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Platja de Portbou
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Platja de Portbou is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 106th place out of 141 beaches in the Girona region 57.2 km away from its center, the city of Girona. It is one of the beaches of Portbou settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal blue water and gray fine pebble, 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 not crowded place during the season.
Platja de Portbou 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.
15 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Peyrefite beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Platja de Portbou is located in Girona region (Costa Brava sub-region) within Portbou, 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
"This location is a great spot to unwind and appreciate the stunning views. It's rocky, so it's wise to bring some appropriate footwear. During the start of summer, there were only around 20 people there, so if you're not a fan of large crowds, this is the ideal spot. The only downside was the cigarette butts. Smokers, please take your rubbish with you - it doesn't just vanis..."
Alicja Mrozowska
"Port Bou's sandy beach is not only nice, but also small and secure. It has more stores compared to Cerbere, which is across the border. I'm particularly fond of Aladdin's Cave, which is run by a friendly oriental man. The supermarket there has an extensive selection of beverages."
Nathaniel James Asige
User reviews
"This location is a great spot to unwind and appreciate the stunning views. It's rocky, so it's wise to bring some appropriate footwear. During the start of summer, there were only around 20 people there, so if you're not a fan of large crowds, this is the ideal spot. The only downside was the cigarette butts. Smokers, please take your rubbish with you - it doesn't just vanis..."
Alicja Mrozowska
"Port Bou's sandy beach is not only nice, but also small and secure. It has more stores compared to Cerbere, which is across the border. I'm particularly fond of Aladdin's Cave, which is run by a friendly oriental man. The supermarket there has an extensive selection of beverages."
Nathaniel James Asige
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Platja de Portbou?
The Platja de Portbou is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Platja de Portbou?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Platja de Portbou, 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 Portbou good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Platja de Portbou does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Platja de Portbou 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 Platja de Portbou secluded and good for relaxing?
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 Portbou?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Platja de Portbou.
There are 1 restaurants nearby.Chez Camille is the closest place located 3700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Platja de Portbou?
There are 533 places to stay in the Platja de Portbou area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Platja de Portbou include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Platja de Portbou from parking?
The Platja de Portbou 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 Portbou?
There are 3 attractions near Platja de Portbou that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Església de Santa Maria located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Platja de Portbou?
The month with the highest temperature in Platja de Portbou 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 Portbou (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 Portbou (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 Portbou 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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