About Costa Brava

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!

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
Good for Relax
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking
2.5 Amenities index
Good for party
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
2 Amenities index
Good for party
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted
2 Amenities index

Cala Futadera

Urbanitzacio Giverola 0.5 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright shell sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
0.5 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

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.

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.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 130.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Costa Brava is less than 500 meters. 167 beaches are relatively easy to access, 20 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 18 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 Rajan Mehta

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.

Platja de Fenals
6 Holly Thompson

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!

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

What is more to say!

La Fosca beach
8 Liam Thomas

This place is huge and tranquil, with crystal clear waters! The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, and it's the perfect spot to relax and take in the beauty of nature.

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.

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 205 beaches in total, of which about 41 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.

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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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.

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

Beach coverage and water

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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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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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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Costa Brava?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Costa Brava?

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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