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Beaches and caves in Costa Brava

This collection spans the Costa Brava coastline, featuring Blue Flag beaches like Tamariu and urban stretches such as Sant Miquel and Castelldefels. The list includes secluded coves like Cala Estreta and Platja del Cortal de la Vila, known for their nudist-friendly areas. Geological highlights include sea caves such as Cova de s'Infern and Cova Foradada, alongside sheltered bays like Aiguablava and the historic fishing village atmosphere of Sa Riera.

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Sant Miquel Beach

Historic urban beach with sandy shores located between two other well-known beaches, featuring accessibility and quality services.
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Cala Estreta

Secluded nudist beach accessible via a forest path, featuring a restored 16th-century fisherman's hut.
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Platja del Cortal de la Vila

Wide sandy beach located within the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park, frequently used for kitesurfing and windsurfing.
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Cala del Crit

Small, rocky cove accessible by foot from Cap Roig, characterized by a natural hole in the rock face.
Diogo Stefani Guindani / CC-BY-SA
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Tamariu

Sandy beach that earned the Blue Flag award. White sand and mild, calm waters - a great place for kids.
Miquel Àngel Patiño / CC BY-SA 4.0
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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…
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Cova de les Salines

Coastal cave located near Cap de Creus, accessible via boat or the coastal hiking trails.
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Cova de s'Infern

Sea cave at Cap de Creus known for the red light reflections created by the sunrise against its interior walls.
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Cova Foradada

Natural rock tunnel carved into the cliffs near Cap de Creus, large enough for small boats to pass through.
MARIA ROSA FERRE ✿ / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Castelldefels Beach

Wide beach with golden sand with numerous open-air bars and cafés. Beautiful landscape with a great view of mountains.
Diogo Stefani Guindani / CC-BY-SA
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Platja de Llafranc

Urban sandy beach lined with a promenade, restaurants, and a small marina in a former fishing village.
Diogo Stefani Guindani / CC-BY-SA
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Mar Menuda

Beach in Tossa de Mar featuring a rock formation that creates a shallow, sheltered natural pool.
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Platja de Santa Cristina

Sheltered bay located between two hills, situated directly below the 18th-century Chapel of Santa Cristina.
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Platja de Fenals

Large bay protected from winds by surrounding pine forests and the headland of Sant Joan's castle.
Diogo Stefani Guindani / CC-BY-SA
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Sa Riera

Sa Riera, Catalonia, Spain is a fishing village and holiday resort situated in a tranquil and secluded bay of the Costa Brava close to the…
Miquel Escobar Forcada / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Platja de l'Estartit

Long, shallow sandy beach providing direct views of the Medes Islands protected marine reserve.
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Platja d'Empuriabrava

Extensive urban beach located at the entrance of the Empuriabrava residential marina complex.
Sant Miquel Beach
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Cala Estreta
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Platja del Cortal de la Vila

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