.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Marmara Llafranc is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Platja El Cau?
There are 1531 places to stay in the Platja El Cau area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Platja El Cau include:
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How far is the Platja El Cau from parking?
The Platja El Cau has no parking spot
Are there any attractions nearby Platja El Cau?
There are 4 attractions near Platja El Cau that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Torre de Guaita de Sant Sebastià located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Platja El Cau?
The month with the highest temperature in Platja El Cau is July. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Platja El Cau (Girona) 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 Platja El Cau (Girona) 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 Platja El Cau 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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