Beaches and lighthouses in Catalonia

Top Beaches & Lighthouses

This list highlights five notable locations along Catalonia’s coastline, featuring sandy beaches such as Barceloneta and Aiguablava, known for their fine sand and tranquil bays. It also includes iconic lighthouses like Far del Cap de Creus, Calella, and Sant Sebastià, which serve as important maritime landmarks with historical and navigational significance.

Top Beaches & Lighthouses — Map

A

Barceloneta Beach

Located in the neighborhood of the same name, this beach with fine-grained sand is popular among locals and tourists for its nightlife…

B

Aiguablava Beach

Aigua Blava is a small bay on the Costa Brava, Girona, Catalonia near Begur and Palafrugell with a small beach and a few mainly seafood…

C

Far del Cap de Creus

A lighthouse located at the southern tip of Cap de Creus near Cadaqués, serving as a key navigational aid on the Costa Brava.

D

Calella Lighthouse

The Calella Lighthouse is an active lighthouse situated in the coastal town of Calella in Costa del Maresme, 58 km northeast of Barcelona,…

E

Sant Sebastià

An active lighthouse situated in Palafrugell on the southern Costa Brava, marking an important coastal point in Girona province.

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