Beach Special #3: Costa Brava
Updated June 2017
Stretching from Blanes in the south, to the French border in the north, the Costa Brava is made up of 255 kilometres of stunning, rugged coastline. It has long since been a popular holiday destination with locals and foreigners alike, and it’s not hard to see why. Rocky outcrops, crystalline water and picture-perfect bays, known as calas, characterise these breathtakingly beautiful Mediterranean shores, and despite the heavy tourism, there are still some solitary, untamed spots to be found.
Cala de Sant Francesc. Blanes.
Easily accessible, this quiet, family-friendly cove is largely unspoilt and boasts crystalline waters, ideal for swimming.
Cala del Senyor Ramon. Santa Cristina d’Aro.
This is the largest cala between Tossa de Mar and Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Despite the stunning backdrop of dramatic rugged cliffs, the cala is relatively unknown to tourists possibly due to the lengthy winding path that leads down from the car park.
Cala de Roques Planes. Sant Antoni de Calonge.
Eroded by the elements over thousands of years, the smooth, rounded granite formations of this unique cala create a warm, sun-soaked solarium and perfect rock pools for swimming and snorkelling.
Despite its reputation as the epicentre of cheap package holidays, there are many beautiful beaches near Lloret de Mar. Cala Boadella is one such peaceful spot, and boasts 310 metres of golden sands surrounded by pine trees.
A true beauty spot with a family atmosphere, this tiny sheltered cove is located between Cala Bona and Cala Giverola along a spectacular, windy stretch of coast between Tossa de Mar and Sant Feliu de Guíxols.
The idyllic Cala de Castell exudes unspoilt beauty with generous golden sands and clear waters which have inspired many artists over the years.
This small but beautiful cove is accessible only on foot from Carrer de Cala Marquesa, located 1km northeast of charming Tamariu, with its quaint restaurants and fine horseshoe-shaped beach.
This small gem on the Camino de Ronda Coastal path is often overlooked. Mainly due to the difficulty in accessing the transparent waters below the high pine tree covered clifftops. It's in the bay of S'Agaro and Sant Feliu de Guixols. These 2 small towns, though still relatively quiet compared to Costa Brava's main tourist destinations, have grown over the years and justifiably so.