About Figueres

Figueres town is located in Girona Spain, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in Figueres

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Playa Portitxol

Portitxol Beach

Sant Marti d'Empuries 1 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Platja de les Dunes

Sant Marti d'Empuries 1.6 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index

Platja de Grifeu

Llanca 1.9 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Green pure water • Sand bottom
2 Amenities index
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
2 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Platja de Garbet

Colera 1.2 km
Tolerable
5.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Blue pure water • Deserted
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Tolerable
5.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Blue pure water • Fine pebbles bottom
1 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Figueres are Les Muscleres Beach, Elmes beach, Almadrava Beach.

Some of the beaches in the area are quite remote from the roads. So, if you are a hiker, you will definitely appreciate this place. But if you are new to hiking, we recommend that you study the details of access from descriptions and user reviews to understand if this is feasible for you. As a reward, you will get to experience a wild beach with untouched nature.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Figueres, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Fine pebbly beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

5 out of 75 beaches in Figueres are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

A not-so-pleasant feature of the beaches in Figueres is the high density of boats, yachts, or other watercraft on some of them. There are about 13 such beaches, but this may vary depending on the season. If this is a concern for you, we recommend carefully checking the beaches of interest for this issue using our Boat filter.

Latest reviews on Figueres's beaches

Platja del Borro
8 Sophia

This is a great place.

Platja Rovellada
10 Mika

What is more to say!

Portitxol Beach
8 Aria Z W

This beach is a peaceful and beautiful spot with a few sandy beaches, a restaurant, and a couple of bars. Parking costs 1.50 euros per hour, but you can park for free in the residential area just a 10-minute walk away.

Platja de Grifeu
6 Ebenezer Creswell

That place is a perfect spot for a relaxing day by the sea! not too big, but the water is full of little fish that will happily swim with you. It's a wonderful experience to be able to interact with nature in this way and the perfect place to spend a peaceful day.

Platja Gran y Esportal
8 Miguel Martinez

The evening brings high tides!

Cala Montjoi
6 Alyce Dezen

This bay is a sight to behold, especially when viewed from the shore. However, one must be wary of the submerged rocks that lurk beneath the surface.

The warmest month during the year in this area is July, with the air temperature rising up to 29.1°C and the water temperature up to 23.3°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 11.6°C and the water temperature down to 13.6°C.