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About Costa Brava

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Costa Brava 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.

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Malgrat de Mar

Malgrat de Mar

16 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Blanes

Blanes

24 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Santa Susanna

Santa Susanna

17 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Canyelles

Canyelles

30 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Martossa

Martossa

30 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar

33 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Pineda de Mar

Pineda de Mar

20 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar

36 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Sant Feliu de Guixols

Sant Feliu de Guixols

37 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
Calella

Calella

19 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
Sant Pere Pescador

Sant Pere Pescador

16 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Urbanitzacio Giverola

Urbanitzacio Giverola

27 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
sa Tuna

sa Tuna

18 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Sant Pol de Mar

Sant Pol de Mar

12 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Shore shape - bay
sa Riera

sa Riera

18 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
l'Escala

l'Escala

17 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Canet de Mar

Canet de Mar

18 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Shore shape - bay
Sa Punta

Sa Punta

17 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Illa Roja

Illa Roja

16 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Arenys de Mar

Arenys de Mar

16 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Shore shape - bay
s'Agaro

s'Agaro

25 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Sant Marti d'Empuries

Sant Marti d'Empuries

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Urbanitzacio les Villes

Urbanitzacio les Villes

13 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Shore shape - bay
la Pletera

la Pletera

18 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
l'Estartit

l'Estartit

12 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro

38 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Caldes d'Estrac

Caldes d'Estrac

12 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Shore shape - bay
Torre Valentina

Torre Valentina

25 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Sant Antoni de Calonge

Sant Antoni de Calonge

33 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Calella de Palafrugell

Calella de Palafrugell

26 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Palamos

Palamos

32 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Fornells

Fornells

24 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Llafranc

Llafranc

26 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Sant Joan de Palamos

Sant Joan de Palamos

27 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Portbou

Portbou

36 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Roses

Roses

58 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
Cala Montjoi Holiday Village

Cala Montjoi Holiday Village

30 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Colera

Colera

37 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Cadaques

Cadaques

38 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
la Vall de Santa Creu

la Vall de Santa Creu

56 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
sa Perafita

sa Perafita

53 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
Port Lligat

Port Lligat

35 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Relax
Llanca

Llanca

34 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
el Port de la Selva

el Port de la Selva

50 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Shore shape - bay
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La Fosca beach
La Fosca beach
La Fosca beach
Good for Relax
La Fosca

La Fosca beach

Sant Joan de Palamos 1.1 km
Excellent
9.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3 Amenities index
Portitxol Beach
Portitxol Beach
Portitxol Beach
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
Torre Valentina beach
Torre Valentina beach
Torre Valentina beach
Good for Relax
Platja de Torre Valentina

Torre Valentina beach

Sant Antoni de Calonge 0.5 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking
2.5 Amenities index
Fonollera Beach
Fonollera Beach
Fonollera Beach
Good for party
Platja de la Fonollera

Fonollera Beach

la Pletera 2.8 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
2 Amenities index
Grau beach
Grau beach
Grau beach
Good for party
Platja del Grau

Grau beach

Sa Punta 2.7 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
2 Amenities index
Platja de les Dunes
Platja de les Dunes
Platja de les Dunes
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
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Popular types of Costa Brava beaches

Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Long beaches
Long beaches
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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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 155 beaches in the region.

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

Quitest and lonely beaches in Costa Brava

Portopi Beach
Platja de Portopi

Portopi Beach
9.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Martossa 0.3 km
Santa Maria de Llorell beach
Santa Maria de Llorell

Santa Maria de Llorell beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Shell sand bottom, Good for Kayaking
Spain, Martossa 0.2 km
Cala Sa Conca beach
Cala Sa Conca

Cala Sa Conca beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, s'Agaro 0.5 km
Almadrava Beach
Platja De l'Almadrava

Almadrava Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Cala Montjoi Holiday Village 2.1 km
Raco Beach
Playa del Raco

Raco Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, Sa Punta 0.4 km
Palamos beach
Platja Gran de Palamos

Palamos beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, Palamos 0.3 km
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Sandy beaches in Costa Brava

Cala Bona beach
Cala Bona

Cala Bona beach
9.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Fine sand bottom
Spain, Blanes 1.2 km
Cala Boadella beach
Cala Boadella

Cala Boadella beach
9.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Spain, Lloret de Mar 1.5 km
Cala Treumal beach
Cala Treumal

Cala Treumal beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Fine sand bottom
Spain, Blanes 2.3 km
Canyelles Beach
Platja de Canyelles

Canyelles Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Canyelles 0.4 km
Platja del Rastell

Platja del Rastell
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom
Spain, Roses 1 km
Platja de Can Martinet

Platja de Can Martinet
7.7
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Deserted, Fine sand bottom
Spain, Sant Pere Pescador 2.3 km
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Remote beaches in Costa Brava

Cala Del Sr. Ramon beach
Cala Del Sr. Ramon

Cala Del Sr. Ramon beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright shell sand
Spain, Urbanitzacio Giverola 3.1 km
Cala Pedrosa

Cala Pedrosa
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Light pebble
Spain, Llafranc 1.6 km
Cala Rostella

Cala Rostella
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Brown pebble
Spain, Cala Montjoi Holiday Village 0.9 km
Platja Cala Murtra

Platja Cala Murtra
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Blue pure water
Spain, Cala Montjoi Holiday Village 1.4 km
Cala Pedrosa

Cala Pedrosa
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray fine pebble
Spain, l'Estartit 2.5 km
Cala Ferriol

Cala Ferriol
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray fine pebble
Spain, l'Estartit 3.6 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Costa Brava

Cala Pola beach
Cala Pola

Cala Pola beach
9.5
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand
Spain, Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.3 km
Cala Giverola beach
Cala Giverola

Cala Giverola beach
9.5
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Spain, Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.2 km
Cala Gogo Beach
Playa Cala Gogo

Cala Gogo Beach
9.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Torre Valentina 1.4 km
Les Muscleres Beach

Les Muscleres Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Sant Marti d'Empuries 0.7 km
Playa Santa Cristina

Playa Santa Cristina
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Lloret de Mar 2 km
Giveroleta beach

Giveroleta beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.4 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Costa Brava

Castell de la Fosca beach
Castell de la Fosca

Castell de la Fosca beach
9.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Sant Joan de Palamos 2.3 km
Aiguablava Beach
Playa Aiguablava

Aiguablava Beach
9.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Fornells 0.6 km
Mar Menuda Beach
Platja Mar Menuda

Mar Menuda Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Tossa de Mar 0.6 km
Tossa de Mar Beach
Platja Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Tossa de Mar 0.2 km
El Golfet Beach
Playa El Golfet

El Golfet Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Calella de Palafrugell 1.2 km
Cala Rovira

Cala Rovira
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Spain, Platja d'Aro 0.6 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Costa Brava

Cala Futadera

Cala Futadera
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand
Spain, Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.5 km
Platja dels Canyerets

Platja dels Canyerets
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright shell sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Urbanitzacio Giverola 3.7 km
Cala de la Vinyeta

Cala de la Vinyeta
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Spain, Sant Pol de Mar 1.5 km
Platja de l'Illa Roja

Platja de l'Illa Roja
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Illa Roja 0.1 km
Tamariu Beach
Platja de Tamariu

Tamariu Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Llafranc 2.6 km
Platja de Llafranc

Platja de Llafranc
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Llafranc 0.4 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Costa Brava, 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 99.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Costa Brava is less than 500 meters. 119 beaches are relatively easy to access, 19 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 Costa Brava however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Costa Brava's beaches

Platja del Borro
8 Martina Tomas

This beach is a paradise, boasting golden sand and crystal-clear waters. It's the perfect spot to relax and soak up some sun. The scenery is simply stunning, and the atmosphere is unbeatable. Whether you're looking for a romantic escape or a fun-filled family day out, this beach is sure to exceed your expectations.

Platja de Fenals
6 Maciej Jankowski

This location on Costa Brava is truly the best! If you're looking for a beach destination in Lloret de Mar, Fenals district is a great choice as it's much quieter than the city center. Plus, it has a great Xaloc restaurant, a clean beach and nice walking routes - and it's easily accessible too!

Cala Belladona
1 POY P

The municipalities of Playa d'Aro and Calonge have allowed dogs to come to this small cove, without measuring the consequences of it... This beautiful beach has become a nightmare, dogs are let loose, they bark, run everywhere in small groups with very lax supervision from the owners. They defecate everywhere. This place is becoming very unsanitary because in addition to dog droppings, the access is invaded by the rubbish of the hotel above which maintains its garbage containers very badly.

Platja de La Musclera
8 Soundwave X

This beach in the Maresme area is definitely one of the best to enjoy. It stands out as the only nudist beach in the vicinity. In the past, there used to be a variety of beach bars to choose from, but now it seems that there is only one or maybe two bars, depending on the year. Unfortunately, there are no public toilets available, and the parking lot is quite small.

Platja Rovellada
10 Mika

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La Fosca beach
8 Abel Crofton

The beach had a great sandy shoreline. When we arrived, it was quite crowded, but there was still plenty of space on the beach and to swim in the sea. The waters were shallow, making it ideal for paddling. Snorkeling was great too, with plenty of fish to spot. Parking was easy to find and inexpensive (€3 for the day). There were also a few places to get food and drinks from on the beach, which we highly recommend.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 31 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 26.6°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 11.6°C and water to 13.6°C.

Most viewed beaches of Costa Brava

Calella Beach
Platja de Calella

Calella Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Spain, Calella 0.5 km
Platja de Fenals

Platja de Fenals
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Lloret de Mar 0.5 km
Canet De Mar

Canet De Mar
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Spain, Canet de Mar 0.8 km
La Fosca beach
La Fosca

La Fosca beach
9.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Spain, Sant Joan de Palamos 1.1 km
Cala Sa Forcanera

Cala Sa Forcanera
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Fine sand bottom
Spain, Blanes 0.8 km
Cala Cap Roig

Cala Cap Roig
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Spain, Platja d'Aro 1.5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Costa Brava?

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

There are 155 beaches in total, of which about 30 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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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.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Costa Brava?

Most of the beaches located in Costa Brava 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.).

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

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

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Costa Brava?

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 Costa Brava by occupancy.

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

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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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