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About Catalonia

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Catalonia does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

General information

The beaches of Catalonia are mostly small and located in cozy bays. Some places have hard-to-reach bays of a bizarre shape, provoking active travelers to explore them. An important clarification - most beaches do not have natural shade, as the vegetation is either too small or completely absent, so do not forget your sun umbrella and protective products.

Regarding location, Catalonia is dominated by beaches outside urban areas in a natural setting. They may not be convenient for all categories of travelers (you can use filtering by access type or audience), primarily due to possible access difficulties. But they always give you extra points due to the amazing natural views, so isn't that why most of us go to the beach?

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Girona

141 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax

Barcelona

53 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand

Tarragona

88 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
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Catalonia Best beaches

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Castell de la Fosca beach

Sant Joan de Palamos 2.3 km

9.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
4.1 Amenities index
Camping

Cala Pola beach

Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.3 km

9.5
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Bright shell sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking
1.5 Amenities index

Cala Giverola beach

Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.2 km

9.5
Free entrance • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom • Good for Snorkeling
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Cala Gogo Beach

Torre Valentina 1.4 km

9.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Cala Bona beach

Blanes 1.2 km

9.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Fine sand bottom • Crowded in season
5.8 Amenities index

Cala Boadella beach

Lloret de Mar 1.5 km

9.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
2.5 Amenities index

Popular types of Catalonia beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 282 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Catalonia.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Catalonia, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 161.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Catalonia is less than 500 meters. 241 beaches are relatively easy to access, 24 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 17 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Catalonia however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Dozens of beaches in Catalonia attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all snorkeling lovers, sup boarders, kite surfers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Catalonia is the perfect place for you. More than 8 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
  • Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Catalonia may be the right choice for you, as there are over 7 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 58 beaches in Spain that are popular with snorkelers, of which 28 beaches are in Catalonia. According to our users, the best locations are: Cala Pola beach, Cala Giverola beach, Cala Gogo Beach.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the region. There are such places near the 24 beaches of Catalonia. 3 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 21 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

Latest reviews on Catalonia's beaches

Please note that lifeguards supervise 59 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.7°C and water up to 27.3°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 11.6°C and water to 13.6°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Catalonia? In total there are 282 beaches and the most popular is Castell de la Fosca beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Catalonia?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Catalonia, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 282 beaches in total, of which about 32 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Catalonia:

View all beaches in Catalonia and create your selection by features

How to view only nearest to me beaches in Catalonia?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Catalonia, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Catalonia and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in Catalonia?

Most of the beaches located in Catalonia are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Catalonia by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Catalonia:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Catalonia?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Catalonia?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Catalonia by occupancy.

Popular categories:

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Which beaches in Catalonia are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Catalonia?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Catalonia?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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