Baix Empordà, Costa Brava, Spain • Mediterranean Sea

Calella de Palafrugell

A postcard-perfect Catalan fishing cove famous for vaulted fishermen arches (Les Voltes), wooden dories on the sand, and crystalline coves.

Photo: Jorge Franganillo (CC BY 2.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

Local Notes & Setting

Stroll the scenic Camí de Ronda coastal path towards Llafranc for dramatic cliff vistas.
Les Voltes restaurant terrace offers front-row views of the traditional fishing dories resting on Port Bo strand.

Peak Summer Sea Temp	23.5°C (Peak Air: 28°C)
Monthly Sea Temps (May–Oct)	May: 16.2°C · Jun: 19.6°C · Jul: 22.3°C · Aug: 23.5°C · Sep: 22°C · Oct: 19.1°C
Best Months	Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Sand & Shoreline	Golden Sand • Gradual Drop
Water Clarity	Crystal Clear (Clarity: 4.9/5 • Scenery: 5/5)
Daily Cost Guide	€65/day (Sunbeds: €22)
Coordinates	41.8889°N, 3.1856°E

Explore complete 12-month NOAA climatology curves for this coastline in our Spain Sea Temperature Guide →

Watersports: Active

Naturist: Textile Only

Free Parking: Paid / Limited

Bathrooms: Available

Showers: Available

Food / Tavernas: Available

Good for Kids: Safe Entry

Lifeguard: Seasonal Duty

Sunbed Rentals: Available

Natural Shade: Exposed

Wheelchair Accessible: Accessible

Watersports: Active

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