Beaches and coves | Beaches and coves Portbou
Platja Gran beach
Platja Gran is the main beach in Portbou, and is located right in the town centre, next to the port. This location and its good communications mean that it normally has a high level of occupation, especially by families. It is mainly made up of fine sand and pebbles, and stretches for about 180 metres.
This spot has numerous services for visitors, including bars, restaurants, showers, toilets and lifeguard service. It is very suitable for visiting with children and also for practising water sports. It is also worth mentioning that it is a cardio-protected beach and is adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Portbou's Platja Gran beach, has been awarded the Environmental Quality label.
Width (approx): 15 meters | Surface: Fine sand and pebbles |
Length (approx): 180 meters | Location: Urban environment |
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The farewell with Costa Brava
The municipality of Portbou is located at the eastern end of the Albera mountain range, in a very rugged terrain just before the border with France.
This picturesque village on the Costa Brava grew and developed in parallel with its international railway station, inaugurated at the end of the 19th century, which gives it a marked frontier character.
One of the main points of interest in the town is the neogothic Santa Maria church, from where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the bay. From Portbou you can also enjoy an interesting range of coves and beaches where you can spend a pleasant day bathing and sunbathing, or practising water sports. Among all of them, we can highlight el Claper cove or Les Tres Platgetes.
Sailing enthusiasts can also enjoy the marina, which opened in 2002 and is located in the south of the bay. It has a capacity of 297 moorings.