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santpedor

Barcelona, Spain527 contributions

A lovely little beach.

Nov 2020

We visited this beach on a warm sunny day in mid November so it's hardly surprising that the beach was almost empty.There were even a few people having a swim ( too cold for us ).
This beach is easily accesible both by car and on foot.

Written 23 November 2020

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Alan M

Peterborough, UK12 contributions

One of the nicest beaches ive ever visited

Aug 2019

Love this place for the beautiful coloured water and excellent snorkelling. Can get crowded so come early. Sea usually flat and calm in morning but will get rougher as the day goes on. Pedalos and kayaks available to rent and a beachside bar for lunch and a drink. Toilet and life guard at busy times.

Written 12 February 2020

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A W

Preston, UK154 contributions

Sheltered beach just north of Blanes

June 2018 • Couples

Definitely worth the walk from Blanes, past the botanical gardens and down to this secluded but busy beach. Lovely place for swimming and taking the sun, we were there on a Sunday and the beach bar was packed all day.

Written 29 July 2018

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MakemRon

Wallsend, UK108 contributions

Beautiful bay

May 2017 • Couples

A hidden gem of a bay but no public transport to it. Allow at least 45 minutes to walk there but routes are hilly so maybe a taxi needed. Grea for sunbathing and swimjing in clear bl water. There is also a very good restaurant thete called Cala Bona

Written 15 September 2017

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Bluebellplasnewydd

Cardiff, UK2,043 contributions

Worth a day-trip

Apr 2019 • Couples

Crystal clear waters, sandy beach, restaurant and rocks for snorkelling. Well what more do you want? This is a destination beach where you could spent a day. Parking is possible on the cliff above with a short and attractive walk down to the sea. I suspect the main problem is that it gets very busy compared to my visit in April.

Written 18 April 2019

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Gonzalo J

Madrid, Spain11 contributions

My place

July 2018 • Family

I've been there since I was a kid and I could see the evolution of the place... In the 80' it was like a desert beach, now if you doesn't arrive early in the morning you can't almost find a place... It's pity!!!

Written 21 July 2018

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MrSmall

Redhill, UK5,271 contributions

Lovely beach

July 2018 • Couples

A much nicer,quainter beach than the main ones in blanes. We didn’t actually set out to go to this beach,we where actually looking for Forcanera beach which is between blanes town and Francesc beach but would appear to be inaccessible by foot. Francesc beach has a restaurant and public toilets as well as a life guard. Highly recommended.

Written 6 July 2018

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HLSHWS

Charlottesville, VA64 contributions

Beautiful. My idea of Costa Brava.

Oct 2023 • Couples

Beautiful spot to walk to from Blanes. Picturesque. A small little cove with one very bustling restaurant (Cala Bona).

Written 18 October 2023

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Peter W

Reading, UK71 contributions

Filthy water and overcrowded

Aug 2019 • Couples

We have been to this beach last year and loved it. Returning this year we were grossly disappointed with the experience. The beach gets crowded which is understandable and forgivable in high season because it has showers, toilets and a restaurant. What is not is the carpet of floating rubbish and general detritus in the bay. Maybe it got washed down in the strorms 10 days previously but to not attempt cleaning is inexcusable. Feminine hygiene products, single use plastics used to wrap condoms do not make a pleasant bathing experience. A motor boat and fine net and 30 mins work would transform it.

Written 8 August 2019

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sandravV76

9 contributions

Best beach of the Costa Brava

Sept 2018 • Friends

Beautiful small beach with rocks for snorkeling. In july and august it is very busy, but the rest of the year it is nice and quiet.

Written 23 March 2019

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