The best beaches of the Costa Brava

The province of Girona has one of the busiest coasts in Catalonia, the Costa Brava . Its rugged vegetation, peculiar villages and its beautiful coves and beaches, make it a real treasure and the stretch of coastline most in demand by tourists. The Costa Brava hides from wonderful sandy beaches, hidden coves, virgins, wild, to extensive beaches to relax and get lost. In this article, we have selected the best beaches on the Costa Brava for you to visit and be seduced by its crystal clear waters.

Cala de Aiguablava (Begur)

A few minutes from Begur, one of the most beautiful towns in the province of Girona, we find the most famous cove of the Costa Brava, the Cala de Aiguablava . Surrounded by rocks and pine forests, it provides a perfect intimate environment and ideal for relaxing. Located next to the port of Fornells, south of Begur, Aiguablava (Agua Azul, in Castilian) is a cove of fine sand and blue water, as its name suggests. To the right of the cove begins the way of round, through which we arrive at one of the most beautiful points of this cove, the Punta des Mut, where the Parador Nacional de Aiguablava is located . It is obligatory to go up to the Punta des Mut and contemplate the beautiful views of the cove that it offers us.

To enjoy this beautiful cove for longer, and visit the rest of Begur's beaches, you can stay at one of these excellent hotels and make your trip a more comfortable and pleasant getaway.

Beaches of Cadaqués

In the north of the Costa Brava, we find one of the most visited towns in the province of Girona, Cadaqués . This special town has some of the most spectacular beaches in the area, among which Cala Portaló, Playa Gran and Playa de Sant Antoni stand out . They are dark gravel beaches, little frequented and where you can relax and enjoy a beautiful landscape. In addition to its beautiful beaches, Cadaqués has another of the most beautiful corners of the Costa Brava, the Natural Park of Cap de Creu, which you can not miss. The white houses around the Church of Santa Maria are the main feature of this peculiar population, and they seduced and inspired artists such as the particular Salvador Dalí, who decided to settle down to live. Because of this, the beaches of Cadaqués are some of the best beaches on the Costa Brava .

Tossa de Mar beach

At the foot of the medieval enclosure of the Vila Vella, is the Tossa de Mar Beach, surrounded by the impressive towers and walls, built between the 12th and 14th centuries to protect the population from pirate raids. It is a beach of fine golden sand and beautiful, that will allow you to enjoy the charms of the only fortified medieval town of the entire Catalan coast. We recommend that you also visit it at night and contemplate the illuminated medieval towers, it is something worth seeing. The Tossa de Mar Beach is one of the best beaches on the Costa Brava that you can not miss. If you prefer to spend a few days to visit Tossa de Mar and enjoy its beaches a bit more, here is a list of the best hotels in Tossa de Mar.

Cala Estreta (Palamós) and Cala d'Aigua Xelida (Tamariu)

In one of the most touristic and well-known places of the Costa Brava, Palamós, is the wonderful group of beaches of Cap Roig. Although all its coves are beautiful, without a doubt the most remarkable is Cala Estreta . This small beach with thick sand and crystal clear waters is surrounded by a spectacular natural landscape. It is a wild beach and therefore is part of the list of the best beaches of the Costa Brava . To access the Cala Estreta can only be done from the Playa del Castell, by way of the round. The trail used by smugglers and sailors in the past, to monitor the different populations, and offer the best views of the different coves of the Costa Brava.

The town of Tamariu hides one of the greatest treasures of the Costa Brava, the Cala d'Aigua Xelida . It is a tiny cove, surrounded by rocks and pines that reach a crystal clear water, which will leave you amazed by its charm and enormous beauty. It is a very intimate place, ideal to visit with your partner and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The only way to access this cove is on foot, from Tamariu .

Beach of Sant Pere Pescador

In the municipality of Sant Pere Pescador, between Sant Martí d'Empúries and Roses, we find one of the most extensive beaches of the Costa Brava, the Sant Pere Pescador beach . It has more than 40 kilometers in length, which makes it the best option in the month of August, since its enormous extension allows us to place our towel and umbrella without stepping on the neighbor's. The Sant Pere Pescador beach is a paradise for windsurfers and kitesurfers. Due to the tramontana winds, this beach offers the perfect waves to practice these sports without problems. If you go with children, we recommend that you take a kite with you and make it fly on this beach, for sure they love it and have a great time.

Cala Sa Boadella (Lloret de Mar)

Lloret de Mar hides one of the most beautiful and hidden coves of the Costa Brava, Cala Sa Boadella . This beach of fine sand and crystal clear water is located a little away from the center of Lloret and is surrounded by a steep landscape, which is so characteristic of the Costa Brava. For its charm and tranquility, Cala Sa Boadella could not be missing from the list of the best beaches on the Costa Brava . Despite being located in one of the most touristic places, it is not a very busy cove, with which you can relax and rest while enjoying a beautiful landscape. One of the ends of the cove is nudist, which is why we find both textile bathers and nudists.

Hotels and accommodation on the Costa Brava

To make your visit to the best beaches of the Costa Brava more durable and comfortable, you can stay at one of the best hotels on the Costa Brava that we expose you in this list.

If you are going to move from Barcelona, ​​you can consult this article on how to go from Barcelona to Girona to make it as comfortable as possible.