Beaches

In El Port de La Selva you will find some of the best beaches in Catalonia.

Many of the beaches have been highlighted by the Generalitat of Catalonia for the quality of their waters and the care they provide for their surroundings. You will find many different types of beaches, from fine sand to beaches with round stones, due to the action of the sea and the wind over time, but they all have in common the crystal-clear water of Cap de Creus.

Image Cala Tamariua

Cala Tamariua

It is located 1.5 km from the centre of Port de la Selva, and is made up of stones and gravel. It stands out for its tranquillity, in a wonderful space between the rock formations of Cap de Creus. Cala Tamariua is suitable for nudism. It can be easily accessed on foot (only half an hour from Port de la Selva) or by car (5 minutes), where you can park very close to the cove.

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Beach del Paso

It is a beach that is 50 m long, made up of grey galets (small round stones caused by sea erosion). In 2007 it was considered the best beach in Catalonia. And in 1997 it was awarded the blue flag by the European community. Be careful with bar services, showers and it is accessible to people with reduced mobility. It has a parking area right next to it.

The large beach of El Port de la Selva

This is the largest beach in the city centre and is about 230 metres long and 25 metres wide. It runs from the crossroads leading to Selva del Mar to the Moll d'en Balleu harbour. Its sand is made up of sand and coarse sand and it has all the services. In front of the beach you can find all kinds of shops, restaurants, cafes, shops... The beach is also accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Cala Fornells

It is a small cove of 15 metres, mainly made up of galets and stone. The cove is surrounded by rocks, in the middle of a wild and natural environment where you will disconnect from everything. The cove is located 3.7 km from Port de la Selva, where it will take us 50 minutes on foot. To get there from Port de la Selva you must first pass through Cala Tamariua. During part of the path we will find quite a few stones and it is advisable to wear suitable footwear for walking.

Beach of Taita

It is located 1 km from the Hotel Cap de Creus and 800 meters from the Hotel Porto Cristo. It is 8 m long and has large sand and stones. Nearby there is a garden area and pine trees that separate the beach from the road that goes to Llançà, and the coastal path that goes to Llançà also passes by. It can be easily reached on foot from Port de la Selva, as it is a very flat area and very well conditioned by the coastal path. You can also leave your car in the sandy parking lot at the entrance to Port de la Selva or just above there is also a parking lot.