Fornells

Platja de Fornells

7.5

/ 10 Very good

#82 out of 282
in Catalonia

About

Platja de Fornells is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 58th place out of 141 beaches in the Girona region 33.2 km away from its center, the city of Girona. It is one of the beaches of Fornells settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Platja de Fornells 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

10 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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Historical

+17 ^oC +12 ^oC

Air temperature

6.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Fornells, Catalonia, Girona

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Platja de Fornells is located in Girona region (Costa Brava sub-region) within Fornells, 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

"Oh, how delightful! This hidden gem is an absolute treasure that deserves to remain undiscovered. The water is absolutely stunning, and the views of the rocks are breathtaking."

Kyle Rivers

"The beach is small, yet incredibly beautiful. The water is clean and clear. It's advisable to arrive early in order to avoid overcrowding."

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User reviews

"Oh, how delightful! This hidden gem is an absolute treasure that deserves to remain undiscovered. The water is absolutely stunning, and the views of the rocks are breathtaking."

Kyle Rivers

"The beach is small, yet incredibly beautiful. The water is clean and clear. It's advisable to arrive early in order to avoid overcrowding."

LX SN

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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150m from the beach

Excellent

Ca La Pepa

Entire House

Llobatera

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150m from center

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180m from the beach

Excellent

Hotel Aigua Blava

Hotel

Llobatera

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180m from center

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530m from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Parador de Aiguablava

Hotel

Llobatera

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720m from center

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560m from the beach

La falconera

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Fornells

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670m from center

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590m from the beach

A-28 BEGUR AIGUABLAVA 6 PaX

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fornells

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410m from center

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640m from the beach

DOS CALAS

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fornells

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500m from center

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700m from the beach

6.9

Good

Hostal Ondina

Hotel

Llobatera

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730m from center

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840m from the beach

Excellent

Apartment les oliveres

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fornells

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680m from center

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1.1km from the beach

A-31 BEGUR AIGUABLAVA 4 PaX

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fornells

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1.3km from center

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1.2km from the beach

Exceptional

A-30 BEGUR AIGUABLAVA 4 PaX

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Fornells

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1.3km from center

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1.3km from the beach

La ROCA SERENA

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fornells

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1.5km from center

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1.3km from the beach

Very good

Casa Begur Centre - 126

Entire House

Llobatera

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1.2km from center

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Beach features

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape

Access

Natural features

- Protected from wind

Cover and water

cover
- Sea bottom - Sand
- Bright sand with rocks
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- Aqua socks recommended
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand

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Tamariu Beach

Platja de Tamariu

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Llafranc 2.6 km

l'Estartit, Spain

L'Estartit Beach

Playa de l'Estartit

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

l'Estartit 0.2 km

Sant Marti d'Empuries, Spain

Portitxol Beach

Playa Portitxol

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Sant Marti d'Empuries 1 km

Roses, Spain

Empuriabrava Beach

Platja d'Empuriabrava

7.7

Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom, Kite or windsurfing

Roses 4.7 km

s'Agaro, Spain

Paya de Aro

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

s'Agaro 2.7 km

Urbanitzacio Giverola, Spain

Cala Giverola beach

Cala Giverola

9.5

Free entrance, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.2 km

Urbanitzacio Giverola, Spain

Cala Pola beach

Cala Pola

9.5

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand

Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.3 km

Fornells, Spain

Aiguablava Beach

Playa Aiguablava

9.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Fornells 0.6 km

sa Riera, Spain

Platja de Sa Riera

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

sa Riera 0.1 km

Illa Roja, Spain

Platja de l'Illa Roja

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Illa Roja 0.1 km

Sa Punta, Spain

Raco Beach

Playa del Raco

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Sa Punta 0.4 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Ramones• 1 min walk
Guingueta s’illa bla...• 1 min walk
Restaurante Mar i Ve...• 7 min walk
L'Aixart Aiguablava...• 8 min walk

Attractions

Aiguablava• 7 min walk
Sant Pere de Begur• 26 min walk
Begur• 26 min walk
Torre de Sant Ramon• 27 min walk

Transport

GRO• 38.1km
Petit Calcat• 22.8km
Baixador de Font-Pic...• 23.1km

Localities

Fornells• 240m
Girona• 33.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Platja de Fornells?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Platja de Fornells?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Platja de Fornells, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Platja de Fornells 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 de Fornells does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Platja de Fornells 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Platja de Fornells secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Platja de Fornells is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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 Platja de Fornells?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Platja de Fornells.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ramones is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Platja de Fornells?

There are 1312 places to stay in the Platja de Fornells area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Platja de Fornells include:

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How far is the Platja de Fornells from parking?

The Platja de Fornells has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Platja de Fornells?

There are 4 attractions near Platja de Fornells that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Aiguablava located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Platja de Fornells?

The month with the highest temperature in Platja de Fornells 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 de Fornells (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.Platja de Fornells (Girona) 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.