Beaches and coves of the Costa Brava
The Costa Brava offers a wide variety of beaches and coves, allowing you to enjoy the Mediterranean in many different ways. From l'Estartit, you can easily access wide, comfortable beaches, as well as smaller, more secluded, and natural coves located in the Montgrí and Baix Empordà areas. This combination makes the region an ideal destination for those looking to alternate beach days with quieter spots, always with the Mediterranean landscape as the main attraction.
L'Estartit beach
L'Estartit beach is one of the widest and most comfortable in the area. Its size allows you to enjoy the sea with plenty of space, whether you're a couple or a family, and makes it easy to spend the day by the water without having to travel far. Its proximity to the town, the promenade, and amenities makes it a very practical option during your stay. From here, you can also admire the silhouette of the Medes Islands, which are a familiar part of the landscape. It's a beach designed for enjoying the Mediterranean in a simple and relaxed way.
La Pletera
La Pletera offers a more natural environment, where the landscape changes and connects with the wetlands of the Baix Ter.
This beach retains a more tranquil character, with a greater sense of spaciousness and less urban development. A stroll along this stretch of coast offers a glimpse into a more open Mediterranean environment, where the sea and nature coexist more harmoniously.
It is an ideal space for those seeking a more serene beach experience, away from the busiest areas, without going too far from l'Estartit.
Cala Pedrosa
Cala Pedrosa is one of the best-known coves in the Montgrí area. Its slightly more remote access is part of the experience, allowing you to discover a more secluded and natural corner. Surrounded by vegetation and with a more rugged landscape, it offers a different feel from the open beaches.
Discover this cove, where the Mediterranean is at its wildest and most connected to its surroundings. A place that invites you to pause, observe the landscape, and enjoy the coast from a more tranquil and less crowded perspective.
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Cala Ferriol
Cala Ferriol is another cove that reflects the more natural character of the Costa Brava in the Montgrí area. Its location, surrounded by cliffs and vegetation, creates a more intimate space with a strong presence of the Mediterranean landscape. It's a place that conveys calm and tranquility, ideal for those who want to escape the more active pace of the main beaches.
The feeling of isolation and the beauty of the surroundings make this cove a very special option to discover the coast from a different perspective.
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Cala Montgó
Cala Montgó, located between l'Estartit and L'Escala, is one of the best-known beaches in the area. Its sheltered shape and surroundings make it a very attractive option for spending the day by the sea.
Unlike other more secluded coves, this one combines natural scenery with a degree of comfort, making it easily accessible for a variety of visitors. It's a prime example of the Costa Brava's diversity, where you can find places that balance nature and accessibility in one location.
Other beaches in Baix Empordà
Beyond l'Estartit and the Montgrí area, the Baix Empordà region offers many other beaches and coves that are well worth a visit. From more open stretches of sand to small nooks nestled among cliffs, the variety is extensive, allowing you to continue exploring the Costa Brava during your stay.
Nearby towns offer new landscapes, atmospheres, and ways to experience the sea. This diversity makes the area an ideal destination for those who enjoy exploring different stretches of coastline and combining diverse experiences along the Mediterranean.