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Platja del Portixol

Balcon del Mar, Spain

#257 out of 286 in Valencia

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Free entrance Virgin beach Light pebble Deserted Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Xabia Javea • 6.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cala Clémence del Portitxol

8.4 - Very good 460m

Meal Delivery ARRÒS I MÉS

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante Trencall Jávea

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Indian Restaurant Everest Spice

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Casa Pepe

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Casa de la Pizza - Jávea

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Bar Pokerjackz

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Faro Azahar

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Nazario Cano Lopez

9 - Excellent 2km

Park Zona Verda Cap Martí

1.9km

Park Xarxet begin walk Costa Nova wood

1.9km

Park Zona Verde Granadella

2.4km

Park Cap de la nau

2.6km

Hiking Area Cala Granadella, Javea

2.6km

Park Walk wood 1 Costa Nova

2.7km

Park Zona Verde Pozo de Albanells

2.8km

Hiking Area Deposito Granadella

3km

Park Cueva del Llop Marí

3.1km

Supermarket Bianca's Backshop - Supermarket

2km

Supermarket Wimark Supermercado

2.3km

Supermarket Vimark supermrket

2.3km

Supermarket Pepe La Sal

6.3km

Supermarket ALDI

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Cala sardinera

260m

Tourist Attraction Cala Portitxol

400m

Tourist Attraction La Caleta de dins

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Cala Blanca View Point

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Tren Granadella

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Platja de roques del Segon Muntanyar

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Acequia De La Noria

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Sèquia de la Nòria

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Los Pesqueros

9 - Excellent 2.5km

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About

Platja del Portixol is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 142th place out of 147 beaches in the Alicante region 76.6 km away from its center, the city of Alicante. It is one of the beaches of Xabia Javea settlement, just 6.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a small bay with crystal blue water and light pebble, so it is highly recommended to wear 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Platja del Portixol 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.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Platja de la Granadella, which has a rating of 9.6.

Platja del Portixol (Alicante) region (Costa Blanca sub-region) is located outside the Xabia Javea settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Xabia Javea • 6.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cala Clémence del Portitxol

8.4 - Very good 460m

Meal Delivery ARRÒS I MÉS

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante Trencall Jávea

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Indian Restaurant Everest Spice

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Restaurant Casa Pepe

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Casa de la Pizza - Jávea

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Bar Pokerjackz

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Faro Azahar

9 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Nazario Cano Lopez

9 - Excellent 2km

Park Zona Verda Cap Martí

1.9km

Park Xarxet begin walk Costa Nova wood

1.9km

Park Zona Verde Granadella

2.4km

Park Cap de la nau

2.6km

Hiking Area Cala Granadella, Javea

2.6km

Park Walk wood 1 Costa Nova

2.7km

Park Zona Verde Pozo de Albanells

2.8km

Hiking Area Deposito Granadella

3km

Park Cueva del Llop Marí

3.1km

Supermarket Bianca's Backshop - Supermarket

2km

Supermarket Wimark Supermercado

2.3km

Supermarket Vimark supermrket

2.3km

Supermarket Pepe La Sal

6.3km

Supermarket ALDI

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Cala sardinera

260m

Tourist Attraction Cala Portitxol

400m

Tourist Attraction La Caleta de dins

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Cala Blanca View Point

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Tren Granadella

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Platja de roques del Segon Muntanyar

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Acequia De La Noria

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Sèquia de la Nòria

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Los Pesqueros

9 - Excellent 2.5km

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Located at nearest locality

Xabia Javea • 2.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

320m 4 min walk

Cala Sardinera Cala Sardinera

7.8 Very good

710m 9 min walk

Cala Barraca Cala Barraca

5.8 Pleasant

1.4km 18 min walk

Cala Blanca Cala Blanca

7.7 Very good

3km

Cala En Calo Cala En Calo

7.6 Very good

3km

Cala Ambolo Cala Ambolo

7.6 Very good

3.2km

Playa del Arenal Playa del Arenal

7.6 Very good

Popular beach 3.8km

Granadella beach Granadella beach

9.6 Exceptional

4.6km

Platja Primer Muntanyar Platja Primer Muntanyar

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Xabia Javea • 6.1km

Main locality of province

Alicante • 76.6km

Transport

Airport

ALC • 86km

Bus Station

Benitachell • 7.7km

Train Station

Gandia • 42km

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Average Reviews rating

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Rosa D.

8 Very good

The beach was a bit too crowded for my liking, but the coral reef was great for snorkelling and the scent of the pine trees was absolutely delightful.

March 2023

Dr.Rajesh Kumar

8 Very good

The Thomas family loved him deeply and will miss him dearly. May his soul rest in peace forever.

March 2023

Ava Grc

8 Very good

This rocky beach offers an astonishing view of the sea and rocks, as well as the opportunity to snorkel, paddle board and kayak. It also boasts a unique feature - a shoreline of gray fine pebbles.

March 2023

MonsieurY

8 Very good

A popular destination for its stunning views. It has two restaurants onsite, and the scenery can be enjoyed from any angle. Although the beach is made up of pebbles, it is still a beautiful spot to spend the day.

March 2023

Juan Arroyo

8 Very good

This cove is a great spot for swimming, with easy access and plenty of room even when it's busy in the summer. There's also the added bonus of being able to explore the neighboring coves on foot, making it a great family destination. Don't forget your snorkeling gear, as there are plenty of fish to spot!

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Platja del Portixol?

The beachline of Platja del Portixol is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Platja del Portixol?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Platja del Portixol, 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 del Portixol good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Platja del Portixol does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Platja del Portixol 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Platja del Portixol secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Platja del Portixol?

Platja del Portixol can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Platja del Portixol?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Platja del Portixol.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cala Clémence del Portitxol is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Platja del Portixol?

There are 1945 places to stay in the Platja del Portixol area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Platja del Portixol from parking?

The Platja del Portixol has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Platja del Portixol?

There are 4 attractions near Platja del Portixol that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cala Portitxol located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Platja del Portixol?

The month with the highest temperature in Platja del Portixol is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Platja del Portixol (Alacant Alicante) 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 del Portixol (Alacant Alicante) 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 del Portixol 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.