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Port de la Selva
Cala Cativa
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About
Cala Cativa is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 128th place out of 141 beaches in the Girona region 52.4 km away from its center, the city of Girona. It is one of the beaches of el Port de la Selva settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and gray fine pebble, 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.
Cala Cativa 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.
16 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Platja de Vaquers, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Cala Cativa (Girona) region (Costa Brava sub-region) is located outside the el Port de la Selva 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 Cala Cativa, 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
"A great spot for a day out! It has crystal clear waters, soft white sand, and now gray fine pebbles too. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sun."
Ayaan Dalli
"Cala Cativa is a small beach located close to the town of Port de la Selva. It's so small that it can feel like the entire beach is filled with just five people! The water here is crystal clear and the blues and greens of the sea are stunning. If you're looking for a place to be alone and have some privacy, this is the perfect spot. Just be aware that you will have to take a..."
Madison
User reviews
"A great spot for a day out! It has crystal clear waters, soft white sand, and now gray fine pebbles too. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sun."
Ayaan Dalli
"Cala Cativa is a small beach located close to the town of Port de la Selva. It's so small that it can feel like the entire beach is filled with just five people! The water here is crystal clear and the blues and greens of the sea are stunning. If you're looking for a place to be alone and have some privacy, this is the perfect spot. Just be aware that you will have to take a..."
Madison
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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el Port de la Selva
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1.7km
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el Port de la Selva
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360m from center
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2.3km
from the beach
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el Port de la Selva
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900m from center
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2.5km
from the beach
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el Port de la Selva
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1.4km from center
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2.5km
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el Port de la Selva
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1.6km from center
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2.6km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.1 (Pleasant)
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Collioure 0.3 km
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Argeles-sur-Mer 2.4 km
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Sant Marti d'Empuries 1 km
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Argeles-sur-Mer 1.8 km
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l'Estartit 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Banyuls-sur-Mer 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Cosprons 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Saint-Cyprien 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom
Roses 1 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom, Good for swimming
Roses 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue pure water
Cerbere 0.1 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Xiri El Pas• 16 min walk
- Bar Gus• 17 min walk
- L' Art Restaurante P...• 17 min walk
- Bar Restaurant Can M...• 17 min walk
Attractions
- Galería Xavier Raven...• 17 min walk
- Conjunt monumental d...• 4.9km
Transport
- PGF• 52.1km
- Estacion de Autobuse...• 22.5km
- Llançà• 5.9km
Localities
- el Port de la Selva• 1.5km
- Girona• 52.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Cativa?
The Cala Cativa is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Cala Cativa?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Cativa, 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 Cativa 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.
Cala Cativa 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 Cala Cativa 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Cala Cativa secluded and good for relaxing?
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 Cala Cativa?
Cala Cativa can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Cativa?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Cativa.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Xiri El Pas is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Cativa?
There are 1919 places to stay in the Cala Cativa area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Cativa include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cala Cativa from parking?
The Cala Cativa has no parking spot
Are there any attractions nearby Cala Cativa?
There are 2 attractions near Cala Cativa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Galería Xavier Raventós located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cala Cativa?
The month with the highest temperature in Cala Cativa 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?
Cala Cativa (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 Cala Cativa (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 Cala Cativa 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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