The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Costa Brava attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!
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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 205 beaches in the region.
To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Costa Brava.
As for the main features of the beaches of Costa Brava, they are as follows:
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.
That place is ideal for those who want to get away from it all. It is not easy to access this beach by public transport; the nearest train stations, Colera and Llança, are 3-4 kms away. It is a naturist beach, so remember to bring your own food, as there are no bars or restaurants nearby. If you are travelling by car, however, it is easy to get here. The sea is tranquil, making it perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
This place is simply stunning! It's very clean and clear waters make it the perfect spot for parasailing, pedaloing, banana boat rides, or even day trips to other resorts. During peak season, it's likely to be quite busy, but that doesn't take away from its beauty. Plus, it's easy to access, so you can quickly and easily enjoy all that it has to offer. Whether you're looking to relax or stay active, this beach has it all!
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.
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.
Please note that lifeguards supervise 37 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.
When it comes to finding the best beaches in Costa Brava, the following aspects should be taken into account.
There are 205 beaches in total, of which about 41 can be called high-rated.
The best beaches in the majority:
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The best beaches in Costa Brava:
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Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Costa Brava, you must be in that area to get the correct results.
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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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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
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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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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.
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The selections of the beaches in Costa Brava according to the recommended audience:
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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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