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Platja de Vaquers
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Platja de Vaquers is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 67th place out of 141 beaches in the Girona region 51 km away from its center, the city of Girona. It is one of the beaches of la Vall de Santa Creu settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Platja de Vaquers 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.
22 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Platja d'en Belleu, which has a rating of 6.6.
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Platja de Vaquers (Girona) region (Costa Brava sub-region) is located outside the la Vall de Santa Creu 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 Platja de Vaquers 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.
User reviews
"This beautiful cove is easily accessible and located on the coastal path. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed, although that isn't an issue in the winter as there's usually no one around. It's quite hidden, which helps to protect it from the south wind. It can be tricky to find parking in the summer due to its location in the urbanization, but the effort is worth it."
Gloria Morales
"This pebble beach is a real prize after a long walk along the stunning Llançà to Port de la Selva circular path. easily accessible and is perfect for snorkeling, with its gray pebbles, and the views of the Lighthouse of s'Arenella and the mountains of Sant Pere de Rodes make it all the more special."
Stephanie Pires
User reviews
"This beautiful cove is easily accessible and located on the coastal path. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed, although that isn't an issue in the winter as there's usually no one around. It's quite hidden, which helps to protect it from the south wind. It can be tricky to find parking in the summer due to its location in the urbanization, but the effort is worth it."
Gloria Morales
"This pebble beach is a real prize after a long walk along the stunning Llançà to Port de la Selva circular path. easily accessible and is perfect for snorkeling, with its gray pebbles, and the views of the Lighthouse of s'Arenella and the mountains of Sant Pere de Rodes make it all the more special."
Stephanie Pires
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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la Vall de Santa Creu
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la Vall de Santa Creu
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1.8km from center
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la Vall de Santa Creu
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3.1km from center
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Nearest Beaches
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l'Estartit 0.2 km
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Banyuls-sur-Mer 0.9 km
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Saint-Cyprien 3.2 km
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Roses 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue pure water
Cerbere 0.1 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom, Good for swimming
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant El Far de...• 4 min walk
- Restaurant - Pizzeri...• 15 min walk
- Residència de vacanc...• 15 min walk
- Xiri El Pas• 24 min walk
Attractions
- Galería Xavier Raven...• 27 min walk
- Conjunt monumental d...• 3.4km
Transport
- PGF• 50.3km
- Estacion de Autobuse...• 20.1km
- Llançà• 3.2km
Localities
- la Vall de Santa Cre...• 2.2km
- Girona• 51km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Platja de Vaquers?
The beachline of Platja de Vaquers is covered with gray 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 Platja de Vaquers?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Platja de Vaquers, 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 Vaquers good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, 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 Vaquers 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. So the overall recommendation of the Platja de Vaquers for swimming is positive.
Is the Platja de Vaquers 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 sharp.
Is the Platja de Vaquers secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Platja de Vaquers?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Platja de Vaquers.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurant El Far de Sarnella is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Platja de Vaquers?
There are 1949 places to stay in the Platja de Vaquers area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Platja de Vaquers include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Platja de Vaquers from parking?
The Platja de Vaquers 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 Platja de Vaquers?
There are 2 attractions near Platja de Vaquers that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Galería Xavier Raventós located in 2.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Platja de Vaquers?
The month with the highest temperature in Platja de Vaquers 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 Vaquers (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 de Vaquers (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 de Vaquers 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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